Forward Thinking - The Freight Forwarding & Logistics Podcast

#04 - Why price and service aren't enough in logistics anymore


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Price and service still matter in freight forwarding, but they no longer win on their own.


Sam talks with Sean Crook, Co-Founder and Director of Neolink, about why logistics decisions now hinge on visibility, technology, and data-driven insight.


Sean shares how a beer marketing mishap led him into freight, the early grind of building Neolink, and why the old “price and service” pitch falls short.


They cover:


  • How COVID flipped customer priorities toward transparency and tech

  • Using AI and automation to scale without adding headcount

  • Lessons from Neolink’s first acquisition and culture-first growth

  • How roles in forwarding will change as AI takes over routine tasks


For anyone moving freight or selling logistics services, this conversation shows what creates real value beyond a sharp rate and a smile.

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Forward Thinking - The Freight Forwarding & Logistics PodcastBy Sam Smeaton