As tariff drama continues to heat up, Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport (one of the hottest freight forwarders in the world) came on the show to unpack the impact. Ryan also dives deep into the hidden world of US shipping, opportunities for AI automation in logistics, reflections on building Flexport, and some supply chain conspiracy theories.
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) Flexport's Mission and Operations
(02:28) Impact of Tariffs on Businesses
(05:15) Navigating New Duties and Regulations
(09:19) Flexport's Strategic Response
(14:39) Challenges in U.S. Shipping Policies
(28:21) Union Influence on Port Automation
(40:35) National Security and Trade Negotiations
(41:06) Tariffs and Business Planning Challenges
(42:16) Investment Opportunities in Ports
(44:02) Port Automation and AI Integration
(45:09) Flexport's Big Tech Launch
(47:02) AI's Role in Supply Chain Management
(53:14) Digitizing Freight Contracts
(58:18) Lessons from Flexport's Growth
(01:09:13) Conspiracy Theories in Shipping