Red Sea Shipping Issues and Resolutions with Farid Tahvildari of NUCO Logistics - Ep 152

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Navigating the tumultuous waters of shipping logistics in the Red Sea and Panama Canal has never been more critical for the chemical industry. Join host Victoria Meyer as she interviews Farid Tahvildari, Managing Director at NUCO Logistics, who shares his wealth of experience and insights into the impact of current events on global shipping.

From the challenges of increased shipping times due to geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea to the decreased transit availability through the Panama Canal, Farid provides valuable recommendations for businesses, highlighting the importance of adaptability and strategic planning. With rising imports and the ongoing struggle of shortages in equipment, this episode of The Chemical Show offers a timely and comprehensive look at the shipping challenges that lie ahead for the industry.

Learn more about the issues affecting the transportation of chemical products as Victoria and Farid discuss the following:

• Red Sea events that are affecting shipping through the Suez Canal
• How excess shipping capacity is alleviating some of the global shipping predicament
• Shipping equipment restrictions and tightness affecting global shipping
• Panama Canal challenges
• Alternatives to the Panama Canal
• Impacts on the logistics industry and customers and what's ahead in shipping

Killer Quote: "Plan accordingly, because everything is gonna take much longer than we are used to from last year... everything's tight. So buckle up." - Farid Tahvildari

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Additional Links:

Ep : How NUCO Logistics Pivoted During The Pandemic With Noushin Shamsili

Ep : Innovative Logistic Solutions With Noushin Shamsili Of NUCO Logistics

PortWatch - Great resource for tracking shipping activity through Panama Canal

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