Supply Chain Secrets

COVID-19, Suez Canal Blockage, Port of Yantian closure...

These are all new event that have instigated the turmoil we're seeing right now. 

However, what's not new is that disruptions have consistently occurred in the past that  impact supply chains internationally and they create havoc every time. 

In this episode, Bryan and Don sit down with Jesper Praestensgaard, Managing Director at Humanostics to discuss why the system is not designed to deal with these sudden disruptions and ways shippers and carriers can think about fixing it.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The fundamental challenges the container shipping industry has been dealing with for over 30 years.
• Why incentives are misaligned for shippers and carriers 
• Why Jesper is excited about two-way committed ocean contracts and how they can help shippers and carriers with reliability.

And much more!

With continued ripple effects occurring that are causing issues for supply chains, it can be useful to take step back and take a holistic view at what's happening in the market.

In this episode, Don and Bryan diagnose what's going on in the market today and how shippers can best prepare to overcome the challenges they are experiencing.

You'll learn about:

• The current status of the container shipping industry and how did we got here.
• What Don and Bryan believe the future looks like and if the current rates are the new normal.
• When they believe the market will soften and that will look like.

And much more!

Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

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Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

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#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a fast-growing startup in the shipping and logistics space?

This is a special episode where Don and Bryan got the opportunity to interview their own boss: Gordon Downes, CEO and Founder of the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX).

In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. Gordon's background working in container shipping for 15+ years and how it lead him to start NYSHEX.
2. How to create an exchange where both shippers and carriers win as opposed to operating in a zero-sum game. 
3. The advice Gordon would now give to his younger self before starting a business.

And much more!

Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

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#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

Now that annual contract signings have been wrapped up, shippers have a degree of comfort knowing some of their volume is covered.

However, BCOs committed 25% less volume to long-term contracts this year, sending almost twice as much via short-term and spot deals.

In this episode, Don and Bryan give their perspectives on what shippers should be thinking about as they go into the summer months before the peak season starts.

You'll learn about:
  
1. How shippers can position themselves to take advantage of extra loaders.
2. Why being a shipper of choice will benefit you during peak season.
3. How premium services can help shippers during peak and overflow season.

And much more!

Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

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#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

Here from Peter Tirschwell, Vice President at IHS Markit discussing how the container shipping industry has transformed over his 30 year career at the Journal of Commerce and where he sees the future of the industry heading.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How Peter got his start at the Journal of Commerce.
• Peter's opinion on what type of technology would create the most value for the container shipping industry.
• His most memorable moments from past TPM conferences. (I guarantee this will make you laugh!)

And much more!

Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

#SupplyChain
#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

As supply chain disruptions continue to impact shippers, now is the time to think through more creative and versatile solutions.

In this episode, Don and Bryan sit down with Anthony Fullbrook, CEO of OEC Group to get his thoughts on how shippers can think differently to solve their supply chain challenges.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-Anthony's thoughts on the current market conditions and what his prediction is for the rest of the year.
-How NVOs have become a more long-term strategy for BCOs and how you can use them for space relief.
-Why MQC/52 weeks is an old model and what the new model for shippers should look like.

And much more!

🔴 Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

🔴 Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

#SupplyChain
#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

If you are a shipper entering your ocean contract cycle and want to incorporate two-way committed agreements into your tender process, what should you consider?

In this episode, Don and Bryan discuss the value of two-way committed ocean contracts and how you can incorporate them into your annual agreements.

You'll learn:

1. What to use two-way commitments as a diversification alternative.
2. How to two-way commitments will help both shippers, carriers, and the industry as a whole.
3. How to negotiate flexibility into your contract through two-way commitments.

🔥 You can listen to this full interview on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcasting app. 👇 

https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053/8060546-episode-1-learnings-from-2020-and-how-to-apply-them-in-2021

🔴 Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

🔴 Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

#SupplyChain
#ContainerShipping
#Logistics

In this episode, we brought on Lars Jensen, CEO & Founder of SeaIntelligence to discuss recent headlines and to get his thoughts on the current state of the container shipping industry.

In this episode, we discussed:

1. The ripple effects that the Suez Canal Blockage will cause for the container shipping industry and how shippers can think through the challenges they may face.
2. Why supply chain resilience is the name of the game in 2021 and how the Suez Canal Blockage emphasizes this further.
3. Why Lars believes the pandemic and recent port congestion is just "large-scale noise" that is just accelerating an underlying fundamental shift in the container industry.


🔴 Subscribe to the NYSHEX YouTube channel for more valuable (free) content on ocean contracting and supply chain best practices:

YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAbLM5WE0YJP7c8mZZjDVw

🔴 Subscribe to The Supply Chain Secrets podcast. Perfect for people that are on the go:

Podcast ► https://supplychainsecrets.buzzsprout.com/1717053

Connect with NYSHEX:
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/7930436/
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/NYSHEX/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/nyshex/?hl=en
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/NYSHEX
Website ► https://www.nyshex.com/


✅ For questions or feedback on the podcast direct message Don and Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-most/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldadavis/

#SupplyChain
#ContainerShipping
#Logistics 

Your supply chain executive just asked you for 2021 ocean strategy, now what?

Here from Don and Bryan on how they would approach presenting their 2021 ocean strategy to their executive team and the corrections they'd make to ensure they don't have the same issues as last year. 

In the episode, Don and Bryan discuss:

• How to take a different approach to your 2021 ocean strategy
• How carriers are planning for 2021 and how shippers can align with their initiatives 
• How to build resilience into your supply chain strategy to prepare for the potential volatility this year

In this episode, Bryan and Don discuss their three most impactful takeaways from the volatility we saw in the container shipping industry last year and the changes they would make this year to have a successful ocean strategy in 2021.