Crude oil prices have more than doubled in the past 12 months. While there are some short-term causes for the price increase, including tensions in the Middle East, all business sectors need to begin thinking about the long-term implications. Logistics companies are not immune from the need to adapt. The industry will face challenges such as new supply chains and heavier loads, says Professor Yossi Sheffi, director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).