FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas within the U.S. where businesses can operate with special customs benefits. But FTZs aren’t just about storing goods — they can be powerful tools for reducing import costs and streamlining processes. Jorge Canavati, Principal of J. Canavati & Co. LLC, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss the advantages and strategic uses of FTZs in international trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearshoring organizations have invested heavily in operations at the border between the U.S. and Mexico, but what if the real opportunities were further south? Jordan Dewart, president of Redwood Mexico joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down why Central Mexico could be the best destination for organizations looking to expand in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Veronica Gonzalez Director of North American Surface Transportation Mexico at C.H. Robinson joins us to talk about tariff and trade policy uncertainty, cargo theft and security and how infrastructure and capacity challenges are impacting cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freightwaves Cross Border reporter Noi Mahoney talks with Ed Habe of Averitt about the issues facing logistics providers at the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pelli, Practice Director of Security & Resilience at BSI Consulting and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the evolving cargo security landscape in Canada and Mexico. From shifting theft patterns and seasonal risk factors to the differences compared to the U.S., Pelli provides a sharp look at what companies need to know to keep freight moving safely across borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Grabovica CEO at Birdseye Security Solutions joins us to talk about evolving threats impacting cross border security. We dive into security challenges including yard and gate management and how the boom in nearshoring paired with tariffs are bringing more attention to cargo theft. We also examine the importance of creating a security plan and how technology augments operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Wasson, Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert at FreightWaves. Is joined by Rosemary Coates, Founder and Executive Director at Reshoring Institute. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe Quality Food certifications are crucial to the success and efficiency of the food supply chain. Interstate Cold Storage’s Megan Beachler and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of SQF Certifications and what to look for in a temperature-controlled warehouse provider. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Domestic Supply Chain Summit Fireside Chat Eric Gehringer, Executive Vice President-Operations at Union Pacific joins us to talk about Union Pacific’s investments in the railroad to take on growth and serve the nation’s fastest growing areas, as well as new technology supporting the railroad. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huntsville, Alabama has been the benefactor of explosive growth over the last few years leading to significant investment in its supply chain infrastructure. The CEO of the Port of Huntsville details what led to this and how they are trying to sustain that for the future. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices