🎙️ Episode 26: The Ripple Effect of Blank Sailings and Global Disruptions

15/06/2025 13 min
🎙️ Episode 26: The Ripple Effect of Blank Sailings and Global Disruptions

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Send us a textIn this episode, Gia delves into the seasonal disruption of blank sailings and its far-reaching effects on global logistics. Every year, the industry faces a summer slowdown, but every 3-4 years, the ripple effects hit harder, causing significant delays, capacity constraints, and higher costs.Gia discusses how this disruption impacts the U.S. logistics landscape and global trade, emphasizing the role of port congestion and global supply chain delays. From truckers pivoting to different freight types to companies enhancing inventory management strategies, this episode explores the resilience of logistics professionals in adapting to ever-changing challenges.Join Gia as she breaks down how the logistics industry navigates these disruptions, the adaptation strategies at play, and how the future can be reshaped through innovation and adaptability.Support the show🎧 New episodes every week. Follow Logistics at a Crossroads on your favorite podcast platform. 📬 Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reginahunter Visit the blog: giakat.blogspot.com

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