In this episode, Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, joins Santosh to discuss the evolving landscape of maritime and air freight. The conversation explores the shift toward data-driven decision-making, the rise of transparency and benchmarking in freight markets, and the growing adoption of index-linked contracts. Peter shares insights on market volatility, the impact of global events like COVID-19 and the Red Sea crisis, and offers a sneak peek at Xeneta’s 2026 demand forecast. Key takeaways include the need for trust in data, the benefits of spreading risk in tendering cycles, the importance of embracing both technology and human expertise to navigate an ever-changing supply chain environment, and so much more. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation.