Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge #417: What happens to the UAE's supply chain when one of the region's most important trade routes is disrupted? | Ayman Kabbara
From alternative ports and rerouting cargo to rising freight costs, limited capacity and the importance of keeping essential goods moving, Ayman explains how logistics companies adapt when the usual routes are no longer available.
Ayman Kabbara also discusses pharmaceuticals, global trade, AI, blockchain and preparing for future supply chain disruptions.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction 1:08 What happens when Jebel Ali is disrupted 14:22 How the UAE keeps goods moving through alternative routes 21:48 Why freight and air freight costs can rise during a crisis 27:04 How logistics companies prioritise essential and life-saving goods 30:49 Why supply chain disruptions affect businesses far beyond shipping 33:24 Why blockchain could transform global logistics 36:36 How AI is changing freight forwarding 39:45 Preparing for the next "black swan" event 52:29 Why logistics is the engine behind global trade 55:17 What businesses should look for in a freight forwarding company
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