FreightCasts

In this episode, we talk to Davd Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive logistics about the beloved monthly freight market update. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and day out. So your com...

Managing the middle mile and fulfillment is an important part of a retailer's supply chain. Bill Thayer from Fillogic talks about the importance of having shorter delivery times, and implementing local distribution centers where consumers can be reached more effectively.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that mo...

Mike Baudendistel, FreightWaves’ Head of Intermodal Solutions, interviews Herman Haksteen, President of the Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association, to discuss how shippers can overcome rail service issues and other challenges to effectively incorporate rail into their supply chains.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers...

Chief Economist Anthony Smith and Pactum AI CEO Martin Rand cover the future of AI within the supply chain and trends to expect in the coming years.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and day out. So your company can reach, lead, thrive and drive the future. Follow FreightWaves Podca...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses what Walmart’s results mean for the CPG industry. In addition, reviews last week’s CPG day at FreightWaves Global Supply Chain Week and the investigation into the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and day...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of drone delivery. FlyTrex CEO Yariv Bash shares the latest in unmanned aerial delivery and what we can expect from the industry in ‘23. We’ve been in a freight recession for nearly a year, but what does that say about the greater economy? AIT CEO Vaughn Moore talks about how this year will be a tale of two halves. This year...

Ben Richey, Sr. Director of Transportation & Distribution at Black Rifle Coffee, talks about where they see the American consumer in this volatile market and what they are doing to deliver an amazing experience that aligns with their mission.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and da...

China being one of the biggest. Policy analyst Loren Smith discusses how China and its inflationary pressures will affect trucking markets in the U.S., the autonomous vehicle market in particular. Smith will also predict how supply chains will react the longer a labor battle over ocean container automation on the U.S. West Coast drags into 2023.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to...

Spot container shipping rates in the trans-Pacific market collapsed back to pre-pandemic levels last fall. Long-term rates are now following the same downward trajectory. Xeneta CEO Patrik Berglund shares his outlook on 2023 annual contract negotiations in the trans-Pacific. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that...

Kevin welcomes Jason Rabine from Lowboy industries on the show today to talk about running an apparel company and freight brokerage and how it can create a positive flywheel effect for attracting new business and carriers. From there we discuss double brokering and how and why this problem has exploded since the pandemic. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the begin...

Climate change is top of mind for so many leaders in freight and logistics. As customers and regulators demand action, logistics service providers are on the hook to deliver. Listen in to Tyler Cole’s conversation with Georgia Leybourne, Chief Marketing Officer at Trasporeon, and Hermann Ude, Chairman of the Board at Transporeon, as they discuss the inherent risks and opportunities of energy trans...

In this episode, we explore disruptions to the food logistics industry and strategies used to fill in the gaps when warehouse worker and final mile driver shortages crippled chain restaurant deliveries. Will Olson from Deploy Solutions  & Josh Wolff from the Ruby Company describe how customers turned to broker capacity to find the truck and the labor to make their multi-stop restaurant deliveries...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of resupply missions in space. Kristina Gonzalez from NASA shares the proverbial bill of lading on launching goods into orbit. Parade is helping 3PLs go digital with their capacity management solution. We’ll learn how that’s working out for their partners and get the full Parade founders story from CEO  Anthony S...

Air Cargo and Supply Chain Editor Eric Kulisch chats with freight economist Walter Kemmsies about how the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, China's COVID policies, and shifts in global manufacturing are impacting the international freight industry. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day...

Jackie Gonsalez, Vice President of Supply Chain Business Development at Crowley Logistics joins us to discuss maritime industry trends, the impacts of nearshoring, reshorting, and what to watch for as the maritime space evolves in the post-pandemic era.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle da...

Kaylee Nix sits down with Gordon Downes, CEO of NYSHEX for a zoomed-in view of the current ocean shipping market and how it could change the rest of this year. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and day out. So your company can reach, lead, thrive and drive the future. Follow FreightW...

Bryn Heimbeck, the Co-Founder and President of Trade Tech, discusses how cloud-based platforms can increase efficiency between shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses and other international service providers. Technology should do more than provide visibility, it should help partners execute with efficiency.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginni...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by 16-year industry veteran Tommy Valenzuela, Director of Recruiting at Hansen and Adkins, a leader in the auto-hauling facet of transportation. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire R...

Neha Palmer, CEO and cofounder of TeraWatt Infrastructure joins us to talk about powering the electric vehicle infrastructure that keeps the supply chain moving. We’ll look into challenges and opportunities behind creating and delivering electric charging infrastructure for commercial fleets using electric vehicles. At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning....

Because of the hard lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic taught us in 2020, more and more companies are considering reshoring or nearshoring their manufacturing operations. Rosemary Coates will discuss what's motivating corporations to shift their strategy and how that shift will impact supply chains around the world.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning....

Nikola Corp. CEO Michael Lohscheller discusses what is needed to get hydrogen -- Earth's most abundant element - captured and distributed to power fuel cell trucks, starting with Nikola's own Tre FCEV in the second half of the year. He says mobile fueling is part of the solution for the long-term infrastructure.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’...

The ocean shipping landscape is bracing for change with the announcement of the breakup of the Maersk-MSC alliance. Peter Friedmann, a top lobbyist for U.S. importers and exporters, discusses how alliance changes could affect his clients. Friedman also examines how uncertainty caused by ongoing labor talks on the U.S. West Coast is changing maritime investment and what to expect from the next vers...

Container shipping has entered a downturn in the wake of a historic boom. Industry expert Lars Jensen gives his views on the future of global shipping alliances, the looming fallout from a record-high orderbook, and the outlook for both spot and annual contract rates in the Asia-U.S. trade.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a closed loop reverse logistics system that’s driving furniture rental company Fernish to success. Kristin Toth shares how customer service and execution are allowing the startup to punch well above their weight.   Waabi is trying to solve for autonomous trucking at scale. Dustin Koehl shares how the tech that they’re developing is th...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tanner DeHart, will be joined by special guest and VP of Transportation for Kenco to discuss the growing divide between spot and contract rates and what that means for retailers costs.  At UniGroup Logistics, getting you from point A to Point B is just the beginning. We’re the problem-solvers that drive, that move, that hustle day in and day out....