Uptime Logistics: Recent Episodes
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Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, is a podcast series that focuses on reliability in business operations and supply chains. The show is hosted by Doug Draper with Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club. Doug and the team at CAP Logistics find insightful subject matter experts to explore the issues of uptime, reliability, and transportation from many different industry and operational perspectives. Watch or listen to learn about increasing operational uptime and, ultimately, the bottom line.
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:52 -CHR Stock & Nuclear Verdict Impacts
6:15 -QR Codes for Supply Chain
9:27 -Halftime
17:02 -Yen & RMB Currency Issues
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/6/26/gttw-podcast-episode-253
https://youtu.be/IWYDBVzDO2s
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
0:52 -Dallas Jury’s $600M Verdict For Crash
5:41 -New 301 Tariffs and More Coming
9:58 -Halftime
18:23 -Cargo and War Risk Insurance
21:36 -Canada & Mexico’s Paths on USMCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igh8xxqSib8
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/29/26/gttw-podcast-episode-252
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:56 -Hormuz & Impacts on Energy
8:44 -Parcel Trends & Services
14:00 -Halftime
24:48 -CBP Issued a Dire Warning
27:43 -The 150 Days of Section 122 Are Up
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/20/26/gttw-podcast-episode-251
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-b_izX1R7U
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:30 -US/China Board of Trade
4:24 -CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain
9:20 -Halftime
19:15 -Downturn in Imports, Except for Air Cargo
24:18 -USMCA Review
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/7/26/gttw-podcast-episode-250
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:42 -Global Shipping Not Back to Normal
6:15 -More Attention to the Safety of Imports
10:17 -Halftime
21:40 -Tech for Tracking
25:30 -What is a Trade War Win?
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/29/26/gttw-podcast-episode-249
https://youtu.be/xdx_wWPrrx8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:25 -Hormuz Updates
5:45 -Iranian Oil Authorized
9:35 -Halftime
20:56 -USMCA 6-Year Review
26:23 -CBP is Focused on Accuracy
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/22/26/gttw-podcast-episode-248
3:00 -Retail’s Shared Challenges: Trade, Theft, Cyber & Supply Chain
11:38 -Resilience vs. Efficiency in the New Normal
17:14 -AI in Retail: Practical Tools, Not Magic Solutions
20:43 -Halftime
23:30 -Supply Chain Myths, Tariff Policy & Organized Retail Crime
In this special interview edition of Global Trade This Week, Doug Draper is joined by Jonathan Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation. Gold represents the retail industry on supply chain, international trade, product safety, customs, and transportation policy issues, and has been a leading voice on the value of trade and global supply chains to the U.S. economy.
The conversation begins with a look at the scope of the NRF, the world’s largest retail trade association, and the wide range of businesses it supports, from small independent stores to major national retailers, restaurants, digital brands, and more. Gold explains how NRF helps retailers navigate shared challenges including tariffs, cyber risk, labor, asset protection, cargo theft, and retail crime.
A major theme throughout the interview is the reality that disruption has become part of the operating environment. Gold notes that retailers are no longer planning around a return to “normal” as it existed before 2019. Instead, they are building supply chains for a world defined by uncertainty, shifting tariff policy, changing consumer behavior, earlier peak seasons, and the need to stay prepared for whatever comes next.
Doug and Jonathan also discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in retail operations. Rather than treating AI as a universal solution, Gold emphasizes a more practical approach: identify the problem first, then determine where AI can help. From supply chain auditing to loss prevention and workforce productivity, retailers are looking for targeted ways to use technology while still keeping human judgment in the loop.
The episode also explores organized retail crime, cargo theft, and the importance of collaboration between retailers, law enforcement, solution providers, and policymakers. Gold highlights the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act as one of the key policy efforts currently moving through Washington, with the potential to strengthen coordination across federal agencies and support state and local enforcement efforts.
Finally, Gold offers a clear reminder about one of the biggest myths in supply chain: products do not simply appear on shelves. Retail supply chains are complex, global, and often planned six to nine months in advance. Policy changes, sourcing shifts, logistics capacity, port infrastructure, compliance requirements, and consumer demand all play a role in what ultimately reaches the customer.
Watch the full interview for a thoughtful look at the intersection of retail, trade policy, supply chain resilience, and the decisions shaping the future of global commerce.
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/15/26/gttw-podcast-episode-247
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:00 -IEEPA, CAPE, and Chaos with Refunds
6:34 - Halftime
15:47 -Forced Labor as a Basis for 301 Tariffs
20:55 -To Peak or Not to Peak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBbdx3yCHsI
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/9/26/gttw-podcast-episode-246
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
6:32 -Cutting Carriers Selection Liability
10:45 -US Oil Reserves & Energy Policy
13:21 -Halftime
20:59 -US & Taiwan Finalize Trade Agreement
23:39-The Jones Act: Waivers and Reasons
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/2/26/gttw-podcast-episode-245
https://youtu.be/JMp14AoF__E
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:21 -Customs Brokerage Exam Pass Rate
6:40 -UAE Bypass Pipeline at 50% Completion
10:23 -Halftime
16:16 -Is Peak Season Going to Peak?
18:58 -Walmart’s New Inbound Consolidation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ppsmSB0o4
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/28/26/gttw-podcast-episode-244
In this episode of Global Trade This Week, hosts Pete Mento and Doug Draper discuss the impact of tariffs on the footwear industry with Matt Priest, CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). Priest highlights the industry's reliance on imports, noting that 97% of footwear comes from Asia, with China, Vietnam, and Indonesia being major suppliers. The discussion covers the U.S. government's tariff policies, which have increased costs significantly, leading to a $6.22 billion duty bill last year. Priest also discusses FDRA's advocacy efforts, including lobbying, data services, and media outreach, and emphasizes the industry's need for stable trade policies.
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/19/26/gttw-podcast-episode-243-matt-priest-president-ceo-fdra-leading-footwear-executive
https://youtu.be/581Yg9WMLt4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:59 -Section 122 Tariffs Struck Down
7:58 -Amazon Supply Chain Services
14:25 -Halftime
21:44 -US/China Economic Summit Starts
26:30 -Fuel Crisis, Petrochemicals, and Impacts
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/13/26/gttw-podcast-episode-242
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:04 -Singapore & New Zealand on Critical Goods
7:28 -Robotics in the Supply Chain
14:10-Halftime
23:16-Spirit Airlines is Out of Business
26:12 -Union Pacific & Northern Southern Refile for Merger
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/1/26/gttw-podcast-episode-241
https://youtu.be/RMwXRC6qCjY
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:55 -UAE is Leaving OPEC
7:32 -Hormuz Will Take Time to Normalize
10:27 -Halftime
20:11 -IEEPA CAPE Scams
22:00 -SMBs Shifting from Caution to Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NV-Rz3HO9k
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/30/26/gttw-podcast-episode-240
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:58 -CAPE Opened & Overran
14:39 -Halftime
24:24 -Ocean Instability Impacting Contracts
29:19 -Logistics Litigation Funding
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/21/26/gttw-podcast-episode-239
https://youtu.be/_0_ezM_IjTU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:32 -Data Center Slowdown
7:58 -First CBP Insights on CAPE
11:25 -Halftime
20:36 -IMF & World Bank Meeting in DC
25:08 -Blockading the Straight of Hormuz
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/13/26/gttw-podcast-episode-238
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh9P504GYMA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:09 -Deadline in the Middle East & Oil Shocks
9:18 -Halftime
24:21-IEEPA Test Case Backs Out
26:57 -Amazon & FedEx Partner Up for Returns
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/7/26/gttw-podcast-episode-237
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT6cv4FnwEE
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:28 Aluminum Production
8:03 -Tariff Case Update
11:17 -Halftime
19:11 -USMCA Conference in Houston
24:32 -The Next Wave of Big Mergers
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/30/26/gttw-podcast-episode-236
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5OKQF5lp3Q
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
0:58 -The LNG Crisis is Real
5:25 -USPS on Track to Run out of Cash
12:24 -Halftime
23:34 -China Development Forum
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/23/26/gttw-podcast-episode-235
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOf6YnPmCM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
0:36 -Geopolitical Instability Helping Steamship Lines
4:22 -CAPE Solution for CBP & IEEPA Tariffs
7:32 -Halftime
17:36 -Understand the Importance of Insurance
22:46 -Trade Professionals are in High Demand
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/17/26/gttw-podcast-episode-234
https://youtu.be/OrjX0DLfe0s
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:08 -US Conference Culture
6:36 -Oil & the Straight of Hormuz
10:20 -Halftime
16:15 -Court Case IEEPA Update
18:17 -Crisis Pricing Machine
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/12/26/gttw-podcast-episode-233
https://youtu.be/MXoIYQG3-es
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:53 -The Unwinding of Tariffs - Court of Appeals Decision
8:30 -Last Sale Valuation Proposal
14:33 -Halftime
25:02 -Companies Announce AI Layoffs
32:47 -Contract vs Spot Rates for Ocean
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/3/26/gttw-podcast-episode-232
https://youtu.be/zpC-OIEDThk
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:30 -Weight Based Maritime Action Plan
6:45 -SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs
13:25 -Halftime
19:30 -Passenger-to-Cargo Conversions Slowing
21:56 -FedEx Suing to Get Their IEEPA Refunds
https://youtu.be/_d89EQGMlTk
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/26/26/gttw-podcast-episode-231
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
5:43 -US Imports Down Four Months in a Row
10:45 -Expecting Reductions on Indian Tariffs
14:00 -Halftime
18:54 -TikTok Sellers & Supply Chain
24:30 -Importance of Accuracy on IEEPA Tariffs
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/9/26/gttw-podcast-episode-230
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWDK4lZqzc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:16 -Panama Canal’s New Management
6:03 -Halftime
15:44 -Amazon Soft Launching More LTL
https://youtu.be/sDtLvw0v_eQ
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/2/26/gttw-podcast-episode-229
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:04 -Margins, Compensation, and AI
9:16 -Prepping for Chinese New Year
12:25 -Halftime
18:40 -US Infrastructure Report Card
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/26/26/gttw-podcast-episode-228
Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:21 -Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern
7:01 -Mexico, Tariffs, and Costs
10:10 -Halftime
16:14 -Panama & Suez Update
20:35 -World Economic Forum in Davos
http://capwwide.com/international-insights/1/22/26/gttw-podcast-episode-227
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6tePKfGKzI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:28 -New Record Air Volume After DSV Acquisition
7:40 -Ocean Rates Jumped 16% within Weeks
11:07 -Halftime
20:27 -No SCOTUS Tariff Decision Published Yet
25:20 -Denmark Postal Service Ending Letter Delivery
https://youtu.be/LjGFH9xBXuo
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/13/26/gttw-podcast-episode-226
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:43 -How Venezuela Affects Trade & Transportation
9:03 -China & South Korea Reset Meeting
13:07 -Halftime
21:02 -Customs Set to Make Returns Electronically
23:45 -Vietnam’s Trade Hits New Record
https://youtu.be/CVTnp8VYQ9Q
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 6:31 -2025 Recap
15:12 -Halftime
24:32 -2026 Predictions
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/30/25/gttw-podcast-episode-224
https://youtu.be/hff2STQmgWA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:36 -EU Updates on Trade and Environment
3:54 -Brad Jacobs & QXO
9:12 -Halftime
15:32 -UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Docs
20:20 -Amazon Air Cargo Moves
https://www.caplogistics.com/industries/power-generation-logistics
https://youtu.be/ikTcMAKh0C4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:02 -China’s Trillion Dollar Trade Surplus
9:30 -Halftime
14:32 -Cargo & Marine Insurance
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/10/25/gttw-podcast-episode-222
https://youtu.be/oIEuq0SfQKI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:21 -The Smoot Hawley Effect of Tariffs
8:28 -Biggest Black Friday Ever
14:18 -Halftime
25:58 -Drones! Cost-Effective with Proof of Delivery?
31:13 -Imports and Port Traffic in 2026
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/1/25/gttw-podcast-episode-221
https://youtu.be/Hs-X1iftSTg
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
6:33 -Ocean Freight Capacity in 2026
9:32 -Contracts vs Spot Market
16:36 -Halftime
27:55 -Amazon Micro Rural Expansion
32:10 -AI and Sales in Transportation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/25/25/gttw-podcast-episode-220
https://youtu.be/CsrKJ7LZEdY
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:51 -China’s Renewable Energy Investments Abroad
7:54 -The Arctic & Rare Earths
10:22 -Halftime
18:28 -General Motors to Remove China from Supply Chain
22:10 -Amazon to Sell Customs and Trade Advisory Services
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/20/25/gttw-podcast-episode-219
https://youtu.be/2vpjB_NzPn0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:51 -Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Tariffs
10:16 -Halftime
18:00 -BOPIS/BNPL Implications for Holiday Season
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/11/25/gttw-podcast-episode-218
https://youtu.be/vNN8NFk-oDU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:22 -China Trade Updates: Reasons for Optimism & Risk
8:27 -Expansion in English Proficiency Enforcement
15:22 -Halftime
22:30 -Rise in Cyber Attacks
28:18 -USPS to do Final Mile for UPS
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/3/25/gttw-podcast-episode-217
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:42 -US & China’s Key Issues
6:33 -25% for Imports on Trucks
11:11 -Halftime
20:48 -US & China Vessel Fees Have Begun
24:48 -Pier 500 in Los Angeles
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/21/25/gttw-podcast-episode-216
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:18 -More 232 Derivative Madness & Open Comments
3:16 -Container Rates Hit 9-Month Low
5:55 -Halftime
12:22 -Dutch Seize Chinese Chip Manufacturer
14:30 -China Hitting US Vessels with Port Fees
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/13/25/gttw-podcast-episode-215
https://youtu.be/ZdTHikgihec
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:03 -AI, Electricity, and the US Economy
7:10 -China’s Investments in Africa
12:34 -Halftime
19:32 -Global Trade Projections Continue to Drop
23:49 -Amazon Parcel Logistics Switching to Gig
https://youtu.be/KHEKQectOfg
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/7/25/gttw-podcast-episode-214
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover:
4:14 -Updates on Chinese EVs
8:38 -CSX CEO Shakeup (Rail Update)
14:05 -Halftime
20:56 -Merchants Policy News for Amazon Logistics
26:11 -Super Typhoon Tightens Air Cargo Capacity
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/30/25/gttw-podcast-episode-213
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:19 -US Golden Visa Program
9:08 -Domestic FTL Average Miles
13:13 -Halftime
20:38 -IMO Net Zero Requirement
24:24 -Panama Canal Natural Gas Pipeline
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/23/25/gttw-podcast-episode-212
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:13 -Bajio Region in Mexico as a Major Economic Zone
4:36 -China’s Economic Struggles & Investment
7:43 -Halftime
14:25 -American Soybean Exports to China Drying Up
17:55 -Remember the Importance of Export Compliance
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/18/25/gttw-podcast-episode-211
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES5yk1LfFjc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:54 -Unique Economic Indicators
8:24 -IEEPA Tariffs Waiting on the Supreme Court
12:47 -Halftime
19:54- -Foreign Direct Investment in the US
23:05 -International Mail is Down 80% After De Minimis Ends
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:18 -What Will be the Next Major Disruptor for Logistics?
10:48 -Truckload demand is up, ocean freight rates tanking.
15:18 -Halftime
22:24 -India, Russia, and China Had a Wild Meeting this Week
26:00 -Cargo Theft is Out of Control
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/4/25/gttw-podcast-episode-209
https://youtu.be/aiCyjTEFnaI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:10 -Walmart & Amazon Cross Border Services
7:22 -232 Tariffs on Furniture Now?
11:36 -Halftime
19:12 -SHEIN Trying to Find a Home for an IPO
24:52 -Tariffs May Eclipse $1T a Year
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/27/25/gttw-podcast-episode-208
https://youtu.be/luzXRuywXHg
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:00 -232 Derivative List Expanded & Launched
10:12 -Port of LA at All-Time Monthly Record for July
15:36 -Halftime
25:15 -Layoffs Are Coming Hard & Fast Again
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/18/25/gttw-podcast-episode-207
https://youtu.be/3zyfSLHmgSo
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:51 -Rail Merger Winners & Losers
7:55 -Tariff Pause on China Extended
12:45 -Halftime
19:17 -Nvidia and the 15%
21:44 China's Tariff Rate in the Long Term
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/15/25/gttw-podcast-episode-206
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:08 -Complex Tariffs on Chips
4:00 -IKEA x Best Buy Crossover
8:29 -Halftime
16:33 -”Guidance” on What Transshipment Means
20:42 -Northern Sea Route Between Europe & Asia
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/7/25/gttw-podcast-episode-205
https://youtu.be/cqPbVPBopYE
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:52 -Rail Merger Commentary
9:28 -WindRunner Aircraft
15:46 -Halftime
25:58 -EU Tariff Agreement
31:35 -Tariffs are Actually an Attempt to Create a VAT
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/25/gttw-podcast-episode-204
https://youtu.be/nKdUDKpcpoM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover:
1:24 -Tesla Semi Factory Progress
7:30 -New LTL Classifications are Density Based
11:50 -Halftime
20:45 -Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern
24:04 -US Trade Policy Updates
As mentioned on the show:
Symbols of an Alien Sky, Episode 2: The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRV1e5_tB6Y
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/23/25/gttw-podcast-episode-203
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xta0e-lJkaA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:52 -Negotiation-Palooza Happening in D.C.
4:32 -Time to Focus on the "Uncertainty Tax"
10:49 -Halftime
23:03 -Boring Company - Genius or Madness?
28:18 -Final Mile Parcel Delivery Dropping
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/14/25/gttw-podcast-episode-202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7M2_pmZOsc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Keenan Brugh cover:
1:17 -Panama Canal Challenges
7:10 -US Trade Policy Updates
12:08 -Halftime
20:57 -EU Mercosur Trade Negotiations
26:26 -Why is This Taking So Long?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/10/25/gttw-podcast-episode-201
https://youtu.be/_Ns93OvgdAo
Congrats to all for reaching Episode 200! What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
0:07 -200 Episodes of GTTW!
6:52 -Canada Plans to Intensify Negotiations
9:27 -FMCSA Rules Require English
16:15 -Halftime
23:22 -Cyber Security vs Threat Actors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4pACAln19g
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/1/25/gttw-podcast-episode-200
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:04 -Autonomous EV Freight from Nuevo Leone to Laredo
8:13 -Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service
14:45 -Halftime
20:57 -UK & US Trade Deal Update
25:15 -Iran Votes for Right to Shut Down Straight of Hormuz
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/23/25/gttw-podcast-episode-199
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:22 -US & China Meeting in London
3:56 -It’s Good to be a Steamship Line
7:01 -Halftime
16:14 -Dirty Forwarders: Sport LA Inc
19:08 -English Mandate for Commercial Drivers
https://youtu.be/6adVSUqbt5w
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/9/25/gttw-podcast-episode-198
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:00 - Rebuilding the US Merchant Marine
5:13 -The Waiting Game of Tariff Clarity
9:33 -Halftime
17:02 -The Ready Fleet
20:08 -European Style Apprentice Programs
https://youtu.be/huJfYbJWT3M
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/3/25/gttw-podcast-episode-197
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:06 -USPS Announces New Postmaster General
7:03 -EU Trade War? Not Really, But Still Interesting
11:08 -Halftime
22:41 -Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Global Economic Growth
27:32 -MSC Sending Ships Through the Suez Next Month
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/27/25/gttw-podcast-episode-196
https://youtu.be/X8okeMZ0Ckw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
6:35 -FedEx to Handle Amazon’s Large Home Deliveries
12:57 -Trade Delegations in DC: India & Japan
15:51 -Halftime
24:32 -NASDAQ Going 24/5
28:39 -Another Warning about Efforts to Circumvent Tariffs
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/19/25/gttw-podcast-episode-195
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:34 -US & China Tariff Discussions in Switzerland
9:28 -Are We Learning the Right Lessons?
14:00 -Halftime
25:35 -Tariffs & Cargo Insurance
30:52 -Vaporware as a Service
https://youtu.be/dMwOxCRcRDA
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/12/25/gttw-podcast-episode-194
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:49 -Uncertain Times & Jobs
9:30 - Tariffs on Films?
14:51 - Halftime
23:13 -Truck & the Transportation Sector
27:04 -Infrastructure & Automation
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/5/25/gttw-podcast-episode-193
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:03 -Customs Guidance on the 232 Tariffs
8:35 -Domestic Trucking and Warehousing Impacted by Tariffs
13:56 -Halftime
26:02 -UPS to Lay Off 20,000
29:56 -UPS Acquisition Andlauer Healthcare in Canada
https://youtu.be/BJYmOZvz7tc
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/28/25/gttw-podcast-episode-192
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:37 -What's at Stake for US Ports?
8:21 -Customs Up Tempo Enforcement
11:54 -Halftime
21:27 -Tariff Impacts on Jobs
25:28 -DHL Limits International to $800
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/21/25/gttw-podcast-episode-191
https://youtu.be/XJ3w-2juYsc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:26 -Walmart Getting into Brokerage
8:42 -Tariff Exemptions for Everyone - What Does It Mean?
13:44 -Halftime
19:04 -EPA Rolled Back Trucking Emission Standards
22:35 -Vessel Fees Take a Beating on the Hill
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/14/25/gttw-podcast-episode-190
https://youtu.be/SBQNDTMIvUI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:30 -Reciprocal Tariffs
6:43 -De Minimis Departs
13:52 -Halftime
20:57 -Impacts on Exports
24:27 -$1.5MM on Chinese Vessels
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/7/25/gttw-podcast-episode-189
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:10 - USTR Announces 2025 Trade Policy Agenda
3:08 -The Growth of Lagos, Nigeria
7:12 -Halftime:
13:40 -What if Imports Go Down Significantly?
16:24 -Big Tech Investing in Nuclear Power
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/17/25/gttw-podcast-episode-188
https://youtu.be/WOFQXXaFsc4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 2:10 -Panama Canal Terminal Operations
4:24 -$20B CMA/CGM for US Ports
7:22 -Halftime
16:53 -Air Cargo Volumes in Q1
20:54 -BOPIS vs BISDAH
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/10/25/gttw-podcast-episode-187
https://youtu.be/NrvjD7xJkTY
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:39 -As of Midnight, Tariffs Are On
4:51 -Patience Costs Less Than Panic
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/4/25/gttw-podcast-episode-186
https://youtu.be/Y6chzdcLE4o
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:45 -More Press about Privatizing USPS
8:38 -Fees on Chinese Ships
13:15 -Halftime
22:43 Ready, Shoot, Aim for Tariffs & Trade Policy
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/26/25/gttw-podcast-episode-185
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wCGUzFfEM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 5:29 -De Minimis Why & What’s Next?
10:41 -Cocoa Prices Continue to Climb
17:08 -Halftime
28:12 -Extra Time for Reciprocal Tariffs
33:20 -Xi Hosts Jack Ma and Other Tech Leaders
https://youtu.be/8NCNTpk9_cc
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/18/25/gttw-podcast-episode-184
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper and Keenan Brugh cover:
1:31 -Potential Amazon M&As
|5:59 -Halftime
12:07 -Loss Aversion Psychology & Tariffs
14:49 -Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Announced
https://youtu.be/osoQfvh9-j8
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/12/25/gttw-podcast-episode-183
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:28 -Tariffs & Responses
5:40 -Panic Costs More than Patience
8:22 -Panama, CK, and the US State Dept.
12:45 -May You Live in Interesting Times
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/4/25/gttw-podcast-episode-182
https://youtu.be/mkAe-1ZhZBA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:37 -CN Rail Strike Potential
6:06 -DeepSeek & Chinese AI
15:18 -Halftime
19:00 -Quiet Season
22:10 -Colombia & Trade Wars
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/27/25/gttw-podcast-episode-181
https://youtu.be/-ZTgqAD4mX0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:27 -SpaceX Cargo
6:58 -FedEx Divesting from LTL
10:25 -Halftime
17:55 -Tax Free Treatment for US Vessels
21:17 -Are US Shippers Ready for Tariffs?
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/20/25/gttw-podcast-episode-180
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL6mOxbsO0s
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:05 -AI Demands Nuclear Power
8:29 -China's Trade Imbalance Hits $1T
11:32 -Halftime
18:43 -Mexico, Tariffs, and Imports
22:22 -Indian Rupee Below 86/Dollar
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/13/24/gttw-podcast-episode-179
https://youtu.be/GI8HTLFBhZw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 2:09 -Why the Focus on Iceland & Greenland 7:53 -Longshoremen on the East Coast 11:56 -Halftime 19:31 -US & Nippon Steel Deal 23:58 -Privatizing USPS
https://youtu.be/n8ZG8Hw40BA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week?
1:08 -ILA Gets Support on Managing Automation
6:09 -China and Rare Earths
13:08 -Halftime
21:28 -Drones from NJ to Middle Earth
29:49 -Global Events in January
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
6:43 -Tariffs: Why Are We Doing All of This?
11:35 -More Strategy Talk on Tariffs
15:55 -Halftime
27:54 -Updates for Ports of NY and NJ
32:26 -100% Tariffs for BRICS ‘Unit’
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/5/24/gttw-podcast-episode-175
https://youtu.be/IOLjqOjY95Y
Nov 25, 2024
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:17 -Walmart & Amazon’s Recent Press Releases
7:14 -Possible China Policy Responses
10:34 -Halftime
17:46 -The Efficiencies of Rail & Tech
24:07 - US, Mexico, and Canada at a Turning Point
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/25/24/gttw-podcast-episode-174
https://youtu.be/WXI2KWiT1RM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:53 -More Q&A on Tariffs 7:08 -China $10 Trillion Yuan Package 10:53 -Halftime 21:51 -Tariff Expectations Impacting Already 25:44 -Rail Direct Connects for Capacity
https://youtu.be/Ecv8YzteVdM
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/19/24/gttw-podcast-episode-173
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week?
1:36 -New Talk Around Tariffs
9:39 -D.O.G.E.
18:44 -Halftime
26:55 -Bitcoin Hits New All Time Highs
33:12 -New Administration Appointments
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/15/24/gttw-podcast-episode-172
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:58 -Geopolitical Uncertainty and Revenue
6:51 -Elon Musk, SpaceX, DOJ Lawsuits, and ITAR
10:00 -Halftime
19:00 -Mississippi River’s Low Water Levels
22:52 -South China Sea Tensions Escalate Daily
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/5/24/gttw-podcast-episode-171
https://youtu.be/sqcMarfkEMg
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento, Keenan Brugh, and Doug Draper cover:
1:48 -Nevoya EV focused on Short Haul & Drayage
6:53 -Baltimore Bridge Update
15:24 -Halftime
23:46 -Vietnam & Cambodia’s Shipping Costs
https://youtu.be/QJD2vijNxOU
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/29/24/gttw-podcast-episode-170
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:05 -Tesla’s We, Robot Event
12:50 -Amazon Air Services
17:22 -Halftime
24:36 -Pre-Strike Cargo Volume Numbers
27:27 -Dave Clark’s New Venture Auger
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/22/24/gttw-podcast-episode-169
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:05 -Tesla’s We, Robot Event
12:50 -Amazon Air Services
17:22 -Halftime
24:36 -Pre-Strike Cargo Volume Numbers
27:27 -Dave Clark’s New Venture Auger
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/15/24/gttw-podcast-episode-168
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTE9g13Nfy8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
5:15 -Chinese Made Container Cranes
10:00 -Port Strike Isn't Over - Automation Issues Remain
14:40-Halftime
24:18 -Nuclear Energy Is Gaining Ground
28:52 -Consumer Confidence Waning in Europe
https://youtu.be/zDzROnC0gos
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/9/24/gttw-podcast-episode-167
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? On today's special report on the East Coast Port Strike, Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 0:37 -When is the Strike Going to End?
3:34 -Automation, Compensation, and the West Coast
12:50 -Halftime
18:57 -Commodities Affected
24:06 -Port Disruption Surcharges
https://youtu.be/71VaGhfudGM
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/1/24/gttw-podcast-episode-166
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:48 -Circular Fashion Over Fast Fashion
8:44 -A New Move to Limit EV and Motors from China
13:20 -Halftime
21:37 -John Deere & Impromptu Trade Policy
25:47 -Zero Emission Forklifts
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/24/24/gttw-podcast-episode-165
https://youtu.be/4PnRU4FOmTc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:21 -321 De Minimis Discussions
12:12 -Halftime
22:25 -Chinese Startups Slow Down
27:26 -Could China Pay the Tariffs? Maybe.
https://youtu.be/Di8UeCAyE9I
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/17/24/gttw-podcast-episode-164
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:57 -Are Sails Back for Cargo? Not Likely
6:17 -Portland Terminal 6 in Financial Distress
10:24 -Halftime
19:30 -Another Freight Forwarder Hit with Cyber Attack
22:11 -USPS Back in the News
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/9/24/gttw-podcast-episode-163
https://youtu.be/veUNyUJZGj4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:07 -Domestic Cargo Theft is Out of Control
7:37 -Increased Enforcement on US Importers
12:33 -Halftime
20:05 -Tariffs on Chinese EVs
22:57 -China to Expand Belt & Road Initiative
https://youtu.be/EBqAxoeBaAY
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/4/24/gttw-podcast-episode-162
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:38 -GSP is Back! Payday for Importers
7:00 -Peak Season is Here Now
11:49 -Halftime
20:40 -Jobs Correction & Interest Rates
25:09 -East Coast Port Strike
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
4:52 -Foreign Trade Zones Pros & Cons
11:52 -Did We Learn From COVID? No.
14:46 -Halftime
20:42 -Interplanetary Supply Chains
27:37 -China & WTO on Trade Restrictions
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/12/24/gttw-podcast-episode-160
https://youtu.be/1X17aTKuTN8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:19 -Tesla Semi Factory
7:43 -Global Sell Off. Why exactly?
10:56 -Halftime
17:27 -Industrial Development Pipeline
22:08 - Red Sea Crisis Getting Worse
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/5/24/gttw-podcast-episode-159
https://youtu.be/Fs90-vHEpo0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:30 -Focusing on Core Business
4:25 -Lineage Logistics $4.8 billion IPO
10:02 -Halftime
20:38 -WHO Agrees to Ecommerce Standards, Except for US
21:52 -UPS Peak Season Surcharges
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/31/24/gttw-podcast-episode-158
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:52 -Mexico’s Tehuantepec Rail Corridor
8:58 -Europe’s 37.6% Tariff on EVs from China
13:55 -Halftime
23:26 -Truck Brokers, AI, and Outsourcing
28:16 -New Efforts to Devalue the Dollar?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/23/24/gttw-podcast-episode-157
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx9i0_ShRxQ
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:38 -FMC Scrutinizes Maersk-Hapag Alliance
4:37 -50th Anniversary of the Barcode
10:48 -Halftime
16:56 -ILA Strike Threat: Likely or Not?
19:30 -New Chinese Tariffs Kick in August 1st
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/15/24/gttw-podcast-episode-156
https://youtu.be/fv7cc7Xc4vw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics cover:
3:04 -Hurricane Beryl Hits Texas Coast
8:37 -Antidumping/CVD Increasing Bond Liability
12:22 -Halftime
26:00 -Rising Cost of Using PFAS Chemicals
34:55 -FMC Ruling on Demurrage and Detention
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/8/24/gttw-podcast-episode-155
https://youtu.be/CT73YkHIF4c
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:50 - FedEx Right Sizing?
7:46 -Maersk Out of the Running for DB Schenker
11:09 -Halftime
20:46 -Panama Canal Gets Some Much Needed Rain
25:04 -Increasing Risk for an East Coast Strike
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/1/24/gttw-podcast-episode-154
https://youtu.be/NvSAPngRJAQ
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:47 -Troubles with M&As
9:52 -Libya’s Currency & Central Bank
14:18 -Halftime
23:18 -More News on M&As
26:28 -Venezuela’s Oil Production
https://youtu.be/Jrp-WD8dUJU
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/25/24/gttw-podcast-episode-153
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:03 -Red Sea Shipping is Down 90%
6:03 -East Coast Dock Workers Walk Away
11:22 -Halftime
17:37 -Replacing Income Tax with Tariffs?
20:00 -Chinese Ecommerce Prepping for Peak Season
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/17/24/gttw-podcast-episode-152
https://youtu.be/5-OTs9dplv0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:25 -E-Commerce Disruption from CBP Enforcement
7:57 -USPS is Going to Try Reversal Logistics
14:44 -Halftime
22:49 -Why the US is Winning the Chip War
26:24 -Mediterranean & Asian Port Congestion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U5W9ilhkEE
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/10/24/gttw-podcast-episode-151
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:34 - NOAA’s Hurricane Season Predictions
6:46 -301 Tariff Expansions
9:52 -Halftime
19:20 -Ocean Rates Rising
22:00 -China’s Drone Carriers
https://youtu.be/SZrTUTDcErQ
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/4/24/gttw-podcast-episode-150
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:35 -Why are oil prices so low? https://archive.is/ufoyP
9:25 -AI Applications in Logistics
17:18 -Halftime
26:00 -Asia & Mexico Sailings
31:30 -AI & Europe's Power Grid https://archive.is/kQAZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiDyBmnR0tU
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/29/24/gttw-podcast-episode-149
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:41 -Parcel and the USPS
8:53 -Capacity Crunches on the Coasts
13:36 -Halftime
20:56 -Cross Branding on Online Returns
24:41 -Depopulation Risks & Consequences
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/13/24/gttw-podcast-episode-148
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuOlsqYMEoI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:54 -Hungry Hungry Robots
10:40 -FMCSA Apprentice Driver Pilot Program
19:24 -Halftime
28:13 -Mexico as Top Trade Partner for Q1
32:23 -24/7 Financial Asset Trading
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/9/24/gttw-podcast-episode-147
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV7hVVENE20
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:36 -Trade War is Coming Hard for EVs
6:18 -Amazon Logistics Surpasses UPS Volume
12:32 -Halftime
19:57 -The Northern Mariana Island of Tinian
22:50 -FTC Banning Non Compete Clauses
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/30/24/gttw-podcast-episode-146
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2Pbg5A7is
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:15 -General Systems of Preferences Coming Back?
4:34 -ELDs & Loopholes
9:50 -Baltimore Update
11:57 -Halftime
18:21 -Inflation Taking Longer Than the Fed Thought
20:55 -China Shock 2.0
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/24/24/gttw-podcast-episode-145
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ls4RNw2ORM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:38 -World Population Projections
8:48 -Possible Punitive Tariffs on China
11:14 -Halftime
18:32 -Laundering Imports through Mexico
22:41 -Baltimore News: General Average Claim & FBI Investigation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/17/24/gttw-podcast-episode-144
https://youtu.be/_OcFOYNv4C0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:58 -UPS replacing Fedex for US Post Office
9:58 -Updates on the Port of Baltimore
13:37 -Halftime
22:44 - Second Wave of LogTech Acquisitions?
27:07 -FLPA Moving into a New Phase of Deeper Enforcement
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/8/24/gttw-podcast-episode-143
https://youtu.be/ASjBmu-PQRY
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:15 -Baltimore Port’s Catastrophic Key Bridge Incident
16:27 -Halftime
26:42 -Countervailing Duties & Anti-Dumping Duties
29:32 -Housing Boom Building?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/2/24/gttw-podcast-episode-142
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2KPiS14ys
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:08 - CBP is Pushing E-Allegations Hard
6:35 -Gamification Warehouse Workforce Engagement
11:46 -Halftime
21:50 -US Considering Steel/Aluminum Tariffs Against Mexico
25:52 -Hapag Lloyd CEO Predicts Early Peak Season for Ocean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DLHpF3IZl8
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/25/24/gttw-podcast-episode-141
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:23 -AB5 in CA is All But a Done Deal
7:37 -National Threat Assessment is Released for 2024
13:40 -Halftime
25:02 -Venture Global & LNG
30:35 -Contract Season Amid Much Uncertainty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGoeJwomWZ4
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/19/24/gttw-podcast-episode-140
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:14 -Bitcoin Hits New All Time Highs
12:16 -India’s New Free Trade Agreements
17:40 -Halftime
26:14 -The Growing Price of Food
32:12 -Airbus Beluga Freighter
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/11/24/gttw-podcast-episode-139
https://youtu.be/D6BkqmDqVrk
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:16 -Amazon’s Humanoid Robots
9:03 -Surge Pricing Coming to Supply Chains
16:17 -Halftime
23:17 -Shelley Simpson Named New CEO at JB Hunt
26:10 -Automated Rate Negotiation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/4/24/gttw-podcast-episode-138
https://youtu.be/TCzKsbPUOMM
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:03 -China/US Container Volumes Are Up
7:56 -Risks of Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure Such As Cargo Cranes
10:43 -Halftime
16:45 -Walmart Unloads 14,000 Intermodal Containers to JB Hunt
20:48 -Chinese Subsidies VS A New, Across the Board Tariff
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/26/24/gttw-podcast-episode-137
https://youtu.be/qseQBX1sg8M
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:18 -White House Review of US Supply Chain
7:08 -Phoenix is the New Inland Empire
12:35 -Halftime
19:00 -China's Eligibility for 321 & Demininis Treatment
22:56 -Interest Rates & Inventory Levels
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/21/24/gttw-podcast-episode-136
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prpR66Eomqs
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:06 -West Coast Port Dominance
6:53 -Defending Ships in the Red Sea
9:03 -Halftime
16:28 -Death of the EV Market?
22:00 -India & World Trade Policy
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/13/24/gttw-podcast-episode-135
https://youtu.be/A3d_dCgBT6c
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:01 -Key Straights Visualized
7:10 -Panama Traffic Breakdown
12:08 -Halftime
15:46 -Clean Energy Outlook
22:18 -Here come the Chinese EV
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/7/24/gttw-podcast-episode-134
https://youtu.be/NYHY3GMoXbE
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:51 -UPS Lays Off 12,000
8:20 -Are We on the Brink of WWIII?
12:56 -Halftime
22:37 -China’s Evergrande Forced to Liquidate
27:10 -Technology Driven Logistics Firms Continue to Slash Jobs
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/30/24/gttw-podcast-episode-133
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwpgvAh2C8I
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:31 -Red Sea Marine Insurance is Skyrocketing
5:39 -Vessel & Equipment Crisis Brewing
10:26 -Halftime
18:11 -Customs Sets Up Change to Entry Requirement
20:44 -Rail Update: Collaboration is Critical
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/22/24/gttw-podcast-episode-132
https://youtu.be/g5GNKf6E-t0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics cover:
2:27 -Winter Storms Across the US
7:18 -Home Prices are Slipping
10:59 -Halftime
25:53 -New Era of Global Sea Power
35:45 -Marine Casualty Insurance SOARs
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/16/24/gttw-podcast-episode-131
https://youtu.be/kd6nNC3b560
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:15 -New CBP Ruling Has People Wondering
8:06 -2024 Will Be A Year of Autonomous Trucking
13:02 -Halftime
22:31 -US Energy Exports Up 35% Since Red Sea Crisis
25:52 -Brad Jacob's New Venture, QXO
https://youtu.be/IOLjqOjY95Y
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/10/24/gttw-podcast-episode-130
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:52 -Libya’s Top Oil Field Halts Production
8:51 -Air Freight as the Solution for Chaos in the Red Sea?
12:38 -Halftime
20:06 -US Mexico Rail Closures Cost $100 Million Per Day
26:00 -The Year of Parcel is Underway
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/29/24/gttw-podcast-episode-129
https://youtu.be/RRAgVTvyrJc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? As we approach 2024, Doug Draper and Pete Mento make some new logistics predictions for 2024. While these forward facing statements do not constitute financial advice, it's always an interesting and insightful conversation!
2:11 -Issues in the Red Sea
3:41 -Year of Parcel
5:05 -Dealing with COVID / US Avoids Recession
5:43 -Transportation Bloodletting Over
7:44 -Ukraine War Ends
9:18 -Fast Fashion Under a Microscope
11:52 -Halftime
13:55 -Trump Wins Election
15:46 -US Importing Normalizes back to Old Trends
17:49 -Cargo Theft Continues to Rise
20:40 -Speed of Change Continues to Accelerate
22:52 -Fed Rates End Down to 4.5%, Maybe 3.5%
https://youtu.be/XFUVYoN9L5s
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/18/23/gttw-podcast-episode-128
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:30 -Cargo Theft is up 56% This Year
10:55 -Norwegian Tanker Attacked, Despite No Clear Ties to Israel
15:04 -Halftime
24:16 -Walmart Adding Parcel Stations for Faster Delivery
28:11 -Global Trade to Shrink by 5% According to the UN
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/13/23/gttw-podcast-episode-127
https://youtu.be/MEShb3qlEvA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:49 -New Respiratory Issue in China?
5:55 -Black Friday & Cyber Monday
9:34 -Halftime
16:06 -Amazon Getting in the Auto Business
20:15 -USPS saw a 5.9% Increase in 2024
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/27/23/gttw-podcast-episode-126
https://youtu.be/sXEBXYyMDOs
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:56 -Holiday Shopping is Going to Lift Spirits for Q1
8:09 -New Argentinian President Javier Milei
13:47 -Halftime
18:48 -Shein & Fast Fashion Supply Chain Practice
23:50 -Houthi Helicopter Raid on Civilian Cargo Ship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC81Q2QlVhI
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/20/23/gttw-podcast-episode-125
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
0:48 -Two-Step Measure to Avert Government Shutdown
5:17 -Air Freight Industry Updates
11:30 -Halftime
22:25 -Panama Canal Crisis
28:22 -Is the AI Bubble Popping?
https://youtu.be/HirZKDlg2fo
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/13/23/gttw-podcast-episode-124
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:06 -East Coast / West Coast Tug of War
8:02 -Maersk Layoffs - Everyone Calm Down
12:31– -Halftime
20:23 -Talk about Modernizing Rail Corridor between Boston & DC
25:16 -Expansion of Forced Labor Goods?
https://youtu.be/Jo4mXw8pC5Y
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/7/23/gttw-podcast-episode-123
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:28 -Government Support for Importers & Exporters
7:30 -Peak Inventory Levels Have Balanced Out
13:20 -Halftime
23:32 -Apple Facing Ban on Imports
26:10 -Africa is on the Rise
https://youtu.be/b9luPnbiDS0
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/31/23/gttw-podcast-episode-122
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
5:14 -Black Swan to be a Buzzword in 2024
8:37 -Black Swans as an Excuse
15:32 -Halftime
28:00 -Truck Brokerage in a Tailspin (Market Correction)
32:39 -Are Supply Chains & Economies Ready for Another Pandemic?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/25/23/gttw-podcast-episode-121
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xva8jxb6dhs
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:09 -Parcel Waiving Holiday Surcharges
8:55 -Inflation Stalling? Fed Rates & Trade Numbers
12:40 -Halftime
23:36 -Peak Season’s Over. What does this mean for Q1?
27:45 -USD & EURO Parity in 2024? Would be good for US Exports
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/16/23/gttw-podcast-episode-120
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmisbEJqN7Q
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:36 -US Navy Pulling Back on Trade Protection
9:09 -Warehouse Construction at a 10 Year Low
16:38 -Halftime
30:28 -WTO Decreases Growth Target for Global Trade
34:10 -Uber Connect Now Has a Returns Program
https://youtu.be/ZriDgDPwAHQ
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/9/23/gttw-podcast-episode-119
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:45 -Government Shutdowns Are Bad for Importers and Exporters
7:12 -US Trade Agreements Are Focusing on Metals
13:30 -Halftime
23:15 -Is the World Ready for Nuclear Cargo Ships?
26:20 -2024 Will Be the Year of the Parcel Wars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gxNeVPCkSI
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/2/23/gttw-podcast-episode-118
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:37 -Automation, AI, and Brokers
12:27 -Halftime
20:12 -Rail Update
26:23 -Has China Been Overcounting Population?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/26/23/gttw-podcast-episode-117
https://youtu.be/o1cgp7t7tes
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:55 -Mexico is #1
7:18 -Auto Workers on Strike
15:14 -Halftime
23:52 -$100 Barrels & Diesel Prices
30:08 -Supply Chain by Amazon
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/19/23/gttw-podcast-episode-116
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT0oAchYPTk
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
4:15 -Climate Change vs Pandemic 11:37 -What if UAW Strikes? 15:15 -Halftime 22:28 -Apple & ARM Deal 27:30 -Flexport’s CEO Situation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/12/23/gttw-podcast-episode-115
https://youtu.be/en5GdrBGf_c
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:10 -The Marianas: The Back Door to America
9:08 -Mixed Signals for Air Cargo
16:55 -Halftime in Paradise
26:30– -EU Talks Boldly about Trade Rules: We’ll See
31:10 -Transport Industry Layoffs and Right Sizing
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/5/23/gttw-podcast-episode-114
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtmPieejS-o
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:11 -More Coal than Ever Before 7:31 -Holiday Spending Amid Inflation 11:43 -Halftime 17:31 -Year of the Union - UAW Update 22:10 -American Credit Card Debt is over a Trillion
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/29/23/gttw-podcast-episode-113-live-from-casa-bonita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5wDLxJ144U
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
1:30 -Amazon Letting Go of the Reins 9:27 -China Going Bear Mode 17:25 -Halftime: GTTW Live! 24:00 -EV Battery Supply Chain Explained 29:21 -China Pushing BRICS to Break From Dollar
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/24/23/gttw-podcast-episode-112
https://youtu.be/uwMvAEkGkLA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:22 -Asia to US Ocean Spot Rates are Back Higher than Contract Rates 8:04 -President Biden’s Executive Order on Strategic Industries 13:56 -Halftime 22:03 -Panama Canal Has an Underreported Traffic Jam 27:16 -Unless USTR Acts, 301 Exclusions Are Set to Expire Soon
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/14/23/gttw-podcast-episode-111
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:10 -Pushing EVs hard through Policy 7:20 -Dispersion of the Economy 13:30 -Halftime 26:26 -Inflation Reports Coming: China, UK, and US 30:36 -Warehouse Automation is Growing
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/7/23/gttw-podcast-episode-1109-yk3a
https://youtu.be/VY-v4OElTt0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
2:23 -EV Batteries & Chargers are the Limiting Factor? 9:59 -Cardboard Sales Are Down - Why This Matters 14:12 -Halftime 23:59 -What Is Going on with Zim? 28:20 -World Trade Org Statistics!! What It Tells Us
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/23/gttw-podcast-episode-109
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:51 -TPP Agreement Still Matters 8:42 -Is Yellow a Dead Man Walking? 14:05 -Halftime 26:38 -Bernstein’s Economic Confidence 30:46 -Autonomous Trucking - Dead or Alive?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/24/23/gttw-podcast-july-24th-2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover:
3:56 -UPS Labor Negotiation Continue 14:10 -Chinese Economic Data is Bleak 17:18 -Halftime 25:57 -What Happened to Peak Season? 30:16 -Canadian Port Strike is Over - Aftermath Ongoing
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/18/23/gttw-podcast-july-18th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5SOkZQ8IAw
What’s going on in Global Trade This Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover:
3:24 -Have to Talk More about Yellow 9:32 -Amazon Prime Days 13:26 -Halftime 21:28 -Global Trade Costs are Set to Increase by 4% 25:22 -China Restricts World Access to Gallium & Germanium
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/11/23/gttw-podcast-july-11th-2023
https://youtu.be/wTyJT4UnZPA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Doug cover:
1:10 -2023: Year of the Union?
9:17 -Halftime
18:44 -New Security Rules for Air Cargo Screening
23:29 -Japan’s Largest Port Hit with Cyber Attack
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/5/23/gttw-podcast-july-5th-2023
https://youtu.be/Rhgv24PkqQ8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover:
2:07 -MSC & Maersk Breakup 7:51 -Water Levels Low in Panama Canal 13:13 -Halftime 25:24 -Hyperglobalization vs Reasoned Protectionism 31:39 -DoE Loans $9.2B to Ford for EV Battery Plants
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/21/23/gttw-podcast-june-21st-2023-gk4gw
https://youtu.be/0R22m_z2HS4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover:
3:12 -West Coast Port Strike Averted 10:23 -Halftime 24:15 -Another Take on Generative AI 30:40 -Secretary Blinken Goes to China
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/21/23/gttw-podcast-june-21st-2023
https://youtu.be/gMWzvWyiGgw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Keenan cover:
0:57 West Coast Woes and Denials 8:53 Project Forwarding Opportunities in M&A 16:16 Halftime 28:53 - Falling truck demand as UPS workers consider strike 36:11 - Hamburg Sud pays $10M in FMC Violation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/12/23/gttw-podcast-june-12th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0qquGFJp4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Doug cover:
4:24 -West Coast Ports Experience Stoppages
11:33 -US & Chinese Warships Come Close in the Taiwan Strait
16:51 -Halftime
25:37- OPEC Ratcheting Back Volumes
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/5/23/gttw-podcast-june-5th-2023
https://youtu.be/226X8g_dQGU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover:
2:15 -New California Drayage Vehicles to be Zero Emissions
10:15 -Debt Ceiling Avoided?
14:40 -Halftime
24:33 -Peak Season Predictions
30:02 -Forwarders Building Their Own Air Carriers
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/30/23/gttw-podcast-may-30th-2023
https://youtu.be/TmlA5hQjKow
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Doug cover:
6:20 -Russia opening up the port of Vladivostok to China
10:39 -Final Mile Delivery Problem with EVs
19:45 -Halftime
27:47 -Zelensky goes to the G7 and It's a Major Statement
32:11 -A Different Perspective on AI’s Impact on Logistics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FugsPGqbbxE
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/23/23/gttw-podcast-may-23th-2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Keenan cover:
1:51 -Tesla Breaks Ground on Texas Lithium Refinery
4:35 -US and China Trying to Play Nice
10:32 -Halftime
23:28 -Flatbed Demand Remaining Strong Despite Housing Pullback
27:33 -Are We Actually Going to Mint the $1T coin????
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/17/23/gttw-podcast-may-17th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSm54v4L8Vk
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug & Keenan cover:
1:35 -China's Major Trade Expo Struggles to Draw Buyers
6:17 -Bed Bath & Beyond Suing Steamship Lines
12:48 -Halftime
20:39 -Flexport Acquiring Shopify's Logistics and Delivery Arm
25:11 -Global Supply Chain Shifting to Mexico, India, and Vietnam
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/8/23/gttw-podcast-may-8th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSL4dbToKf4
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
4:26 -Janet Yellen’s Warning about Decoupling from China
8:38 -Warehouse Automation Segmenting 3PL Services
15:40 -Halftime
24:02 -Friendshoring is Starting to Shift Ocean Freight
26:50 -US Government Now the Largest Bank M&A Deal Broker?
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:33 -The Summer of Parcel
7:58 -UPS Expecting Economic Downturn
14:42 -Halftime
22:40 -Are Semiconductor Chips the New Oil?
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
5:03 -WTO’s New Phrase: Long Term Decoupling
11:58 -Mergers & Acquisitions in the Logistics Industry
14:47 -Halftime
26:15 -When Did It Become So Cool to Own Truckstops?
31:53 -Apple Announces New Savings Account with 4.15% Interest
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/17/23/gttw-podcast-april-17th-2023
https://youtu.be/iuucUUf8cZc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:42 -IMF Comments on Interest Rates & Stability
9:32 -Generation Z’s Retail Buying Habits
19:50 -Halftime
29:13 -Ali Baba to Split Up
32:12 -ILWU Shut Down Ports of Los Angeles &Long Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3xbwPVOow0
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/12/23/gttw-podcast-april-12th-2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:52 -EV Tax Credit Rules Change
12:37 -AI Could Be Applied to Logistics
18:38 -Halftime 26:37 -AI, Tech Hype, Failures, and Successes
29:56 -Is UPS Going to See a Teamsters strike?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/4/23/gttw-podcast-april-4th-2023
https://youtu.be/mEBjTbK2FRk
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:27 -New Car Foolishness
14:30 -Drones Actually Have a Purpose within a Warehouse
23:36 -Halftime
35:42 -Red Hands & Shoulder Punches in the Ocean Market
39:52 -Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
https://youtu.be/SYxdHp7MfjA
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/27/23/gttw-podcast-march-27th-2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
1:55 -Supply Chain Stability - Get Conservative or Get Aggressive?
10:55 -BCOs Easily See $1,000 for 40’ Containers to West Coast
15:08 -Halftime
23:00 -Rail Update - CP & KCS to Officially Merge on April 14 for $31B
27:27 -US/UK FTA Is Going Nowhere. Why?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/20/23/gttw-podcast-march-20th-2023
https://youtu.be/XeZ32o52tfc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 3:20 -SVB and Other Bank Failures & Interventions14:50 -Halftime 22:30 -Nobody gets away from OFAC ....Nobody 24:00 -Air Freight Markets are Down w/ Lufthansa as an Exception
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/15/23/gttw-podcast-march-15th-2023
https://youtu.be/35L3cI7Dfig
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 3:20 -Nobody Seems to Have a Clue About Export Compliance 9:32 -EVs Hitting Strides for Final Mile Delivery. Hype Falling for Long Haul. 14:55 -Halftime 24:10 -Over 1500 Derailments on US Tracks a Year. How are we not talking about this? 31:10 -Fedex’s New Sales Strategy Around Possible UPS Strike
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/7/23/gttw-podcast-march-7th-2023
https://youtu.be/JiH6h2DBGq8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:52 -BP Acquires TA Truck Stops 10:50 -OECD Numbers for Q4 on Trade & Services 16:34 -Halftime 21:25 -Buffett's Latest Letter to Shareholders 32:57 -Trade War Impacts - Was It Worth It?
https://youtu.be/GFfx3QnWAPo
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/27/23/gttw-podcast-february-27th-2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:27 -TPM in Long Beach This Week 8:10 -Greenwashing of the Supply Chain 13:00 -Halftime 17:57 -Air Freight Wait Times are Bananas 22:14 -FMSCA Proposed Changes to "Emergency" Declarations
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/23/23/gttw-podcast-february-23rd-2023-xe4y6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP8vUfrT6lU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:32 -LTL Companies' Metrics Trending Down 8:10 - Shippers Asking the FMC to Investigate MSC Over Their $1000 Congestion Fees 14:45 -Halftime 25:14 -CA and TX Freight Markets Going in Different Directions 30:20 -West Coast Port Labor Talks Slowly Continue
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/14/23/gttw-podcast-february-14th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCqgZgkfUA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:37 -Maersk & MSC’s 2M Alliance Break Up 12:10 -Halftime 25:05 -Earnings Calls Last Week 30:15 -ATA President Addresses Congress
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/6/23/gttw-podcast-february-6th-2023
https://youtu.be/NR8Lrf-51iw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 1:50 -Is Doug Wrong About Drones? 8:58 -Trade Enforcement is Hard - Especially Understaffed 14:38 -Halftime 25:25 -Final Delivery Distruption 32:04 -Cyber Attack Lawsuits
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/2/23/gttw-podcast-february-2nd-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2H54vKTIV0
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 3:10 -Temp Controlled Cargo Growth Despite Lack of Investment 9:47 -Rail Industry Concerns for 2023 16:34 -Halftime 28:35 -Mexico’s Drug War and Impacts. What Can Be Done? 34:41 -Warehousing Lease Costs
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/24/23/gttw-podcast-january-24th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5UwbLP7gGQ
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:50 Flexport Lays Off 20% 14:40 -Halftime 23:55 -WEF 2023 Baby!!! What Can We Expect This Time? 28:31 - Regional Airport Expansion for Air Cargo
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/17/22/gttw-podcast-january-17th-2022v2
https://youtu.be/ObwCvOonPxA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper and Trade Geek Pete Mento cover: 4:29 -Canada Still Top US Trading Partner ahead of Mexico 9:37 -Courts Consider an End to Non Compete Language 13:59 -Halftime 23:30 -China Signals Surge In Oil Demand 27:07 -Underground Warehousing
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/10/22/gttw-podcast-january-10th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5Y7Ig5Kfoc
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper and Trade Geek Pete Mento cover: 4:08 -Chinese / Lunar New Year - Year of the Rabbit 9:45 -CH Robinson Whacks Bob B the CEO - What’s Next? 18:09 -Halftime 28:44 -Airfreight Overcapacity & FedEx’s Latest Move 33:21 -Is the Driver Shortage Over?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/6/22/gttw-podcast-january-6th-2022
https://youtu.be/v66v2UiumnI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? On this final episode of 2022, Doug Draper and Pete Mento make some new logistics predictions for 2023: 2:34 -US Economy Goes into a Correction, Not a Crisis & -We’ll See at Least One High Profile Logistics Bankruptcy 4:25 -There’s Going to be a lot of Overcapacity 7:45 -At Least One US Governor Declares War on Crime 9:55 -This Will Be the Year Pretender Cryptos (AltCoins) Tank 11:03 -Electric Vehicles Poised to Dominate Last Mile 13:23 -Russia Will be Forced to Negotiate 14:56 -Interactive Online Retail Explosion 19:23 -World Politics: 1.) Britain to Hold UnBrexit Referendum. 2.) Macron Resigns. 3.) Trump Sees Charges. 4.) Biden to be Impeached by Congress. 21:37 -Near Shoring and Reshoring will Gain Momentum 26:34 -Heavily Tax Then Ban Domestic Production of Meat
https://youtu.be/MnLTW1u4NMQ
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/20/22/gttw-podcast-december-20th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 8:14 -China's Counter Chip Act 13:27 -Ocean Carriers Facing Heartburn 17:38 -Halftime 24:27 -Rail Strike Out 31:51 -Air Freight Capacity Signals
https://youtu.be/OtnfsiT2wNM
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/14/22/gttw-podcast-december-14th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? On this prediction review episode, Doug Draper and Pete Mento cover some of the many logistics predictions they got right this year, such as:
2:24 -Ocean Freight Costs & Congestion 3:48 -Food Delivery Services Did Flourish & Expand 6:44 -So Far, No Port Strike 7:56 -Not as much Pop Up Logisitcs as Predicted 10:25 -Halftime 20:04 -Major Port Closures Did Happen More & More 20:54 -Electrification of the Final Mile 23:27 - US China Relations Did Become More Tense 24:07 -Republicans Did Not Take Both House and Senate in Midterms 24:45 - Logistics as a Subscription Service? Didn’t happen. 26:10 - Russia DID Invade Ukraine Q1 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-syAxLXW4
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/6/22/gttw-podcast-december-6th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
7:05 -Zero-Covid Protests & Impact on Logistics 16:52 -Halftime 26:49 -Standarization of E-commerce Sales Tax? 33:35 -Forwarding Industry is Getting Aggressive
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/28/22/gttw-podcast-november-28th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adQZdq3n10U
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:47 -Mixed Messages in Airfreight - Some Are Expanding Some Are Contracting 8:52 -Revamping Section 337 to Ban Certain Chinese Imports? 15:20 -Halftime 25:07 -Update on the Potential Railroad Strike. 30:17 -Supply Side Signal - Production Numbers are Down
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/21/22/gttw-podcast-november-21st-2022
https://youtu.be/QhkxuWM0OeY
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
1:42 -FTX … BITCOIN!!!! 7:57 -FedEx Challenges in Q3/Q4 14:25 -Halftime 23:00 -Xi & Biden in Bali 29:01 -Supply Chain Talent Shortage
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/15/22/gttw-podcast-november-15th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZLS9I4O-R8
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:55 -China’s Zero COVID Policies. New Leverage in Trade War? 7:55 -WH to focus on Foreign policy and Trade Policy 11:15 -Halftime 22:17 -Continued Consolidation and Acquisition of Companies 26:06 -Expensive Used Cars & Loans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HugJoU67HF8
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/8/22/gttw-podcast-november-8th-2022-3phd3
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
5:14 -Packaging 10:53 -DOT & Port Infrastructure PPP 17:57 -Halftime 28:15 -Ocean Is Down – Way Down 34:36 -Not Yet Clear of a Potential Nation Wide Rail Strike
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/31/22/gttw-podcast-october-31st-2022
https://youtu.be/TU7m4BBedAA
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -USPS Advantage over UPS/FEDEX Rate Hikes: Auctane Deal 6:50 -LTL World has started adopting digital standards 10:04 -Halftime 20:38 -Mississippi Barges Facing Drought Delays 26:09 -Surging US Dollar Value to Deepen Global Recession
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k93zeGeCxAg
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/27/22/gttw-podcast-october-27th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
5:25 -US Semiconductor Hardball with China...Will It Backfire? 11:10 -Final Mile Delivery Robots Getting Scrapped 18:45 -Halftime 27:51 -China Lockdowns and the iPhone 32:45 -LNG Spot Pricing & Logistics
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/18/22/gttw-podcast-october-18th-2022-64s38
https://youtu.be/Zh2JwIbf87k
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club explores the concept of reshoring America’s manufacturing with Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative. Created in 2010 as a non-profit, the Reshoring Initiative’s goal is to balance the trade deficit of goods that America has with its trading partners.
Harry begins by outlining how the U.S. had a trade deficit of $1.1 Trillion in 2021 . Balancing this would see US manufacturing increase by 40% along with 5 or 6 million new manufacturing jobs. Raising awareness, advocating for policies, and providing pathways to achieve this balanced outcome makes up the work of the Reshoring Initiative.
Doug asks more detailed questions about why all of this is important. Harry shares some of Ray Dalio’s ideas, along with his own, about the importance of strengthening the US economy and the greater level of confidence created along with that.
They discuss many factors ranging from environmtanl concerns to logistics costs and other considerations. Harry then dives into the methodologies to enables more reshoring, including their calculations of Total Cost of Ownership. Just by doing the math correctly, about 30% more manufacturing could be easily and economically advantageous to produce in the United States instead of abroad.
Today’s episode outlines the positive trends we have been seeing over the last 10 years in making progress on reshoring and the positive signals as we look forward to the next 5 and 10 years. Overall, Doug and Harry highlight the importance of reshoring through exploring the reasons why and the methods to achieve this goal.
Learn more at: www.reshorenow.org
Read the 20 articles Rshoring Series here: https://reshorenow.org/blog/welcome-to-the-rebuilding-and-reshoring-series
Contact Harry Moser at: harry.moser@reshorenow.org
(847)867-1144
You can also support the Reshoring Initiative at no extra cost by using this Amazon Smiles link designed for supporting non-profit organizations: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-3289843
Full Blog Post: www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/10/17/solar-energy-projects-for-sustainability-community-uptime-logistics
YouTube: https://youtu.be/XvNLUAb-Wsw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Keenan Brugh of ICOSA Media cover:
0:54 -Cyberattack Hits Websites Of Major US Airports 7:35 -Packaging for Parcel Efficiency 13:37 Halftime 18:22 -Excess of Air Capacity 21:38 -FedEx Ground reduces holiday demand projections
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/10/22/gttw-podcast-october-10th-2022
https://youtu.be/KLwmZG6kAEU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
5:41 -Blank Sailing Palooza 11:27 -UPS “All In” Pricing for Parcel 16:30 -Halftime 28:33 -China Buying Up Yuan 32:07 -Copper & Future Energy Transition
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/4/22/gttw-podcast-october-4th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woDK5CkBzOw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
4:24 -Amazon’s Latest Logistics Moves 10:20 -Explosion on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline 14:42 -Halftime 24:00 -CHIPS Act - Acronym and Effect 30:18 -Upcoming Recession to be Deadlier Than Pandemic?
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/27/22/gttw-podcast-september-27th-2022
https://youtu.be/gNG1eyh5bSI
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:14 -Shortage of Customs Brokers 9:10 -Europe’s Energy Crisis Impact on Freight 14:05 -Halftime 20:09 -Winter is Coming: Freight Rates to Decline? 25:00 -Parcel Peak Season Surchage
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/12/22/gttw-podcast-september-12th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozjH61eSCrw
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
1:46 - Revisiting Correct GTTW Calls from COVID, to Ukraine, to Secondary Ports 11:33 -Rail Congestion & Commodity Inequity 18:20 -Halftime 29:00 -Amazon Warehouse Distribution - AWD 35:07 - Cash, Electronic, and Mobile Payments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjpFC4kPMw
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/6/22/gttw-podcast-september-6th-2022-zfjdp
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club dives into the world of renewable energy development - specifically business-driven and community solar projects. To help explore this topic, Doug is joined by expert guest Jonathan Rogers. Jonathan is the Renewable Energy Specialist working with Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency.
They discuss the role of cities as major centers of energy consumption - and therefore cities as major contributors to energy related emissions. This highlights the important opportunity cities have to partner with stakeholders such as businesses and nonprofits. Together, they can collaboratively lead the way with policies, incentives, programs, and education designed to improve sustainable energy production and access. Denver is a leading advocate and example to look to as more cities are looking to transition to the future of reliable, affordable, and carbon-free energy systems.
The conversation ranges from the types of solar power generation, battery storage technology, and the electification of buildings and transportation systems. For companies like CAP Logistics, on-site solar is a great option for commercial buidlings with the available roof space to install solar panels. Another exciting project Jonathan shares invloves a city partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farm building a four-acre site that produces 1.2 megawatts of solar energy - enough for over 250 homes in need above and beyond the entire electrical needs of the farm itself. Studies show the solar panels actually help control temperature and water evaporation on a functional farm where the food grown will be donated and distributed to local food pantries. The program also provides job training programs (including Veteran outreach) and general education to its 190,000 annual visitors to the site.
Jonathan and his colleagues have been a helpful resource in guiding CAP Logistics through the process of doing research on options and best practices to install solar power. He and the rest of the the city, state, and utility (Xcel in Colorado) have all been very helpful in guiding CAP’s investments in sustainable energy production. They’ve also helped with guidance for how to give the excess electrical capacity to neighbors in need. Learn more about that program at Energy Outreach Colorado.
CAP Logistics believes it’s good business to be a good neighbor. We also encourage others to listen to this episode and visit Denver’s websites to learn and follow best practices in order to make the most impact for our local communities - and our world.
A big thanks to Jonathan for sharing his time and expertise with our audience. His passion and knowledge are readily apparent, and we’re grateful to have met him and have him serving our city. An ounce of education goes a long way, and we’re excited to help share the word!
Learn more at:
https://denvergov.org/solar
https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-Resiliency/Funding-Opportunities/Renewables-and-Resilience-Incentive-Program
https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/denver-botanic-gardens-tackles-climate-change
Jonathan Rogers Energy@denvergov.org
https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/8/31/solar-energy-projects-for-sustainability-community-uptime-logistics
https://youtu.be/d3F38FCQdcQ
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -Chilean Rare Earth Minerals and the Need for a Bilateral Trade Agreement. 9:27 -Using a "Digital Twin" in Supply Chain Forecasting. 14:55 -Halftime Link to Pumkpin Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/29/pumpkin-boat-world-record-nebraska 24:00 -Nuclear Power Making a Possible Comeback? 26:25 -Military Exercises, Taiwan and Its Impact on US Imports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JiXb37QSI https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/29/22/gttw-podcast-august-29th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -Inland Empire Bans Warehouse Development 11:07 -What is E-Commerce Anyway? 17:17 -Halftime 26:20 -Rhine River Halts Barge Operations 31:18 -The Cliff for Ocean Rates that Never Happened
https://youtu.be/M3-ronX-89U
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/22/22/gttw-podcast-august-22nd-2022-hln2b
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Keenan Brugh of ICOSA Media cover:
1:15 -Inflation Reduction Act & PPI Still Outpacing CPI 7:36 -Collaboration Between Competitors 13:32 -Halftime 20:09 -Nuclear Energy is Clean - Still Faces Resistance 25:11 -Over-Expanding Air Cargo
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/15/22/gttw-podcast-august-15th-2022
https://youtu.be/mGtLHiw9pFU
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
4:24 -Port Strike in Felixstowe, UK 10:04 -Tensions with China & Taiwan 16:40 -Halftime 25:54 -Gas & Diesel Prices 29:41 -Blank Sailing Havoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-J8v-hzpu0
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/9/22/gttw-podcast-august-9th-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:38 -NBER & the Definition of Recession 9:35 -Returns and Excess Inventory 17:23 -Halftime 26:05 -Will There Be a Peak Season? Maybe not. 30:46 -AB5 - Managing the Fall Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlgcQVqgNIA https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/22/gttw-podcast-august-1st-2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -QR Codes & Supply Chain 10:40 -Economists’ Christmas in July| 18:25 -Halftime 28:17 -Air Carriers: Setting New Records 30:25 -Ocean Carriers Going into Air Cargo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuxW2rxCqrQ https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/26/22/gttw-podcast-july-26th
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:08 -Lekki Port: Getting Open & Operational 8:36 -The Curious Case of AB5 15:30 -Halftime 25:15 -Germany, Russia, and the Downstream Effects 29:45 -Is Manufacturing Coming Back to the US?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9C9KkUwMIc Web Post: https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/19/22/gttw-podcast-july-19th
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club dives into the world of mining with Sydney Hay, President of AMIGOS, Arizona’s top mining industry association.
Sydney brings her experience in the mining industry, as well as her insights into education around policy discussions and industry advocacy. We get to learn more about Sydney and her background, as well as the current state of mining in Arizona and beyond. While it’s a good time to be in mining, there’s also supply and demand challenges on the horizon that must be addressed. As the world creates more cell phones, electric vehicles, and even alternative energy sources, the demand for mining materials is growing.
“If it’s not grown, it’s mined.”
Doug and Sydney also discuss misconceptions about the mining industry, what efforts in reclaimation can achieve, as well as some current and future technology trends for the mining industry. Watch or listen to learn more!
www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/6/30/mining-update-sydney-hay-amigos-az
There have been many recent challenges facing supply chains and the energy industry. To explore these two important topics in depth, Doug Draper talks with two subject matter experts on today’s show. Patrick Long and Steve Roberts are both Directors at Opportune LLP - the largest energy-only consulting firm for oil & gas companies. They join Doug on Uptime Logistics to share some of their insights and expertise, providing education, context, and the beginning of future-focused strategies.
Opportune is composed of industry veterans on both sides of the desk – as energy-market experts and as leading consultants. Their collective expertise encompasses all energy sectors, though the conversation today is primarliy focused on the supply chains of Oil & Gas.
https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/4/26/opportune-we-bring-energy-to-business
Today is an exciting episode of Uptime Logistics - Doug Draper speaks with Billy Demong, winner of the Olympic Gold Medal during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - the first gold medal for the US in the realm of Nordic sports. Demong is a five-time Olympian, competing in Nagano, Salt Lake City, Torino, Vancouver and Sochi.
He has been the Executive Director of USA Nordic Sport for the past six years, where he has lead his team of coaches and athletes through growth, training, and international competitions. During his tenure there, he has served through two Olympic Games and three World Championships. Under his watch, Demong oversaw many accomplishments including the transition of the organization from USA Ski Jumping to USA Nordic Sport; Addition of programs for Men’s and Women’s Nordic Combined and Women’s Ski Jumping; Significant growth of the coaching staff and the addition of key personnel in finance, communications, partnership and sponsor fulfillment; Onboarding of key partners, such as NYU Langone, backcountry.com, and Paul Smith’s College; and Significant increase in revenue over his tenure.
Billy introduces us to the sport of Nordic combined, where athetes are both doing energy-intensive cross country skiing as well as the highly technical long distance ski jumping. Each requires focused training and he describes some of their innovative techniques for athletic imporvement and progression.
Leading a growing team with many people and pieces of equipment requires expert logistics and a talent for managing uptime. Billy shares his expert experience in keeping the team up and running while traveling for training and competition. He also recounts a recent story where CAP Logistics was able to help him and USA Nordic expedite the transportation of a critical piece of competition gear in less than 14 hours.
Billy also shares many other insightful stories and lessons learned throughout his experiences of training as an athletes to leading a competitive international sports team. He and the other coaches at USA Nordic Sport definitely understand the importance of uptime, and he shares a unique perspective that also readily applies to business and industrial teams and organizations. Watch or listen to today's episode to learn more, and then visit https://usanordic.org/ https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/4/14/billy-demong-usa-nordic-sports-gold-medal-service
Today, Uptime Logistics host Doug Draper of ACME Distribution speaks with Drew Larsen of ASI Mining: https://asirobots.com/mining/
Drew shares about his career path to where he finds himself today, and why he’s excited about working with a company leading the way in heavy equipment automation. While ASI works with other major industries such as Agriculture, Automobiles, and Material Handling, there are especially large opportunities for Mining operations ready to implement today. From safety, to efficiency, to overall operational uptime, mining automation is here and growing.
Doug asks all sorts of questions about automation in the mining industry, and what sets ASI apart from the alternatives. Being OEM agnostic, ASI Robotics’ solutions can connect equipment from multiple manufacturers. They provide system-level monitoring and control to empower the human operators to safely and efficiently control the heavy equipment on site. CAP Logistics would like to thank Drew and ASI for sharing some of their insights and perspectives on this exciting industrial and technological frontier. We look forward to seeing the future of mining!
www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/2/10/mining-automation-uptime-asi-mining
Today, Uptime Logistics host Doug Draper of ACME Distribution gets to speak with Karen Gerwitz, President & CEO of World Trade Center Denver. WTC Denver has been an important non-profit organization offering training, resources, and convening the international business community here for 35 years.
Through her leadership at World Trade Center Denver, Karen has become a pillar of the international trade here in Colorado and beyond. Karen and the organization she leads has our thanks for their tireless efforts in education and trade services that get companies moving around the world. They help connect business with funding, sourcing, and strategy for companies looking to grow through importing and exporting - as well as attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). As a leading member of a global network of 320 World Trade Centers, Karen and WTC Denver deliver key knowledge, jobs, and economic growth for Colorado.
Doug and Karen discuss the new 41-acre real estate development in the Globeville neighborhood that will house the new WTC Denver heaquarters, as well as many other businesses and accomodations including a hotel, performing arts center, exhibit hall, and 4,000 apartments. CAP Logistics is excited to see our local neighborhood within Denver grow, as well the the wider impacts such new faciilities and events will bring to the business community.
WTC Denver also offers business accellerators, Global Trade Activator, guiding companies to strategically expand through global trade. This program can help companies expand globally in a matter of about 4 months, which is practically unheard of. This speaks to the knowledge and power the WTC has had for years, combined with program improvements during an era of COVID that has limited in-person events and consultations over the past few years.
Karen recently has been awarded accolades for her service here locally with recognition in the Denver Business Journal’s 25 Most Admired CEOs. Globally, Karen also has recently been tapped to serve on the board for the larger World Trade Center organization. She has been nominated to serve as Chair for the Nporth Amercican region of World Trade Centers, which covers about 55 World Trade Centers in Canada and the United States. Looking ahead for Denver and Colorado, Karen sees our community serving as a key hub for global commerce. Her vision includes a prominent role for Denver and Colorado as a key center for physical transportation and shipping.
Watch on Youtube or listen to the podcast (embedded above or available on all major podcast platforms) to hear from Karen Gerwitz and learn more about the importance of trade and what’s coming in the near future for World Trade Center Denver! To keep up with the latest and to engage with their events and programming, visit World Trade Center Denver online.
Watch the video at https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2022/1/19/looking-ahead-with-world-trade-center-denver
Today, Doug Draper gets to talk with George Sparks, President and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS). Tune in or read on to learn more about George, the Museum, and how profits & purpose can inspire better business.
Doug and George start off the discussion with a bit of background from George’s time as a pilot in the Air Force, continuing on to further study aerospace engineering, and teaching at the Air Force Academy. After the Air Force, George worked at HP during a time where computers were really growing and taking off. Holding to a promise he’d made to himself and a mentor, he eventually retired from HP to find the perfect role for giving back to the community through his work with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
The museum was founded in 1900 with a starting collection from naturalist Edwin Carter. In 2019 the museum served 2.3 million peoplem, making it the third largest natural history museum in the country. Their underlying mission is to inspire people about nature and science. They imagine an empowered community where everybody loves, understands, and protects the natural world.
DMNS is the most active natural history museum by some measures, such as their 1,800+ volunteers or 65,000 households as members (pre-pandemic) . That amount of community involvement speaks volumes about the people and the purporse involved.
Doug and George discuss the role of both profits and purpose for organations - whether a non profit like DMNS or a more traditional for-profit organization that wants to do more. Focused mission driven leadership, if authentic and congruent, can play an important role in organizations and society. That being said, it’s important to avoid marketing-only initiatives or especially any form of hypocracy, less an organization could do more harm than good. Fortunately most people really do care about a strong purpose, in addition to caring about a strong business plan that can ensure continuing succes into the future.
Some notable exhibitions upcoming at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science: -Survival of the Slowest -The Science of Guitars (Sneak peak ahead: next year there will be a big new exhibit on Egypt!)
VIsit DMNS to become a member or attend these exciting shows! https://www.dmns.org/
Watch this podcast as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUOz8Ajy5RI
https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2021/11/5/george-sparks-of-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science-purpose-and-profits-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club and ACME Distribution dives into the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership. Sylvia Robinson of Tolmar Pharmaceuticals joins him to discuss the partnership, workforce development initiatives, job opportunities, and the upcoming NOCOM event being held this week.
As an easy way to get involved, Sylvia highlights that NOCO offers free memebrship. The group is now made up of over 200 companies and encourages membership to connect, share best practices, and help each other with business development and supporting their supply chains.
It’s not too late to attend this year’s major NOCOM tradeshow being held Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 9AM – 3:30PM MT at The Ranch in Loveland, CO. Learn more and register here: www.nocomfg.com/NOCOM
For businesses interested in learning more about building their talent pipeline through work based learning opportunities, Sylvia shared the Larimer & Weld County Work Based Learning Alliance: www.nocoinspire.org
More info on youth apprenticeships: https://www.careerwisecolorado.org/
Looking forward to seeing you there at NOCOM!
www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/09/20/21/nocom-noco-manufacturing-partnership-2021
You’ve likely heard that the price of lumber has skyrocketed this year. You may or may not have heard about a price pull back from the recent high. To learn more about the market and what might be reasonable expectations for the future, Doug Draper dives into the subject with John Duncanson - Executive V.P. of Corton Capital, Inc. and Timber Analyst on the Corton Global Timber Fund.
They begin with discussing John’s background as a professional forester, experience in lumber & finance, up to the formation of Corton Capital in 2019. The fund is designed to provide direct access to the lumber market, compared to the limited options previously available. This year they’ve seen their fund have growth of 50% after the rise and pullback.
John then explores and explains the various demand side trends that are driving the recent price change. He also describes the more chronic trend of supply side reductions with permanent closures of mills and processing facilities. While John is based in Toronto, he is well aware of Colorado’s pine beetle kill off - the markets are connected, as well as the ecosystems as insects don’t stop at state or national borders. Which is why, combined with warmer winter temperatures, Canada has also had pine beetle issues up in British Columbia. He discussing DIY trends, COVID impacts, interest rates, and demographics influences as well. By being so familiar with the various aspects of the forestry and lumber prices, John is able to provide top tier insight into what’s going on in the lumber industry as of late, and what’s likely to come. Watch or listen to learn more about lumber market directly from John Duncanson.
Learn more about John and the Corton Global Timber Fund: https://cortoncapitalinc.ca
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Troops 2 Logistics is a 501c3 organization that helps guide our nation’s veterans into post-service opportunities within the logistics industry. Their mission is to eradicate the transition barriers for veterans seeking a logistics career.
President and co-founder Scot Snyder joins Doug today to discuss the non-profit and the important opportunities they help provide the men and women that have served our country. Supply chain and transporation positions are available for job seekers, and the process of education and mentorship can go along way in helping a job candidate in finding a good fit and help make the most of the skills developed throughout their military service.
To futher describe the role of the mentor, Doug and Scot are joined by Robin Grubb. Robin is the Category Manager for Transportation & Fleet at the American Red Cross. As a daughter and wife of servicemen, she has experience with seeing the transition process from serving in our nation’s military to joining the workforce. As leaders within logistics that also understand service, Scot, Robin, and their entire team are able to offer great advice ranging from resume and job application advice, to netwokring and personal brand development.
After watching and listening to the show, please visit their website whether you’re a job applicant, a mentor, or a patron that can contribute to the mission of this great cause!
https://troops2logistics.org/request-a-mentor https://troops2logistics.org/support-donate
https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/07/01/21/troops-2-logistics
10 Tanker is leading the way in aerial firefighting using DC-10 Air Tankers. On this episode of Uptime Logistics our host Doug Draper of Acme Distribution interviews John Gould, President of 10 Tanker Air Carrier. John’s experienced leader in firefighting and wildfire management.
Doug and John explore the basic question of what Aerial Firefighting really means as well as the history of the industry - When, how, and why certain equipment and aircraft are used for certain situations. They also discuss different suppression methods such as water or a purpose-built retardant.
They discuss the business and coordination of aerial firefighting both nationally and regionally. The importance of operational uptime handling A.O.G. situations and emergency parts in “game time” scenarios to keep aircraft operating smoothly. The end the show out, they discuss future trends of Aerial Firefighting including using better fire intelligence from satellites and on the ground coordination. Thanks to John, 10 Tanker, and the entire firefighting coordination podsystem for all that they do to help manage and protect lives from wild fires.
Learn more at 10 Tanker’s Website: https://www.10tanker.com/
And follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to keep up to date with their important work in fighting fires!
Watch the video at www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/05/07/21/john-gould-of-10-tanker-on-aerial-firefighting-uptime-logistics
On this episode of Uptime Logistics our host, Doug Draper of Acme Distribution interviews oil market expert and fellow podcast host, Mark LaCour of the Oil & Gas Global Network. Mark details the “double-black swan” events of 2020 and how industry has been impacted globally. Mark and Doug make predictions for the future of the market and how to navigate the unique challenges experts face today. Learn about the future of drilling and processing operations in the US and around the world including infrastructure development in the Congo basin. Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN) is the world's largest network of oil and gas podcasts. A host of 11 podcast shows helps bring out the stories of the companies and people behind the Energy Industry. Over the last 4 years, OGGN has become a platform for entrepreneurs, industry stalwarts, and trailblazers to voice their opinions and share their inspiring stories. Through honest reporting and journalistic integrity, OGGN envisions to transform the world’s view of the Oil and Gas Industry. OGGN has earned appreciation and recognition from leading organizations in the industry and is considered a trendsetter for some of the most fun and meaningful conversations. https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/2021/02/22/oil-and-gas-global-network-uptime
On this episode of Uptime Logistics our host, Doug Draper of Acme Distribution hosts two experts from cement producer CalPortland. Tina McIntyre and Bill Jerald of CalPortland discuss new trends in the cement production industry including a basic overview of the process, sustainability efforts, and material science.
Headquartered in California and founded in 1891, CalPortland has provided innovation and technology to the world of cement production for over a century. This summer, CalPortland announced a new line of sustainable and renewable cement products called Advancement. In addition to more sustainable materials, CalPortland’s Bill Jerald explains the energy requirements of cement production and the revolutionary ways cement kilns will be fueled in the future!
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper meets with Paul Bradette - Executive Director of MineConnect - to discuss advanced mining technologies. In addition to important safety and productivity improvements, these newer technologies are also playing a role in green and sustainability initiatives. Listen to today’s show to learn more!
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are improving the uptime of operating underground. In addition to electrical charging, regenerative braking can help even further. Research & development is pursuing safer battery chemistry to further reduce risk in the prevention of fires. Paul sees more innovation and technology transfer happening - technologies that become developed for mining industry could also be very useful for above ground vehicles moving forward on the surface.
- Internet of things - the intelligent monitoring of people and equipment throughout the mine site can dramatically improve safety, efficiency, and insights into what piece might need planned maintenance or immediate replacement. These insights are helpful for maintaining operational uptime and improving the bottom line. CAP Logistics can reduce the time between failure and recovery, and you can learn more about Uptime Logistics here.
- Green initiatives are important in the mining industry, as it has been for many other industries. Through BEVs and other technologies, there’s been substantial progress on reducing energy usage and improving air quality. Lower costs on aspects like energy-intensive vehicles directly through operation - in addition to the fact that heat is reduced and less energy needs to be spent on air circulation. The advanced mining technologies also help the economics of accessing deeper deposits than would otherwise be possible. While the cost upfront will be more, the importance of safety and improved access to resources help drive the bottom line.
Based out of Ontario, MineConnect is made up 190 companies collectively employing around 9,000 individuals and producing around $3.5 billion a year. Coming up soon, they are looking to open a location in Elko, NV to develop that bilateral relationship. MineConnect members’ expertise can help Nevada operators in transitioning from open pit methodology to under ground hard rock mining and Nevadans can help Canadians with open pit. Collaboration will help drive mutual success. As for future looking trends, Paul sees an increase in autonomous and telerobotic mining. There will be less need for people to be underground if they can control machines from the surface, or potentially from home through the internet.
https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/12/21/mineconnect-advanced-mining-technologies-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug begins exploring the world of cement and concrete with a true aficionado - Brian Armstrong, Project Manager with Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
Watch or listen today to learn all about concrete from the basic terminology, how concrete mixes work, and some different types of concrete. They also go into the process of planning, pouring, and testing concrete in infrastructure projects. The conversation then turns to a specific update on the I-70 project here in Colorado. The interview wraps up with a look at some trends and innovations that will rock the concrete world in the upcoming years.
https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/12/10/a-project-managers-perspective-on-concrete-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug looks at the human resources side of uptime - especially now in a post-pandemic workplace. There’s an interesting dichotomy right now of companies fighting to survive and others that can’t seem to grow fast enough. In either case there are some lessons to be learned, and Dr. Wayne Cascio is the perfect person to communicate the latest insights.
They explore the recent research of 4,000 companies that highlights 6 factors that senior leadership need assess with downsizing or growing workforce. They also discuss recruitment/retention/training, how things have changed during this pandemic crisis, and what the future may bring.
Dr. Wayne Cascio is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Business School of the University of Colorado-Denver. He’s also an author and award winning researcher. Most recently, a 2020 recipient of the Ulrich Impact Award from HR Division of Academy Management for a career in research that ties theory to practical applications.
https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/12/4/restructuring-reimagining-leading-a-post-pandemic-workplace-with-wayne-cascio-uptime-logistics
Wheeler Machinery supports its customers with heavy equipment and parts. They are primarily an official Caterpillar dealer, though they also carry other complementary product lines to support production.
Chris Williams and Justin Semadeni with Wheeler Machinery discuss how they provide their customers uptime while helping balance their equipment inventory. What do you do when a part isn’t available? That’s where high levels of relationships and problem solving really come into play to keep or get the customers up and running.
Heavy machinery serves many different important roles in various industries including power generation, mining, and construction. The common thread is production. If those machines aren’t running, those projects aren’t producing and those people aren’t earning money. That’s why it’s important to put that piece of equipment back to work. Looking ahead, Chris also discusses the future of heavy equipment parts, advanced analytics, and even how technologies like 3D printing can take the supply chain to a next level in the next 5 to 10 years.
https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/11/10/wheeler-machinery-uptime-logistics
FreeWave Technologies’ Precision Ag solutions help connect farm operations in an intelligent way. John Stratton, Software Product Line Manager, joins Doug Draper to discuss these emerging technologies. FreeWave’s remote and rugged condition monitoring and communication tools use long range radio equipment, edge computing devices, and comprehensive data analytics to improve decision making cycles and operational success.
What is Precision Ag? John describes how data monitoring sensors implemented throughout farm operations can reduce expensive inputs while improving decision making and increasing yields and ROI. With much of the Industrial Internet of Things there is a cloud component, though with the remote locations of many areas of a farm’s operation and the lack of a reliable internet access there, it also makes sense to use edge computing where appropriate - analyzing data at the edge of the network.
Farm operations are diverse, and so are the applications of this technology. In terms of productivity and profits, precision ag solutions help with retrieving data that people never previously had access to, or making data much easier to gather - and update the data much more frequently. As a result, this helps with improving and shortening decision cycles.
Some examples might be in herd management, where each cow might have a collar with RFID or GPS to track their location, temperature, etc to improve feeding consistency and reducing stress on the animals. During growing season, monitoring soil moisture can help improve the effectiveness of center pivot irrigation and remote well pads. One study by Machine Design found that using automated equipment might be able to reduce agrochemical inputs by 90%. For harvested plant product storage, monitoring and maintaining targets temperatures and humidity levels is a crucial application, whether it’s for keeping hay from spontaneously combusting or keeping grains and potatoes in perfect condition for market.
“The great thing about remote monitoring is that you can tell yourself what you need, without having to tell everyone else.” Individuals can get custom information specifically relevant to what they are responsible for handling, increasing insights without drowning in irrelevant noise.
Farming is always evolving with technology, and the future holds more opportunity in connecting real world data with edge or cloud based services for analysis. Hybrid connectivity is possible for certain types of data and ranges in order to build more resiliency. Having this data available at your fingertips makes a difference by helping farmers make better decisions, and faster. Instead of weeks, decisions can be made within the same day an issue arises, supporting operational uptime and productivity, shortening the decision cycle or even making it automatic.
See the video podcast at https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/10/15/precision-ag-connecting-intelligent-farm-operations
Jim Whitt with Purpose Unlimited comes onto the Uptime Logistics Podcast to discuss water rights and water conservation. Coming from an agricultural background working with cattle and oil businesses, he consults with clients both on purpose driven leadership and water rights, water conservation, and water management.
Water management is about stewarding our most important natural resources. “Without water, we do not survive.” It plays into the economy and our daily lives through many pathways. One example they explore is the 174,000 square-mile Ogallala aquifer that rests below seven states: South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. That aquifer irrigates a large percentage of our crops for food production here in the US and around the world. This region produces $20 billion worth of food annually. Despite the current challenges of droughts, Jim discusses several water conservation strategies that have been showing exciting potential for the future.
They also discuss the 50 year water vision put forward in the state of Kansas. They created water conservation areas where people with water rights were given the choice to accept more freedom in moving water around as long as they agreed to pump less water overall. They also created water technology farms as a a demonstration to test and showcase new opportunities to increase or maintain yields while reducing water consumption. People are realizing that farms are worth much if they don’t have access to water, so there’s increasing willingness to join in creative and cooperative policies, behaviors, and technologies.
As for technology, Jim describes one tested solution called Dragon Lines from Teeter Irrigation as a major improvement to pivot irrigation. With traditional pivots, a lot of water is lost to evaporation. Adding in advanced drip line techniques can improve pivot performance dramatically, saving at 20-50% of water use among other benefits. “It’s one of the biggest things technology wise I’ve seen in my lifetime.”
After watching or listening to the show, check out more about the Kansas Water Vision and Jim’s documentary film here: https://kwo.ks.gov/water-vision-water-plan/water-vision
Watch the episode here: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/10/1/water-management-water-rights-and-conservation
What is involved with oversize and overweight shipments? Craig Hurst is the Manager of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Freight Office. He and Doug Draper dive in to the impacts and considerations that go into permitting oversize and overweight transportation. They also discuss the analytics, including why oversize loads are not only useful for those directly involved in the shipment, but also the wider economy for the whole state of Colorado. This supports a case for repairs and investments in proper structure designs that can support the large and heavy freight loads.
As a commodity overview, the top 5 single trip oversize/overweight permits last year were: 1.) Construction equipment, 2.) Oil field equipment, 3.) Construction Materials, 4.) Wind Energy, and 5.) Farm Equipment.
They also explore the geographical regions that see the most oversize and overweight traffic - watch or listen to find out this and much more insightful information from Craig Hurst and Doug Draper on the Uptime Logistics Podcast!
Watch the podcast here.
From satellites to sensors and AI powered analytics and visualizations, new technologies are positively impacting Agriculture.
Brian Orwig with John Deere shares all sorts of Ag Tech trends, insights, and innovations. As Manager of John Deere's Connected Support™, Brian is on the front line of taking productivity-enhancing technologies from R&D and bringing them to the actual customers with support for implementation and maximizing uptime. These new technologies can benefit the users economically and also help provide more sustainable agricultural products for the world at large.
From field prep, planting, resource applications, to harvesting, John Deere's Precision Ag is helping farmers to farm even better. Watch or listen to today's episode of Uptime Logistics to learn more!
LINKS: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/9/22/john-deere-on-ag-tech-innovations-uptime-logistics https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/connected-support/ https://www.deere.com/en/technology-products/precision-ag-technology/
Notice: This podcast contains copyrighted footage and photography from John Deere used with permission. All rights reserved.
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club interviews “Chip”, an anonymous AOG Manager with a major US airline. After learning a bit about Chip’s background, they discuss all things Aircraft on Ground (AOG) – from what the term means, to overcoming challenges in the supply chain, and why it’s so important to get it right.
Downtime is expensive for businesses generally and in the case of passenger airplanes, each individual flight is important to the people needing to travel. Parts naturally break down and replacements are needed. Other times Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services are required. Either way, it’s critical to keep a cool head during an AOG crisis, and it definitely helps to have great suppliers and transportation partners on board to help keep flight operations running smoothly – or return to uptime as soon as possible.
Listen today to learn and gain a new level of appreciation for those behind the scenes that keep the aircraft we know and love up and running! https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/9/10/managing-aircraft-on-ground-aog-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper interviews Steven & Denice Marin, the founding team behind 316 Aviation based in in Pembroke Pines, Florida. 316 Aviation is a full-service aviation support company. They provide technical support in locating part numbers, freight quotes, order consolidation and service after the sale, helping from start to finish.
Since an aircraft on ground (AOG) situation represents significant cost, there are challenges in finding, sourcing, and delivering these critical parts in a timely fashion. They describe AOG and the importance of having ongoing relationships with quality vendors in order to become a reliable source for clients. One thing that makes them so uniquely helpful is through leveraging volume and relationships in order to stock, source, and ultimately deliver aircraft parts and repair services at the best prices and in the quickest time periods.
They also discuss the business strategies they applied in planning for the supply chain disruptions of COVID-19 to keep the business going, support employees, and help customers as much as possible. If you help your customers get through the hard times, they’ll be around when things return to prosperity, and they’ll remember how you were able to support them.
Watch the episode or learn more here: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/9/4/316-aviation-uptime-logistics
Today on the Uptime Logistics podcast, Doug Draper interviews Brent Wells - president of Iliff Aircraft Repair & Services. They talk about uptime and logistics in the aircraft industry with a special emphasis on Iliff’s expertise in airplane lavatory repair and services. They are #1 in the #2 business!
Watch or listen to learn more about what Iliff Aircraft does for its clients, why they love aircraft lavatories so much, and the importance of aircraft uptime.
https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/9/2/iliff-aircraft-1-in-the-2-business-uptime-logistics
Today - July 1st, 2020 - marks the beginning of the USMCA taking effect. Sometimes referred to as NAFTA 2.0, this free trade agreement updates, modernizes, and extends trade rules between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Many are celebrating the news – as designing and negotiating international trade agreements can be challenging, though expanding quality trade relationships can provide a lot of extra value and benefits.
To dive into this topic, Doug Draper is joined by Stéphane Lessard, Consul General of Canada in Denver. Stéphane has been in this position for the last four years helping, representing, facilitating, and developing relationships between Canada, Colorado, and other US States in the region including Montana, Utah, Kansas, and Wyoming.
Doug and Stéphane start off the USMCA discussion with adopting a longer time frame perspective – looking at the origins and benefits of NAFTA and even earlier trading. As Stéphane notes, “Our people, our countries have always traded. We’ve traded for centuries.” Then with NAFTA in particular, the three countries changed the way they trade and began actually making things together by integrating the other countries more deeply into their supply chains. In this collaborative way, North America as a whole has become more competitive with other trading regions around the world. As one example statistic of this prosperity, in 2019 US-Canada trade was roughly $2 billion each day!
Doug then asks the broader questions about what will change for businesses and citizens as the new USMCA agreement takes effect. As it is a continuation of free trade, it appears that not too much will change between NAFTA and the USMCA – or CUSMA as it’s known in Canada. In the early process of negotiating and renegotiating, there was a lot of uncertainty which introduced risk and costs for everyone involved. So broadly speaking, the main benefit of this new agreement resides in reintroducing certainty, predictability, and stability – allowing businesses and investors to do what they do best, while more fully connecting the the countries citizens and companies.
Watch or listen to the full show to learn more about the big picture of the USMCA, as well as some of the specific new changes impacting labeling requirements for auto manufacturing, increased market access for grain & dairy producers, and new rules encompassing digital trade. Additionally, there are some new features on dispute settlements as well as higher labor & environmental standards
More information about the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, United States can be found at their website here: https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/us-eu/denver.aspx?lang=eng
On today's episode, Doug Draper is joined by Fernando G. Noriega, president of BTS Group, Inc. They specialize in certain activities in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and Mexican customs documentation preparation and are headquartered in Laredo, TX with presence in El Paso, TX and Nogales, AZ.
The two discuss Fernando's career background, the scope of BTS group, and then dive into what actually happens during the border clearance process, step by step. There are many variables and considerations to factor into the equation, though the episode today provides quite a lot of good insight.
Additional expertise can be found by contacting Fernando Noriega and CAP Worldwide: fernor@nadglobal.us
https://www.capwwide.com/
Full show post link: www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/6/25/customs-clearance-amp-crossing-at-the-mexico-border-uptime-logistics
On this episode of Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club interviews Veronica Contreras, President of Zavero Consulting, Inc.
Doug introduces Veronica and they dive in to discuss the trends, considerations, opportunities and pathways of manufacturing in Mexico. Veronica’s company helps US Manufacturers that are in the process of evaluating whether or not they want to set up a factory in Mexico. She generally works with the owners or CEOs, CFOs, and presidents to help them gather all the information they need to decide if it makes good business sense to move their supply chain to Mexico.
This helpful information can include financial analyses, major steps in the process, and projected timelines. She also explains what a “shelter” company is in the context of the maquiladora program. This allows US manufacturers to partner with Mexican factories in a very short period of time, becoming fully operational as quickly as 2-3 months. The shelter company provides liability protection for the US manufacturer as they take responsibility. This type of program can have favorable trade agreement benefits.
To find out more about Veronica and Zavero Consulting, you can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-contreras-60a2386/
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/6/9/mexico-manufacturing-101-how-to-develop-a-successful-manufacturing-strategy-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper with the Denver Transportation Club interviews a 3rd generation miner and logistics professional, James Hillman.
They discuss his career journey and then go into what mining technology looks like in 2020, the crucial role of uptime logistics to the mining industry, and how the mining industry's products positively impact people's daily lives around the world – "if it's not grown, it's mined."
James shares how small incremental improvements through technology, process design, and uptime logistics can have a huge impact on productivity - and ultimately the bottom line. "Logistics is life."
Today on Uptime Logistics Doug Draper interviews Brian Kilcourse with RSR Research about retail logistics and the use of RFID in Retail Supply Chain. While some of the technology has been around for years, overall the technology has been coming a long way in recent years. As a former technical-level developer, innovator, and implementer and now as a systems level advisor, Brian has unique skills and perspectives to share with everyone on RFID technology for retailers, including both challenges, and opportunities.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/5/18/rfid-amp-retail-supply-chains-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, brought to you by CAP Logistics, host Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club visits with Susan Pfuetze, Global Logistics Manager at Otterbox. Otter Products is a leading producer of protective cases for smart phones and other equipment for outdoor enthusiasts.
They first explore Susan's background and the history of Otterbox before diving into product development and supply chain strategies for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods globally. The key importance of time-to-market for newly designed smart phone cases emphasizes the importance of uptime in the entire supply chain.
They also discuss the changing trade relations with China and other countries before answering questions from the audience. Susan shares valuable insights and advice from the front lines to her colleagues working today, as well as to students looking to get into the industry.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/4/21/manufacturing-supply-chains-and-logistics-with-susan-pfuetze-of-otterbox-uptime-logistics
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper visits with Dave Young with USI Insurance and also CU Denver Business School. He’s been in property and casualty insurance for 32 years and is a specialist in a variety of trucking, industrial, and enterprise risk. They discuss ELDs, trucking insurance, enterprise risk mitigation, future trends and unknowns with AI beginning to drive trucks, and finally some of his recommendations.
In addition to insurable property and casualty damage, Dave explores other business risks that aren’t always associated with insurance though ones that are still risks needing to be mitigated such as damage to reputation, supply chain failure, and financial risks that could be hedged.
David sees the future of the trucking insurance market to become more competitive, with rates increasing across the board to the point where it could a major differentiating factor for trucking carriers and many other businesses out there. Those that are best in class will have better access to affordable coverage for themselves and their customers. While there are still many unknowns with automated trucks, it currently seems like they might have a lower risk on incident. Dave recommends getting creative in anticipating risks and designing more efficient risk transfer programs to protect the trucking and client companies.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/4/17/trucking-insurance-trends-with-dave-young-uptime-logistics
Uptime Logistics, a podcast powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Today, host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club visits with Mike and Pat Gamel of Mexpress, a transportation partner of CAP Logistics.
They discuss how US-Mexico cross border shipping has and hasn’t changed over the years, the latest with the USMCA trade agreement, and some unique options to keep in mind that are available to shippers today.
Watch today’s episode to gain both a basic understanding of how US - Mexico shipments work and why customer can benefit from using CAP Logistics and Mexpress. Call CAP Logistics at +1 (281) 443-7911 or request a quote online today.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/3/27/us-mexico-crossborder-shipments-usmca-mexpress
Uptime Logistics, a podcast powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Today, host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club visits with Mark LaCour, Editor-In-Chief of Oil and Gas Global Network and Founder of modalpoint.
Doug and Mark discuss all things turnarounds, shutdowns, and outages for the refinery industry. Their combined experience in transportation and oil & gas provides listeners with insights about the importance of quality turnaround management and quality transportation for minimizing downtime and increasing uptime. Uptime ultimately drives the bottom line.
Watch today’s episode to gain both a basic understanding of how refinery turnarounds work, how transportation can support success, and also how new technology is increasing the capabilities of refinery managers and technicians - now and into the future.
Some examples include QR codes, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and even an augmented reality wearable made intrinsically safe specifically for the oil & gas industry.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/3/19/refinery-turnarounds-shutdowns-and-outages-uptime-logistics
Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club connects again today with trade expert Pete Mento of Crowe LLP.
Doug and Pete discuss the less obvious international consequences of a worldwide pandemic such as the novel coronavirus currently affecting China and spreading around the world. What we're seeing now is just the beginning, and the supply chain fall out will be felt far into the future.
Watch today’s episode to gain insights into the certain and potential impacts that coronavirus will have by impacting manufacturing supply chains from the production supply, demand, and transportation perspectives.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/2/7/coronavirus-and-international-supply-chain-impacts-uptime-logistics
Take control of your supply chain today: CAP Worldwide Makes International Shipping Easy.
Today, Doug & Roy dive in to the overall topic of “What are Incoterms Rules?” and discuss the new 2020 update to the rules that are now in effect worldwide.
INCOterms is an acronym for INternational COmmercial terms. While the rules are not laws themselves as many people misinterpret them to be, they are a set of globally standardized terms that parties can agree to for legally binding contracts. Incoterms rules define the risk and responsibilities of each party in an international shipment. Better understanding Incoterms rules can help businesses in many ways, such as reducing risks and increasing control over shipments.
Roy Becker’s background in the supply chain comes from his career in finance as an international banker. From that position, he observed how closely transportation was related to payments, so he ended up learning more and more about the Incoterms rules to better advocate for his clients. Today, he is involved with his business Roy Becker Seminars and is an instructor at the University of Colorado Denver and the World Trade Center Denver.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020-incoterms-rules-roy-becker-uptime-logistics
Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club discusses the changing landscape of international trade policy with guest expert Pete Mento. From tariffs to consolidations in global shipping, there are many nuances to international trade. Doug and Pete explore a sobering, yet entertaining, look into what’s happening today and some implications for businesses and consumers to consider.
Pete Mento is the managing director and practice leader of Crowe LLP’s global customs and duty practice. He and his team specialize in the elimination, recovery and minimization of duties associated with importing and exporting. They also assist companies with trade compliance, audit defense and cargo security programs.
Pete also hosts the show Trade Geek, which can be found at https://petemento.com/
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2019/11/13/uptime-logistics-with-pete-mento
Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, his guests include CJ Renaud and Jennie Schilling of the Greeley Evans School District and Wesley Patch of Vestas. Together Doug and crew talk about the human aspect of uptime, and just how important workforce development is to your supply chain.
This show was made possible through the connection of the NOCO Manufacturing Sector Partnership, who bring together public partners and private industry to make Northern Colorado manufacturing great.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-work-dev
Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club and his guest is Jake Killgore, Transportation Manager at MillerCoors. They discuss all things transportation when it comes to moving ingredients, packaging, and finished beer and other products.
"We can't have any downtime. Uptime is everything."
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-killgore
Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, and his guest is Joydma Alamo, Facility Manager at Caterpillar. They discuss her career path working in Caterpiller’s supply chain, re-manufacturing service management, and the international logistics of repair and return operations for heavy equipment parts.
Listen LIVE at 4:00 on Denver’s Money Talk 1690 a.m. or watch our livestream on YouTube.
The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-alamo