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Mike Baudendistel

Mike Baudendistel is an analyst and Market Expert at FreightWaves focusing on the railroad, intermodal and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. His support for SONAR customers extends to performing custom analysis such as making recommendations on where current truckloads can be converted to intermodal and rate and service comparisons across modes. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Baudendistel served as a senior sell-side equity research analyst covering the publicly-traded Class I railroads, and suppliers that manufacture and lease railroad equipment, and suppliers that manufacture trucks, trailers, engines and other components. He has 15 years of experience following the freight transportation industry with experience that also touched the truckload, Jones Act barge and domestic logistics industries. He is a CFA Charterholder.

Grace Sharkey

Grace Sharkey is a professional in the logistics and transportation industry with experience in journalism, digital content creation and decision-making roles in the third-party logistics space. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Grace led a startup brokerage to more than $80 million in revenue, holding roles of increasing responsibility, including director of sales, vice president of business development and chief strategy officer. She is currently a staff writer, podcast producer and SiriusXM radio host for FreightWaves, a leading provider of news, data and analytics for the logistics industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Michigan State University.


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Recent Articles

Subscription boxes — wow them or they’ll bounce

Michael Baudendistel Friday, March 22, 2024

Ideal for consumer engagement, recurring packages face economic and logistical challenges.

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Do we really need another retail subscription service?

Michael Baudendistel Thursday, March 14, 2024

Target Circle 360 leaves The Stockout hosts asking who it is for.

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Recent shows highlight CPG companies’ concerns

Michael Baudendistel Friday, March 8, 2024

Shippers should facilitate supplier collaboration while bracing for potential freight market turn.

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Amazon and the FTC don’t agree on much

Michael Baudendistel Friday, February 16, 2024

In addition to key issues in lawsuit, parties at odds over scope and time frame.

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Is Amazon a distributor?

Michael Baudendistel Friday, February 9, 2024

Governmental order could place safety burdens on e-commerce giant.

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Railroad’s share bounce should leave intermodal shippers wary

Michael Baudendistel Thursday, February 1, 2024

Activist pressure and focus on OR are at odds with optimal service levels.

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