The Expeditors Podcast shares observations, perspectives, and discussions on front-of-mind topics impacting the logistics and freight-forwarding industry through the lens of Expeditors, a global logistics provider.
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Market Highlights Trump Administration Launches Sweeping New Iran Sanctions Campaign Targeting Shipping and Oil Trade Iran and Oman Unveil Framework for Future Management of Strait of Hormuz CBP Issues Guidance for Section 338 Tariffs on Canada Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, unveils support measures CMA CGM | INTERMODAL | Inland Emergency Fee Rhine Water Rises Sharply After Rain, Ships Able to Load More Cargo Panama Canal new capacity cuts put US ports on notice - FreightWaves New EU customs rules for low-value imports reshaping traffic flows BREAKING: S
In this week's episode of The Expeditors Podcast, titled "Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 12th - 18th," I delve into the latest developments affecting global trade and supply chains. From the U.S. government's push for AI-driven customs enforcement to the UK’s transition of customs checks at Dover, I cover significant regulatory changes. I also explore the rising container rates amidst ongoing disruptions, including low water levels impacting the Rhine River, which are causing congestion and increased costs in Europe. Join me as I provide insights from our Senior Vice President of Gl
Market Highlights US refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows | AJOT.COM Brazil Announces Efforts for Economic Agreements with China and South Korea Gemini Cooperation expands return to Suez Canal | trans.info Asia-US East Coast box rate hits new high of $9,400 - FreightWaves European air cargo demand continues to fall following EU’s stricter import rules - Air Cargo News WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 31 - WorldACD Mexico plans major expansion of busiest cross-border truck crossing - FreightWaves Articles of Interest Singapore says exports worth
Market Highlights EU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place by August 2026 | trans.info CBP Deploys Entry Type 13 Test and Resources Carrier Discounts Push Container Spot Rates Lower Ahead of August GRIs Ocean Market Monitor WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 30 - WorldACD Trucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms - FreightWaves France relaxes driving-time rules for wildfire transport | trans.info Articles of Interest U.S. and Jordan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports facility v
Market Highlights: Importers sue over forced labor tariffs on 60 economies - FreightWaves Office of Public Affairs | Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year | United States Department of Justice Traders Seek Measured Approach on Customs Enforcement | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since February - FreightWaves New test program puts nuclear container ships on the horizon - FreightWaves Shipbuilders could see billions of dollars from defense spending bill - FreightWaves Rates continue to fall
Market Highlights: EU Commission Issues New Tariff Measures Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war - FreightWaves Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Declares U.S. 'Guardian of Hormuz,' And Calls for 20% Cargo Fee Iran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276% - FreightWaves Hong Kong-Europe air cargo volumes plummet - Air Cargo News Russia, Strait of Hormuz combining to drive diesel higher after declines - FreightWaves Articles of Interest: Ships turn back as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic | trans.info 2M+ import containers to set new record, say retailers
Discover how recent tariff changes are impacting French exports to the US and what companies can do to stay agile. Host Chris Parker is joined by Dana Lorenze,SVP of Global Customs, and Marc Rached, Regional Director of France, to discuss the evolving trade landscape, the importance of compliance, and practical strategies for navigating shifting regulations. Learn about the tools, resources, and collaborative approaches that help businesses adapt and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
This episode dives into the abstract as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation Pat St. Laurent discusses his observations of the supply chain industry and how taking a systems thinking approach could bring new levels of communication, collaboration, and optimization within a supply chain and with everyone involved. 2:02 - What is systems thinking? 5:31 - The challenges of adopting systems thinking 9:23 - "How did we get here in the first place?" 13:39 - Does systems thinking ask for too much? 18:07 - Successful implementation 19:56 - Cultural change 21:33 - Working with partners 26:48 - Closi
The year is coming to a close and we're taking a break to gear up for 2024. In the meantime, you can check out some interesting and popular links in our Horizon Blog and the podcast series itself. If you'd like to leave some feedback, you can always reach out to Chris at chris.parker@expeditors.com. Thank you for your support and we'll see you next year! Top 5 Horizon Blog Articles 2023 Global Outlook - A Year of Transitions German Maut Changes: When and What to Expect Ground Network Services in North America [VIDEO] How to Negotiate Ocean Carrier Contracts Storage Costs and Warehousing Trends
On November 11th of this year, the United States will observe and recognize the service of men and women in the military. In this episode, Lenora Turner and Ted Lucas from the Opportunity Knocks program at Expeditors discuss the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and things for companies to keep in mind when building programs designed to seek out veterans and create opportunities with lasting impact. :47 - Expeditors' Opportunity Knocks Veterans Program 7:38 - Qualities that come with service 10:33 - Handling higher stakes and stress 14:53 - Examples of success 18:25 - Making an in
It's Paris Fashion Week at the time of this episode's release, so Global Account Manager Sophie Duquesnoy and District Manager of Paris Marc Rached share what is affecting the high end fashion industry in terms of its consumers, brand, compliance, sustainability goals, and more. 3:59 - Defining high end fashion 5:50 - What has fashion maisons' attention 9:12 - How the industry engages with logistics 12:42 - The role of the freight forwarder 14:52 - Classifying high end fashion 20:42 - Making the luxury experience sustainable 24:15 - Secure movement 26:22 - Closing thoughts Guest: Sophie Duques
Since the global shipping crisis of 2020, software as a service (SaaS) offerings for visibility have become increasingly popular. Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Order Management, talks about the problems customers are trying to solve with SaaS, and how to understand the resiliency of your supply chain through an assessment of people, process, and technology. 1:10 - 2020 to now 4:25 - Have customers regained control? 8:34 - People, process, and technology; which model are you? 15:56 - Have SaaS evolved? 17:14 - Fragility in people, process, and technology 19:12 - Customers' takeaways
The aviation industry has shown incredible resiliency and profitability for decades, so how is it faring after the last 3 years? Jim Cangiano, Global Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Vertical, discusses how this industry continues to keep planes flying, both off the assembly line and in the air. Guest: Jim Cangiano - Global Director, Aviation & Aerospace Vertical 5:10 - The needs of the aviation industry 11:39 - Vulnerabilities 16:05 - Absorbing impact from global events 23:11 - Competing with other industries for resources 26:25 - How will sustainable designs affect supply chains? 30:18
Globalization, geopolitics, and macroeconomics impact the movement of goods, how businesses grow, and quality of life. Fernanda Kroup, Vice President and Head of Onyx Strategic Insights, gives her take on how things are looking this year and how current trends are affecting logistics in 2023. Guest: Fernanda Kroup - Vice President, Head of Onyx Strategic Insights 3:53 - Globalization then and now 10:16 - Lessons learned 17:30 - Threats to globalization 24:18 - How shipping & logistics has adapted 27:40 - The health of the global community as an organism 32:14 - What can companies do? 35:17 - C
Why is capturing emissions and carbon footprint data so difficult in the transportation industry? Cam Smith, Director - Environment Sustainability, and Nina Barton, Manager - Network Solutions & Environmental Sustainability, North Asia, talk about ESG in transportation and how infrastructure, customer expectations, and lack of harmony are getting in the way of reliable data that helps shippers find ways to reduce emissions and meet their goals. Guests: Cam Smith - Director, Environmental Sustainability Nina Barton - Manager, Environmental Sustainability & Network Solutions 4:19 - Sustainabilit
In October 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency will implement a new program to change the way it collects duties and taxes from importers. Steve Bunda shares information on what's changing, how to act, and illustrates why now is the best time to act in preparation for this massive change. 1:46 - What is CARM? 4:07 - Affecting the relationships between brokers and importers 4:57 - Are people acting in a timely fashion? 7:03 - CARM registration process 9:53 - Challenges ahead with rollout 12:57 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you for listening to the wide range of topics covered this year. While we take a break and prepare for 2023 you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2022 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year! Horizon Blog: International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023 Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between Introducing Expeditors' New Facility in Brussels Expeditors' First 100% Electric Truck Lunar New Year is Approaching: 5 Tips to Prepare Your
Southeast Asia is gaining more spotlight as a sourcing alternative and for its growing economies. Director of Customs in South Asia Manal Sakr Bradnam talks about how customs could be affected and what a push for stronger enforcement and compliance looks like as global organizations take interest in expanding to Southeast Asia. Guest: Manal Sakr Bradnam - Director of Customs, South Asia 3:37 - Southeast Asia customs and signs of change 8:14 - Contributing factors to change 12:14 - Meeting global expectations 14:54 - Growing pains? 17:16 - Technology investments in customs 22:54 - Qualities of
Digital Twin is an exciting technology that builds an accurate representation of a real life system, making it easy to test, verify, and implement changes. Kel Chou, Regional Manager of the Aviation & Aerospace Vertical for North and South Asia, talks about its origins and possibilities when applied to supply chains, creating myriad questions and discoveries for significant transformation. 3:17 - What is Digital Twin Technology? 5:36 - Unique characteristics of aviation supply chains 9:47 - Why Digital Twin is right for aviation & aerospace 13:00 - Why is adoption difficult? 14:36 - Test, vali
Pat St. Laurent, Vice President of the Strategy Group at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on the meaning of resiliency, agility, and the drivers that can impact the survival of companies. Why is resiliency difficult to attain, and how does a company begin to understand its level of risk? Guest: Pat St. Laurent - Vice President, Strategy Group 3:49 - Resilience in context to global supply chain 4:51 - What continues to succeed? 6:38 - Agility vs. Resiliency 9:49 - Why resilience now? 11:00 - What leadership is seeking internally 14:48 - Resilience being a hard sell 16:34 - Starting an assessment
At the onset of the pandemic, it seemed the greatest spotlights were on two major industries: shipping and pharmaceuticals. In today's episode with Global Director of the Healthcare Vertical Andrew Lester, we'll discuss the relationship between the two as the years passed and how they'll have to work together with new perspectives, strategies, and expectations. Guest: Andrew Lester - Global Director, Healthcare Vertical 4:25 - The pandemic's impact 12:25 - The current state of pharmaceuticals' supply chains 17:18 - How the freight forwarder has changed 19:46 - Costs of seeking flexibility 21:1
Neil Rub, our Regional Manager of Aviation & Aerospace Vertical in MAIR (Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent Region) sheds light on how startups in aircraft manufacturing are bringing new ideas and therefore special expertise when it comes to how they move their resources, prototypes, and more. And what do governments and airlines gain from startups' success? Guest: Neil Rub - Regional Manager for MAIR (Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent Region), Aviation & Aerospace Vertical 3:56 - How the aircraft manufacturing industry works 7:05 - What startups do differently 9:20 - Inno
Brenda Smith, Global Director of Government Outreach, details how the United States fights forced labor and what to expect when the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act goes into effect mid-June. We'll also take a look at what other countries are doing, as well as developments in technology to ensure compliance. Guest: Brenda Smith - Global Director, Government Outreach Resources: UFLPA Fact Sheet from CBP 4:14 - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) 6:20 - Defining forced labor 7:33 - Responses to forced labor 11:44 - The U.S. Model 13:01 - Proving compliance and due diligence 16:59 -
Stephanie Holloway, Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, gives a crash course on anti-dumping and countervailing duties: how they're alike, how they work, what importers need to do to avoid overpaying, and much more. Guest: Stephanie Holloway - Regional Customs Manager, The Americas Resources: Expeditors Newsflash USCBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service 1:42 - What are anti-dumping and countervailing duties? 3:46 - How these duties are applied 7:51 - "Are we the baddies?" 10:26 - "Why is this relevant today?" 11:58 - Conversations to have internally and with logistics partners 14:56 - "We'
When an electric vehicle meets the end of its life, there is a precious component inside it that is growing a new industry. Global Director Karen Kinsella and Regional Manager of Europe Jamie Lansdell from our Automotive and Mobility vertical discuss the automotive and battery recycling industries, their impact on renewable energy, and the quest to reduce carbon emissions. Guests: Karen Kinsella - Global Director, Automotive & Mobility Vertical Jamie Lansdell - Regional Manager for Europe, Automotive & Mobility Vertical 3:55 - The significance of electrification in the automotive industry 6:58
