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FreightCasts
A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals and more with one click of the subscribe button. One freight feed to rule them all!
Episodes
FreightCastsForward Air's CEO reviews an enormously eventful year for the LTL carrier - Global Supply Chain Week
A company like Forward Air has been whipsawed during the pandemic. Air freight, which serves as the backbone of many Forward Air operations, saw new customers…
FreightCastsGreat Quarter, Guys EP63 Does the market get any better?
Last week, UBS analysts Tom Wadewitz, Alex Johnson and team asked 'Can the Market Get Any Better?'. On today's Great Quarter, Guys, Seth Holm and I will answer…
FreightCastsThe impact to global supply chains in a post-COVID world - Global Supply Chain Week
FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller talks with HSBC Bank Global Economist James Pomeroy about what the global supply chains might look like post-COVID…
FreightCastsMidday Market Update - Texas power grid and the rise of 2-way committed contracts
On today's Midday Market Update Michael Vincent and Kaylee Nix talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that moves you. They’re joined by; Keith Nix…
FreightCastsstackd EP05 The Push Towards Digital Transformation in Freight, Logistics & the Supply Chain
On this episode of stackd, powered by FreightWaves SONAR, hear a discussion between stackd host, Adam Robinson, VP of Product Marketing at FreightWaves, and…
FreightCastsProspects for VC-backed startups in maritime - Global Supply Chain Week
There’s more funding available to startups focused on maritime. Some startups are seeking to create operational efficiencies, saving costs and reducing ships’…
FreightCastsContracting: The good, the bad, & the ugly - Global Supply Chain Week
Contract negotiations between importers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) on one side and ocean carriers on the other are poised to take a different flavor…
FreightCastsThe next revolution in containerization: How a smart container can improve maritime transportation - Global Supply Chain Week
While our everyday lives have been changed by the widespread adoption of technology and e-commerce in 2020, the ocean-going container hasn't changed much since…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP61 Running a cradle to grave freight brokerage
On today’s episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle, from our SONAR sales team, discuss the inner workings of freight brokerages. We go from the popular…
FreightCastsArtifical intelligence based automation in the logistics industry - Global Supply Chain Week
Deep Cognition is a lead provider in Artificial Intelligence development and deployment platforms and solutions. In this Fireside chat, Travis Rhyan, chief…
FreightCastsManaging the storm: FMC's roles in addressing container shortage - Global Supply Chain Week
Booming imports and the effects of COVID-19 are straining container supply chains while causing transportation rates to surge and port congestion get worse…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP281 Business-in-a-box solutions for OTR
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about SmartHop’s plans for its most recent funding round and Spill Bully’s eco-friendly logistics waste…
FreightCastsCoast Guard breaks the ice for smoother shipping lanes - Global Supply Chain Week
The U.S. Coast Guard has special ships capable of breaking ice in polar regions, clearing lanes for container ships. Their missions also include strategic…
FreightCastsNavigating volatility and unpredictability in container shipping - Global Supply Chain Week
Steve Ferreira, CEO of Ocean Audit, and Gordon Downes, CEO of the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) take a look at recent changes in the fundamentals of…
FreightCastsThe future of the global container shipping industry - Global Supply Chain Week
In the years to come, what will container shipping look like? Will vessel ownership be even more consolidated? Will ships remain the current size and ply the…
FreightCastsFreighttech investing and themes - Global Supply Chain Week
FreightTech is hot. But where venture capital will be putting money is another question. Brian Laung Aoaeh of REFASHIOND Ventures talks to FreightWaves Chief…
FreightCastsEvolution of professional athletes as investors - Fuller Speed Ahead
Kelvin Beachum is an offensive tackle, most recently for the Arizona Cardinals but with stops also as a New York Jet and a Pittsburgh Steeler. He also has…
FreightCastsThe human talent side of containergeddon. Boxes, boats and you! - Global Supply Chain Week
When COVID first struck, international freight forwarders pared staff and froze hiring. Now, with ocean shipping booming, these same freight forwarders are in…
FreightCastsOcean transportation logjam: how US importers deal with record shipping delays and under-supply - Global Supply Chain Week
A look at how U.S. importers are dealing with record shipping delays and a lack of supply. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about…
FreightCastsFreight forwarding's cash flow challenges - Global Supply Chain Week
The mismatch timing of payments is always a challenge for freight forwarders and brokers. Trying to explain the process to outside auditors and financing firms…
FreightCastsContainers don't lie: Understanding what the flow of trade is telling us during this pandemic container crunch - Global Supply Chain Week
Lori Ann interviews ImportGenius analyst William George on how the volumes moving along the maritime super highway, and the bills of lading and customs offer…
FreightCastsCOVID supply chain: Is it sustainable? - Global Supply Chain Week
Steve Ferreira, CEO at Ocean Audit, and Jon Monroe discuss how COVID-19 impacted shipping at the beginning of the pandemic, how current demand for freight is…
FreightCastsBuilding a scalable supply chain digitization strategy - Global Supply Chain Week
Every corner of the transportation industry has seen some level of digitization, but it doesn’t happen overnight. Christian Piller, vice president of value…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP280 The dog days of freight
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how one carrier is lending a helping paw to the community; a new trucking app that lets users search…
FreightCastsLong-Haul Crime Log EP09 A freight broker foils a cargo theft
Grace Sharkey was working as a freight broker in 2018, when she had found a truck to haul a $60,000 load of tires from Los Angeles to Alaska. But something…
FreightCastsNavigate B2B - 1st Steps In Performance Based Ocean Contracting
In this episode Steve reviews current state of play in the domain of ocean freight contracting and the resultant challenges importers are facing with rates and…
FreightCastsHow weather impacts supply chains - Global Supply Chain Week
2020 was a record year for weather disasters in the United States and shipping activity was impacted by those disasters. How do shippers navigate extreme…
FreightCastsPicking up the pieces: How to overhaul global shipping - Global Supply Chain Week
Following a year in which the oceangoing freight market first collapsed and then was followed by backups in the key Los Angeles/Long Beach port that can only…
FreightCastsAuthor of "The Box" looks at world trade today - Global Supply Chain Week
Marc Levinson wrote the definitive book on the history of containerization: “The Box.” It’s about disruption, global trade and how a seemingly simple invention…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP05 Taking notes on recruiting from sales playbook
In this week's episode of the Taking The Hire Road podcast, Jeremy Reymer, Founder & CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Lance Christensen, Director of Recruiting…
FreightCastsCustoms requirements and trade agreements post-Brexit - Global Supply Chain Week
As the U.K. leaves the European Union, there are a number of questions to be answered. As the processes of trade flow changes between the two, there are a…
FreightCastsPoint of Sale EP05 Fulfillment Strategies w/ Rick Watson
E-commerce penetration accelerated greatly due to the coronavirus and now retailers are having to balance these new consumer expectations with long-term…
FreightCastsDrilling Deep EP63 Canada's very gentle launch of its ELD mandate
On this week's Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston speaks with Scott Stofer of ELD manufacturer Orbcomm about how Canada will be rolling out its ELD…
FreightCastsSupply chain green shoots, the Wright way - Global Supply Chain Week
Steve Ferreira, CEO at Ocean Audit, and Duncan Wright discuss challenges that shippers are facing, including how to navigate congestion, container and capacity…
FreightCastsApproaching carrier sales more like customer sales
In this episode of Put That Coffee Down Kevin sits down with Nick Dangles, co-founder of Kinetic, and Jeff Hanson, director of business development at…
FreightCastsThe intelligent nervous system of global distribution - Global Supply Chain Week
Geographic information systems (GIS) already have transformed how global supply chains function. GIS pioneer Jack Dangermond discusses how GIS – and spatial…
FreightCastsThe intersection of government and global supply chains - Global Supply Chain Week
Former U.S. Senator Bob Corker chats with FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller about America’s global status as China ascends on the world stage with an…
FreightCastsCreating a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries with blockchain - Global Supply Chain Week
Lauren Roman and Patrick Duffy discuss the importance of recycling electric vehicle batteries and how blockchain technology can help make data more visible as…
FreightCasts#withSONAR EP04 What SONAR Tells us about the recent Diesel Trends
On today's episode of WithSONAR, Luke and Kyle are joined by FreightWaves Oil expert, John Kingston. John helps break down why the price of Diesel has been on…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP279 LIVE from Evolve with Ryan Hunt, founder/CEO of RigCallOut and CallOut
LIVE from Evolve with Ryan Hunt, founder/CEO of RigCallOut and CallOut Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More…
FreightCastsWhat the bulk loads market is telling us about the economy - Global Supply Chain Week
Zach Strickland, a FreightWaves market analyst, discusses the future of the bulk market post-COVID-19 pandemic and what to look for in 2021 with Jared Flinn of…
FreightCastsField services automation using blockchain for oilfield logistics - Global Supply Chain Week
Rana Basu, whose company Ondiflo has been one of the leaders in bringing commercial blockchain applications to the oil patch, talks about the progress…
FreightCastsHow the downstream energy industry is navigating COVID - Global Supply Chain Week
COVID-19 impacted the energy industry in ways from cutting demands to reducing uses for petrochemicals. American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers kept an eye…
FreightCastsGreat Quarter, Guys EP62 Strongest consumer backdrop in decades, Wall Street upgrades trucking, USX sheds light on its baby beast, and Tu Simple IPO
Andrew and Seth are back in the saddle after a week-off. There have been a bevy of intriguing stories emerge over the past two weeks, so today the lads discuss…
FreightCastsMidday Market Update: Putting port congestion in perspective
On today's Midday Market Update Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that moves you. They’re joined by; Mitch…
FreightCastsstackd EP04 How Freight Tech Use Hedges Risk & Disruption Proactively
On this episode of stackd, powered by FreightWaves SONAR, hear Adam Robinson, VP of Product Marketing at FreightWaves and Eytan Buchman, Chief Marketing…
FreightCasts4PL control tower: The nervous system in a global supply chain - Global Supply Chain Week
Allen Trevett and Lauren Mayher discuss what a logistics control tower is, when it can be helpful and benefits of this solution. The nervous system in your…
FreightCastsOperating an asset-light 4 PL - Global Supply Chain Week
This fireside chat between FreightWaves' John Kingston, Tim Sensenig, CEO for TMSforce and TMSfirst, and Rick Gonzalez, SVP, Global Operation at TMSforce…
FreightCastsBuilding and maintaining an ethical supply chain - Global Supply Chain Week
International supply chains can be opaque specifically to hide unethical behavior at the source. Justin Goldston, a professor of project and supply chain…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP60 Dealing with the superstar sales jerks
On today’s episode, Kevin and guest co-host Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite, discuss how salespeople should differentiate themselves and their…
FreightCasts2021 outlook for the US shale oil and gas market - Global Supply Chain Week
Benjamin Shattuck, a leading analyst of the U.S. upstream oil and gas industry reviews the wild ride that the market took in 2020 and into 2021, with prices…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP278 Adapt or die
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about ways that businesses have to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. In an industry in which one…
FreightCastsThe highs and lows of trucking in the oil patch - Global Supply Chain Week
Along with the pandemic came a drop in oil prices. Since the U.S. oil patch has long been heavily dependent on debt to keep operating, it meant that there was…
FreightCastsGlobal supply chain & the 5 C's to legacy - Global Supply Chain Week
Rani Puranik, co-owner and CFO of Worldwide Oilfield Machine talks about the importance of margins in supply chains, and how to gain the winning margins with…
FreightCastsNikola’s first plant blooming in the Arizona desert - Global Supply Chain Week
Mark Duchesne brought diverse manufacturing experience to Nikola Corp., having helped build a plant for Toyota in China and make startup car building decisions…
FreightCastsThe thought process behind choosing your shipping mode - Global Supply Chain Week
Choosing a mode of transportation for freight is often difficult. John Godfrey and FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill explore how to choose a shipping mode in different…
FreightCastsThe future of automation - Global Supply Chain Week
One of the companies leading the development of autonomous technology, and the first in the use of it for platooning, discusses the pace of adoption of that…
FreightCastsEnhancing automotive supply chain resiliency - Global Supply Chain Week
The rush to get more electric trucks to market sooner creates supply chain challenges in two areas: battery components and charging infrastructure. Apple…
FreightCastsLessons from moving truck parts in a pandemic - Global Supply Chain Week
Daimler Trucks North America relies on e-commerce, its dealerships, parts distribution centers and analytics to get truck parts to the right place as quickly…
FreightCastsA shared trust layer: MOBI's work on the open mobility network - Global Supply Chain Week
Providing vehicles with a secure ID via blockchain opens up enormous potential as market participants come together under shared standards. MOBI has created…