The Expeditors Podcast
The Expeditors Podcast offers insights and commentary on key issues facing the logistics and freight-forwarding sector, presented from the perspective of Expeditors, a global logistics provider. Each episode covers front-of-mind topics relevant to professionals in the industry, combining observations and discussions to help listeners stay informed. The show draws on the company's expertise and global reach to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in supply chain management.
Episodes
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Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 12th - 18th
In this week's episode of The Expeditors Podcast, titled "Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 12th - 18th," I delve into the latest developments affecting global trade and supply chains. From the U.S. government's push for AI-driven customs enforcement to the UK’s transition of customs checks at Dover, I cover significant regulatory changes. I also explore the rising container rates amidst o
Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 5th - 11th
Market HighlightsUS refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows | AJOT.COMBrazil Announces Efforts for Economic Agreements with China and South KoreaGemini Cooperation expands return to Suez Canal | trans.infoAsia-US East Coast box rate hits new high of $9,400 - FreightWavesEuropean air cargo demand continues to fall following EU’s stricter import rules - Air Cargo N
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 29th - August 4th
Market HighlightsEU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place by August 2026 | trans.infoCBP Deploys Entry Type 13 Test and ResourcesCarrier Discounts Push Container Spot Rates Lower Ahead of August GRIsOcean Market MonitorWorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 30 - WorldACDTrucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms - FreightWavesFrance re
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 22nd - 28th
Market Highlights:Importers sue over forced labor tariffs on 60 economies - FreightWavesOffice of Public Affairs | Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year | United States Department of JusticeTraders Seek Measured Approach on Customs Enforcement | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since Februar
Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 8th - 14th
Market Highlights:EU Commission Issues New Tariff MeasuresContainer ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war - FreightWavesTrump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Declares U.S. 'Guardian of Hormuz,' And Calls for 20% Cargo FeeIran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276% - FreightWavesHong Kong-Europe air cargo volumes plummet - Air Cargo NewsRussia, Strait of Hormuz combining to driv
Episode 50 | Navigating U.S. Customs: Strategies for French Shippers
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
Episode 49 | Perspective: Systems Thinking in Supply Chain Management
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 th
Special Episode | Wrapping Up 2023
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 Ou
Episode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and Opportunities
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
Episode 47 | Luxury Goods: French Fashion Freight
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 logist
Episode 46 | Perspective: SaaS Visibility Tools in Supply Chains
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
Episode 45 | Aviation: Industry Developments & Advancing Technologies
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
Episode 44 | Perspective: Globalization in 2023
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
Episode 43 | Sustainability: Emissions & Carbon Footprint Data
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
Episode 42 | Customs: CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM)
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 a
Special Announcement: Wrapping Up 2022
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
Episode 41 | Global Customs: Customs Evolving in Southeast Asia
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
Episode 40 | Aviation: Digital Transformations with Digital Twins
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.
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Episode 39 | Assessing Your Level of Resilience
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
Episode 38 | Global Healthcare: Keeping the Medicine Moving
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
Episode 37 | Aviation Startups
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
Episode 36 | U.S. Customs: Fighting Forced Labor
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
Episode 35 | Global Customs: Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties
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
Episode 34 | Battery Recycling and Logistics
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 -
Episode 33 | Navigating Disruption
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
Episode 32 | Global Trade: Top 5 Trade Lessons for 2022
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
Episode 31 | Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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
Episode 30 | Complemento Carta Porte and the US/Mexico Border
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.
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Episode 29 | Strategy & Innovation in 2022
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
Episode 28 | Global Distribution: Automation and Improvements in Distribution
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
Episode 27 | Global Customs: The 2022 Harmonized System Review
The World Customs Organization will be rolling out changes and updates to the Harmonized System and that could mean barely a blip on your radar or big changes to how your goods are classified. Listen in as Stephanie Holloway, Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, gives an overview of the Harmonized system, why reviews of the system are conducted, and what to expect when changes hit in 2022.
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Episode 26 | Global Ocean: About Those Containers Out There...
As 2021 comes to a close, how will typical, yearly events like peak season and holiday shopping be impacted by what's being observed today? Karl Francisco, Senior Vice President of Global Ocean covers past events and lessons learned from previous shortages, delays, and contract negotiations.
Guest: Karl Francisco - Senior Vice President, Global Ocean
2:43 - Important considerations
3:42 - Carriers
Episode 25 | Digital Solutions: Modernizing Trade Data
Director of Tradeflow Nic Beehler talks through the history of trade data management, the legislation that brought massive change to the customs process, and how online management systems are aiding shippers today, when colleagues aren't always in the same space to collaborate.
Guest: Nic Beehler - Director, Tradeflow
1:38 - Tradeflow overview
4:19 - The Customs Modernization Act
6:34 - Educating
Episode 23 | Digital Solutions: Visibility & IoT
How does connected, smart cargo do more for you? In this episode of the Expeditors Podcast, we return to our series on Digital Solutions with Global Director of Cargo Signal Randy Gould to learn how the Internet of Things is bringing change to the logistics industry and what that means for visibility and supply chain resilience.
Guest: Randy Gould - Global Director, Cargo Signal
1:38 - Visibility
Episode 22 | Global Customs: Changes and Challenges Amidst the Global Shipping Crisis
Taking a break from our Digital Solutions series on the Visibility Economy, today's episode will be all about customs and four key pressures: complexity, geo-political issues, security, and innovation. Senior Vice President of Global Customs Dana Lorenze breaks down the challenges these four topics pose to customs and what customers should know as they work through the global shipping crisis.
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Episode 21 | Digital Solutions: Carrier Allocation
Continuing a series of discussions around visibility and technology supporting it, Senior Manager of Carrier Allocation Staci Alalem-Clark talks about capacity planning for ocean shipments and how this historically manual process is being changed by software to provide stronger visibility and flexibility for shippers.
Guest: Staci Alalem-Clark - Senior Manager, Carrier Allocation
3:04 - What is Ca
Episode 20 | Digital Solutions: The Visibility Economy
"Where's my stuff?" It's probably the oldest question in logistics, and today the answer is more important than ever as the global shipping crisis continues to rage on. As we gain more visibility in our lives through the tracking of online orders, what solutions are out there for shippers? How do you choose the right one? Jose Ubeda, Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions at Expeditors, shares
Episode 19.5 | Innovation & Technology at Expeditors
Today's episode is a presentation given by CIO Chris McClincy explaining the approach to innovation at Expeditors. This presentation is a preface to a series of discussions with Jose Ubeda, Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions, and leaders of various companies within this division.
Digital Solutions You Can Trust
Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Episode 19 | Global Air: Capacity Crunch
As if the woes around the semi-conductor chip shortage weren't enough, capacity has been in short supply these days as the global shipping crisis continues to rage on. Senior Vice President of Global Air Kelly Blacker gives an update on what she's been seeing as airlines work to create capacity and take on increasing demand from organizations looking to fly instead of float.
Guest: Kelly Blacker -
Episode 18 | Automotive & Mobility: Chip Shortage Pressure
Jamie Lansdell, Regional Manager of North America in our Automotive and Mobility vertical, discusses the impacts, responses, and realizations of the automotive industry as it finds its way through an incredibly challenging time as the world is engrossed with strain on capacity and an overwhelming demand for semiconductor chips.
Guest: Jamie Lansdell - Regional Manager of North America, Automotive
Episode 17 | Retail & Fashion: Big Changes and Trends in the Cosmetics Industry
Rashida Morisset and Nick Wyss, Regional Managers of North America and Europe in Expeditors' Retail and Fashion Vertical, give insight into the myriad complexities of the cosmetics industry. We'll cover the changes in their products, new expectations of their customers, the sensitivity to move their products, and even touch on how social media can have great impact on legacy brands.
Guest: Rashida
Episode 16 | Aviation & Aerospace: Conversions, Electrification, and the New Space Race
Global Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Verticals, Marie Berner, gives an update on what's been going on with airlines lately as they make tough choices and adjustments to keep capacity and their planes available during the pandemic. Also, learn the new market for the electrification of aircraft and why now is the most exciting time to look to the stars.
Guest: Marie Berner - Global Director
Episode 15 | Global Trade: Free Trade Zones
In this episode of The Expeditors Podcast, Wendy Armbruster, Regional FTZ Program Manager of the Americas, opens the lid on the history of free trade zones and how they're used today to keep companies invested in their local labor pools, resources, and more. We'll also learn about interesting rules and exceptions when operating as an FTZ, along with the qualities that make FTZ programs the right o
Episode 13 | Ocean: LCL Consolidation & How Retail Stays Afloat
Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation has been gaining a lot of traction lately as a way to continue the movement of goods while the ocean market faces container shortages, events impacting global trade like the Suez Canal blockage, and overall strain on supply chains. Expeditors' Manager of LCL and Network Planning Brian Murphy expands on LCL, while Director of Retail Vertical Bryan Ransfo
Episode 12 | Project Cargo: Factory Relocations
Whether it's growth, new strategies, duties, or strengthening your supply chain resilience, a factory relocation is a massive undertaking for any organization and, as we'll hear with Vice President of Project & Energy Services Pat Roche, requires an incredible amount of coordination, preparation, and communication. Chris and Pat will discuss timelines, processes, and considerations to execute
Episode 11 | Global Logistics: Germany's Role in Europe
Germany's attention to detail and precision can be found in the country's culture, exports, and in the case of this episode, logistics and infrastructure. Regional Director of Germany Ben Eidenschink and Regional Manager of the Automotive Vertical in Europe Juergen Adler talk about the history of trade in Germany. They'll also talk about how its strong automotive legacy hints at the larger role Ge
Episode 10 | Ocean: Shipment Schedule Integrity
Ships are getting bigger, they're retiring sooner, and new developments are increasing capacity, efficiency, and speed to build these behemoths. So why did shipment schedules have a record low for integrity/reliability in 2020? Put simply, why was freight late? Vice President of Global Ocean Services in the Americas Scott Kelly talks about this longstanding reality of the maritime industry and wha
Episode 9 | Trade Compliance: Measuring & Managing What Doesn't Happen
You can track a shipment through its various milestones to see it delivered, but tracking the success of trade compliance can be a bit difficult when no news is considered a sign of success. Nic Beehler, Director of Tradeflow at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on how underlying issues can reveal themselves over time and how to advocate for investments in measuring trade compliance.
Guest: Nic Beeh
Episode 8 | Cargo Insurance: Jumping to General Average
General average has a very deep history in maritime trade, but how is it figured out today? Is that the main concern when insuring shipments? Learn about general average, misconceptions with cargo insurance, and more with Ian Buchanan, Senior Manager of Risk Management at Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers (ECIB).
Guest: Ian Buchanan - Senior Manager, Risk Management, ECIB
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Episode 7 | Trade Compliance: Going to the Source
Everything comes from somewhere. That’s a pretty general statement, but when thinking about trade and the flow of goods, that "somewhere" plays a heavy role - especially when it comes to access, infrastructure, and for this episode, compliance and regulations. What happens when a global event has you rethinking where you’re starting the journey of your goods? Vice President of Tradewin, Michael Be
Episode 6 | Customs Brokerage: The Brexit Switch, Flipped!
Just when the headaches of 2020 were behind us, 2021 continues on with its own set of issues. Brexit is here, and the world of customs brokerage has all eyes on them as they sort through confusion at the borders of the EU and the UK. Nanoh Park, Director of Global Customs at Expeditors, explains why Brexit is so unique from traditional trade agreements and how customs have come into the spotlight
Episode 5 | Supply Chain Resiliency: Control vs. Influence
“There’s no preventing it, there’s only learning to navigate it.”
When things go awry, are you prepared to take action? How do your organization's choices impact your partners, your business, and your customers? Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Global Order Management, talks about navigating through immense challenges by switching focus from controlling the situation, to influencing your
Special Announcement: Wrapping Up 2020
We'll be taking a break over the holidays to prepare new content for 2021. In the meantime, you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2020 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year!
From Horizon Blog:
Coronavirus Outbreak: Top Considerations to Help Businesses Evaluate Their Next Move
Rise of the
Episode 4 | Automotive: The New Age of Automobility
“We’ve seen a shift from just-in-time to just-in-case, and that’s really pulled forward the whole industry.”
Breakthroughs in automotive and mobility have changed manufacturing and how products are brought to market, whether it be from start-ups, electric vehicles, or recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Kinsella, Global Director of Automotive & Mobility Vertical at Expeditors, joins Chris t
Episode 3 | Cargo Security: Blind Spots
"Cargo at rest is cargo at risk."
What do you think of when it comes to the security of freight in transit? Some of the obvious may be theft or natural disasters, but Chris talks with Global Director of Cargo Signal Randy Gould to expand on understanding risk and what technology is doing to raise visibility between Point A and Point B.
Guest: Randy Gould, Global Director, Cargo Signal
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Episode 2 | Technology: The Pace of Innovation
Chris sits down (virtually) with Expeditors Chief Information Officer Chris McClincy to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has moved technology in logistics from a position of evolution and efficiency to one of stability and safety. They'll also discuss the relationship between technology and the transportation world, why it's important to be cautious of hype, and the latest trends that have
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Take a good look around you. Everything you see - the car you drive, the bus you ride, the materials that built your home, the supplies in your medicine cabinet - they all had a journey to travel before they got to where they are now.
This is the Expeditors Podcast where you can hear about front-of-mind topics in the logistics and freight-forwarding industry through the lens of Expeditors, a globa
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