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For episode 12, Andrew is joined by Marc Wulfraat, Founder and President of MWPVL International, a global supply chain consultancy. Marc has compiled the most robust dataset on Amazon Logistics locations and has a keen understanding of Amazon's supply chain strategy. Marc details what the 2020 growth spurt entailed, what it means for Amazon's future, and how long before the network is opened up to...

Today on Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and guest host Zach Strickland discuss the looming battle between UPS and Amazon with Rick Watson, Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting.  Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rakesh Aneja, Head of eMobility for Daimler Trucks North America, discusses a number of recent advances in the electric delivery truck world, from the order books being opened for the eCascadia and eM2 trucks to a new heavy-duty vehicle charging station opening up in Portland, Oregon. Plus, a few reasons why drivers can benefit from electric semis and school buses. Apple Podcast Spotify More Freig...

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 - Kyle Lintner - Managing Director @ K-Ration, Laurance Alvarado Founder/CEO @ Warecap and market experts, Zach Strickland, Anthony Smith and weather.  This is a live interactive event, viewers are encouraged to comment during broadcasts every Tuesdays...

Kaylee Nix looks at how one company is aiming towards increasing visibility in the tech supply chain and adapting to changes in trade policy. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drone companies will need to develop partnerships to scale its services. Alan Tay and Chris Jarvis describes their recent partnership how it will fuel growth for both GoFor and Aurora. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Canadian truck drivers in their 20s are facing charges in North Dakota over a $4.5 million load of marijuana intercepted at the U.S. border. Co-host and producer Nate Tabak explains why he’s looking into the case – which has some unusual aspects. The drivers were arrested on April 23 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers discovered the marijuana while inspecting what was supposed t...

AgEagle is a manufacturer of drones, often for custom applications, based in the U.S. Its CEO, Michael Drozd, talks with FreightWaves editor at large John Kingston about the competitive landscape for drone manufacturers, the agricultural uses that were in the company's origins, and where he sees drone use for parcel deliveries headed. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more abo...

Kaylee Nix talks to Joshua Goldstein, business development manager at UrbanFootprint, about how his company is taking a data-driven approach to planning layouts of urban environments. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle discuss building a brand means showing off your personality, not hiding it with Cody Wallis, founder and CEO of Handup Gloves. Cody will explain how Handup Gloves has grown sales while having fun at the same time. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Apple Podcast Spotify Mo...

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the return of in-person events. Find out the logistics behind getting the goods to events as well as their importance to groups like St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Plus, data-driven trailer rentals; why you need to monitor your DOT number; oversight panel says Yellow increased lobbying efforts ahead of $700M loan; SPAC rumor mill chu...

The less seen and heard about drones is what will make them successful as premium last-mile delivery vehicles. And being certified by the Federal Aviation Administration is akin to the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Alan Adler, FreightWaves Detroit Bureau Chief, speaks with John Graber, President of Aerospace Workhorse. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad...

In this session FreightWaves director of PR, Matt Stubbs, talks with Bill Wimberley, head of business development at Wingcopter about developments in drone capabilities, safety, perception problems, and how close we are to drones as a last mile solution for delivery. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Smith and Yariv Bash dive into the near-future for drone delivery. Yariv breaks down the reality of on demand drone delivery and dispels misconceptions about the industry. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through its Flight Forward subsidiary, UPS is approaching drones and UAVs in an aggressive manor with the goal of being an industry leader. UPS Flight Forward is one of only three drone companies with a Part 135 certificate allowing them to own and operate a fleet of UAVs. Kevin Wasik, the Head of Business Development at UPS Flight Forward, joins FreightWaves Sr. Retail Analyst Andrew Cox to discu...

Drone delivery economics continue to improve dramatically, especially at scale. Join Bobby Healy and Kevin Hill as they talk about payloads and how to calculate drone delivery costs. It's all about energy, distance, and wind speed.  Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drones could be the next mechanism for carrying packages from place to place, but they need a receptacle for secure drop off. Valqari is designing that drop point and is testing it in a unique location. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the need for drone speed at Modern Shipper’s DroneWaves virtual event. Learn all about how the Drone Racing League works and how its innovations are pushing forward the capabilities of drones. They’re joined by special guest Ashley Ellefson, COO, Drone Racing League Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Po...

Diving into the deep with a look at uses for underwater drones from shipwrecks to science. Sam Macdonald, President of Deep Trekker, Inc. speaks with FreightWaves Reporter Kaylee Nix. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom speaks with Joe Cubellis, Director at AlixPartners, about strategies for shippers to deal with disruption. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this keynote, Parimal Kopardekar and Dooner discusses what drones mean for the future of air traffic control. How will net-enabled air traffic control change the way autonomous and unmanned drones operate in some soon-to-be crowded skies. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Bank is a major factoring company. That gives Bobby Holland, vice president and director of  Freight Data Solutions, strong insight to what markets are doing. Holland joins Drilling Deep host John Kingston this week to talk about what he has seen in the markets. Just how strong are the trends? Also on Drilling Deep, after several weeks of quiet diesel prices, with a somewhat downward trend, m...

Danny Catullo is a 3rd generation butcher in Cleveland Ohio who started selling his beef, poultry, and pork items online back in 2017. But after facing issues with high shipping prices and limited options, he got to work with Fedex where they developed a specialized box that allowed his products to be shipped all over the US. Just a few years later, Danny co-founded Perishable Shipping Solutions o...

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 -Teclo Garcia Econ. Dev. Director Laredo, Greg Miller - FreightWaves, Matt Silver CEO/Founder Forager Logistics  and market experts, Zach Strickland, Anthony Smith and weather.  This is a live interactive event, viewers are encouraged to comment during...

Some researchers and business leaders believe the pandemic has changed the strategic importance of the supply chain. It used to be that the health care supply chain was all about reducing costs. After the pandemic, that focus has shifted to include resiliency. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices