On this episode of Logistics Unplugged, host Brian Blalock welcomes back Jason Lockard, Senior Vice President of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace, for a breakdown of the Q4 2025 Logistics Confidence Index. The conversation focuses on how shippers are adjusting to ongoing uncertainty in the market, with many shifting to a neutral stance on inventory and order planning while holding steady on revenue expectations.

Jason shares how recent tariff changes are impacting landed costs and explains how shippers are responding by consolidating freight, streamlining movement, and finding new ways to drive efficiency without sacrificing service or margin.

Whether you are managing a national supply chain or trying to plan for the next buying season, this episode offers clear insights into what shippers are experiencing and how they are adapting. Brian and Jason close with a reminder that while uncertainty remains, data-driven planning and operational creativity are giving companies the tools they need to stay competitive.