Description

Host: Annik Sobing
Guest: Donna Mullins, Vice President at Kale Info Solutions
Published: October 27 (Halloweek Series)
Length: ~20 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center

In this Halloween special on Simply Trade, host Annik sits down with air cargo leader Donna Mullins. With 34+ years navigating international logistics, Donna shares “horror stories” from neglected air cargo facilities, underfunded infrastructure, and the everyday challenges that haunt supply chains. They talk about why air cargo—though only 5% of total shipment volume—carries 35% of value and why modernizing this sector is urgent for the entire trade community.

Discover where the U.S. lags behind, how Donna’s advocacy is driving real industry change, and why collaboration among business, government, and tech is essential to exorcise inefficiency from the system.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Air cargo’s overlooked funding and modernization crisis
• Real-world impacts of outdated technology and infrastructure
• How global competitors handle cargo better—and what to do about it
• The role of industry committees in spurring U.S. policy improvements
• Lessons from the pandemic and future directions for air shipments

Key Takeaways

• Air cargo is essential, but too often trapped in “logistics horror.”
• Solutions require advocacy, cross-sector collaboration, and investment in tech and people.
• Don’t let supply chain monsters sneak up—be proactive with your partners and logistics choices!

Resources: 
NCBFAA / AfA Whitepaper: SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE OF AIR CARGO

GAO Report to Congressional Committees – Air Cargo – DOT Should Communicate Data Limitations and Identify Stakeholder Challenges - https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-25-107334.pdf

 

Credits

Host: Annik Sobing
Guest: Donna Mullins

Producer: Lalo Solorzano

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