What’s Ahead for Marine Logistics in 2026 with Noushin Shamsili of NUCO Logistics - Ep. 248

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Trade policy volatility, supply chain disruptions, and the fast adoption of digital tools are rapidly reshaping marine logistics for the chemical industry. Noushin Shamsili, CEO of NUCO Logistics, joins Victoria Meyer to reflect on the market forces that defined 2025—including overnight tariff changes, ongoing geopolitical conflicts affecting the Suez Canal, and the rebound of the Panama Canal—and shares how these shifts have tested and transformed logistics operations.

Victoria and Noushin explore the critical importance of compliance, the cautious integration of AI in chemical logistics, and strategies for companies to build resilience in uncertain times. They also discuss leadership lessons learned during a year of change—from strengthening customer engagement and team communication to advocating for rigorous internal trade compliance, setting the stage for smarter, more responsive logistics in 2026.

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Victoria and Noushin cover the following topics:

• Why 2025 was surprisingly strong for executive searches and transformation-focused hiring in chemicals.
• How talent shortages are impacting early-career professionals and senior leaders.
• 2026 hiring outlook: specialty roles, streamlined leadership, and the push for digital and sustainable growth.
• Navigating the US-Europe pay gap and international recruiting challenges.
• How leaders can quantify results, grow networks, and build cross-functional skills.

Killer Quote: "In terms of customer engagement, I've been a big advocate of asking them and talking about the importance of paying more attention to the trade compliance in house and what they have in terms of being audit ready. Because of the fact that international logistics and trade compliance is not just another ticking a checkbox, but it has become an essential part of the business." - Noushin Shamsili

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