Mary O'Connell

Former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Which gives insights into the world around 3PLs and Freight brokers. She will talk your ear off about anything and everything if you let her. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend.
Jun - 2025 -
13 June
Mary O'Connell

 Running on Ice: The U.S. and Netherlands see biologics and self-administered therapies growth 

In this edition: Tjoapack Announces Packaging, Cold Chain Expansions in US and Netherlands, Great Point Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Eutecma, and Conagra Brands Introduces More Than 50 New Frozen Foods

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10 June
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Check Call: The 2025 supply chain roller coaster

In this edition: Key findings from the CSCMP State of Logistics report, and a new cross-border load board hits the scene.

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06 June
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Running on Ice: Walk-in cold storage market grows its footprint

In this edition: Breaking down the new Polar King report, the pharmaceutical alliance that’s shaking up the industry and Kodiak brings sandwiches to the freezer aisle.

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03 June
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Check Call: Fight against freight fraud gets help in the Senate

In this edition: Senate considers 2 bills to combat freight fraud; Zillow for warehousing.

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May - 2025 -
30 May
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Running on Ice: Lufthansa beefs up temperature-sensitive options

In this edition: Lufthansa’s new options, Agile Cold Storage’s new facility and Dolly Parton’s freezer aisle debut.

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27 May
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: ‘Uncommon Carriers’ brings the freight – and the history

In this edition: Book chronicles author’s journey with range of carriers; the latest tech sale

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23 May
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Heart transplants get a second life

All thawed out There has been some new research around organ donors. Researchers have discovered a molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage, which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows. The team, a collaboration between Michigan Medicine and Mayo Clinic, also found a […]

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20 May
16 May
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Dry ice replacement and the future of cold chain

In this edition: Artyc PBC announces a dry ice-less device, Surfact gets a new partnership and DiGiorno brings a new crust to the pizza aisle.

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13 May
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: TIA’s annual fraud report spotlights surge in incidents

In this edition: Breaking down the TIA fraud report, and tariffs between the U.S. and China take a break.

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09 May
Mary O'Connell

DHL seeks to transform life science and health care logistics through AI

DHL views the role of AI in innovation as crucial to long-term success and development in life science and health care logistics.

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Running on Ice: Americold earnings show the cold chain shake-up

In this edition: Breaking down Americold earnings, Maersk upgrades IoT devices and frozen food marketing takes a social turn.

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06 May
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ – 89 years later

In this edition: A look at an update to the original management and leadership book, and CVSA’s Roadcheck comes next week.

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02 May
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Air cargo upgrades at JFK include cold storage

In this edition: JFK gets upgrades for air cargo, DHL makes headway with health services investments, and Tillamook rolls out new ice cream flavors.

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Apr - 2025 -
29 April
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Using bonded warehouses to help shippers

In this edition: Getting into the benefits of a bonded warehouse, and cross-border doesn’t seem to slow down.

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28 April
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How do bonded warehouses work?

Tariffs can take a toll on the bottom line. Bonded warehouses help combat that.

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25 April
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: UPS makes another play in the health care space

In this edition: UPS has another health care acquisition, FreezePak grows again and frozen pizza as an economic indicator. 

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24 April
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Breaking down the state of cold chain

In this edition: Breaking down the “Chain Reaction 2024” report; a new facility for Grip; and a GLP-1-friendly ice cream makes its debut.

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22 April
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Big changes coming to e-commerce imports

In this edition: Changes coming for low-value shipments, and Hispanic brands see massive market upswing.

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Combating freight fraud with certificates of insurance 

Key strategies for combating fraud involve certificates of insurance for supply chain partners. 

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