Welcome to the first episode of "What The Freight" podcast, your go-to source for all things logistics and transportation. Max Kantzer, your host, is joined today by the co-hosts Horst Percival, Anthony Ambrosio, Dennis Wilkinson, and Keith Block. In this episode, we dive deep into the last mile delivery challenges and rail situations.

The discussion moves on to the challenges of picking up containers at the rail, and the additional costs associated with it. The team discusses the importance of pre-pulls to avoid any carrier or rail demurrage, and the additional charges that truckers incur such as yard storage and chassis fees.

The team also talks about the difficulties of setting appointments with truckers and the importance of communication with customers to avoid any confusion. They discuss the distance between container depots, chassis depots, and rail terminals, and the additional costs incurred due to the distance.

Horst highlights the difference in cost when coming in via the East Coast and the West Coast and the importance of choosing the right carrier. The team also discusses the impact of COVID on the trucking industry, lack of equipment, and drivers.

In conclusion, the team emphasizes the importance of sharing information and eliminating surprises to streamline the process and avoid any confusion.

Join us in these exciting discussions on logistics and transportation.