Logistically Speaking...What are the top issues in air cargo?
Release Date: 03/13/2025
Logistically Speaking...What are the top issues in air cargo?
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In this episode of Logistically Speaking, Scott Case and sit down with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the , at in Dallas. Brandon shares his insights on the current state of the air cargo industry, critical challenges facing forwarders, and emerging opportunities in a changing global landscape. This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 2nd and at the conference, the imposition of Canadian, Mexican and Chinese tariffs were discussed, came into existence and then in the case of Canada and Mexico, were partially removed two days later on USMCA-qualifying goods. Key Topics: The evolution...
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Logistically Speaking...What's It Like To Lead A Port?
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In this episode of Logistically Speaking, hosts Scott Case and welcome Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, to discuss: The upcoming TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime) Conference and its significance for the port industry Long Beach's initiatives in sustainable cargo movement and zero-emission technologies Adapting to larger vessel sizes and improving port infrastructure The impact of tariffs and changing trade patterns on port operations Efforts to increase exports and address trade imbalances The role of foreign trade zones in mitigating tariff impacts Updates on detention...
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Logistically Speaking...Tariffs, Anyone?
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In this episode of Logistically Speaking, hosts Scott Case and Cameron Roberts sit down a day after President Trump's second inauguration to discuss the flurry of Executive Orders and trade rhetoric with Carlos Sesma, Senior Partner at Mexican law firm Sesma, Sesma & McNeese. The conversation explores the complex interplay between politics, trade, and regional economic integration. Key Topics Discussed Recent Policy Changes President Trump's announcement of potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada Changes to Mexico's IMMEX program affecting chapters 61, 62, and 63, introducing a 35%...
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Logistically Speaking...What's the future of US Trade and Tariffs?
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In this episode of Logistically Speaking, co-hosts Scott Case and Cameron Roberts sit down with Paul Bingham, Director of Global Intelligence and Analytics, Transportation Consulting for S&P Global Market Intelligence, to dissect the potential impact of sweeping new tariff proposals following the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. The discussion centers on how proposed tariffs - ranging from a global 10% import duty to targeted levies of up to 200% on specific trading partners - could reshape international commerce and supply chains. Bingham reveals how S&P Global has...
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Logistically Speaking...What's the future of de minimis?
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De minimis, originating from Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, has evolved from its humble $5 threshold (equivalent to $85-90 today) to become a cornerstone of modern e-commerce imports. While the 2015 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act's increase to $800 grabbed headlines, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notes that the average de minimis shipment value remains around $55-60. The real story isn't the threshold increase, but rather how the pandemic accelerated e-commerce adoption, leading to an unprecedented surge in these shipments—from hundreds of thousands just a...
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Logistically Speaking…What’s real and what’s vaporware in supply chain technology?
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In this episode of Logistically Speaking, hosts Scott Case and Cameron Roberts sit down with Eric Johnson, Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal of Commerce, to discuss the current state of technology in the supply chain and logistics industry. They explore what innovations are truly transforming the sector versus those that may be more hype than substance. Key topics covered: The evolution of supply chain technology and how it's impacting daily operations Artificial intelligence: its potential applications and limitations in logistics Blockchain's rise and fall in the industry - lessons...
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Logistically Speaking...GTEC Mailbag
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In this edition of Logistically Speaking, Cameron and Scott look back on the in Chicago held July 28 - 30, 2024, and discuss a variety of issues and topics that were covered at the event. They spent time discussing the new , an interesting over demurrage and detention fees and a reminder about the importance of having the basics in place if you're an NVOCC as it relates to your . They also reacted to observations by four GTEC attendees about what topics are important right now in internationl trade: Duty drawback FMC basics Forced labor Export compliance Thanks to Robyn Moore,...
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Logistically Speaking...Trade or Tariffs? Congress in this election year.
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If it's an election year, there are three certainties you can expect from Congress: 100% of House members are focused on getting re-elected. 33% of Senators are focused on getting re-elected. Probably less than 10% of the country has any belief they'll do something meaningful and significant for the country, other than getting out of DC to stump for their jobs. Increasingly, though, the two major parties are seeking to both contrast themselves to their opponents while simultaneously appearing unified on issues that are "American" (which feels like a code word for 'nationalist'). ...
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Logistically Speaking...What's Next for Baltimore?
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Despite having recorded episode 04 talking insurance, at the time we spoke no one could have imagined that a containership would strike and destroy bridge, essentially shutting off an entier port from commerce. Yet that is what happened when the Dali struck a support pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, taking down the bridge and causing loss of life and billions of dollars in damage for cleanup and new bridge construction. One week on from the accident, the the investigation process is well underway and federal agencies are working around the clock to safely and quickly...
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Logistically Speaking...What Are Cargo Owners To Do About The Red Sea?
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If a butterfly flaps its wings in Asia, a wave crashes against the coastal United States some period of time later, or so the adage goes. Since the attack in Israel last October, besides what is transpiring inside of Gaza, all eyes have been on the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels, whose history in Yemen goes back much further than most people are aware, have made targeting shipping interests a means to gain the world's attention. The Houthis have said that the attacks on ships and seafarers will continue until such time as there is a cease fire. Most recently, the crew of a UK-flagged vessel was ...
info_outlineIn this episode of Logistically Speaking, Scott Case and Cameron Roberts sit down with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association, at AirCargo 2025 in Dallas. Brandon shares his insights on the current state of the air cargo industry, critical challenges facing forwarders, and emerging opportunities in a changing global landscape.
This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 2nd and at the conference, the imposition of Canadian, Mexican and Chinese tariffs were discussed, came into existence and then in the case of Canada and Mexico, were partially removed two days later on USMCA-qualifying goods.
Key Topics:
- The evolution of the air cargo industry and the shift to multimodal transportation
- Impact of potential tariffs on trade with China, Mexico, and Canada
- Changes to de minimis regulations and their effect on e-commerce
- Air cargo security developments since 9/11
- Infrastructure challenges at U.S. airports and the AfA/NCBFAA white paper initiative
- Future of air cargo including autonomous aircraft and the need for freighter capacity
About Brandon Fried: Brandon Fried was appointed Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association in November 2005. He began his career as a sales representative in Los Angeles before moving to Washington DC, where he owned and operated the Washington office of a global freight forwarder specializing in time-definite air cargo transportation. Brandon joined the Air Forwarders Association in 2000 and was elected Chairperson in 2001, serving for two consecutive terms. He has served on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, COAC, the CNS Advisory Board, and numerous other industry associations. Brandon brings decades of hands-on experience in the forwarding industry and continues to be a leading voice for air cargo interests in Washington.