The Expeditors Podcast

Discover how recent tariff changes are impacting French exports to the US and what companies can do to stay agile. Host Chris Parker is joined by Dana Lorenze,SVP of Global Customs, and Marc Rached, Regional Director of France, to discuss the evolving trade landscape, the importance of compliance, and practical strategies for navigating shifting regulations. Learn about the tools, resources, and c...

This episode dives into the abstract as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation Pat St. Laurent discusses his observations of the supply chain industry and how taking a systems thinking approach could bring new levels of communication, collaboration, and optimization within a supply chain and with everyone involved. 2:02 - What is systems thinking? 5:31 - The challenges of adopting systems thi...

The year is coming to a close and we're taking a break to gear up for 2024. In the meantime, you can check out some interesting and popular links in our Horizon Blog and the podcast series itself. If you'd like to leave some feedback, you can always reach out to Chris at chris.parker@expeditors.com. Thank you for your support and we'll see you next year! Top 5 Horizon Blog Articles 2023 Global Out...

On November 11th of this year, the United States will observe and recognize the service of men and women in the military. In this episode, Lenora Turner and Ted Lucas from the Opportunity Knocks program at Expeditors discuss the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and things for companies to keep in mind when building programs designed to seek out veterans and create opportunities with...

It's Paris Fashion Week at the time of this episode's release, so Global Account Manager Sophie Duquesnoy and District Manager of Paris Marc Rached share what is affecting the high end fashion industry in terms of its consumers, brand, compliance, sustainability goals, and more. 3:59 - Defining high end fashion 5:50 - What has fashion maisons' attention 9:12 - How the industry engages with logisti...

Since the global shipping crisis of 2020, software as a service (SaaS) offerings for visibility have become increasingly popular. Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Order Management, talks about the problems customers are trying to solve with SaaS, and how to understand the resiliency of your supply chain through an assessment of people, process, and technology. 1:10 - 2020 to now 4:25 - Ha...

The aviation industry has shown incredible resiliency and profitability for decades, so how is it faring after the last 3 years? Jim Cangiano, Global Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Vertical, discusses how this industry continues to keep planes flying, both off the assembly line and in the air. Guest: Jim Cangiano - Global Director, Aviation & Aerospace Vertical 5:10 - The needs of the...

Globalization, geopolitics, and macroeconomics impact the movement of goods, how businesses grow, and quality of life. Fernanda Kroup, Vice President and Head of Onyx Strategic Insights, gives her take on how things are looking this year and how current trends are affecting logistics in 2023. Guest: Fernanda Kroup - Vice President, Head of Onyx Strategic Insights 3:53 - Globalization then and now...

Why is capturing emissions and carbon footprint data so difficult in the transportation industry? Cam Smith, Director - Environment Sustainability, and Nina Barton, Manager - Network Solutions & Environmental Sustainability, North Asia, talk about ESG in transportation and how infrastructure, customer expectations, and lack of harmony are getting in the way of reliable data that helps shippers...

In October 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency will implement a new program to change the way it collects duties and taxes from importers. Steve Bunda shares information on what's changing, how to act, and illustrates why now is the best time to act in preparation for this massive change. 1:46 - What is CARM? 4:07 - Affecting the relationships between brokers and importers 4:57 - Are people ac...

That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you for listening to the wide range of topics covered this year. While we take a break and prepare for 2023 you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2022 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year! Horizon Blog: International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023 Bill of La...

Southeast Asia is gaining more spotlight as a sourcing alternative and for its growing economies. Director of Customs in South Asia Manal Sakr Bradnam talks about how customs could be affected and what a push for stronger enforcement and compliance looks like as global organizations take interest in expanding to Southeast Asia. Guest: Manal Sakr Bradnam - Director of Customs, South Asia 3:37 - Sou...

Digital Twin is an exciting technology that builds an accurate representation of a real life system, making it easy to test, verify, and implement changes. Kel Chou, Regional Manager of the Aviation & Aerospace Vertical for North and South Asia, talks about its origins and possibilities when applied to supply chains, creating myriad questions and discoveries for significant transformation. 3:1...

Pat St. Laurent, Vice President of the Strategy Group at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on the meaning of resiliency, agility, and the drivers that can impact the survival of companies. Why is resiliency difficult to attain, and how does a company begin to understand its level of risk? Guest: Pat St. Laurent - Vice President, Strategy Group 3:49 - Resilience in context to global supply chain 4:51...

At the onset of the pandemic, it seemed the greatest spotlights were on two major industries: shipping and pharmaceuticals. In today's episode with Global Director of the Healthcare Vertical Andrew Lester, we'll discuss the relationship between the two as the years passed and how they'll have to work together with new perspectives, strategies, and expectations. Guest: Andrew Lester - Global Direct...

Neil Rub, our Regional Manager of Aviation & Aerospace Vertical in MAIR (Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent Region) sheds light on how startups in aircraft manufacturing are bringing new ideas and therefore special expertise when it comes to how they move their resources, prototypes, and more. And what do governments and airlines gain from startups' success? Guest: Neil Rub - Regiona...

Brenda Smith, Global Director of Government Outreach, details how the United States fights forced labor and what to expect when the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act goes into effect mid-June. We'll also take a look at what other countries are doing, as well as developments in technology to ensure compliance. Guest: Brenda Smith - Global Director, Government Outreach Resources: UFLPA Fact Sheet f...

Stephanie Holloway, Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, gives a crash course on anti-dumping and countervailing duties: how they're alike, how they work, what importers need to do to avoid overpaying, and much more. Guest: Stephanie Holloway - Regional Customs Manager, The Americas Resources: Expeditors Newsflash USCBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service 1:42 - What are anti-dumping and counter...

When an electric vehicle meets the end of its life, there is a precious component inside it that is growing a new industry. Global Director Karen Kinsella and Regional Manager of Europe Jamie Lansdell from our Automotive and Mobility vertical discuss the automotive and battery recycling industries, their impact on renewable energy, and the quest to reduce carbon emissions. Guests: Karen Kinsella -...

Kara Mahoney, Vice President of Account Management in The Americas, joins the podcast to share her experiences with customers last year, the conversations she was having this year, and how to prepare to finish 2022 strong. We'll cover the must haves, the don't forgets, and surprising revelations. Guest: Kara Mahoney - Vice President of The Americas, Account Management 4:37 - Conversations with cus...

The podcast returns and sits down with Vice President of Tradewin Michael Bellezza to reflect on 2021 and identify key lessons for the rest of 2022: resiliency, flexibility, creativity, empathy, and knowledge. Guest: Michael Bellezza - Vice President, Tradewin 0:29 - TradeLane Blog post 0:53 - Identifying these lessons 4:10 - Lesson 1: Be resilient 8:41 - Lesson 2: Be flexible 11:14 - Lesson 3: Be...

Coming down from Chinese New Year and a season of celebrations, Regional Business Development Managers Angela Zhou, Andreas Buch, and Matteo Del Zoppo talk about the world of Beer, Wine, & Spirit, how this market has evolved during the pandemic, and what might be ahead as conditions improve and business return to welcoming customers. What makes these products unique and what are their logistic...

Have you heard of the new required document for shipments in Mexico? The rollout of the complemento Carta Porte went live January 1st, 2022, and in today's episode, Regional Transcon Manager Carolina Galindo and Regional Customs Manager David Sanchez will walk you through the backstory of this new document and what you'll need to do to keep things moving through an already challenging area. Guest:...

The Expeditors Podcast is back and in the first episode for 2022, Chief Strategy Officer Ben Clark talks about the Expeditors approach to strategy and innovation and how the two work together. As you move forward this year, what can you discover when you ask, "Why?" Guest: Ben Clark - Chief Strategy Officer 3:42 - Defining innovation 10:08 - Defining strategy 13:55 - What too much innovation looks...

As we wrap up this year, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Bruce Krebs shares what's been going in in the distribution and warehousing world, how automation is developing, and what you can keep in mind to tackle 2022. Guest: Bruce Krebs - Senior Vice President, Global Distribution 4:36 - Bruce Krebs' day to day 8:32 - The world of distribution 13:32 - The consumer's impact on distributi...