Best Odiche Ojimma Podcasts (2025)

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Panama Canal Paralyzed: How Drought Halted Global Shipping 19:20

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11d ago19:20

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It was supposed to be a regular busy week at the Panama Canal — a vital 80-kilometer maritime chokepoint handling about 5% of global trade. But in mid-2023, a historic drought driven by a shifting El Niño dropped Gatun Lake’s water levels so low that the locks could not operate normally. Panama’s authority imposed draft restrictions, slashed daily …

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Why the Last Mile Devours Half Your Shipping Costs 23:50

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This episode explores the economics and challenges of last-mile delivery — the final leg from distribution center to customer — which can account for up to half of total logistics costs. Host draws on Amazon and industry examples to explain the main cost drivers: fragmented stops, failed returns, and rising customer expectations. Real cases from Eu…

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Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean: Silent Trade, Hidden Cargoes 13:51

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In this episode of Tales of Logistics — Customs Cut Series Part 4, we investigate ghost ships in the Mediterranean: flagless vessels that switch off transponders to carry smuggled fuel, weapons, drugs and people, and the challenges customs face in tracking and seizing them. Using the case of the tanker Aristo and a look at legal loopholes, financie…

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Inside the Tower: Real Stories and Secrets of Air Traffic Control 46:34

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Hello and welcome to this week's episode focused on the aviation industry. Shane Peterson, a veteran air traffic controller with military and FAA experience, shares his 25-year career—from working busy facilities like Chicago O'Hare to training new controllers. He explains daily duties, shift patterns, responsibilities, stressors, and the rewards o…

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Red Sea Reroute: Why Your Orders Now Take Longer and Cost More 19:18

2M ago19:18

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This episode explains how attacks in the Red Sea forced carriers to reroute ships around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–14 days to voyages, spiking fuel and insurance costs, and triggering surcharges that drove container rates sharply higher. We break down the domino effects on global supply chains — longer transit times, capacity tightness, rout…

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Stopping Fake Drugs: Inside Trade Compliance & Serialization 32:54

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For this week's episode of Tales of Logistics we focus on trade compliance and serialization with Rohit Singhal, a supply chain professional in the pharmaceutical industry. Rohit explains daily challenges, how serialization and aggregation make medicines traceable, and why data governance and partner compliance matter. Key takeaways include common …

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US Suspends De Minimis Rule: How Your $50 Purchase Just Became $85 15:29

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This episode explains the U.S. decision to suspend the de minimis exemption, why it was done (security and protecting domestic retailers), and how it changes duties for low‑value imports. It outlines the immediate impacts: new tariffs or fixed charges (up to 30% or $25–$50 per item), winners such as U.S. retailers and Amazon, and losers like overse…

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Returns & Refunds: The Dark Side of E-commerce 17:04

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In this week's episode, we dive into the complex world of reverse logistics, exploring its profound impact on the e-commerce industry. Join host Odiche as we discuss the hidden costs of returning unwanted or faulty items purchased online, and how these affect consumers, retailers, and suppliers alike. Discover why returning a product can be a heavy…

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Customs Nightmare: The Cold Case at Sydney's Port Botany 7:35

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Imagine discovering kilos of cocaine hidden behind the walls of a refrigerated container, camouflaged as frozen berries. This gripping episode of Customs Cut Part 3 unravels the extraordinary drug bust at Sydney's Port Botany, where a routine delivery from Chile and Belgium turned into an international investigation. We delve into how smugglers ing…

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"The Hidden Costs of Free Shipping: 6:36

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The latest episode of "Tales of Logistics" explores the misconception of free shipping, uncovering the chain reaction it triggers across the logistics industry. Discover stories from van drivers, small business owners, and analysts about the real impact of 'free' delivery. As consumer demand for rapid shipping rises, the environmental cost and pres…

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From Chaos to Control: The Lagos Port Shutdown That Shook West Africa 8:24

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Welcome to Tales of Logistics! In today's Customs Cut Part 2, your host Odiche dives into the chaotic events that plagued the Lagos Port during the turbulent year of 2020. As the pandemic raged globally, Nigeria faced its own crisis with a gridlocked port that affected not only the country but also West and Central Africa's supply chains. Discover …

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From Chaos to Control: The Day a Port Shutdown Shook the World– Suez Canal Blockage 4:57

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In this episode 1 - "Customs Cut - Part 1" we explore the dramatic events of March 23rd, 2021, when the Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal, a critical route for over 12% of global trade. As the ship lay wedged sideways, it became a symbol of the vulnerabilities in our global supply chains. Host Odiche takes us through the cascading co…