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The Logistics Matters podcast: Ian Arroyo of Freightos on Red Sea shipping attacks | Season 5 Episode 2

Ships crossing the Red Sea are under threat of attack from militant groups. Many shipping lines are bypassing the Suez Canal, resulting in huge cost increases for shippers. Plus: The best truck stops; new independent-contractor rules.

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By DC Velocity StaffJan 12, 2024
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Ian Arroyo

Ian Arroyo is chief strategy officer at Freightos. He is a passionate entrepreneur, strategy geek, and people builder. In his role at Freightos, he provides guidance on go-to-market and growth strategies across  a variety of industries.




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ata - american trucking associationsooida - owner-operator independent drivers associationtrucker pathintermodal association of north america (iana)nrf - national retail federationcalifornia trucking associationinternational brotherhood of teamsters (ibt)u.s. department of laborfreightos

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