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Logistics. Supply Chain. News. Pop Culture. We're the water cooler not the boardroom. Hosted by Tim Dooner


    • Dec 4, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22 EPISODES


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    Digital Disruption: A Conversation With Brian McNelis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 48:06


    Napster, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Google, Uber, Airbnb, BitCoin. Digital disruption. It isn't if your market is next, it's when. The uberization of freight isn't just on the horizon...it's here. On this episode we discuss digital disruption with a man who's lived through it and thrived in two industries hit hardest of all: Music & Film. Brian McNelis, Senior VP of Music & Soundtracks at Lakeshore Records (home to Best Picture Winner Moonlight, Stranger Things, Drive, etc) We'll discuss the aggressive nature in which technology can alter entire business models and supply chains in Music, Film, and beyond. http://www.lakeshorerecords.com/ http://www.theshippingpod.com Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes if you enjoyed the show! Check out our host's new show at: www.snackmastersinc.com Closing track: Graphic Antics - Digital

    How 3PLs, 4PLs, and Consultants Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 52:13


    We hear about 3PLs and 4PLs all the time but what's the difference between them? Are we comparing PLs to Oranges? This week Tim takes a trip down to Norwell, MA to have a conversation with Jill Carney, Partner at Aborn & Company, to gain some clarity on the issue. In addition, they touch on emerging tech and how it can be applied to your supply chain, ELDs, electric trucks, and who's making what for Thanksgiving dinner! Our guests site: www.abornandco.com Please subscribe, rate, review on iTunes if you enjoyed the show! theshippingpod.com instagram.com/theshippingpod Read more at http://theshippingpod.libsyn.com/#pTxtOjKkVVCGyv8d.99 Check out Tim's new show at: www.snackmastersinc.com

    Keepin' Up With The Jones Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 56:15


    TSP is BACK for Season 2 and we're keepin' up with the Jones Act! Listen in on our conversation with founding partner of Green Shipping Line, Percy Pyne. Pyne and GSL look to expand inter-coastal shipping in the US in an effort to create a 'freight subway system.' Pyne clears up the question: did the Jones Act affect aid to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria? greenshippingline.com Please subscribe, rate, review on iTunes if you enjoyed the show! theshippingpod.com instagram.com/theshippingpod

    Interview with 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 48:26


    The Shipping Pod is back and we're bringing company. Tune in this week to hear our interview with 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain as we discuss: starting a podcast in the logistics industry, NAFTA, the future of supply chain, the Petya ransomware attack on Maersk Line, and so much more.  

    Risky Isthmus 2: Riskier Isthmus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 47:12


    In part 2 of our Panama Canal series TSP covers the opening of the waterway through its expansion and modern usage. Also, all of the latest news including East Coast port expansions, Reebok's corn sneakers, BMW's Brexit, Maersk's foray into aftermarket container sales, Lowe's Exoskeletons, Alien: Covenant, The Amazon Original Series Catastrophe, and the opportunity to pull a 747.     

    Risky Isthmus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 47:14


    Take a trip in the wayback machine as we cover the imperiled construction of the Panama Canal as well as the largest container ship to port on the East Coast, home inventory systems, The Secret of the Ooze, surprise weddings, and a review of Halo Top ice cream.    

    Conflict In North Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 48:54


    This week on TSP we cover the conflict in North Korea and its potential effect on global trade, a new trade agreement with South Korea, Maersk Line's purchase of Hamburg-Sud, Nintendo Switch supply chain kerfuffle, Under Armor / Kohl's pairing, black ants, Don't Think Twice, and so much more.      theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod facebook.com/theshippingpod info@theshippingpod.com for questions, comments, and guest bookings

    The Shipping Container: An Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 44:04


    This week on The Shipping Pod Tim covers the rise of the shipping container. Learn how the box that changed the world and ushered in an era of globalization came to be. From Benjamin Franklin Fitch's early drafts to Malcom McLean's final designs. On board the maiden voyage of the 58 container Ideal X to today's 20,170 TEU MOL Triumph. All great things have an origin story, this is the shipping container's.   This week's episode was brought to you by Patreon supporters  Jessica Hillyer of LeSaint Logistics—where Supply Meets Demand jhillyer@lesaint.com " LeSaint Logistics We can design and deliver the right mix of bundled and unbundled services to create a complete, integrated and effective supply chain system for you. Put LeSaint know how to work for your business - and see the difference our knowledge can make. "   To support the show please rate and review on iTunes here:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shipping-pod/id1196093315?mt=2   and visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theshippingpod    theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod facebook.com/theshippingpod info@theshippingpod.com for questions, comments, and guest bookings   Closing Song: Deano Waco - Box Store

    The Halifax Explosion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 60:19


    This week on TSP we cover all the latest logistics news including Amazon vs Walmart, Trump Trade and China, Tesla's new semi, Apple's new car, Easter, Get Out, The Last Jedi, and The Halifax Explosion!     theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod facebook.com/theshippingpod info@theshippingpod.com for questions, comments, and guest bookings   Closing Song: Black Bones - Captain Blood  

    Interview with Melissa Gersin CEO of Tranquilo LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 46:44


    This week Tim is joined by Shark Tank deal maker, entrepreneur, inventor, and labor & delivery nurse Melissa Gersin CEO/Founder of Tranquilo LLC. Listen in as they dive deep into starting a business from scratch, inventing a product, overseas sourcing, winning at MassChallenge, getting a deal on Shark Tank, and the secret to calming a crying baby.   Please visit our guest at www.tranquilomat.com and pre-order your very own Tranquilo Soothing Mat   This week's episode was brought to you by Patreon supporter  Jessica Hillyer of LeSaint Logistics—where Supply Meets Demand jhillyer@lesaint.com " LeSaint Logistics We can design and deliver the right mix of bundled and unbundled services to create a complete, integrated and effective supply chain system for you. Put LeSaint know how to work for your business - and see the difference our knowledge can make. "   To support the show please rate and review on iTunes and/or visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theshippingpod    theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod facebook.com/theshippingpod info@theshippingpod.com for questions, comments, and guest bookings   Closing Song: Fergus & Geronimo - Baby Don't You Cry  

    Shipwrecks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 37:54


    On this episode of TSP Tim talks about Shipwrecks, Trade Under Trump, the new Steamship line alliances, Rogue One, chips made out of crickets and so much more.   theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod   To support the show please rate & review on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shipping-pod/id1196093315?mt=2 And visit out Patreon at patreon.com/theshippingpod   Closing song: Talk Less Say More - When The Storm Came

    Interview with Jerry Dooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 83:42


    Retired former Roanoke Insurance Group VP, Jerry Dooner, joins the show to discuss his career, marine cargo insurance, working in Boston & New York, the industry then & now, top secret spy planes, and so much more.   theshippingpod.com patreon.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod twitter.com/theshippingpod   Please rate and review the show on iTunes!

    Modern Pirates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 60:34


    On a special 10th episode of the show we discuss the justice department investigation into container line price-fixing, Somali pirates, the New England Seafood Show, Locked Up Abroad, Fitness Apps, and a huge announcement regarding Ryan.   theshipingpod.com patreon.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod twitter.com/theshippingpod facebook.com/theshippingpod   Please rate & review the show on iTunes   Closing song: Black Bones - Drink Up Me Mateys

    Contract Season Part Deux: Return to Contract Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 87:31


    Ryan returns this week to discuss contract season from the carrier's perspective. We also dive into the harrowing tale of survival aboard the Jascon 4 as well as all your latest shipping & logistics news including: our weekly Donald Trump update the Trumpdate, LEGO, autonomous vehicles, online grocery shopping, and IKEA.   Jascon 4 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dG5KSD-8J4 theshippingpod.com twitter.com/theshippingpod instagram.com/theshippingpod info@theshippingpod.com   Closing song: Six Star General - St. Patrick

    Contract Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 48:12


    On episode 8 of The Shipping Pod we discuss Contract Season, as well as all the latest shipping news including what's going on with Donald Trump, Self-Driving Trucks, Ben Carson, Samuel L. Jackson, FoxConn, Best Buy, Maersk/IBM, McDonald's, Crocs, and the documentary "Tickled" Please rate and review the show on iTunes.   theshippingpod.libsyn.com instagram.com/theshippingpod twitter.com/theshippingpod   Closing song: Ergo Phizmiz Rock'N'Roll Machine - I Think We're Alone Now

    Human Cargo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 48:02


    Tim & Ryan cover the #EndItMovement this week and discuss the global epidemic of human trafficking.   theshippingpod.libsyn.com instagram.com/theshippingpod twitter.com/theshippingpod   Closing song: Asthmaboy - The Traffic Still Moves

    Intro to Incoterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 80:23


    Tim & Ryan discuss incoterms 101, Hanjin's bankruptcy, trade under Trump, Skynet, bar pizza, Finders Keepers, and all the latest shipping news!       Twitter: www.twitter.com/theshippingpod Instagram: www.instagram.com/theshippingpod  

    Shipping Terms of Endearment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 86:18


    Tim & Ryan cover the shipping news (12:00), freight terms 101 (35:00), Trumpdate, the Grammy's, Valentine's Day, and Santa Clarita Diet.   Closing song: Mr. & Mrs. Smith: I Met Valentine In Paris

    Iran (So Far Away)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 80:05


    Tim & Ryan discuss the latest shipping news & air/ocean/trucking/rail freight forecasts for February as well as Super Bowl LI, Lady Gaga, Flock of Seagulls, Mr. Robot, and exploding phones.

    Chinese New Year and Shipping 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 90:30


    Tim and Ryan discuss everything you need to know about shipping during Chinese New Year as well as The Wall, Super Bowl LI, Tim Burton, The Rat Race, and the best place to take a date at the mall.

    Trade Under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 96:45


    Tim & Ryan discuss Trade Under Trump, NAFTA, TPP, the NFL playoffs, Boston movies, and Cheers.

    Set Sail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 72:03


    Tim Dooner & Ryan Dooley reveal the origin story of The Shipping Pod.   

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