Turning Cold Outreach into Gold with Matt Castriotta
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
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Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact with Nicole Glenn
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss optimizing cold chain while reducing environmental impact. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of , a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments backed by a trusted carrier network. Summary: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact In this podcast, Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder of Candor Companies, shares her insights and experiences from her 24-year journey in the transportation industry. She discusses her company's innovative and...
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Triple Bottom Line Logistics with Tom Raftery
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry. He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability. Raftery shares his journey and insights on how companies can achieve a triple...
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REPOST: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark Lavelle
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss an alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at , a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. Mark has over 20 years of experience growing businesses at the intersection of commerce, payments, and...
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DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at ' Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility. About Samuel Parker is the Associate Director for DAT...
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Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission. Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. His consulting...
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REPOST: Growing a Brand and a Business with Adam Vazquez
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss growing a brand and a business. Adam is the CEO of , a marketing firm that specializes in creating audio and video content that educates, entertains, and engages target markets. About Adam Vazquez is an experienced marketing leader who serves as the CEO of Heard Media. Adam has built memorable growth stories for numerous companies throughout the supply chain, healthcare, and technology industries, and is a leading mind for growth and marketing in the B2B space. Applying the strategies and methodologies he learned while serving Fortune 1000 brands as a...
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Driving Sales Pipeline with Jim Waters
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss driving sales pipeline. Jim is the Founder of , an advisory and fractional CMO service that helps logistics technology providers acquire more customers. About Jim Waters is a Boston-based B2B marketing executive with a proven track record of building robust sales pipelines. His passion lies in driving meaningful conversations, understanding customer pain points, and creating compelling content that generates active pipeline velocity. A results-driven innovator, Jim was an early employee at both FRAYT and Tive, where he spearheaded Global Marketing. Jim's entrepreneurial spirit...
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Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape with Dean Duffin
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss understanding the Canadian logistics landscape. Dean is Co-founder and CEO of , one of Canada's fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. About Dean Duffin Growing up enjoying the small-town Alberta lifestyle, Dean excelled academically. He graduated high school with honors and pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, with a focus on international business and new venture creation. Upon completing his education, he relocated to Calgary, where he started his journey in the logistics industry with a prominent...
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REPOST: Drone Delivery is Here with Tom Walker
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Drone delivery is here and it is an increasingly viable mode for home delivery. and discuss the logistics and economics of drone delivery. Tom is the Founder and CEO of , a pioneering autonomous drone delivery company that specializes in last-mile delivery. About Tom Walker is the Founder and CEO of DroneUp. DroneUp provides drone delivery and flight services to organizations and communities. Tom has also brought a singular purpose to the Unmanned Transportation (UTM) market – to bring the economic benefits of drones that are essential for communities...
info_outlineUnderstanding Conrail with Brian Gorton
Brian Gorton and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Conrail. Brian is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets, which serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway.
About Brian Gorton
Brian E. Gorton joined Conrail in 1987 as a conductor. He advanced to the position of Assistant Terminal Superintendent before departing Conrail prior to the CSXT and Norfolk Southern acquisition of Conrail in 1998. After his departure from Conrail, he worked at the Union Pacific Railroad where he held various positions in the Transportation Department including General Manager of UP’s Houston and Gulf Coast Service Units. On April 19, 2021, Brian rejoined Conrail and was appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, bringing with him over 30 years of railroad experience and expertise.
About Conrail
Conrail is an American railroad company. It operates three networks—the North Jersey, South Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit Shared Assets Areas, where it serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Customers located along Conrail's lines have access to the national rail network through either railway. As a local rail service provider, it's Conrail’s job to make sure that customers' freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern. CSX and Norfolk Southern handle all commercial matters for customers. However, Conrail plays a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as a service provider for our owners.
Key Takeaways: Understanding Conrail
- Brian Gorton is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets, which serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway.
- In the podcast interview, Brian explains Conrail’s capabilities, service area, history, operations, and the advantages that rail brings to high-volume shippers.
- In the spring of 1997, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) and CSX Corporation (CSX) agreed to acquire Conrail through a joint stock purchase. CSX and NS split most of the Company’s assets between them.
- The approved merger plan restructured Conrail into a Switching and Terminal Railroad operating about 1,200 miles of track in three regional areas. On June 1, 1999, Conrail began operating as a Switching and Terminal Railroad for its owners, NS and CSX, in the three geographical areas of Northern New Jersey, Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit, Michigan.
- In 2007, it expanded its operations from Northern New Jersey to Staten Island, New York.
- Advantages of rail transport:
- Cost effective. Shippers often save money by switching from truck to rail.
- Sustainability. Rail transport is more environmentally friendly and produces less greenhouse gas emissions than over the road trucking.
- Great option for high-volume shippers. A double-stacked train can move more freight than hundreds of trucks.
- Reliability. Trains run on a track and on a schedule, so traffic and weather are seldom an issue.
- Access to capacity. Many shippers use rail as an alternative to the driver and truck constrained over the road market.
- Intermodal shipping which utilizes rail transport is often the most efficient transportation mode for shippers, particularly high-volume shippers.