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Rail strike crisis averted! But does that mean all is quiet on the supply chain front? Justin Maze is breaking out the crystal ball to predict how the market could swing in favor of carriers for the last two weeks of December. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or...

We're back! Who had a second potential rail strike on their supply chain bingo card? With the Dec. 5 cooling off period just days away, this could flip the industry on its head. Justin Maze breaks it all down in an all new episode of the #TransfixTake. UPDATE: A critical update has been made to the rail union negotiations at the end of this episode. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in...

In part two of this special edition episode of the Transfix Take Podcast, SmartWay's Buddy Polovick (Team Leader for the SmartWay Transport Partnership)continue the conversation around Scope 3 emissions and low-hanging fruit that shippers and carriers alike can implement in their daily operations, and more. To learn more about SmartWay and how you can be a partner, visit www.epa.gov/smartway Discl...

While the markets continue to be loose throughout the country, Maze drops a bomb on what could potentially give carriers the upper hand they've been waiting for. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek inside our crystal ball for 2023. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or...

In this 2-part special edition episode of the Transfix Take Podcast, we're joined by SmartWay's Buddy Polovick, Team Leader for the SmartWay Transport Partnership and industry leader. We discuss how Smartway helps companies with Scope 1 and 2 reporting, the science behind the data, and more. To learn more about SmartWay and how you can be a partner, visit www.epa.gov/smartway Disclaimer: All views...

November is officially underway, which means all eyes are on the spot market. With the contract market steadily holding its place in the shippers' favor, what are the two wild cards we're watching that could change that? Justin Maze has the answers in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the...

Well, we already know this isn't your average peak holiday season but could that flip on its head at the end of November? We've got the answers you're looking for in this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the com...

Low tender rejections and net new carrier revocation numbers could be indicators for market conditions over the next few weeks, but is there something else that could take this quieted peak season out of its rut? Justin Maze has the answers in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or...

Where does sustainability start when it comes to ESG initiatives? According to Tyler Cole, it starts with you. With his “do well and do good” approach, we detail how shippers, carriers, and individuals alike can contribute to the greater good of a more sustainable future. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views...

On part two of this special edition episode, Henkel’s Jessy Ceron (Outbound Transportation Manager), Maryann Ramirez (Customer Logistics Manager), and Emily Aktar (Senior Customer Logistics Analyst) discuss the importance of advocating for each other, Emily entering the supply chain at one of the most volatile times, and tips on how to achieve leadership roles. This and more on this powerful episo...

What's normally a busy peak holiday season is looking more like a smooth road ahead, but what's inside our crystal ball? Justin Maze breaks down the outlook on Q4 as we take a look at import volumes, rates, net new carrier revocations, and more on this episode of the #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily...

On this two-part special edition episode, Henkel’s Jessy Ceron (Outbound Transportation Manager), Maryann Ramirez (Customer Logistics Manager), and Emily Aktar (Senior Customer Logistics Analyst) discuss the roads to their career achievements, including overcoming the challenges women face, champions that have helped them along the way, and humble beginnings. This and more on this powerful episode...

Hurricane season is officially underway with relief cargo likely headed to the southeast region, but Maze takes a look inside his crystal ball on whether Ian will effect the spot market. Plus, what do truckload markets look like regionally to-date? The answers in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily...

We're on Hurricane Ian watch and breaking down its possible effects on the supply chain. With an unexpected market shift towards the spot market, truck drivers are veering off the road and into safety but what does that mean for capacity in the southeast markets? Justin Maze has the answer in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the sp...

We're still chugging along without the threat of a railroad strike...for now. Maze breaks down the state of freight and shares one possible game-changing freight factor that could flip the market on its head. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Read our full midweek market update here: https://transfix.io/2022/09/21/transfix-take-midweek-market-update-sept-21/ Disclaimer: All views and opin...

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and on this episode, we spend some time thanking the people who keep our supply chain moving. Plus, Maze breaks down the neverending battle between contract and spot with updates on a possible rail strike that could happen this Friday. Read the full market update here: https://transfix.io/2022/09/14/transfix-take-midweek-market-update-september-14/ Disc...

All eyes are on the spot market with potential swings down the road. Justin Maze has key insights on what could force the highly favored market in favor of carriers. This and news on the east coast ports in our weekly #TransfixTake! Read the full market update here: https://transfix.io/2022/09/07/transfix-take-midweek-market-update-september-7/ Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this...

In recent years, companies around the world have expressed an increased interest in making their products more sustainable. One way of documenting those efforts is to track shipping-related carbon emissions . . . but how, exactly, does this kind of thing work? Check out Today's Data Dose: Sustainability Tracking. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the con...

With Labor Day weekend upon us, it's the unofficial end of summer and that could mean volatility is up ahead. Will the market finally shift in favor of carriers? Justin Maze has the answer in this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companie...

On this special edition episode, we welcome John Schilli, Director of Transportation for Laundry and Beauty in North America at Henkel. We discuss how shippers can be better partners to carriers, Henkel's inspiring approach to sustainability, and how they've doubled down on carrier diversity. Read more here: https://transfix.io/2022/09/06/partner-spotlight-henkels-john-schilli-director-of-transpor...

What do retail inventory levels have to do with the freight markets? Will carriers ever find relief in the spot market ahead of the holiday season? Is volatility in store for peak holiday season? Maze has the answers in this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix,...

Introducing Today’s Data Dose! This episode invites shippers to reexamine sets of numbers that are ordinarily presumed to be correct. What can happen if the info you’re feeding into your system has inaccuracies? Check out Today's Data Dose: Invoice Errors. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or posi...

What’s Whack-A-Mole and bandaids got to do with the supply chain? Our special guest, Kyle Lintner, shares his theories on how we can fix the supply chain for good. Kyle is an industry expert, freight connoisseur with 20+ years of reducing risk across asset classes, and most recently, within balance sheets inside of the freight industry joins us on a special State of Freight episode. Disclaimer: Al...

Want a look inside our crystal ball? Maze breaks down the three most important metrics to keep an eye on to determine what this year's peak season will look like. PLUS, a deep dive on east coast markets and development at the ports. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any p...

Were we wrong about AB5? Will markets get looser as we head into Back to School season? Is there any good news this week? Justin Maze has the answers in this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with w...