The Logistics of Logistics

Stephen Edwards and Joe Lynch discuss the port of Virginia. Stephen is is the CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia's ability to serve those businesses. About Stephen Edwards Stephen A. Edwards is the CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). He is responsible for the broad programmatic areas of business and relationship development, infrastructure development, strategic marketing, economic development, finance, security and safety. He directs and manages the operations of Virginia's marine and inland terminal facilities through Virginia International Terminals, LLC, the port's private terminal operating company, including Virginia International Gateway, Newport News Marine Terminal, Norfolk International Terminals, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Richmond Marine Terminal and the Virginia Inland Port. He is a globally experienced leader in the maritime industry with extensive operational experience and a proven track record of growing businesses and creating long-term value for customers and stakeholders. Before joining the VPA in January 2021, Stephen served as President and Chief Executive Officer for TraPac, LLC.and was responsible for the overall performance of the company with focus on safety, service and sustainability. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Global Container Terminals. Previous industry experience includes president and CEO of Port America Group and president and CEO of P&O Ports North America. In his capacity as CEO and Executive Director of the VPA, Stephen will serve as an ex-officio member of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) board of directors. Stephen holds a BS degree in Transport Management from Aston University in England. About Port of Virginia The Virginia Port Authority's operations are provided by Virginia International Terminals, LLC (VIT), a single-member limited liability company wholly owned by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). In addition, Hampton Roads Chassis Pool, LLC (HRCP II), on behalf of and wholly owned by VIT, operates and manages the intermodal chassis and empty container yards. In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia's ability to serve those businesses. In a larger sense, The Port of Virginia is doing everything necessary to become the U.S. East Coast's leading gateway for global trade for the next several decades, and to make Virginia the #1 place for businesses in the country. According to an economic impact study conducted by the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary, 437,000 Virginia jobs – nearly ten percent of the state's resident workforce – are linked to port activity across our six terminals. The port helps generate more than $1 billion in total economic impact throughout Virginia. Between 2015 and 2025, the port will have invested more than $2.2 billion in its infrastructure – modernizing its network of six terminals that are capable of handling almost any type of cargo. Dredges hit the port's waters in late 2019 and the deepening and widening efforts are in full swing. By 2024, The Port of Virginia will once again be the deepest port on the US East Coast with 55' channels and two-way traffic for the largest vessels calling our coast. Key Takeaways: The Port of Virginia Stephen Edwards is the CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). In the podcast interview, Stephen and Joe discussed the role of ports in global trade, the strategic importance of Port of Virginia and the investments that will make the port and Virginia even more competitive. Click the link to learn more about the $1.3 billion investment in the Port of Virginia: Port of Virginia in midst of major upgrades The 6 terminals that comprise The Port of Virginia operate on a combined 1,864 acres, with 19,885 LF of berth going to 50' in some locations, and utilizing 30 miles of on-dock rail to transport cargo to and from markets around the globe. Together, the Port of Virginia network of terminals can process 4,000,000 containers on an annual basis. From ultra large container vessels arriving from across the Atlantic, inland barge service traveling up the James River, to the #1 position in rail volume on the East Coast, the Port of Virginia has what it takes to serve their customers and stakeholders. The Port of Virginia will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Key objectives to achieve net-zero carbon include: Electrification of assets Zero-emission technology Purchase of clean energy to power our operations The Port of Virginia delivers opportunity by driving business to, and through, the Commonwealth. The Port of Virginia's diverse talent, agile use of technology, and command of our ever-changing industry sets the pace for the supply chain of today, while plotting the course for its tomorrow. Learn More About The Port of Virginia Stephen's LinkedIn Port of Virginia LinkedIn Port of Virginia Port of Virginia in midst of major upgrades The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from Manifest. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing. In 2019 Connectiv acquired her Future of Event series from Lab Ventures. She is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. While a Partner at Lab Ventures Pam produced three major vertical technology summits ~ Future of Travel Tech, Future of Real Estate Tech and Future of Logistics Tech that bring new and emerging business to Miami. With her vast executive network and her ability to span many different worlds, she specializes in linking finance professionals with entrepreneurs to create lucrative new business opportunities. While living in Brazil she founded LATAM Founders Network (LFN), the largest private network of CEO's, Founders and Investors focused on the technology sector in Latin America. In 2014, Pam launched the LATAM Founders Awards, now known as the 'Oscars for Technology in Latin America' an event that recognizes the most disruptive and innovative companies in the region. Pam is a George Washington University Graduate and an angel investor. She and her husband, Daniel Simon, have an 4 year old son, Hayden Storm Simon. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics The world of logistics is changing faster than ever. Technology advances plus rapidly changing consumer behavior has already dramatically changed how business gets done. Manifest will provide a focused look at what's to come across the spectrum of LogisticsTech and which companies and technologies are transforming the way goods circumnavigate the globe. Manifest will help you forge new relationships, new alliances, and foster new strategies that help move your business forward and avoid falling into the traditional mindset. About Connectiv Connectiv is a live events studio that for the past decade has dedicated itself to creating industry leading gatherings. Our passion and our expertise is owning and operating at scale, vertical-specific conferences. The events we have created attract more than 15,000 people each year and touch on global industries impacting people's daily lives. Key Takeaways: Key Takeaways from Manifest Pam Simon is the EVP Programming & Content at Manifest, a conference designed for those at the forefront of the changing logistics landscape including industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Manifest: The Future of Logistics was held at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 25 to January 27, 2022. The following are Pam's key takeaways from the event: Convergence of logistics, technology and investment professionals coming together to discuss the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities. Sustainability is gaining momentum in the logistics space. Senior executives from the logistics industry presented their sustainability goals and investments, while innovative players from the industry showcased their product offerings that will enable a carbon neutral future. Really cool trucks were in attendance at Manifest including autonomous and electric vehicles. Attendees didn't just get brochures and video demos about the future of trucking, they got to climb in the trucks and participate in ride-alongs. The Women's Luncheon was a big hit at Manifest and not just with the ladies. Over 40% of the attendees were men which reflects the industry's growing demand for female talent. Top logistics companies want to better recruit, develop, and retain women executives – and Manifest is a great place to connect with those talented ladies. Warehousing is increasingly a high tech business with the top companies investing in WMS, scanning technologies, robotics and automation. At the Manifest, top technology companies showed off their latest and great innovations. Logistics is global and so was the Manifest conference, which attracted people from over 27 countries. Many innovative companies from outside the USA were delighted to connect directly with American logistics professionals. Conversely, logistics professionals were thrilled to be exposed to technologies and service offerings that have not yet reached the US market. Ludacris was at Manifest Learn More About Key Takeaways from Manifest Pam Simon's LinkedIn Connectiv's LinkedIn Connectiv Manifest POD trucks that are EV and AV Forbes article The List of Sponsors and the Size of Expo Continue To Expand at Manifest Vegas 2023 The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Hunter Yaw and Joe Lynch discuss the LogRock story. The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. About Hunter Yaw Hunter Yaw is the Co-founder and CEO of LogRock, a startup which provides trucking companies best-in-class digital tools to ensure they are compliant with DoT and State regulations. He served as Chief Product Officer at Rokt, a $2bn NYC based pre-IPO startup, before leaving to co-found LogRock. Hunter was previously the VP of Product Management and Partnerships at Loadsmart, a digital freight broker recently valued at over $1bn. Hunter earned a B.A. from the University of Oxford in German and Russian. About LogRock LogRock offers compliance solutions for trucking companies to help them manage regulatory and legal risks by staying compliant with DoT and State regulations. Great risk management is essential for trucking companies to keep costs low and revenue high. Key Takeaways: The LogRock Story Hunter Yaw is the Co-founder and CEO of LogRock, the only digital tool built exclusively to help America's trucking companies stay compliant and safe. In the podcast interview, Hunter and Joe discuss Hunter's unique background, his early career, and the founding of LogRock. The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. LogRock's broader mission is to make America's roads safer. Maintaining a compliant operation is tough and LogRock's technology automates as much as possible to keep costs low and minimize errors. LogRock's solution reduces time spent Out of Service, cuts the risk of nuclear verdicts, drives down insurance rates and opens doors to freight from premium shippers. In the interview, this excellent article from Ryan Schreiber was referenced: Viewpoint: How the Supreme Court's decision on C.H. Robinson could upend trucking Learn More About the LogRock Story ROI Model - Saving Real Dollars Through Better Compliance LogRock Intro Video LogRock Hunter Yaw on LinkedIn LogRock on LinkedIn Podcast – Safe as Truck The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Santosh Sankar and Joe Lynch discuss the Dynamo story. Santosh is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures, a supply chain and mobility investor, focused on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, and invests only in enterprise (B2B and on occasion, B2B2C) business models. About Santosh Sankar Santosh Sankar is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures. Prior to Dynamo, Santosh spent time on Wall Street both in investment banking and equity research. Santosh started his first company, Razor Studios when he 13 years old that provided IT support to small business in his hometown in Maryland. His most recent business was a bootstrapped financial media publication that he co-founded and sold while in college. He got his first taste of fund management when he oversaw approximately $1M of technology investments through the Great Recession for the Nittany Lion Fund, outperforming his benchmark by 6.37%. Santosh is a lover of the outdoors and serves as Trustee at Reflection Riding Nature Center. He's also an active Board Member at The Company Lab that promotes entrepreneurship in the greater Chattanooga region. Santosh calls the hills of Chattanooga home along with his wife, two children, and rambunctious golden retrievers, Barley and Rye. About Dynamo Dynamo Ventures is an industry-focused fund based on our experience, expertise, and network. The team is made up of Ted Alling and Barry Large who previously built Access America Transport, a logistics business that subsequently merged with Coyote Logistics and sold to UPS for $1.8B. Alongside, Jon Bradford and Santosh Sankar who have made 120+ early stage investments over the last decade. Dynamo Ventures is an industry-focused fund specializing in startups in one of two broad areas: supply chain (the movement of goods) or mobility (the movement of people). If a business does not check one of these boxes they are not the right investors for you. Given the background of the fund's founders, the company will always be slightly more biased towards the supply chain. Key Takeaways: The Dynamo Story with Santosh Sankar Santosh Sankar is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures, a supply chain and mobility investor, focused on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, and invests only in enterprise (B2B and on occasion, B2B2C) business models. In the podcast interview, Santosh and Joe discuss the Dynamo story, venture capital, and some of Dynamo's successful investments. Dynamo has invested in companies around the world that have the potential to transform supply chain and mobility. Click to view the Dynamo Ventures portfolio In the podcast interview, Santosh discussed 3 portfolio companies that have become very successful: Stord: fulfillment, warehousing, and freight, with the integrated software needed to orchestrate and optimize your entire supply chain. LogRock: compliance for trucking companies Sennder: Europe's leading digital road freight forwarder offering shippers access to our connected fleet of thousands of trucks. Learn More about the Dynamo Story Dynamo Ventures Santosh Sankar Dynamo's LinkedIn The STORD Story with Sean Henry Why Chattanooga is the Silicon Valley of Trucking with Craig Fuller

Andrew Semisch and Joe Lynch discuss smart freight sourcing, which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. Andrew is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge, the leading freight procurement platform. About Andy Smisch Andrew Semisch is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge, the leading freight procurement platform. In this role, he leads the company's acquisition and growth of strategic accounts. Prior to Emerge, Semisch worked for UPS for 36 years, holding titles of increasing responsibility including Regional Vice President for UPS Freight, and ultimately being promoted to the position of Vice President of Transportation, UPS. A Pennsylvania native, Semisch earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University. About Emerge Transforming the $800 billion freight industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Built by freight professionals for freight professionals, Emerge is reinventing the procurement process by offering solutions that enable shippers and carriers to make more empowered, strategic decisions. In addition to the platform, shippers can connect to the Emerge Marketplace which opens access to 35,000 asset based carriers in order to create meaningful freight connections. The world's largest shippers and capacity providers use the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform daily, showing immediate ROI for procurement and saving valuable time in the process. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. Key Takeaways: Smart Freight Sourcing Andrew Semisch is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge, a freight procurement platform that provides access to benchmarked rates and thousands of trusted partners to maximize cost-savings. In the podcast interview, Andrew and Joe discuss smart freight sourcing – which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. The Emerge RFP solution provides additional visibility and flexibility into the freight procurement process. It also provide shippers and carriers an opportunity to connect with new companies, which is great for both carriers and shippers. Shippers using Emerge's Freight Procurement Platform are able to spend less time on carrier RFPs and more time developing relationships with current and prospective carriers. The goal is to let the technology automate the process, while humans are building relationships with their fellow humans. Emerge is reinventing freight procurement by providing access to benchmarked rates and thousands of trusted partners to maximize cost-savings. Emerge is custom built for freight RFP events and as a result the process is streamlined, easy, and saves shippers time and money. The Emerge platform provides carriers access to more shippers and more opportunities. Carriers gain access and bid directly on exclusive contract and spot lanes that they may have never had access to before. Emerge's network connects carriers with shippers of all sizes, providing them more opportunities in the lanes that work for your company. Emerge uses a network model, which becomes increasingly valuable to users (carriers and shippers) as it scales. Learn More About Smart Freight Sourcing Andy Semisch Emerge's LinkedIn Emerge Awarded Podcast Awarded Podcast on Apple Awarded Podcast on Spotify Awarded Podcast on YouTube Modern RFP Processes Offer Multitude of Shipper Benefits Emerge launches Benchmarking Related The LoL episodes: The Emerge Story with Andrew Leto Building a Freight Juggernaut Again with Michael Leto The Freight RFP Process is Broken – Let's Fix It with Maggie Petrovic Emerge Levels Up with Michael Leto It's Not the Market, It's Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox Is Your TMS Enough with Derek Doddridge The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Burak Cendek and Joe Lynch discuss the VC perspective - in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $400M under management. About Burak Cendek Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to solve the world's ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next frontier in mobility. Burak has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career. His broad business and technical experience position him as an expert on growth strategies, financial/business modeling, and fundraising. As a partner at Autotech Venture, Burak oversees investments relating to fintech, SaaS, and supply chain/logistics. Most recently, prior to joining Autotech Ventures, Burak was a junior partner at Revo Capital, investing in B2B SaaS businesses in Europe. Burak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. About Autotech Ventures Autotech Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $400M under management to date and a mission to solve the world's ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next frontier in mobility. Autotech is a team of experienced entrepreneurs, operators and technologists; investors with a world-class transport community and decades of ground transport experience. With its our founder-first philosophy, Autotech invests globally in seed through series C startups solving ground transport challenges related to connectivity, autonomy, shared-use, electrification, and digitization of enterprise. The team is excited about deep-tech, Autonomous, AI, and semiconductors, and business model innovations in marketplaces, fintech and SaaS, among other things. When Autotech finds the right opportunity, they're willing to make an initial investment of $1M-$8M as a lead or follow-on investor. Key Takeaways: The VC Perspective Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $400M under management. In the podcast interview, Joe and Burak discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view investment opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak discussed some of the areas that interest Autotech Ventures and some of their recent investments which include: Newtrul has created a digitally connected experience for shippers, brokers, and carriers. BasicBlock's industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. KlearNow has simplified global customs clearance and drayage functions. High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) created Shift, the first dynamically priced insurance product that enables fleets to reduce the cost of their monthly premiums within their policy term. Learn More About The VC Perspective Burak's LinkedIn Burak's Twitter Autotech LinkedIn Autotech website The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Taylor Monks and Joe Lynch discuss the BasicBlock story. Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. About Taylor Monks Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, which is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid faster, easier, and better. As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. With a strong background in tech and marketing, he leads the company's product team and overarching R&D and customer acquisition initiatives. He's the catalyst behind the BasicBlock team and is constantly pushing for velocity and growth. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University before dropping out 6 credits shy of a degree to start BasicBlock and radically upturn an industry. He splits time between the company's Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago offices. About BasicBlock BasicBlock is a financial technology company founded in 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska, that builds financial products to help independent carriers grow their fleets. BasicBlock has quickly become a leader in freight factoring, and its tools provide streamlined, efficient and cost-effective financial services for fleets and carriers worldwide. The company's mission is to help fleets get paid more quickly and increase access to affordable working capital. Key Takeaways: The BasicBlock Story Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. In the podcast interview, Joe and Taylor discussed Taylor's impressive background and the founding of BasicBlock. BasicBlock is a freight factoring team with a big mission: Getting Money in Your Pocket Faster BasicBlock is the home for streamlined, efficient and cost effective financial services for fleets and carriers. BasicBlock's industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. BasicBlock started as a simple trucking freight factoring app that allowed drivers to scan and send load documents at low rates. Now BasicBlock is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid quicker than ever. Learn More About The BasicBlock Story Taylor's LinkedIn BasicBlock LinkedIn BasicBlock BasicBlock Blog BasicBlock raises $78 million to reshape trucking finance Manifest - The Future of Logistics Is Here The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. About Jeff Tucker As third-generation CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Jeff oversees sales, marketing, and the company's industry presence. He is the former chairman of the board of directors for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). He also chairs the committee for and has co-authored each edition of, TIA's "Carrier Selection Framework" which provides guidance on the selection of safe motor carriers. Jeff has testified before Congress on truck safety matters and was named by a USDOT Administrator to a special committee to advise USDOT on highway safety. He is on the board of directors for the National Industrial Transportation League and chairs its Highway Transportation Committee. Jeff was recently appointed chairman of the Transportation & Logistics Steering Committee for BSMA. Jeff's commentaries have appeared on CNBC and in The Wall Street Journal, Journal of Commerce, Logistics Management, Transport Topics, Defense Transportation Journal, and many others. About Tucker Company Worldwide Tucker Company Worldwide is one of the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments.Tucker Worldwide helps transportation professionals for some of the world's top brands ensure the safe, on-time delivery of their freight using carefully designed procedures, cutting-edge technologies, and award-winning service. Whether your shipment is oversized, delicate, high-value, or hazardous, we're prepared to manage it with the utmost care. About Breakbulk Americas Breakbulk Americas, is the region's largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. Each year, our attendees include leading energy companies, global and regional specialized service providers and other key-decision makers. This event will feature over 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovative solutions to aid industry progress globally and foster high-value deals among ocean carriers, ports, logistics providers, road transportation, export packers and many more. This year, we are welcoming back global sector leaders in-person to discover trends shaping project opportunities and engage in a variety of networking activities. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 27 – Thursday, Sept. 29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, the world's hub for oil and gas. John D. Ratzenberger, widely known as Cliff Calvin from the longest-running comedy series "Cheers," will provide the keynote address for all attendees. Ratzenberger has become Hollywood's most outspoken advocate for manufacturing, skilled labor and the companies that are the foundation of our great country. Key Takeaways: Breakbulk Americas Jeff Tucker is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. In the podcast interview, Joe and Jeff discuss Tucker Company Worldwide and the Breakbulk Americas conference, the region's largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry professionals. Breakbulk Americas will be held September 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. According to the FreightWaves, The basic definition of breakbulk is any individual piece of cargo that does not fit into a container and is not carried in bulk. Breakbulk refers to cargoes that can be "unitized," such as metal ingots or bales of pulp, as opposed to those that cannot, such as ore. A breakbulk cargo can be anything from forest products to paper rolls to steel girders, metal drums and much larger items. Project cargo is a type of cargo that is oversized, typically high value and requiring special equipment such as cranes, forklifts, trucks or tools to move. This type of cargo is transported by utilizing specialized vessels, train wagons, trucks or aircrafts. The carriers and brokers that move project cargo and breakbulk require specialized knowledge and expertise. Project cargo is common in the following industries: oil & gas, wind, solar, construction, infrastructure, industrial, mining, aerospace, military – any industry that has high value, oversized cargo that has to be transported. Learn More About Breakbulk Americas and Tucker Company Worldwide Jeff's LinkedIn Tucker Company Worldwide LinkedIn Tucker Company Worldwide Website Breakbulk Americas Website Event Program Conference Registration Breakbulk Event News Breakbulk 2021 Event Stats Breakbulk Speaker List - Jeffrey will not be speaking at the event. However, he is a long-time exhibitor and sponsor of Breakbulk Studio. Breakbulk Exhibitor List Breakbulk Americas 2022 Event Profile Leslie Merideth, Marketing and Media Director for Breakbulk Americas The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Rick Tellez and Joe Lynch discuss the KlearNow story. Rick is the Co-founder of KlearNow, a tech firm dedicated to simplifying global customs clearance and drayage functions. About Rick Tellez Rick Tellez is the Co-founder of KlearNow, a technology start-up positioned as the go-to digital supply chain solution for businesses that trade across borders. His business acumen was built from a 20-year successful track record of managing operations, engineering and sales positions at DHL. Prior to starting KlearNow, Rick was on an executive career development track at DHL where he experienced multiple aspects of the business, including operations, process improvement, hub and gateway management, labor negotiations, special project management, and sales. Rick saw the frustrations faced by today's supply chain operators, and those observations sparked his desire to start KlearNow. Now, Rick uses his first-hand experience to inform the strategy behind KlearNow's logistics technology and services. Rick received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. About KlearNow KlearNow is transforming supply chains with its smart Logistics as a Service (LaaS) platform that connects data, people, processes, and organizations to enable new levels of visibility and productivity that reduce logistics costs and create better customer experiences. KlearNow's customs clearance and drayage marketplaces on its AI-powered platform ease supply chain bottlenecks by digitizing paper-based transactions and enabling customs brokers and transporters to deliver superior real-time visibility needs of importers, exporters, and freight forwarders. Key Takeaways: The KlearNow Story Rick Tellez is the Co-founder of KlearNow, a tech firm dedicated to simplifying global customs clearance and drayage functions. In the podcast interview, Joe and Rick discussed Rick's entrepreneurial journey and the founding of KlearNow. The global supply chain logistics market is highly fragmented with documentation processes that are complex, labor-intensive, error-prone, and time-consuming. KlearNow's goal is to simplify and automate those processes. KlearNow custom clearance Digital customs clearance with end-to-end shipment and transportation visibility Consolidated view of customs activities and multi-leg shipments on one platform Clear customs exceptions quickly KlearNow drayage Connecting truckers to shipments just at the right time with KlearNow Trucker Mobile App Last mile visibility for efficient warehouse planning and increased customer satisfaction Real-time demurrage clock to avoid unnecessary fees Learn More About The KlearNow Story Rick's LinkedIn KlearNow LinkedIn KlearNow The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Chuck Wallace and Joe Lynch discuss the HDVI story. Chuck is the CEO and Co-founder of High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI), where he leads an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today's fleets. About Chuck Wallace Chuck Wallace is the CEO and Co-founder of HDVI. He has decades of experience in the insurtech, mobility, and freight and logistics markets -- and the intersection between these three industries. Prior to founding HDVI, Chuck held senior operating roles in leading consumer financial services and technology companies, including Co-founder of Esurance (acquired by Allstate in 2011); Head of Operations at Automatic Labs (connected car and connected insurance platform company acquired by SiriusXM in 2017); President at uSell.com (eCommerce platform company for sale of used mobile consumer electronics), and was the CEO at Ustream.TV (live video broadcast platform company acquired by IBM in 2016). Chuck started his career as a United States Air Force instructor pilot, first teaching young men and women to fly at undergraduate pilot training in Lubbock Texas, and then flying the C-130 Hercules in Frankfurt, Germany and Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Chuck is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. About HDVI HDVI delivers modern insurance driven by safety, service and savings to small and mid-size trucking fleet operators. It aims to become a partner to fleet business owners by providing next-generation insurance integrated with best-in-class telematics hardware, advanced software and services to help them manage their vehicles and business each day. By incorporating telematics and dash cam data from its customers into its integrated risk management model, HDVI is able to select, price, manage, and retain risk more accurately and efficiently than incumbent commercial auto insurance providers. HDVI is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina; Austin, Texas; and San Francisco, California. High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various insurance companies. HDVI Newsroom with all recent news, including most recent press release: https://hdvi.com/newsroom/ Key Takeaways: The HDVI Story Chuck Wallace is the CEO and Co-founder of High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI), where he leads an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today's fleets. In the podcast interview, Joe and Chuck discuss Chuck's impressive background and the founding of HDVI. Chuck is one of the Co-founders of Esurance, which was eventually acquired by Allstate. Chuck and the team at Esurance were one of the first insurance companies to sell policies directly to consumers over the internet, instead of using in-person meetings or phone calls. Chuck has also successfully lead a number of companies that have one characteristic in common – disruptive brands that transformed markets by leveraging technology and data. Chuck and his team at HDVI are using the same playbook, using tech to lower costs and deliver a better customer experience. HDVI created Shift – the first dynamically priced insurance product that enables fleets to reduce the cost of their monthly premiums within their policy term. HDVI's Shift tool uses a fleet's own real-time telematics data to charge a fleet the cost of their actual risk. Because HDVI has more precise information, they are able to deliver savings that traditional insurers can't match. They are also able to provide specific insights that can make a fleet safer – thus reducing their insurance costs. HDVI's fleet portal and dashboards help fleets understand how to improve safety and decrease insurance premiums. Learn More About The HDVI Story Chuck's LinkedIn HDVI LinkedIn HDVI HDVI Blog Customer testimonials The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube