Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation has been gaining a lot of traction lately as a way to continue the movement of goods while the ocean market faces container shortages, events impacting global trade like the Suez Canal blockage, and overall strain on supply chains. Expeditors' Manager of LCL and Network Planning Brian Murphy expands on LCL, while Director of Retail Vertical Bryan Ransford shares how the retail industry is using LCL to adjust to trends changing their products and access to end customers.

Guests: Brian Murphy - Manager, Global Ocean, LCL & Network Planning

Bryan Ransford - Director, Retail and Fashion Vertical

Expeditors LCL Services

Expeditors Retail and Fashion

Retail in the Modern Age

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Whether it's growth, new strategies, duties, or strengthening your supply chain resilience, a factory relocation is a massive undertaking for any organization and, as we'll hear with Vice President of Project & Energy Services Pat Roche, requires an incredible amount of coordination, preparation, and communication. Chris and Pat will discuss timelines, processes, and considerations to execute a successful relocation.

Guest: Pat Roche - Vice President, Project & Energy Services

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Germany's attention to detail and precision can be found in the country's culture, exports, and in the case of this episode, logistics and infrastructure. Regional Director of Germany Ben Eidenschink and Regional Manager of the Automotive Vertical in Europe Juergen Adler talk about the history of trade in Germany. They'll also talk about how its strong automotive legacy hints at the larger role Germany plays in Europe's logistics.

Guest: Ben Eidenschink - Regional Director, Germany (Frankfurt office)

Juergen Adler - Regional Manager, Automotive Vertical Europe (Frankfurt office)

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Ships are getting bigger, they're retiring sooner, and new developments are increasing capacity, efficiency, and speed to build these behemoths. So why did shipment schedules have a record low for integrity/reliability in 2020? Put simply, why was freight late? Vice President of Global Ocean Services in the Americas Scott Kelly talks about this longstanding reality of the maritime industry and what can be done to get ahead of the issue.

Guest: Scott Kelly - Vice President, Global Ocean Services, Americas

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You can track a shipment through its various milestones to see it delivered, but tracking the success of trade compliance can be a bit difficult when no news is considered a sign of success. Nic Beehler, Director of Tradeflow at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on how underlying issues can reveal themselves over time and how to advocate for investments in measuring trade compliance.

Guest: Nic Beehler - Director, Tradeflow

Book: Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen

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General average has a very deep history in maritime trade, but how is it figured out today? Is that the main concern when insuring shipments? Learn about general average, misconceptions with cargo insurance, and more with Ian Buchanan, Senior Manager of Risk Management at Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers (ECIB).

Guest: Ian Buchanan - Senior Manager, Risk Management, ECIB

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Everything comes from somewhere. That’s a pretty general statement, but when thinking about trade and the flow of goods, that "somewhere" plays a heavy role - especially when it comes to access, infrastructure, and for this episode, compliance and regulations. What happens when a global event has you rethinking where you’re starting the journey of your goods? Vice President of Tradewin, Michael Bellezza, talks about how recent events are raising questions around sourcing, trade compliance, and supply chain resiliency.

Guest: Michael Bellezza - Vice President, Tradewin

Article: Trade in 2021

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Just when the headaches of 2020 were behind us, 2021 continues on with its own set of issues. Brexit is here, and the world of customs brokerage has all eyes on them as they sort through confusion at the borders of the EU and the UK. Nanoh Park, Director of Global Customs at Expeditors, explains why Brexit is so unique from traditional trade agreements and how customs have come into the spotlight in recent years.

Guest: Nanoh Park - Director of Global Customs

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“There’s no preventing it, there’s only learning to navigate it.”

When things go awry, are you prepared to take action? How do your organization's choices impact your partners, your business, and your customers? Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Global Order Management, talks about navigating through immense challenges by switching focus from controlling the situation, to influencing your options to create powerful, effective outcomes.

Guest: Michelle Weaver - Senior Vice President, Global Order Management

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We'll be taking a break over the holidays to prepare new content for 2021. In the meantime, you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2020 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year!

From Horizon Blog:

Coronavirus Outbreak: Top Considerations to Help Businesses Evaluate Their Next Move

Rise of the Digital Twin: How Lessons Learned from NASA Are Changing the Way Supply Chains are Managed

In Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Forecasting and Pre-Planning is Key

Expeditors LCL Suite

The 3 Main Purposes of Incoterms

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Tradewin

Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers (ECIB)

Cargo Signal

Koho

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