What The Freight Podcast

Max Kantzer, Horst, and Dennis explore the unique infrastructures and commodities of bustling container ports on the US East Coast. They discuss rail traffic in Norfolk, accessorial fees in Port Everglades and Miami, and the warehouses in Savannah.

This podcast explores the container ports on the Gulf Coast, including Houston, Mobile, New Orleans, and Tampa. It highlights the challenges faced by these ports, such as draft restrictions in Houston. Despite the limitations, the Gulf Coast ports are still a viable option for importers to explore. Tampa port is expanding with more services from Latin America and Europe. The podcast also discusses the variations in contractual obligations and operations between Gulf ports and other ports, as well as the primary imports through the port of Mobile.

The hosts discuss the challenges of port congestion on the West Coast and compare the different terminals. They highlight the significance of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, emphasizing their continued importance. The podcast also touches on the Port of Oakland and its challenges, as well as the separate yet interconnected ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the logistics industry and the complexities of container ports.

In this episode, the team discusses last mile delivery challenges and the costs associated with container pickups. They explore the challenges of rail transportation in Chicago and Ohio, emphasizing the importance of pre-pulls and backup information. The podcast also covers the complexities of the logistics industry, including unclear pricing practices and the impact of the pandemic. Addressing delivery challenges and understanding chassis flips are also discussed.