Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. 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 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. Key Takeaways: The State of Containerized Shipping Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. In the podcast interview Brian and Joe discuss the state of containerized shipping including the following topics: West Coast Port labor negotiations Cargo is steadily moving from the West Coast Ports to the East Coast and Gulf Ports 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). Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada. They offer drayage, trans-loading, and over the road trucking services. Port X utilizes a combination of company trucks, owner operators, and a logistics network to effectively service every port and rail ramp. Port X Logistics operates with urgency, attention to detail, proactive communication, and provides the ultimate in visibility. They have a strong focus on culture, service, technology, and trucks. 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. Learn More About The State of Containerized Shipping 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 Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen Trucking & Road Solutions: Weather Intelligence for Logistics & Transportation 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