Missiles, blocked seas, and fuel price spikes—is this the most dangerous time for global business, or just another day for logistics? Host Derryn Wong speaks with Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore, on navigating the Iran crisis. Discover how the logistics industry builds resilience years in advance, leveraging AI and global networks to keep the world moving. Learn essential lessons on agility, planning, and maintaining continuity in 'unprecedented times.'

Highlights:

03:19 The Iran crisis and its effects through fuel markets

07:39 Juggling capacity and surges

14:29 Embedding in the e-commerce ecosystem

16:14 Lessons to learn from logistics

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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How FedEx keeps moving when other things stop

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How FedEx keeps moving when other things stop