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Welcome to the podcast and channel that unpacks real-world logistics, transportation, and supply chain stories from across the globe. From shipping delays to port shutdowns, smuggling busts to technological breakthroughs — we explore the untold, the unbelievable, and the educational.
What to Expect:
* Compelling case studies & true events
* Expert interviews (logistics leaders, ex-players in the game, ground operators)
* Behind-the-scenes of ports, carriers, customs & more - #customscut series!
* Industry insights that inform, inspire, and entertain
Whether you’re a supply chain pro, a logistics student, a curious business owner, or just a fan of fascinating global movement — you’re in the right lane.
*New episodes drop weekly.*
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S1E24 Breaking Data Silos: Practical AI Solutions for Logistics Teams
This episode explores how operations teams struggle with siloed dashboards, spreadsheets, and inconsistent data across WMS, TMS, and ERP systems, causing training challenges, errors, and…
S1E23 Route Optimization Reality Check: What Software Won't Fix
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 This episode examines why route optimization software can expose operational weaknesses rather than magically fix them.…
S1E21 From Finance to Freight: My Real Journey into Logistics
In this episode, the host shares his own journey, starting from a finance background to becoming a logistics professional. He discusses his first exposure to logistics through his relative's…
S1E22 Customs Clearance Nightmare: When ‘Cleared’ Shipments Don’t Move
What happens when a shipment is technically cleared but physically stuck at the port? This episode of Tales of Logistics — Customs Cut examines three common causes of customs nightmares: HS code…
S1E20 How AI Is Fixing Last‑Mile Chaos — Inside Postcode.ai's Label‑Free Solution
In this episode of Tales of Logistics, hosts interview Postco.ai co‑founders Brett Parker and Peter Brook about widespread last‑mile delivery failures — from damaged or missing labels to missing…
S1E19 The Hidden Frictions of Cross-Border Payments
Welcome to Tales of Logistics — this episode explores the hidden frictions of cross-border payments that impede global trade: volatile exchange rates, slow bank settlements, compliance holds, hidden…
S1E18 Why EVs Work — and Don’t — for Australian Fleets
In this episode host interviews Colin Andrew, an expert in commercial vehicle customer relationships, about electric vehicles in Australia. They discuss how EVs change fleet operations, the…
S1E17 From Michelin to Millions: Saurabh Gupta on Building Frogo and Solving Cold-Chain Chaos
This episode features Saurabh Gupta — co-founder of Frogo, author and angel investor — sharing his journey from corporate roles at GE and Michelin to building a multimillion-dollar cold-chain…
S1E16 Old Guard vs. Algorithms: The Freight Forwarding Showdown
This episode examines the clash between traditional freight forwarders and digital freight platforms, outlining each side’s strengths and weaknesses: relationships and problem-solving versus speed…
S1E15 When Ships Don't Show Up: True Tales of Supply Chain Collapse
This episode dives into real supply chain failures — from the 2020 bullwhip effects that emptied shelves to the 2021 Ever Given canal blockage, subcontracting breakdowns, and 2025 climate-driven…
From Rolodex to Rapid Exit: How to Build, Scale and Sell Your Small Business
In this episode Steve shares his journey turning around multiple businesses and offers practical, actionable advice for entrepreneurs: find your passion, define and test your target market, get a…
S1E13 Export Wars 2025: The Battle for Containers and Corridors
In this episode of Tales of Logistics, Odiche explores the 2025 "Export Wars" — how nations turned exports, containers, and shipping routes into instruments of power as production and trade shift to…
S1E12 Panama Canal Paralyzed: How Drought Halted Global Shipping
It was supposed to be a regular busy week at the Panama Canal — a vital 80-kilometer maritime chokepoint handling about 5% of global trade. But in mid-2023, a historic drought driven by a shifting El…
S1E11 Why the Last Mile Devours Half Your Shipping Costs
This episode explores the economics and challenges of last-mile delivery — the final leg from distribution center to customer — which can account for up to half of total logistics costs. Host draws…
S1E10 Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean: Silent Trade, Hidden Cargoes
In this episode of Tales of Logistics — Customs Cut Series Part 4, we investigate ghost ships in the Mediterranean: flagless vessels that switch off transponders to carry smuggled fuel, weapons,…
S1E9 Inside the Tower: Real Stories and Secrets of Air Traffic Control
Hello and welcome to this week's episode focused on the aviation industry. Shane Peterson, a veteran air traffic controller with military and FAA experience, shares his 25-year career—from working…
S1E8 Red Sea Reroute: Why Your Orders Now Take Longer and Cost More
This episode explains how attacks in the Red Sea forced carriers to reroute ships around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–14 days to voyages, spiking fuel and insurance costs, and triggering…
Stopping Fake Drugs: Inside Trade Compliance & Serialization
For this week's episode of Tales of Logistics we focus on trade compliance and serialization with Rohit Singhal, a supply chain professional in the pharmaceutical industry. Rohit explains daily…
S1E6 US Suspends De Minimis Rule: How Your $50 Purchase Just Became $85
This episode explains the U.S. decision to suspend the de minimis exemption, why it was done (security and protecting domestic retailers), and how it changes duties for low‑value imports. It outlines…
S1E5 Returns & Refunds: The Dark Side of E-commerce
In this week's episode, we dive into the complex world of reverse logistics, exploring its profound impact on the e-commerce industry. Join host Odiche as we discuss the hidden costs of returning…
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Tales Of Logistics has published 24 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Tales Of Logistics is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.
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