How are logistics executives navigating supply chain disruptions?

Recent issues at canals and ports have created supply chain uncertainty. How do logistics executives help their customers cope?

Slowdowns at the Panama and Suez Canals, coupled with a major infrastructure failure at the port in Baltimore, have snarled supply chains and created challenges for ocean shipping. McKinsey spoke with executives from three logistics companies to learn how they help their customers mitigate effects from these disruptions—and to hear their views on how the logistics industry can take future steps to insulate supply chains from these types of shocks.

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Ryan Petersen wearing a navy blue half-zip-collared sweater against a black studio backdrop.
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Flexport’s CEO on dealing with canal slowdowns
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Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen discusses mitigation strategies for logistics customers who are dealing with supply chain...
A smiling portrait of Matt Elenjickal
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FourKites’ CEO on the value of digitization
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FourKites founder and CEO Matt Elenjickal discusses how digitization can help logistics customers who are dealing with ongoing...
A smiling portrait of Akhil Nair
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SEKO’s head of ocean freight on the AI future
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SEKO senior vice president for global ocean freight Akhil Nair discusses the significant disruptions that AI could bring to the...