Flexport Chairman and CEO Ryan Petersen Talks Tariffs & The Freight Industry

Ryan Petersen, Chairman and CEO of Flexport, offers a deep dive into the freight industry amid evolving tariff policies. He discusses how the incoming Trump administration's tariffs could reshape global ocean freight and stresses the importance of adaptive strategies like near-shoring. Petersen also addresses the challenges posed by potential ILA strikes on the East Coast and explores concerns regarding automation in the freight sector. His insights illuminate the complexities of navigating supply chain dynamics in today’s economic climate.