The podcast discusses the process of rice trade from shipping to delivery. The team reminisces about their first 8000 metric tonne shipment, highlighting the challenges involved in such a shipment such as costings, bagging, routing, and aligning cargo with each compartment of the cargo train. Dhanraj discusses the logistics of loading rice onto ships, the importance of load rates, and the role of vessel and cargo agents. The team also explain the process of chartering a vessel, lay days, and the challenges of coordinating loading operations. The process of loading rice from barges to trucks and the speed at which it is done is also discussed. Overall, the podcast provides insights into the complexity of the rice trade and the logistics involved in transporting such large quantities of rice.