The Expeditors Podcast

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  Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 5th - 11th 11.08.2026 12min

  Market HighlightsUS refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows | AJOT.COMBrazil Announces Efforts for Economic Agreements with China and South KoreaGemini Cooperation expands return to Suez Canal | trans.infoAsia-US East Coast box rate hits new high of $9,400 - FreightWavesEuropean air cargo demand continues to fall following EU’s stricter import rules - Air Cargo NewsWorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 31 - WorldACDMexico plans major expansion of busiest cross-border truck crossing - FreightWavesArticles of InterestSingapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new U.S. tariffs | AJOT.COMDiesel theft wave hits Italian hauliers | trans.infoWhite House Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Polysilicon and Derivative ProductsBritish hauliers move more freight with fewer empty runs | trans.infoAfter sidelining 26,000 truck drivers, FMCSA seeks to lock in English rules - FreightWavesCanadian province removes 20 unsafe trucking companies from roadways - FreightWavesTrump extends Jones Act waiver; direct effect “pennies per gallon,” say analysts - FreightWavesUpcoming EventsAug. 19 – Incoterms Basics 2020Aug. 25 – U.S. Customs & Trade Update for Japanese CompaniesAug. 26 – Breaking Down the Customs Enforcement Executive OrderSept. 2 – Breaking Down the U.S. Customs Enforcement Executive Order (Europe)
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  Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 29th - August 4th 05.08.2026 12min

  Market HighlightsEU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place by August 2026 | trans.infoCBP Deploys Entry Type 13 Test and ResourcesCarrier Discounts Push Container Spot Rates Lower Ahead of August GRIsOcean Market MonitorWorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 30 - WorldACDTrucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms - FreightWavesFrance relaxes driving-time rules for wildfire transport | trans.infoArticles of InterestU.S. and Jordan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal TradePort Authority of New York and New Jersey reports facility volumes for first half of 2026Strong finish: Ocean Network Express lifts full-year profit outlook to ~$900MAs diesel futures plummet, DOE/EIA benchmark rises a 4th straight week to $5.348/galContainer spot rates fall as capacity growth pressures freight ratesChapman Freeborn launches in-house ICS2 declaration service for EU-bound cargoChinese state traders make large U.S. soybean purchases; USDA confirms ~488k tonsEventsAug. 13 – U.S. Customs Market UpdateAug. 19 – Incoterms Basics 2020Aug. 25 – U.S. Customs & Trade Update for Japanese CompaniesAug. 26 – Breaking Down the Customs Enforcement Executive Order
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  Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 22nd - 28th 29.07.2026 13min

  Market Highlights:Importers sue over forced labor tariffs on 60 economies - FreightWavesOffice of Public Affairs | Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year | United States Department of JusticeTraders Seek Measured Approach on Customs Enforcement | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since February - FreightWavesNew test program puts nuclear container ships on the horizon - FreightWavesShipbuilders could see billions of dollars from defense spending bill - FreightWavesRates continue to fall but still up on last year - Air Cargo NewsTariff transition tests supply-chain visibility as Section 301 takes effect - Air Cargo WeekHong Kong to Europe volumes slump as new EU rules kick in - Air Cargo WeekBrokers rethink carrier selection process after court decisions - Truck NewsECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucking supply and demand align in June, but spot rates continue July pullback - Truck NewsU.S.-Canada bridge opens in Detroit as trade disputes test tiesArticles of Interest:USTR Announces Forced Labor Enforcement Section 301 TariffsBenchmark price is up, futures down, diesel on its ownGeopolitics helps CMA CGM shipping profit soar 42%Events:July 29 – 2026 Mid-Year Outlook - presented by Onyx (Americas)July 30 – 2026 Mid-Year Outlook - presented by Onyx (Europe)July 30 – 2026 Mid-Year Outlook - presented by Onyx (Asia)August 13 – U.S. Customs Market Update
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  Current Position | Weekly Briefing July 8th - 14th 15.07.2026 10min

  Market Highlights:EU Commission Issues New Tariff MeasuresContainer ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war - FreightWavesTrump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Declares U.S. 'Guardian of Hormuz,' And Calls for 20% Cargo FeeIran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276% - FreightWavesHong Kong-Europe air cargo volumes plummet - Air Cargo NewsRussia, Strait of Hormuz combining to drive diesel higher after declines - FreightWavesArticles of Interest:Ships turn back as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic | trans.info2M+ import containers to set new record, say retailers - FreightWavesOFAC Revokes Iran General LicenseCanada trade gets lifeline as Gordie Howe bridge set to open - FreightWavesFreighter trial flights take place at soon-to-open Western Sydney - Air Cargo NewsIndiana State Police recover 12 stolen truckloads worth more than $11 million - FreightWavesSavannah opens last piece in project to ease port truck traffic - FreightWavesSection 232 Aerospace Investigation Results in No TariffsDP World plans UAE port, container terminal to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Report - FreightWavesBelgium plans €100 road vignette for vans from May 2027 | trans.infoChicago Rockford International Airport marks groundbreaking of 334,800-square-foot Hillwood logistics development | AJOT.COMEvents:July 21 - Incoterms 101July 29 - 2026 Mid-Year Outlook -presented by Onyx(Americas)July 30 - 2026 Mid-Year Outlook -presented by Onyx (Europe)July 30 - 2026 Mid-Year Outlook -presented by Onyx (Asia)
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  Episode 50 | Navigating U.S. Customs: Strategies for French Shippers 17.12.2025 26min

  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.
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  Episode 49 | Perspective: Systems Thinking in Supply Chain Management 23.01.2024 31min

  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 - Closing thoughts Guest: Pat St. Laurent - Vice President, Strategy & Innovation Materials: "Systems Thinking Speech by Dr. Russell Ackoff" YouTube video The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Special Episode | Wrapping Up 2023 19.12.2023 3min

  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 Top 3 Expeditors Podcast Episodes Episode 44 | Perspective: Globalization in 2023 Episode 43 | Sustainability: Emissions & Carbon Footprint Data Episode 47 | Luxury Goods: French Fashion Freight Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and Opportunities 31.10.2023 38min

  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 inclusive workspace 21:57 - Support for veterans 24:54 - For those looking for a new career 29:11 - Veterans supporting each other 31:34 - Resources 33:36 - Closing thoughts Guest: Lenora Turner - Director, Opportunity Knocks Ted Lucas - Program Coordinator, Opportunity Knocks Veterans Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 47 | Luxury Goods: French Fashion Freight 26.09.2023 30min

  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 Duquesnoy - Global Account Manager Marc Rached - District Manager, Paris Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 46 | Perspective: SaaS Visibility Tools in Supply Chains 29.08.2023 22min

  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 21:05 - Closing thoughts Guest: Michelle Weaver - Senior Vice President, Order Management Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 45 | Aviation: Industry Developments & Advancing Technologies 13.07.2023 38min

  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 - New technology bringing change 33:53 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 44 | Perspective: Globalization in 2023 08.06.2023 38min

  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 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 43 | Sustainability: Emissions & Carbon Footprint Data 02.05.2023 31min

  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 - Sustainability in the transportation industry 6:58 - Why ESG is a challenge in transportation 10:31 - What are Scope 3 emissions? 11:29 - Shippers' expectations 17:57 - The role of the freight forwarder 19:10 - Is collecting emissions data a challenge? 23:53 - On the minds of customers 27:38 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 42 | Customs: CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM) 28.03.2023 14min

  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
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  Special Announcement: Wrapping Up 2022 13.12.2022

  That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you for listening to the wide range of topics covered this year. While we take a break and prepare for 2023 you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2022 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year! Horizon Blog: International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023 Bill of 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 Supply Chain Expeditors Subsidiaries: Tradewin Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers (ECIB) Cargo Signal Koho Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 41 | Global Customs: Customs Evolving in Southeast Asia 08.11.2022 31min

  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 a strong customs partner 26:30 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 40 | Aviation: Digital Transformations with Digital Twins 11.10.2022 31min

  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, validate, implement 18:53 - Questions to answer with Digital Twin 23:20 - What's pushing for change? 26:07 - The first step 29:07 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 39 | Assessing Your Level of Resilience 13.09.2022 33min

  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 19:20 - Momentum and management 22:23 - Is there a good reason not to? 23:59 - There's no going back to pre-pandemic 27:05 - Designing away empty shelves 29:54 - Supply Chain Resiliency white paper Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 38 | Global Healthcare: Keeping the Medicine Moving 09.08.2022 38min

  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 21:18 - How the industry is changing 27:28 - The importance of accurate forecasting 31:43 - What does stability look like? 33:32 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
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  Episode 37 | Aviation Startups 12.07.2022 28min

  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 - Innovations brought by startups 14:38 - The challenges startups face 16:21 - Who's rooting for them? 18:42 - The role freight forwarders and logistics providers play 21:45 - Scaling up 23:04 - Steps towards success 25:45 - Closing thoughts Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog