Adapting Supply Chains in a Disrupted Global Landscape

🎙️ Episode Title: Adapting Supply Chains in a Disrupted Global Landscape

🧑‍💼 Guest: Howard Knott, Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport Magazine.

📦 Episode Overview: In this episode of Interlinks, I speak with Howard Knott—veteran logistics expert and commentator—about the evolving realities of global supply chains and their significance for Ireland’s export-driven economy. With decades of experience in maritime logistics, rail freight, and industry advocacy, Howard shares a seasoned perspective on how Irish and international businesses are adapting to unprecedented global disruption.

We explore the long arc of change from the 1970s—when containerization and EU integration began transforming Irish trade—through to today’s volatile environment shaped by: U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty ⚓ Port congestion and capacity challenges in Europe 🚄 The revival of rail freight in Ireland 🚢 Post-Brexit shifts in shipping patterns via Holyhead and Rosslare 🌍 Rethinking supply chain resilience in response to geopolitical shocks

Howard notes: “People don’t become comfortable doing things the way they always did anymore. That’s a good thing.”and“Rail freight offers environmental and economic advantages—and it’s becoming fashionable again.” 🔊 Listen now to hear how strategic adaptability is shaping the next phase of supply chain management in Ireland and beyond.

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