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Looming dread of labor disputes across logistics
Looming dread of labor disputes across logistics
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to trucker David Alvarado about labor disputes at the ports, rails and with truckers. How close are we to resolution and what will extended conflicts mean for moving freight? How long will drivers protest AB5?Entrepreneur Levar Patton talks about building the communication platform for the trucking industry. After being frustrated as a dispatcher, he founded Trucking Empire to crush the communication gap in our industry. Has blockchain found its place in supply chains? Stefan Kukman, CEO at CargoX, talks about its groundbreaking customs project with the Egyptian government. Craig Leinauer, who handles inland marine corporate claims at Travelers, talks about shipping difficult commodities. Plus, supply chain conspiracy theories and air cargo cat lost — and found. And is Ric Flair coming out of retirement a good idea?Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Released:
Jul 18, 2022
Format:
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