Freight forwarding is a complex and often misunderstood industry that plays a crucial role in global trade. The Asia Tech Podcast had a fascinating conversation with Glenn Lai (https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennlai/) , the co-founder and CEO of FR8Labs (https://fr8labs.co/) to learn more the industry at large and FR8Labs specifically. Some of the insights that Glenn shared with us included: • Embracing unconventional career paths can lead to innovative solutions • The role of a freight forwarders and why FR8Labs focuses on SMEs • The power of digital transformation in traditional industries • Leveraging existing networks and knowledge • Building scalable and adaptable business models - The platform approach • The role of AI and technology in enhancing industry practices Some other titles we considered for this episode: 1. You Can’t Really Have Digital Palm Oil 2. The Paper Becomes the Commonality Across the Entire Chain 3. Redefining Logistics and Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding 4. Reshaping the Future of Freight Forwarding in Southeast Asia 5. Digital Transformation and Leading a New Era in Asian Freight Forwarding