Clarity isn’t soft. It’s not optional. And it’s definitely not “nice to have.”In logistics, unclear language costs time, trust, and people.This episode breaks down why plain language is one of the most overlooked...

Everyone talks about peak season. Rates. Volumes. Headlines.But logistics pressure doesn’t start there.It starts earlier— in assumptions, in quiet handoffs, in decisions made far away from the f...

2026 opens with something logistics doesn’t get often: a pause.In this episode of Holding the Line: Logistics at a Crossroads, Gia breaks down the administration’s decision to delay planned tariff hikes on imported furniture, kitc...

Before the next headline and the next wave of pressure, it’s worth pausing.In this episode, Gia reflects on the road behind — navigating logistics, life, school, grief, and recovery — and the systems that adapted while people absorbed.

 Tech, Tariffs, and the Race to Redesign Logistics When pressure builds, logistics doesn’t panic.  It pivots.Episode 42 picks up where pressure leaves off—and asks what the system’s responses reveal.Auto...

Airspace, Ports, Seasons — and the Cost of Standing StillSupply chains don’t break loudly. They strain quietly—until people do.In Episode 41 of Holding the Line, we examine how global logistics is being re...

U.S. tariffs didn’t just shake the retail giants this year — they cracked the small businesses holding up Main Street. In this episode, Gia breaks down how sudden policy flip-flops are forcing small retailers into production halts, supplier swi...

Sometimes the biggest moments don’t hit all at once — they ask you to sit with them.In this short update from the crossroads, I’m sharing some news that still feels unreal: Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads is headin...

In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia widens the lens — because the story didn’t stop with BNPL or post-pandemic credit traps. Now the bills are breaking people long before the debt collectors ...

The Cost of Convenience — BNPL, Regulation, and the Future of SurvivalBNPL felt harmless at first — a soft promise at checkout, a blinking button offering relief where budgets were already stretched thin. But convenience always co...

On this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia peels back the glossy sticker on “Pay in 4” culture and asks the question nobody wants to answer:What happens when financing groceries becomes the no...

In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia dives into an often-overlooked aspect of the workplace—how women in traditionally male-dominated industries like logistics, construction, an...

Trade tensions are rising fast—faster than the supply chain can breathe.EU officials are preparing countermeasures, the U.S. is weighing 15–20% blanket tariffs on European goods, and importers are already shifting freight flows...

This one’s personal, y’all. After months of detours, delays, curveballs, and straight-up plot twists, I’m finally stepping back to the mic — not with perfection, but with purpose.In this episode, I’m unpacking the real story behind the s...

Going back to college as a working adult isn’t just about hitting the books—it’s about navigating broken systems, managing 70-hour workweeks, and finding the time to study after everyone else’s needs have been met.In this episode, Gia ge...

In this episode of Holding the Line, Gia unpacks how copper has transformed from a basic industrial metal into a critical driver of global logistics, electrification, and supply chain strategy.Discover wh...

 In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia breaks down essential terms in the shipping and logistics industry that often get overlooked. From ETA vs ETD and LCL vs FCL to MAWB v...

In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia explores the impact of today’s trade slowdowns, shifting shipping cycles, and evolving technology on the logistics industry.From empty container yards...

145%. That’s where tariffs on Chinese imports currently sit. Now? The U.S. might drop them below 60%—or maybe just to 80%.Sounds like relief, right?Not quite. For logistics professionals, it’s not a reprieve—it’s ...

In this episode of Logistics at a Crossroads, Gia explores the next wave of logistics evolution—where innovation meets real-world grit.From the rapid rise of rail as a tech-driven powerhouse to the shipping industry’s struggle t...

As driverless trucks hit the highways in Texas, we’re entering a new chapter in logistics—one where innovation is moving fast, but the human impact may be getting left behind.In this episode, Gia takes a hard look at the rise of autonomo...

In this episode, Gia delves into the seasonal disruption of blank sailings and its far-reaching effects on global logistics. Every year, the industry faces a summer slowdown, but every 3-4 years, the ripple effects hit harder, causing signif...

In this episode of Logistics at a Crossroads, Gia explores the transformative power of AI in the freight industry and how it's reshaping operations. From AI-driven forecasting to autonomous planning, AI is helping logistics companies optimi...

In this episode of Logistics at a Crossroads, Gia explores the growing uncertainty in the logistics and global business landscape, driven by tariffs, economic restructuring, and corporate challenges. From job layoffs to companies pulling their ...

In today’s episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia dives into the consequences of scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the logistics industry. While these programs have been pro...