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“This year will be the year for Maersk to ensure green solutions are developed end to end,” said Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of fleet and strategic brands at Maersk.

Transport refrigeration company Thermo King’s R452A refrigerant will reportedly reduce carbon emissions by 50%.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle discuss the use of non-competes in freight with Omar Singh, the founder and president of Surge Transportation.

Mary O’Connell and Ingrid Brown chat about what drivers want from brokers and account managers and what makes a good broker.

A look at the driver experience at Port of New York/New Jersey from a trucker’s perspective; abandoned truck recovery; mental health and more.

“The first thing to do is to have an understanding of what type of offset it is that you’re looking for because there’s quite a range of pricing,” said Andrew Hall, director of sustainable finance at Trayport.

On the show we hear from a trucker turned Ironman. Plus how St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is putting drivers on a highway to health.

Host John Kingston dives into the surging price of oil and diesel.

Blythe Brumleve gets a history lesson on this episode of Cyberly.

Natasha Hammack of Wright Media joins the show to discuss truck driver recruiting solution HireMaster.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith welcome in the new year on this first episode of Freightonomics for 2022.

Immediate Past ATA Chair Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins the show to discuss ways to introduce trucking to younger drivers, especially to more women.

The true cost of dwell times, getting truckers paid faster, the future of renewable fuels, and the importance of predictive maintenance

“We’ll see real progress as more companies have leadership at the highest levels in the company focused on sustainability and incorporating sustainability into business strategy,” said Susan Uthayakumar, chief sustainability and energy officer at Prologis.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

Richie Daigle and Michael Vincent unpack the various meanings of the word “value” in sales.

Q1 outlook for inland and ocean; stranded on I95; why The Rock is tweeting about supply chain and more.

Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey sit down and talk about what freight trends they expect in 2022, the weirdest things they’ve moved and how to make a successful environment for new people getting into brokering.

Page Siplon, CEO of TeamOne Logistics, joins the show to discuss his company’s approach to driver retention.

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is ranking its road transport subcontractors on their level of sustainability.

Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down and talk about what freight trends we saw this year, our expectations for the new year, and some of our favorite stories from the planning and brokering days.

Shippers increasingly search for suppliers with sustainable operations.

While many companies put environmental concerns on the back burner the past two years, “the topic has very much returned to the top of the agenda for most leading players in the industry today,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.

Also on the podcast: What’s holding back US investment in more oil drilling?

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle welcome Ryan Rogers, the founder & CEO of TextLocate, on the show to discuss the fun and terror of launching a business.

Mary O’Connell and Sarah Eggleston sit down and talk about sales from prospecting to implementation as well as evaluating their needs to keep everyone happy.

Renewable diesel continues to grow in popularity due to its emission-reduction potential and health benefits for workers and surrounding communities.

Experts across the supply chain weigh in on the most impactful sustainability trends in 2021.

It’s the final and most festive WTT of the year with project44’s Jett McCandless; FreightWaves Craig Fuller, and cheer from around the industry

Also on the podcast: The incredible shrinking US refining sector.

“Demand for RNG will continue its rapid growth trajectory. We are in the early days of seeing corporate goals to reduce carbon turned into actual actions,” Greg Roche, vice president of sustainability at Clean Energy, told FreightWaves.

The American Transportation Research Institute’s Rebecca Brewster shares what the industry ranked as its top issues this year.

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Flexe vp of product and engineering Anthony Girolamo.

Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

“This is not optional. This is going to be a core part of how we think about our investments going forward,” Jon Bradford, a partner at Dynamo Ventures, said.

WTT live from Domestic Supply Chain Summit talking all things disruption and solutions for ’22.

TLDR: In which the author’s heart is broken and put back together again over sustainable fuels. Or, the bull case for renewable natural gas (RNG) in transportation. Low carbon fuels: A love story Last week, RNG producer Opal Fuels LLC merged with the SPAC ArcLight Clean Transition Corp. II at a valuation of roughly $2 […]

Tony Mulvey and Anthony Smith debate the pros and cons of quitting while you’re ahead on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle talk about how customers being correct depends on the type of relationship they have to your business.

Sebastian Blanco explores the world of EVs after COP26 and the presentation of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

Mary O’Connell, Josie Blanco and Anaid Chacon Bryce Williford talk about changes to invoicing requirements by the Mexican Tax Authority.

Kaylee Nix looks at the retail landscape through the lens of flexible warehousing on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

TLDR: United: Sustainable AF. Sustainable jet fuel is having a moment. But why? And what exactly is SAF again? This week, United Airlines operated the first-ever passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Boeing 737-900 flew over 100 passengers from Chicago to Washington, D.C., running exclusively on alternative fuel. While regulations prohibit planes […]

In this issue, jobs for former CFL employees and what’s ahead on WTT.

On WTT we’re talking about Central Freight Lines shutdown; fast food logistics; automating the back office and more

“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.

Making freight and logistics activities sustainable in the Asia-Pacific region is anything but simple.

Cassandra Gaines welcomes Ryan Rogers from TextLocate on this episode of MadGaines.

Steve Ferreira breaks down newly passed legislation on this episode of Navigate B2B.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve explains how new technologies can be put to work in not-so-new professions.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether there are still breaks in the transportation system on this episode of Freightonomics.

Tony Mulvey looks at the latest industry mergers and acquisitions on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

Arkansas represent! On this show we’re talking to the University of Arkansas as well as J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about why the state is great for freight

Also on the podcast: The market for diesel exhaust fluid.

Driver recruiting expert David McBride of Lazer Spot joins the show to share his golden rules for recruiting and retaining driver talent.

The unique design will improve port efficiency and increase capacity, according to Maersk.

Crowley wants to be “the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas by 2025,” says Alisa Praskovich, sustainability director at the company.

Sebastian Blanco talks about how components are crucial to keep production up to speed on this episode of Transmission.

On WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re talking about the art of freight photography; we share a clever port solution; and learn what’s good in supply chain

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle rank the top books for freight salespeople.

Mary O’Connell and Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow and what 3PLs will look like in 2022.

Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, but some wonder whether the batteries can get the job done in harsh environments.

Host Matt McLelland sits down with a Chattanooga youngster who is making big conservation strides on this episode of Rising Tides.

In this issue, the problem with switching to just in case; trucking urban legends; spot rates near all-time highs; Zim is bearing gifts; and more.

CN and CSX received recognition for their action on climate change. UP has upped its targets and released a plan to reach them.

CNGmotive’s solution for fueling locomotives provides potential to decarbonize rail using renewable natural gas.

On today’s episode of WTT: driver retention issues and the real reason behind “driver shortages”

Service Professionals’ exhaust reaction system can save 10% to 30% on fuel consumption, according to CEO and founder Jack Schickler.

What’s the catch with sign-on bonuses? Online grocery logistics; being a Haul Star; Tive goes out-of-this-world and more

Also on the podcast: OPEC+ surprises with more oil in January.

Blythe Brumleve lists what to include in 2022 marketing and website budgets on this episode of Cyberly.

Congestion can be attributed to increased ship traffic, a lack of labor and crane availability, and the sea of empty containers rising throughout Southern California.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Grace Sharkey dives into how simple tech can drive robotics innovation forward.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith make their end-of-year predictions for 2022 on this episode of Freightonomics.

Learn why BMW is looking to the future of auto tech on this episode of Transmission.

Anthony Smith and Tony Mulvey look at early retail results after Cyber Monday.

On WTT the cargo situation as we race toward Christmas, peak season insights, whether abandoned containers are an issue and if the supply chain bullwhip will crack next year

As demand for shipping increases, whales are more at risk of colliding with vessels. A new certification provides strategies to prevent collisions.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday wrap-up; trucking markets; how supply chain shortages hurt an arcade brand; and more.

Mary O’Connell and Bill Morrisroe of iShared sit down to talk about shared truckload and how to get away from LTL overlength fees.

An environmental coalition urges Target, Walmart, Amazon and Ikea to clean up their maritime emissions and shipping routes.

“I wanted to find a way to reduce emissions that was nonregulatory and allowed shippers to select carriers based on operational efficiency [and] price,” says Eric Beckwitt, Freightera founder and CEO.

Supply chain turkey of the year; how to get on the WTT Christmas special; where truckers can eat; are inventory leftovers the next crisis?

Also on the podcast: What the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve means.

B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg shares a sustainable avenue for retailers to get rid of overstock, late or unsold seasonal goods.

Host Mary O’Connell discusses process improvement with Cargo Chief’s Chris Arrendondo.

How pets and pet policies can help with recruiting and retention in the office and in the cab. Innovative new cannabis products and their supply chains.

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Tyler Cole, director of carbon intelligence at FreightWaves, chats with Desiree Wood, founder and president of REAL Women in Trucking, about truck driver issues and what motivates her work. “I became an advocate by necessity — partly from self-preservation, but partly because I could see the drivers had few […]

Season 3 of MadGaines Live is now on FreightWaves TV every Friday.

Steam Logistics war on noncompetes; Freight Alley growing larger; Redwood and Freightos partnership; Port of Boston and more on WTT

Don Lefeve of Robotic Research joins the show to discuss the very near future of autonomous trucking.

Also on the podcast: Is the tide turning in oil markets?

Experts explore different sustainable fuels and dive into how fleets can reduce their GHG emissions once they have started measuring.

TLDR: Unpacking climate provisions in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and uncovering who will be using the planned 500,000 chargers nationwide. $1.2 trillion IIJA lotta money It’s understandable if many of you are bullish carbon nerds like myself and spent the past two weeks with eyes peeled for updates from climate negotiations at COP26 in […]

What Cyber Monday may look like for amazon sellers; Kraft-Heinz grocery supply chain; Turkey of the year and more on WTT

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle explain the upper hand in pricing freight.

On this episode of Rising Tides, Matt McLelland hosts a discussion about building a successful startup from ground zero.

Green bonds are designed to help companies fund environmentally sustainable projects that often have higher upfront costs.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter, is the driver shortage a myth; are port fees a bluff; supply chain strikes heated seats and more.