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Why does it feel like U.S. ports are stuck in the past while the rest of the world is fully automated? This episode with Lauren Beagen—lawyer, founder of The Maritime Professor®, and host of By Land and By Sea—dives into why maritime regulations matter, what tech labor negotiations are really about, and how tariffs are a lot more about vibes than rules. From dock safety to global competitiveness, we explore the big-picture forces shaping the future of port operations and maritime shipping. Key takeaways: • 93% of ports globally are not fully automated, despite the narrative. • The FMC's role is flag-neutral but laser-focused on protecting U.S. importers and exporters. • Tariffs are less about policy and more about political posturing. • Diversifying ports of entry is critical—but not always feasible due to specialized infrastructure needs. • Labor/tech tensions stem from generational divides, safety, and global competitiveness.LINKS:Lauren's LinkedInThe Maritime Profession XThe Maritime Professor WebsiteSquall Strategies WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions. CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...

Stay tuned to this show as Lauren Beagen is back to give us updates on the maritime sector, particularly on the recent labor negotiations at U.S. ports, technology advancements, and shipping contract disputes! Lauren highlights the potential for new technologies to enhance job creation at ports while navigating the generational divide in workforce flexibility and technological adoption and the tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)!   About Lauren Beagen Lauren Beagen is an accomplished maritime attorney, renowned for her expertise in oceanborne commerce, maritime law, and federal regulatory matters. As the Principal and Founder of Squall Strategies, LLC, she specializes in Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) compliance and global ocean shipping issues; she also serves as the CEO of The Maritime ProfessorTM, an e-learning and employee training company. Beagen's deep understanding of the FMC stems from her role as an Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel, where she advised on international bilateral and multilateral maritime negotiations and chaired the FMC's Maritime Environmental Committee Speaker Series. Beagen also gained practical experience in her role as Maritime Project Manager at the Port of Boston, worked under contract through the U.S. Department of State on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project, and interned at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany. Ms. Beagen's continued passion for the maritime industry is seen through her many board and leadership positions including Starboard Subcommittee Co-Chair of the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), Vice-Chair of the American Association of Port Authority's (AAPA) Legal Committee, and Co-President of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) – New England Chapter. A native Michigander, Ms. Beagen currently resides on the South Coast of Massachusetts splitting time between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is a graduate of Hope College with a double- major in International Political Science and International Studies. She received her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law and simultaneously completed a Master of Marine Affairs joint degree from the University of Rhode Island. An avid sailor and fisherman, she holds a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (50 GRT) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Michigan, and the District of Columbia.   Connect with Lauren Website: https://www.squallstrategies.com/ / https://the-maritime-professor.teachable.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbeagen/  

Welcome to another week of informative discussion and today, we've got Lauren Beagen returning to the show to give us an update about the rapid resolution of the recent port strike! Lauren emphasizes the critical role of port workers and shifting public opinion due to economic factors, the implications of automations in port operations, the importance of diligent record-keeping during disruptions, and the necessity of sound guidance in maritime law and operations!   About Lauren Beagen Lauren Beagen is an accomplished maritime attorney, renowned for her expertise in oceanborne commerce, maritime law, and federal regulatory matters. As the Principal and Founder of Squall Strategies, LLC, she specializes in Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) compliance and global ocean shipping issues; she also serves as the CEO of The Maritime ProfessorTM, an e-learning and employee training company. Beagen's deep understanding of the FMC stems from her role as an Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel, where she advised on international bilateral and multilateral maritime negotiations and chaired the FMC's Maritime Environmental Committee Speaker Series. Beagen also gained practical experience in her role as Maritime Project Manager at the Port of Boston, worked under contract through the U.S. Department of State on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project, and interned at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany. Ms. Beagen's continued passion for the maritime industry is seen through her many board and leadership positions including Starboard Subcommittee Co-Chair of the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), Vice-Chair of the American Association of Port Authority's (AAPA) Legal Committee, and Co-President of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) – New England Chapter. A native Michigander, Ms. Beagen currently resides on the South Coast of Massachusetts splitting time between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is a graduate of Hope College with a double- major in International Political Science and International Studies. She received her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law and simultaneously completed a Master of Marine Affairs joint degree from the University of Rhode Island. An avid sailor and fisherman, she holds a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (50 GRT) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Michigan, and the District of Columbia.   Connect with Lauren Website: https://www.squallstrategies.com/ / https://the-maritime-professor.teachable.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbeagen/  

Brian Kempisty, Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies, a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. While earning his degree at Canisius College he needed a job and found himself working in the logistics industry. Since those early days, he has run multiple companies and his latest adventure called for him to create Port X Logistics which is a national drayage and transloading company with offices on both coasts. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor™. Ms. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Ms. Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a Bachelor's degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. About Port X Logistics Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada. With a combination of company trucks, owner operators, and logistics network Port X Logistics can effectively service every port and rail ramp. Port X Logistics provides drayage, trans-loading, and over the road trucking to help clients meet their fulfillment and production plans. The team operates with urgency, attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ultimate in visibility. About Squall Strategies Squall Strategies is a maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Whether you're a small, local business or a multinational corporation, we can help you reach new levels of success. Squall Strategies is available for advice and consultation on Federal Maritime Commission related matters, advice and consultation on supply chain and ocean freight movement, potential federal regulatory impacts on your business, federal regulatory review and analysis, general Federal Maritime Commission related inquiries, advice and consultation on demurrage, tariff/schedule reviews, and supply chain industry insight. Key Takeaways: Building a Resilient Port Strategy  The first step in developing a resilient port strategy is understanding the locations of the domestic supply chain along with the location of customers. The ability to use multiple ports of entry is key for shippers because there are unexpected disruptions at ports because Panama Canal issues, labor problems, and shifting regulations at the ports. Shippers must also consider potential labor union issues with both the West Coast and East Coast longshoremen unions. The California Ports are more challenging to service because of AB5 and CARB AB5 refers to Assembly Bill 5, a California law that went into effect on January 1, 2020. It is also known as the “Gig Worker Law” or the “Independent Contractor Law.” AB5 aims to classify more workers as employees rather than independent contractors, CARB emissions refer to emissions of pollutants regulated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). To build a resilient port strategy, shippers must consider the impact of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022, which includes the following provisions: Unreasonable Refusal to Deal – A provision that requires that an ocean common carrier shall not unreasonably refuse to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation. Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements – A new rule that seeks to provide more clarity, consistency, structure and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices used by vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and marine terminal operators (MTOs). Unfair or Unjust Discriminatory Methods – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will define what is unfair or unjust discriminatory methods used by carriers regarding concerns and complaints by exporters and small shippers. Lastly, to build a resilient port strategy, shippers should get the select the right partner – companies that have a comprehensive knowledge of the ports – companies like Port X Logistics and Squall Strategies. Port X Logistics provides drayage to and from all ports and ramps in the USA and Canada. Port X Logistics provides safe and just-in-time truckload services, unique problem-solving for supply chain solutions, worry-free crisis management services, and collaborative and dedicated project management from start to finish. Squall Strategies provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision, and optimize performance and productivity. Not all problems they encounter are legal, but their legal experience gives them a deeper understanding of the industry. Learn More About Building a Resilient Port Strategy Brian on LinkedIn Port X Logistics on LinkedIn Port X Logistics website Port X Logistics Latest Port Report Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty Lauren on LinkedIn Squall Strategies on LinkedIn Squall Strategies The Maritime Professor on LinkedIn The Maritime Professor The Maritime Professo: By Land and By Sea Solving the Port Problem with Lauren Beagen Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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Lauren Beagen is an accomplished maritime attorney, renowned for her expertise in oceanborne commerce, maritime law, and federal regulatory matters. As the Principal and Founder of Squall Strategies, LLC, she specializes in Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) compliance and global ocean shipping issues; she also serves as the CEO of The Maritime ProfessorTM, an e-learning and employee training company. Beagen's deep understanding of the FMC stems from her role as an Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel, where she advised on international bilateral and multilateral maritime negotiations and chaired the FMC's Maritime Environmental Committee Speaker Series. Beagen also gained practical experience in her role as Maritime Project Manager at the Port of Boston, worked under contract through the U.S. Department of State on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project, and interned at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany. Ms. Beagen's continued passion for the maritime industry is seen through her many board and leadership positions including Starboard Subcommittee Co-Chair of the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), Vice-Chair of the American Association of Port Authority's (AAPA) Legal Committee, and Co-President of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) – New England Chapter. To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more abut business financing: https://info.denim.com/download-scorecard To learn more about Tai Software: https://tai-software.com/request-demo/

Brian Kempisty, Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies, a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. While earning his degree at Canisius College he needed a job and found himself working in the logistics industry. Since those early days, he has run multiple companies and his latest adventure called for him to create Port X Logistics which is a national drayage and transloading company with offices on both coasts. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor™. Ms. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Ms. Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a Bachelor's degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. About Port X Logistics Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada. With a combination of company trucks, owner operators, and logistics network Port X Logistics can effectively service every port and rail ramp. Port X Logistics provides drayage, trans-loading, and over the road trucking to help clients meet their fulfillment and production plans. The team operates with urgency, attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ultimate in visibility. About Squall Strategies Squall Strategies is a maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Whether you're a small, local business or a multinational corporation, we can help you reach new levels of success. Squall Strategies is available for advice and consultation on Federal Maritime Commission related matters, advice and consultation on supply chain and ocean freight movement, potential federal regulatory impacts on your business, federal regulatory review and analysis, general Federal Maritime Commission related inquiries, advice and consultation on demurrage, tariff/schedule reviews, and supply chain industry insight. Key Takeaways: Building a Resilient Port Strategy  The first step in developing a resilient port strategy is understanding the locations of the domestic supply chain along with the location of customers. The ability to use multiple ports of entry is key for shippers because there are unexpected disruptions at ports because Panama Canal issues, labor problems, and shifting regulations at the ports. Shippers must also consider potential labor union issues with both the West Coast and East Coast longshoremen unions. The California Ports are more challenging to service because of AB5 and CARB AB5 refers to Assembly Bill 5, a California law that went into effect on January 1, 2020. It is also known as the “Gig Worker Law” or the “Independent Contractor Law.” AB5 aims to classify more workers as employees rather than independent contractors, CARB emissions refer to emissions of pollutants regulated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). To build a resilient port strategy, shippers must consider the impact of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022, which includes the following provisions: Unreasonable Refusal to Deal – A provision that requires that an ocean common carrier shall not unreasonably refuse to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation. Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements – A new rule that seeks to provide more clarity, consistency, structure and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices used by vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and marine terminal operators (MTOs). Unfair or Unjust Discriminatory Methods – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will define what is unfair or unjust discriminatory methods used by carriers regarding concerns and complaints by exporters and small shippers. Lastly, to build a resilient port strategy, shippers should get the select the right partner – companies that have a comprehensive knowledge of the ports – companies like Port X Logistics and Squall Strategies. Port X Logistics provides drayage to and from all ports and ramps in the USA and Canada. Port X Logistics provides safe and just-in-time truckload services, unique problem-solving for supply chain solutions, worry-free crisis management services, and collaborative and dedicated project management from start to finish. Squall Strategies provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision, and optimize performance and productivity. Not all problems they encounter are legal, but their legal experience gives them a deeper understanding of the industry. Learn More About Building a Resilient Port Strategy Brian on LinkedIn Port X Logistics on LinkedIn Port X Logistics website Port X Logistics Latest Port Report Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty Lauren on LinkedIn Squall Strategies on LinkedIn Squall Strategies The Maritime Professor on LinkedIn The Maritime Professor The Maritime Professo: By Land and By Sea Solving the Port Problem with Lauren Beagen Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann 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

The federal government passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and other pieces of legislation trying to curb expensive trends, possible price gouging and alliances among carriers. But how far is the US government willing to go in order to protect economic interests? At what price is the country paying with other areas of maritime shipping lagging behind? Ultimately, where is this new attitude of regulation headed in the near future? Maritime attorney Lauren Beagen, maritime historian Dr. Sal Mercogliano and Senior Fellow for the Institute of Maritime Security John D. McCown join Bill Priestley on this edition of FreightWaves Presents. Follow the FreightWaves Presents Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Beagen is the Founder & CEO of The Maritime Professor. The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ produces educational/e-learning content for maritime and supply chain professionals and businesses. (This includes educational training and webinars for companies and their employees.) Make sure to connect with Lauren and follow The Maritime Professor!  To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about ShipperGuide from Loadsmart:  shipperguide@loadsmart.com or www.ShipperGuide.com Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

We are approaching the anniversary of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 enactment, which one head of a US shippers association said "changed what the Federal Maritime Commission is all about" The bill was signed in the midst of the supply chain crises that saw carriers' profits surge – much to their great surprise - while shippers were encumbered with skyrocketing rates and piles of per-diem fees, often levied indifferently and for circumstances beyond their control. In the run up and aftermath of Its signing, OSRA had rare bipartisan support. US importers and exporters struggled with fees, rates, and capacity, and carriers, flush with more money than they ever expected, were portrayed as price-gouging villains. While carriers probably didn't do themselves any favours when it came to per diem charges, the FMC came out in the midst of the supply chain crises and said that there is robust competition in the ocean shipping industry. Commissioner Rebecca Dye reiterated that view this week, saying that the pandemic did not lead to anti-competitive behaviour. But if liners thought that congress' interest in ocean shipping will fade after OSRA's enactment and with the winding down of supply chain congestion, US lawmakers had other ideas. A flurry of US legislation introduced over the last few months shows that when it comes to ocean shipping, and China, US lawmakers are able to see past their usual partisan bickering. These bills are in preliminary stages but given their potential impact on container shipping, they're certainly worth a look at. The proposed legislations cover a wide range of topics, from banning the use of Chinese-made software in US ports, to cancelling ocean carriers' antitrust exemptions in the US, complaints against the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, limitations on "foreign made" – i.e Chinese - port equipment and software, and more. This week, our US correspondent Tomer Raanan, spoke with Lauren Beagen, a former FMC attorney and founder of maritime consulting and legal solutions firm Squall Strategies to recap the year since OSRA's enactment and to explore what's in these new proposals

Today I'm joined by GateHouse Maritime, a market-leading ocean tech brand that is using its expertise and deep industry knowledge to make ocean visibility simple. GateHouse Maritime delivers next-generation data insights for end-to-end ocean visibility. Founded in 1992, they help global supply chains, offshore industries, maritime providers and surveillance companies gain easy access to ocean data insights for resilient operations, value to end-customers and efficient, safe navigation for a profitable business. Today Morten Bols, Market Development Director at GateHouse Maritime, joins me to chat all about the company; the power of good data; using technology to support sustainability; and their vision to optimize supply chains, and change the working lives of freight forwarders and visibility providers.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.53] An overview of the challenges for Gatehouse in the current climate, and for the maritime industry. [08.04] An introduction to GateHouse Maritime – who they are, what they do and how they help their customers. “We've been tracking vessels for more than 20 years, we have a lot of history and a lot of data.” [08.44] How Gatehouse helps to keep freight moving and tackle disruption; how technology is rapidly changing, as organizations try to keep up; and Morten's vision for optimizing supply chains and changing the lives of freight forwarders and visibility providers. “What's important is that you try to plan better! The industry hasn't done that, and is still struggling to do it. The industry is struggling to work with technology and optimize the options they have available.” [10.56] Gatehouse's tracking product OceanIO, its benefits, and how clients use it. “If you don't have any tracking, you trust the carriers. And it's not to say that all carriers are bad, but many are missing key components and key milestones to do this.” [12.19] A closer look at Gatehouse's port intelligence solution, why it's so unique in the market, and the 20 years' worth of data and detailed port surveillance that sits behind the product. [15.24] The wide breadth of industries that can work with Gatehouse Maritime. “There's so many people to work with, and that's so exciting!” [16.20] Why Gatehouse doesn't offer user platforms, and focus on what they're good at – the data. [17.26] The ideal client for Gatehouse Maritime. [18.56] A closer look at onboarding and integration with Gatehouse. [20.18] Why sustainability is a key pillar at Gatehouse, and how they're helping the industry meet key ESG goals. [21.34] Why Morten enjoys surprising industry brands with Gatehouse's robust solutions. [23.53] The future for Gatehouse Maritime.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Gatehouse Maritime's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Gatehouse Maritime and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Vimeo, or you can connect with Morten on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode, and want to hear from some amazing women in the maritime industry, why not read Lauren Beagen on Protecting and Empowering Women in the Maritime Industry, or listen to episode 185: Chart a Course for Shipping Success, where Alison Cusack chats all about her business Cusack and Co, her career as a lawyer in the maritime industry, the importance of empowering shippers, and of driving better business. This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023. If you enjoyed it, and want to explore some of the other great content filmed at the event, why not check out episodes: 330: Transform Every Move, Every Mode and Every Mile, with Blume Global 329: Future-Proof Your EDI Infrastructure, with Orderful 327: Turn Your Shipping Process Into a Competitive Advantage, with Enveyo 325: Build Thriving Supply Chain Communities, with Envase Technologies 322: Innovative Asset Tracking Made Easy, with Blackberry Radar Check out our other podcasts HERE.

Lauren M. Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss big changes at the port brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor™. Ms. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Ms. Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a Bachelor's degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. About Squall Strategies Squall Strategies is a maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Whether you're a small, local business or a multinational corporation, we can help you reach new levels of success. Squall Strategies is available for advice and consultation on Federal Maritime Commission related matters, advice and consultation on supply chain and ocean freight movement, potential federal regulatory impacts on your business, federal regulatory review and analysis, general Federal Maritime Commission related inquiries, advice and consultation on demurrage, tariff/schedule reviews, and supply chain industry insight. About The Maritime Professor The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ is an e-learning/educational based company on all things maritime and supply chain - we provide non-legal business coaching, e-content, trainings/webinars, participation in advisory boards, leadership recruitment, and company speaking/education engagements. Interested in learning more about the ocean side of things? Follow The Maritime Professorᵀᴹ and sign up for email alerts to be alerted when new courses are released. Or follow along with weekly supply chain industry explanations by subscribing to their podcast, By Land and By Sea - an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain, presented by the Maritime Professorᵀᴹ (https://themaritimeprofessor.buzzsprout.com). Key Takeaways: Big Changes at the Port Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor™. In the podcast interview, Lauren and Joe discuss the big changes at the port – changes brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). OSRA 22 was signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. Lauren and Joe discussed the following 3 provisions of OSRA 2022: Unreasonable Refusal to Deal – A provision that requires that an ocean common carrier shall not unreasonably refuse to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation. Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements – A new rule that seeks to provide more clarity, consistency, structure and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices used by vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and marine terminal operators (MTOs). Unfair or Unjust Discriminatory Methods - The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will define what is unfair or unjust discriminatory methods used by carriers regarding concerns and complaints by exporters and small shippers. Squall Strategies is a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Squall Strategies provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision, and optimize performance and productivity. Not all problems they encounter are legal, but their legal experience gives them a deeper understanding of the industry. Learn More About Big Changes at the Port Lauren on LinkedIn Squall Strategies on LinkedIn Squall Strategies The Maritime Professor on LinkedIn The Maritime Professor Solving the Port Problem with Lauren Beagen 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

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about using AI to command the seas. Mohamed Saad Ibn Seddik, founder and CEO of blkSAIL, has built the world's first autonomous ferries. We'll learn all about marine autonomy as a service and what this means for the future of container shipping.Lauren Beagen, founder and CEO at The Maritime Professor, helps us cut through the port contract drama.Michael Colin, founder and CEO at MVMNT, doesn't believe digitization should lead to disintermediation. Should tech be enhancing brokerages instead of replacing them?Michelle DeFronzo, president and CEO of ImEx Cargo, talks about using GPS tech to track temperature, humidity and integrity redundantly via iridium satellite and cell.Charles Gracey, CEO at Hot Seat Services, stops by the studio to guest co-host with the guys and share a little on why he brought his company to the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area.And good news/bad news concerning foreign objects found in Publix ice cream; Slync not paying people for two months; idiots in four-wheelers; idiots in trucks; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about using AI to command the seas. Mohamed Saad Ibn Seddik, founder and CEO of blkSAIL, has built the world's first autonomous ferries. We'll learn all about marine autonomy as a service and what this means for the future of container shipping.Lauren Beagen, founder and CEO at The Maritime Professor, helps us cut through the port contract drama.Michael Colin, founder and CEO at MVMNT, doesn't believe digitization should lead to disintermediation. Should tech be enhancing brokerages instead of replacing them?Michelle DeFronzo, president and CEO of ImEx Cargo, talks about using GPS tech to track temperature, humidity and integrity redundantly via iridium satellite and cell.Charles Gracey, CEO at Hot Seat Services, stops by the studio to guest co-host with the guys and share a little on why he brought his company to the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area.And good news/bad news concerning foreign objects found in Publix ice cream; Slync not paying people for two months; idiots in four-wheelers; idiots in trucks; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In this special edition episode of the Transfix Take podcast, we're going seaside with Lauren Beagen, maritime expert and Founder/CEO of Squall Strategies. We cover everything from the July 1st port negotiations to the vast similarities between inland and ocean freight. Plus, much more! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey are joined by The Maritime Professor,  Lauren Beagen to discuss hot topics in ocean shipping, marine law, and what it takes to start your own podcast. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey are joined by The Maritime Professor,  Lauren Beagen to discuss hot topics in ocean shipping, marine law, and what it takes to start your own podcast. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Supply chain encompasses so much more than domestic truckloads and the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse is thrilled to speak with Lauren Beagen of Squall Strategies on maritime law. 6.8.2022 Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transportationlogistics/support

On Episode 24 of Standing Out, Lauren Beagen of Squall Strategies and Trey talk about starting a new venture, learning how to create content, and the basics everyone needs to know about maritime. Many thanks to our sponsor, BETA Consulting Group, the sales & marketing strategists you never knew you wanted.   Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. 

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightVana's One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative.With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPayVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightVana's One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative.With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPayVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves

Solving the Port Problem with Lauren Beagen Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the port problem. Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. About Lauren Beagen  Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC. Ms. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by major media networks, including recent features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Ms. Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a Bachelor's degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. About Squall Strategies Squall Strategies is a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Whether you're a small, local business or a multinational corporation, we can help you reach new levels of success. Squall Strategies is available for advice and consultation on potential federal regulatory impacts on your business, federal regulatory review and analysis, advice and consultation on supply chain and ocean freight movement, Federal Maritime Commission related inquiries (including FMC mock audit/review), advice and consultation on demurrage, tariff/schedule reviews, cargo movement and shipping insight, foreign tariff and trade expertise, and emerging markets and offshore wind analysis. Our team is also available for advisory boards, leadership recruitment, and corporate speaking engagements. Key Takeaways: Solving The Port Problem Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, which is a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. In the podcast interview, Joe and Lauren discuss solving the port problem. The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached the highest since the pandemic began, exacerbating delays for companies trying to replenish inventories during one of the busiest times of the year for seaborne freight. The port problem first became noticeable in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, the ports where the majority of shipments from Asia are received. Other ports around the USA have also seen delays and disruptions. The port problem was caused by the following factors: Increased demand by US consumers who went on a buying spree. Because restaurants were closed, vacation travel restricted, and many big purchases delayed because of pandemic-driven shortages – bored, house-bound consumers bought a lot of stuff that had to be made in Asia and shipped to America's West coast ports (Los Angeles and Long Beach). Consumer spending also received a bump from government money that was generously distributed during the first year of the pandemic. While American consumers went shopping, particularly online, the Asian factories and supply chains that produce the goods were broken due to labor and materials shortages. Access to vaccines, medical care, and family issues contributed to the shortages. Labor problems in the USA exacerbated the problem as people left the workforce in large numbers due to COVID infection, money from the government, homeschooling of children, and caring for family members. The port congestion may have also been caused by a lack of digitization and technology at the ports. The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) is a team made up of both public and private sectors organizations tasked with solving the port problems. The NSAC is led by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), which is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The NSAC is actively working to identify and eliminate bottlenecks. The NSAC is also working on a number of initiatives to improve the ports including: demurrage/detention standards, data standards, transparency, and digitization. Lauren and the Squall Strategies team helps shippers and logistics providers navigate Federal Maritime Commission related issues (including FMC mock audit/review), federal regulatory reviews, advice and consultation on potential federal regulatory impacts, general maritime consulting, advice and consultation on demurrage, cargo movement and shipping insight, foreign tariff and trade expertise, and emerging markets and offshore wind analysis.  Learn More About Solving The Port Problem Lauren Beagen LinkedIn Squall Strategies LinkedIn Squall Strategies Website Squall Strategies Captain's Log - YouTube Channel Captain's Log: Demurrage... aka keep 'er movin' "How Amazon Beat Supply Chain Chaos With Ships, Containers and Planes", CNBC (Beagen as featured industry expert) Federal Maritime Commission 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

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Lauren Beagen, principal and founder of Squall Strategies, about the FMC's new notice on detention and demurrage. Brent Orsuga, founder and president of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, has advice for job seekers looking to get a new role and a big salary in supply chain. Should you cash in on the great recession?Gayle Campbell-Andrus, CEO at Truck Sail Inc., is making trailer side skirts and boat tails designed to improve the aerodynamics and road safety of semi-trailers and straight trucks.James S. Crowley, creative director at Texas Media Foundry, shows us the art of filming trucks and telling a story with the lens.Elizabeth Simpkins, regional underwriting officer for Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers, teaches us about contractual risk transfer. Plus, will freight blimps solve the shipping crisis; semi spills the beers; A&E is bringing back “Shipping Wars”; and more. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Lauren Beagen, principal and founder of Squall Strategies, about the FMC's new notice on detention and demurrage. Brent Orsuga, founder and president of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, has advice for job seekers looking to get a new role and a big salary in supply chain. Should you cash in on the great recession?Gayle Campbell-Andrus, CEO at Truck Sail Inc., is making trailer side skirts and boat tails designed to improve the aerodynamics and road safety of semi-trailers and straight trucks.James S. Crowley, creative director at Texas Media Foundry, shows us the art of filming trucks and telling a story with the lens.Elizabeth Simpkins, regional underwriting officer for Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers, teaches us about contractual risk transfer. Plus, will freight blimps solve the shipping crisis; semi spills the beers; A&E is bringing back “Shipping Wars”; and more. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Emerge CEO Michael Leto about some of freight's greatest horror stories. We'll learn how a trailer holding Floyd Mayweather's cars went up in smoke, the story of a customer hell-bent on revenge and more.FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller updates us on F3: Future of Freight Festival. In-person events are back with a vengeance. Find out why this one is going to be bigger, better and more badass than ever.Maritime expert Lauren Beagen breaks down what Biden's executive order means for ocean freight.Travelers' Scott Cornell covers cargo theft trends.Plus, shipping line CEOs see big pay bump; J.B. Hunt commits additional $5M to support children's health care in Arkansas; Pilot gifts driver with Peterbilt Model 389; turmoil in South Africa and more dogs of freight. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Emerge CEO Michael Leto about some of freight's greatest horror stories. We'll learn how a trailer holding Floyd Mayweather's cars went up in smoke, the story of a customer hell-bent on revenge and more.FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller updates us on F3: Future of Freight Festival. In-person events are back with a vengeance. Find out why this one is going to be bigger, better and more badass than ever.Maritime expert Lauren Beagen breaks down what Biden's executive order means for ocean freight.Travelers' Scott Cornell covers cargo theft trends.Plus, shipping line CEOs see big pay bump; J.B. Hunt commits additional $5M to support children's health care in Arkansas; Pilot gifts driver with Peterbilt Model 389; turmoil in South Africa and more dogs of freight. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Lauren Beagen, a Roger Williams University School of Law adjunct professor. They’re talking about how the world of maritime law works. With supply chains strained, the echoes of the pandemic pummeling production and port congestion lingering, shipping has become risky business.Plus, Kim Kardashian shipped an ancient Roman sculpture to the Port of LA. Is she in trouble?Beagen brings to the show an ocean of experience as she has worked for the Federal Maritime Commission and MassPort. She is currently a U.S. Merchant Marine officer with the Coast Guard and a principal at Squall Strategies LLC.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Lauren Beagen, a Roger Williams University School of Law adjunct professor. They’re talking about how the world of maritime law works. With supply chains strained, the echoes of the pandemic pummeling production and port congestion lingering, shipping has become risky business.Plus, Kim Kardashian shipped an ancient Roman sculpture to the Port of LA. Is she in trouble?Beagen brings to the show an ocean of experience as she has worked for the Federal Maritime Commission and MassPort. She is currently a U.S. Merchant Marine officer with the Coast Guard and a principal at Squall Strategies LLC.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify