FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Structure is key for building strong cross border operations. Sunset Transportation's Justin Danks and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break down the importance of building a strong process and being proactive when it comes to success in cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of US-Mexico trucking could include everything from automation, real-time tracking, smart cameras and biometric identity authentication for drivers. Carriers that can shift gears early and adopt emerging technology will enjoy an edge. Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, and FreightWaves' Noi Mahoney discuss technology's growing impact on cross-border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cross border freight has a crucial role in the North American supply chain, and not having a risk management plan is no longer an option. Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President & Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break down how cargo liability insurance is different for cross border shipments and how not having a risk management strategy in place is a costly misstep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning infrastructure around increased trade volumes can be tricky. Jerry Maldonado, Director of Laredo & Mexico Operations for Warren Transport and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break down the planning and infrastructure changes at the border and surrounding areas to improve efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Sustainability might not be making headlines, but it can impact the bottom line in more than one way. AEM. Green's Co-Founder and CEO Robert Koelsch joins FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell to break down why sustainability should be at the forefront of the supply chain. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an era where cargo theft, identity spoofing, and double brokering are at an all-time high, logistics leaders must go beyond reactive solutions to proactively secure their operations. In this fireside chat, FreightWaves sits down with Elizabeth Moscoso, President of Moscoso Express, to discuss how her team builds trust, ensures compliance and stays ahead of bad actors. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves sits down with Justin Hall, co-founder of Augment, to explore how AI agents are rapidly evolving from simple communication tools into powerful workflow executors across logistics. The conversation will cover the critical shift toward knowledge retention and tribal learning inside organizations, and what that means for operational resilience and strategy. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supply chain disruptions and uncertainty are commonplace now and companies need to stay nimble to stay ahead of issues. Phillipp Pfister sector vice president at Transporeon and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break down how to plan for the unexpected. Keep up with Live FreightWaves EventsOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bring It Home host J.P. Hampstead and special guest Ty Findley, co-founder and general partner at Ironspring Ventures, discuss the current state of industrial innovation and promising startups, including “hard tech” and software. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Being a government contractor is commonly thought of as something for large fleets and massive enterprises. Melanie Patterson, Founder and Managing Director at Team Integrity Knowledge Center & Integrity Global Logistics and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break get into who small fleets and small businesses are at the core of government contracting and how carriers can get involved in diversifying their business. Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​​In this fireside chat, FreightWaves' Grace Sharkey sits down with Brittany Graft of Highway to discuss how carriers can empower and protect themselves in today's logistics industry. With fraud running rampant and broker relationships often feeling like a gamble, it's time for carriers to take control of their business, vet their partners and avoid common pitfalls. From identity theft prevention to technology-driven trust-building, this conversation explores real solutions carriers can use to stay safe, secure better loads and build long-term success. Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices