Aug 29, 2026 · 29 min · 14 segments
Oliver Nodjoumi, Executive Vice President at ICC Logistics, discusses the history and services of ICC Logistics, the impact of inflation and tariffs on transportation budgets, the role of AI in…
Oliver NodjoumiGuestLeonHostYou know, freight costs are rising faster than inflation.
Peak season surcharges are stacking and most CFOs are still budgeting off the wrong number.
Today, I sat down with Oliver Najumi of ICC Logistics, and he broke down how shippers can spot leakage, challenge carrier claims, and protect margin before the next round of increases hit.
Now, you're really going to want to take a listen because we truly unpack why ICC has spent nearly 50 years acting as an impartial extension of logistics teams, auditing freight like a forensic exercise.
So listen, during this episode, you're going to learn why inflation is a terrible benchmark for freight budgets, how tariffs, duty responsibility can dramatically change your exposure, and what accessorials really are, specifically how they can turn a manageable shipment into a massive cost spike.
Hope you enjoy this episode.
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You know, freight costs are rising faster than inflation.
Peak season surcharges are stacking and most CFOs are still budgeting off the wrong number.
Today, I sat down with Oliver Najumi of ICC Logistics, and he broke down how shippers can spot leakage, challenge carrier claims, and protect margin before the next round of increases hit.
Now, you're really going to want to take a listen because we truly unpack why ICC has spent nearly 50 years acting as an impartial extension of logistics teams, auditing freight like a forensic exercise.
So listen, during this episode, you're going to learn why inflation is a terrible benchmark for freight budgets, how tariffs, duty responsibility can dramatically change your exposure, and what accessorials really are, specifically how they can turn a manageable shipment into a massive cost spike.
Hope you enjoy this episode.