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Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #34: The July BAF Panic and the $166 Billion Liquidity Twist
Welcome back to Container Bytes! I’m Julia Frohwein, powering through being a bit "under the weather" this week alongside our resident freight expert Judah Levine to unpack a highly volatile session. 📍 The Persian Gulf conflict is intensifying, and while peace negotiations continue, ocean freight has officially hit the panic button on early Peak Season demand.In this episode, we break down the massive June 1st rate explosion. Spot rates didn't just tick up—they skyrocketed by $1,000 to $1,800 per container in a single week. Shippers are aggressively front-loading volumes ahead of the massive July...
2026-06-03
08 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #33: The July BAF Cliff and Amazon’s Prime Day Curveball
Welcome back to Container Bytes! I’m Julia Frohwein, joined by our resident freight guru Judah Levine to unpack another high-velocity week in global shipping. While rumors of a negotiated end to the war have ships in the Persian Gulf optimistically drifting toward the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn that infrastructure damage means a fuel price hangover could last well into next year.In this episode, we tackle the sudden, early arrival of Peak Season. Asia-North Europe rates have climbed back to their wartime high of $2,900/container, while Asia-Med rates exploded by 20% last week to...
2026-05-27
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #32: The Golden Week Race and the Middle East Air Squeeze
Welcome back to Container Bytes! I’m Julia Frohwein, joined as always by our resident freight expert Judah Levine, ready to break down another high-stakes week in global logistics. 📍 The Strait of Hormuz remains tenser than ever, with a planned US retaliatory strike temporarily pushed off by President Trump while negotiations continue in the shadow of a crumbling ceasefire.In this episode, we tackle the massive structural shift impacting Peak Season 2026. Because of ongoing Red Sea diversions, transit lead times are longer than ever. Shippers are realizing they have to move their peak season ocean cargo...
2026-05-21
09 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #31: The Hormuz Toll Authority and the Section 122 Shocker
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but it officially has a new "manager." 📍 This week, Julia Frohwein and Judah Levine dive into Iran’s creation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority—a move that signals a permanent intent to entrench authority over the passageway. While Operation Freedom managed to extract a few US-flagged vessels, the naval exchanges between the US and Iran have only added to the uncertainty.In this episode, we break down Maersk’s $500M fuel bill. Carriers are facing massive cost pressures, and while the Transpacific is holding onto its rate gain...
2026-05-13
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #30: Project Freedom and the UAE Airspace Whiplash
Welcome back to Container Bytes! I’m Julia Frohwein, and I’m back with Judah Levine to break down a week that felt like a decade. We’re diving into the rapid-fire timeline of Project Freedom—the US-led effort to force transit through the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in naval skirmishes and was suspended almost as quickly as it began.In this episode, we analyze why ocean rates are proving remarkably "sticky" despite the low-demand slow season. While Asia-Europe rates are hovering near pre-war levels, the Transpacific has seen a 50% gain since the conf...
2026-05-06
09 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #29: The Jet Fuel Sharing Plan and the "Quiet Crisis"
Welcome to a very special episode of Container Bites! If you’re wondering why Eytan suddenly has long brown hair and a British accent—don’t panic. 📍 I’m Julia Frohwein, and I’m thrilled to be taking over the mic. This week, Judah and I dive into the "Quiet Crisis." The ceasefire is holding, but with the Strait of Hormuz still closed and the US blockade in place, oil prices are creeping back up.We break down why Asia-Europe ocean rates are hitting a stubborn floor—50% higher than October levels—despite the seasonal lull. We also look at t...
2026-04-30
09 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #28: Lufthansa’s 20,000 Flight Cancellations and the "More Closed" (Dire) Strait
Get your freight emergency kits ready, because the fuel market is bordering on absolute chaos. Between the IRGC boarding container ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Lufthansa slashing 20,000 flights due to fuel concerns, capacity is getting squeezed from both ends. While jet fuel prices have dipped slightly from their March peak, the real ghost in the machine is availability. Europe might only have six weeks of jet fuel left in the tank, making "seasonal trends" look about as relevant as a VCR manual in 2026.But it’s not all doom and g...
2026-04-23
12 min
聞く経済ニュース - 海外メディア超多読ラジオ
【4/18】海運マーケット大西洋運賃50%急騰の真因
経済と金融市場を揺るがす大西洋コンテナ運賃50%急騰、主因はキャパ不足ではなく燃料サーチャージという衝撃の構造経済・金融マーケット分析、海運運賃の異常変動を解説。Freightos、Drewry、Xenetaのデータ対立、バンカー燃料経済、契約交渉シーズンと金融規制の関係を掘り下げます-----[公式noteで詳細テキストレポート公開中!]https://note.com/kiku_keizai-----・大西洋航路コンテナ運賃50%急騰の背景と数字・Drewry13%キャパ減説とXenetaキャパ増加説の対立・VLSFO価格82%急騰と緊急バンカーサーチャージの構造・米連邦海事委員会によるMaersk免除却下の規制リスク・5月GRIとコントラクト交渉シーズンの戦略的タイミング・Hormuz海峡完全開放宣言とコンテナ市場への遅行影響・過剰供給ファンダメンタルズと運賃高止まりシナリオ-----一次情報ソース・Freightos https://www.freightos.com/freight-industry-updates/weekly-freight-updates/transatlantic-ocean-rates-spike-as-surcharges-take-effect-april-14-2026-update/・Xeneta https://www.xeneta.com/news/xeneta-weekly-ocean-container-shipping-market-update-10.4.2026・Drewry https://www.drewry.co.uk/supply-chain-advisors/supply-chain-expertise/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry・FreightWaves https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maersk-again-turned-down-on-emergency-fuel-surcharge-waiver・Sourcing Journal https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/logistics/strait-of-hormuz-contract-rates-spot-freight-iran-war-persian-gulf-blockade-fuel-surcharges-drewry-overcapacity-1238917768/
2026-04-18
12 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #27: The Blockade Paradox and Your Missing Tariff Refunds
Get your freight Christmas sweater on (yes, even in April), because the Straits of Hormuz are getting chilly🥁. We’re diving into why the Hormuz blockade(ish) your ocean rates are staying surprisingly grounded while jet fuel prices are pulling an Artemis II.Judah explains the "Inverse Crisis Correlation"- we have so many ships due to overcapacity that even a Middle East blockade can't kick rates into high gear. Meanwhile, air cargo is feeling the heat as jet fuel prices double, causing airlines to slash flights faster than my kids lose their left sho...
2026-04-15
11 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #26: Strait Talk And The Air Cargo Hit
Better late than never. Hope your supply chain is holding up better than my audio equipment. The ceasefire news is hogging the headlines, but don't let the noise fool you;the Straits of Hormuz are still effectively a "no-go" zone for container ships. While carriers like CMA CGM and COSCO are trickling a few vessels out, nobody is exactly rushing back in. Ocean rates are staying surprisingly soft at around $2,500 for Transpacific lanes due to a massive ghost of overcapacity. Meanwhile, Air Cargo is getting absolutely pummeled, with South Asia to Eur...
2026-04-09
12 min
LogTech Podcast
LogTech News: DHL im Datencenter Boom, Pysical AI bei KION und Freightos entlässt
Kündigungswellen mit der Begründung KI – steckt wirklich technologischer Fortschritt dahinter oder ist es nur eine praktische Ausrede für wirtschaftliche Probleme? 🤔 In dieser News-Folge diskutieren Steffen und Jannik die jüngsten Entwicklungen bei Branchenriesen wie WiseTech und Freightos.Wir beleuchten den überraschenden Schritt von DHL, eigene Logistiklösungen für KI-Rechenzentren aufzubauen – ein klares Signal, wie kritisch diese Infrastruktur mittlerweile ist. Außerdem im Fokus: Wie die Kion Group mit "Physical AI" (Kameras und IoT) den digitalen Zwilling des Lagers in Echtzeit ins WMS bringt – und warum Nvidia bei all dem schon wieder seine Finger im Spiel hat....
2026-03-31
16 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Special Episode: Getting Your IEEPA Tariff Refunds (Eventually)
The Supreme Court tossed IEEPA tariffs out, but don't pop the champagne just yet. The White House pivoted with a (temporary-ish) 10% global tariff under Section 122 just four days later. It's currently sitting well below the 15% to 20% ranges we saw previously, but with the July expiration date looming, the USTR is sprinting through 122 new trade investigations.The billion-dollar question: how do you actually get your IEEPA refund? CBP is launching the CAPE portal mid-April, but you can't just ask for your money back; your customs entry has to be completely "liquidated" first. That means you...
2026-03-22
23 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Ep. 24: Fuel Surcharges Ahead and the Middle East Starting to Come Back Online
The Middle East isn't exactly "business as usual," (you knew that) BUT the cargo heart is starting to beat again. We’re moving past the total shutdown and into the "creative logistics" phase. That's a polite way of saying everything is moving by truck on two-lane highways and costing a fortune.The real story this week isn't just the closure of the Strait; it’s the surcharge flurry hitting lanes that haven't even seen a ripple from the Gulf. While ocean liners are ship-to-ship refueling like some high-stakes Mad Max sequel, BCOs are finally starting to push back...
2026-03-18
12 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #22: Strait to It, Creative Surcharges and Supreme Court Wins
Welcome back to the pod! This week, I (Eytan) and Judah (not me) dive into why the Straits of Hormuz is the latest headache for your bottom line, even if your containers aren't actually in the Gulf. We’re tracking "Emergency Contingency Surcharges" (top-tier naming, guys) that are adding $300-$400 per container just as we hit the post-Lunar New Year lull.On the bright side, the Supreme Court and the Court of International Trade just handed a massive win to importers. If you’ve been paying IEEPA tariffs, you’re officially in the "refund"...
2026-03-11
13 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Unfiltered Freight Episode 10: The Vibe Coding Revolution
Special edition for you independent forwarders out there.SMB forwarders are tired of being told they’re "dinosaurs" by Silicon Valley. They’re tired of waiting for ERP roadmaps that never arrive. And they're tired of being told they can't compete with the $100M tech budgets of the global giants.They’re wrong.In this episode, I sit down with Farouk Gomati, President of Interworld Freight, to talk about the unfair advantage of the mid-sized operator: The ability to deeply understand the niche, move at lightning speed...
2026-03-11
16 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #21: Tariff Whiplash
Welcome back to another "uneventful" week in Global Freight. 📍 This week, Eytan opens with a dad-joke for the ages: What is the White House's favorite craft beer? An IEEPA. 🍺 (International Emergency Economic Powers Act). It’s a bitter brew that the Supreme Court just poured down the drain.In this episode #21, Judah and Eytan break down the Section 122 Pivot. After SCOTUS struck down the IEEPA tariffs, the administration moved at record speed to implement a 10% global tariff using "Balance of Payments" law. It’s a 150-day stopgap that expires in July, effectively flattening the trade landscape—but at what cost...
2026-02-26
11 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #20: The $4,000 Port Fee Gamble and the "Out-of-Office" Index
They never thought we'd make it, but here we are: Episode 20. We’ve been talking about Lunar New Year for six weeks, but we were still blindsided by the reality of it this week. Forget the traditional benchmarks—Judah’s inbox is currently the world’s most accurate economic indicator, overflowing with hundreds of out-of-office replies.In this episode, we break down the Ocean Rate Cliff, with East Coast rates falling 12% to $3,000/container. We also dive into the week's biggest shocker: the White House’s Maritime Action Plan. We’re talking about propos...
2026-02-19
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #19: Flower Power and the $2 Billion Coin Flip
We’re back for episode 19, and with Lunar New Year just days away (Feb 17th), the "Gear Down" is officially here. Manufacturing is slowing down, and for the first time this year, we don't have a major geopolitical change to talk about. It almost feels... quiet.In this episode, we break down the LNY Rate Slide: Asia-Europe is down to $2,400/container and the Med has plummeted to $3,600. We also tackle the massive uncertainty in Maersk’s 2026 earnings report—a $2 billion swing that could land anywhere from a $1B profit to a $1B loss depend...
2026-02-12
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #18: The 18% Handshake and the Atlantic Wall
Welcome back to Freightos' Container Bytes, Episode 18. Judah and I were just reminiscing about the fact that we don't have theme music. We still don't. But what we do have is a weather report that’s actually scarier than the geopolitics for once. Storm Kristin just put the North Atlantic in a chokehold, grounding vessels from Spain to the English Channel and proving that Mother Nature still has the biggest veto in logistics. ⛈️In this episode, we break down the US-India "Sweet Spot" deal—a massive shift that slashed tariffs from 50% down to 18%. If you’v...
2026-02-05
08 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #17: The Davos Pivot and South Korea and Canada’s Tariff Headache
Welcome back to Freightos' Container Bytes, Episode 17. We’re only four weeks in, and we’ve had more trade "wars" than I’ve had hot coffees. This week, Eytan and Judah track the whiplash of the Greenland deal—shoutout to Davos for the "peace framework"—and the immediate shift of the tariff-cannon toward our neighbors to the North.While the US threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over Chinese EVs and 25% on South Korea for legislative delays, the rest of the world is busy swiping right on each other. We break down the historic EU-India Free Trade Agreement a...
2026-01-30
09 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #16: The Greenland Gambit and the Red Sea Reversal
Time for a high-stakes episode of "Where in the World is the Trade War?" with our Greenland Bingo card. ❄️In this episode, Judah and Eytan break down the sudden 10% tariff threat on the EU (which apparently wasn't on anyone's 2026 forecast) and why the EU is dusting off its "Big Bazooka" in retaliation. We also check in on the Red Sea, where Maersk is leaning in just as CMA CGM is pulling back, making the Suez Canal the "will-they-won't-they" romance of the maritime world.Finally, we look at the Lunar New Year dip—with Asia-Med rates falling...
2026-01-22
09 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #15: The Hormuz Headache and the Lunar "Red Zone"
Welcome back to Freightos' Container Bytes, the podcast that is technically Episode 15, despite the fact that our team’s ability to count past 14 has recently been called into question.We dive into the geopolitical soup of the Strait of Hormuz. While the headlines are screaming about oil, we’re looking at the real logistics casualty: the UAE’s Jebel Ali port. If the "Ocean-to-Air" bridge that feeds Europe gets shaky, your lead times are going to look as stretched out as my favorite 10-year-old hoodie.We also break down the latest "gut punch" for US import...
2026-01-15
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Stop Reading the Manual: Glyn Hughes (TIACA) on Phigital Logistics and the PlayStation Trap
This is an episode from Freightos' Unfiltered Freight series, shared here too.Welcome to a masterclass in air cargo reality with Glyn Hughes, the Director General of TIACA and a 40 year industry veteran who has seen it all. From the early days of faxed rate sheets to the current AI revolution, Glyn is here to explain why the industry is currently stuck in a psychological trap of its own making.We have a PlayStation problem. While the next generation is busy playing the game and having fun, logistics leaders are still stuck reading...
2026-01-14
14 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #14: Pasta Wars, Rate Spikes & The Lunar New Year Rush
Welcome to 2026! We are already 3% of the way through the year, so if you haven't hit your KPIs yet, you're officially behind. JK, kinda.Ocean freight is starting the year with a hangover and a double shot of espresso. Rates are climbing fast, with Asia-Med is up 20% to $4,800 and Transpacific rates jumped 22% just to kick off January. It’s the classic pre-Lunar New Year rush, fueled by the Red Sea crisis that just refuses to quit. It’s basically chaos, but organized chaos.And in the weirdest news of the week, we narrowly avoi...
2026-01-08
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #14: "Weird" Peak Season, AI Air Rates, and...Curling
Welcome to the final Container Bytes of 2025! It’s been a year. We laughed, we cried, we watched spot rates do things that defy physics. (I’m not crying – you are).The "Blink-and-You-Missed-It" Peak This year's peak season on the Trans-Pacific was… weird. Like, "my kids eating their veggies" weird. It was skewed entirely by the trade war front-loading. We saw rates hit $6,000 per container briefly in June/July as everyone panicked about the jump from 30% to 145% tariffs, but then it vanished. Asia-Europe volumes were actually up 8%, but rates sat around $3,000 (compared to $8k-$9k last yea...
2026-01-01
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Surviving Your 2026 Ocean Freight Procurement: Special Interview with Stephanie Loomis, Noatum Logistics
This is an episode from Freightos' Unfiltered Freight series, shared here too.Welcome to a special edition of Container Bytes, featuring 30-year ocean veteran Stephanie Loomis, who's navigated everything from Hanjin's collapse to pandemic-era chaos. Her market predictions are legendary, and she's not sugarcoating what's ahead for your freight procurement in 2026.Carriers have finally learned capitalism. The days of $500 China-LA rates are buried, and today's shipping giants won't touch freight that doesn't make money. "There are rates that will move freight and rates that will not." Smart shippers are securing space...
2025-12-23
14 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #12: Air Cargo Defies Death, Rates Spike Past Last Year's Peak
We're back and pumped to talk freight. Get your freight Christmas sweater on.🧣Transpacific air rates hit $7.50/kilo, beating out last year's $7.30 peak despite recession fears and front-loading concerns (take that, 2024!). Meanwhile, Asia-Europe stays flat at $3.60/kilo as carriers shift more capacity there.And....the Red Sea is showing signs of life! I'm not crying - you are.Houthis released hostages that had been held since July, and CMA CGM is increasing vessel traffic through the area (though full return remains as elusive as my son's missing left shoes). Ocean rates continue their wil...
2025-12-10
06 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #11: Red Sea Flippity Floppity and Air Cargo Peak
BREAKING: So... the Suez Canal Authority is that friend who tells everyone you're definitely coming to their party when you clearly said "maybe next year." Meanwhile, carriers are playing Red Sea chicken while rates do whatever the heck they want (mostly staying flat by YMMV).Air cargo is peaking harder than my acting career (I was a lollipop in Willy Wonka in second grade, nbd). , with China-US hitting $6.50/kg despite everyone's doom predictions. Who needs consistency when you can have CHAOS?Here's a link to the procurement planning webinar I casually dropped in w...
2025-12-04
08 min
In The Seaweeds
Episode 3: Zvi Schreiber
In the Seaweeds Episode 3 – Zvi Schreiber (Freightos)Graham Parker sits down with Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos, to explore the path that led him from physics and tech entrepreneurship to running one of the most recognized platforms in global freight. Zvi reflects on the early days of digitizing an industry resistant to change, and how modern technology is finally gaining real traction across supply chains.It’s an honest conversation about innovation in a legacy industry, the slow but undeniable shift toward digital infrastructure, and what it takes to lead transformation at global scale.
2025-11-20
25 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #10: The No Big Deal 48% WoW (!) China - US Rate Increase
Got good news and bad news for your today, freight podcast friend.Good news? The Houthis said they would stop firing on ships in the Red Sea (but container liners aren't holding their breath).The bad news? A 48% increase in China - US West Coast rates (and a confusing 3% drop on China - US East Coast).Ready for a game of GRI Madness? Then how about throwing in a healthy dose of tariff Supreme Court indicators to round it out?Also, do us a solid and share this episode with someone.
2025-11-13
06 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #9: Wut? More Stability but Ocean Rates Are Still Up?
That's not how this was supposed to work. I'm taking my ball and going home.Ocean freight rates climbed despite increased stability, with some major drivers of stability for the next year on China-US trade. Judah breaks down air cargo rates, ocean rates, why the GRIs might be sticking and which ones aren't.Also, yolo, no port fees! Party time!This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight update...
2025-11-06
06 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #8.5: The "Trade Summits Mean We Do .5 Episodes Now Too" Episode
Bro, how am I supposed to run a podcast if everything changes every day?Less than 24 after the last weekly podcast was published, a trade summit between China and the United States changed everything. So we tacked on our quick view on what that means at the end of this episode. Just another reminder of how everything can change, every day.This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more d...
2025-10-30
08 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #8: "The Soybeans and Port Fees Episode"
Soybeans! Port fees! GRIs! This week has all the drama that Shakespeare forgot. Journal of Commerce put out estimates of $42M (!) in reciprocal port-call fees, we touch on the upcoming 🇺🇸-🇨🇳 summit and more. Plus...blanked sailings pushed Transpacific and Asia–Europe spot rates up (Asia→USWC jumped ~18%, and Asia→EU is back towards ~$2,300/FEU). We also talk early peak season demand in air cargo pushing China→US air rates to about $5.60/kg.Come on, just listen, bro.This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of...
2025-10-29
05 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #7: Ocean Rates Jump 18% (The “Questionable GRI” Edition)
What's up in freight? Thought you'd neve ask.Asia→US West Coast popped from ~$1,400 to >$2,000/FEU and Asia→Europe to ~$2,300—driven by mid‑month GRIs and capacity pulls, not tariffs. We break down why this smells opportunistic in slow season, whether Nov 1 sticks, and what carriers are blanking next, we talk about the impact of the new port‑call fees' minimal impact and air demand’s increase...with rates still still staying stable.Also, if you are still reading this, share our podcast! Show us the love!This podcast is a little experi...
2025-10-23
05 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #6: Red Sea Rumblings (But Rates Are Still Dropping)
Sorry, we kinda said it all in the title.But you're here so let's keep going. Ceasefire chatter isn’t sending carriers sprinting back through Suez...and even when they do, expect a short scheduling mess, then more capacity and more downward pressure. We break down where rates are (hello, 2023 vibes), the tariff/port‑call fee volley (USTR vs. China, rare earths), who’s actually exposed, and what to do now.Also, be kind, leave a review!This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—...
2025-10-16
06 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #5: Port Fees are Coming (But Rates are Loooow)
Sorry, we kinda said it all in the title. Port fees for Chinese vessel calls are coming soon. We break down what it means, how rates are responding, the costs that Chinese carriers are swallowing, and more. This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.
2025-10-08
08 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #4: Typhoons and Trade Wars
In yet another episode of Container Bytes, we talk about the logistics impact of Typhoon Ragasa, dive into air and ocean rates, and even talk a bit about trade wars. It just wouldn't be a 2025 freight update if we didn't, amiright?This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you dig quick bites of freight wisdom, let us know. For more detailed weekly freight updates delivered straight to your inbox, check out our weekly freight email. Want the freshest freight data on demand? Hit up terminal.freightos.com.
2025-09-26
07 min
Container Bytes: Weekly Ocean & Air Freight Intelligence for Supply Chain Pros
Episode #3: From TikTok to USTR
TikTok negotiations might be thawing US-China trade tensions (swipe up?), but don't expect freight rates to plummet until that 30% tariff stops trending (see what I did there?). Transpacific rates surprised with a 30% September jump despite a weak peak season, hitting $2,300/container. Meanwhile, the upcoming USTR port call fees for Chinese vessels (starting Oct 14th) are scrambling carrier routes. And that de minimis rule change...has helicopters patrolling.Get your global freight fix in just under seven minutes!This podcast is a little experiment from Freightos—and may not be around forever—so if you...
2025-09-18
06 min
PR on the Record
How to Build a High-Value, Data-Driven PR Engine with Eytan Buchman, CMO of Freightos - PR on the Record Ep. 10
What does it take to build a global brand in one of the world’s most complex industries? In this episode, we sit down with Eytan Buchman, Chief Marketing Officer at Freightos and self-proclaimed “freight nerd” (a title coined by The New York Times). Originally from Chicago, Eytan brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of storytelling and digital strategy — from the military to high tech.We explore his data-driven approach to PR, unpack what truly counts as a high-value media placement, and break down how public relations strategies must evolve from early-stage fundraising to maintain...
2025-06-04
37 min
The Freight Buyers' Club
Shipping in a Tariff Truce: A Shipper’s Guide to Container Strategy (Video Explainer)
In this Video Explainer episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King delivers a strategic visual briefing on the latest US-China tariff developments — and how they’re impacting global container markets, supply chains, and BCO planning in the summer of 2025. Designed for C-suite decision-makers and logistics professionals, this explainer breaks down: What the new US–China “tariff truce” actually means The impact of a 90-day window on transpacific trade volumes and rates – is an early peak season brewing? Strategic insights from leaders at the Port of Long Beach, Freightos, and the Global Shippers Association SME survival tacti...
2025-05-19
18 min
The Freight Buyers' Club
Early Container Shipping Peak Season? Freightos CEO on the US-China Tariff Truce
In this episode of The Freight Buyers Club, Mike King speaks with Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos, about the sudden and dramatic tariff truce between the U.S. and China. With duties dropping for 90 days, Zvi breaks down the implications for container shipping, forecasting a potential early peak season and a short-term surge in demand. He also warns that while rates may spike, actual price movement will depend heavily on carrier capacity management. A smart, timely analysis of what this geopolitical shift could mean for global supply chains. Big thanks to Dimerco Express Group for supporting independent...
2025-05-13
04 min
SPACInsider
Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber on Digitizing Global Trade in a Volatile 2025
Tariffs, Trade Routes, and Tech: Freightos’ View from the Cargo Frontlines 2025 is shaping up to be a wild year for global trade, and few companies have a vantage point on the impacts of every-changing tariff policy quite like digital cargo-booking platform Freightos (NASDAQ:CRGO). This week, we catch up with Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber. He shares how the shifting trade flows are showing up in Freightos’ numbers, and how companies are adjusting to meet the new challenges. Zvi also discusses why the shipping industry has long resisted digitization and how Freightos has made headw...
2025-05-07
28 min
A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence
Why Fate Might Favor Shippers This Year
2025 has gotten off to what might generously be described as an ‘uncertain start’.The one thing people want right now is clarity. Or at least some idea of what might be the next impact on supply chains.One of the most consistent issues facing sourcing directors and supply chain managers has been logistics.After years of unprecedented disruptions, logistics could be the one blessing in an increasingly chaotic sourcing landscape.To get an insider’s view of what we might expect to see this year, I sat down with Zvi Schreiber, founder...
2025-02-15
32 min
Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Guest: Judah Levine of Freightos on impacts of proposed tariffs in a second Trump term; Who is using all the warehouse space? Automation moves beyond the hype.
Our guest on this week's episode is Judah Levine , head of research at Freightos Group. We are now past the elections here in the United States and supply chains are already planning for life under a second Trump administration. The president-elect has promised sweeping tariffs on imports that will have huge impacts to our supply chains. Our guest shares his insights into how importers are trying to bring goods into the country before higher tariffs are enacted and what impacts proposed tariffs may have in the future for our nation's international trade.A new report this week...
2024-11-15
25 min
Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Guest: Judah Levine of Freightos on potential dockworkers' strike; Volunteer drivers wanted; Biofuels for the air
Our guest on this week's episode is Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos. The deadline is Monday to avert a dockworkers strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. That is when the current labor contract is expiring. A strike of even short duration could wreck a lot of supply chains. Our guest gives us the latest update on the negotiations and what effects a strike might have.Wreaths Across America is seeking carriers and drivers to join the nonprofit’s Honor Fleet, delivering wreaths this holiday season to cemeteries across the country in honor of U...
2024-09-27
19 min
PODcakes
Episode 12 | The Current View | The Red Sea & Panama Canal CRISIS
In the inaugural episode of PODcakes new series, "The Current View," we embark on an in-depth exploration of the worldwide repercussions stemming from the Houthis' missile launches targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea. Delving into the significance of this crucial shipping lane, particularly as vessels transition from the Suez Canal into the dangerous waters of the Red Sea under the protection of the U.S. Navy, we assess the impact and strategies being used. Additionally, we scrutinize the crisis of dwindling water levels in the Panama Canal due to drought, prompting ships to seek alternative routes around South...
2024-02-20
1h 26
Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Guest: Ian Arroyo of Freightos on Red Sea shipping attacks; The best truck stops; New independent contractor rules
Our guest on this week's episode is Ian Arroyo, chief strategy officer at Freightos. Ships crossing the Red Sea are under constant threat of attacks by militant groups responding to the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The situation is constraining global trade and causing many shipping lines to bypass the Suez Canal and instead sail around Africa to reach Europe and North American destinations, resulting in huge increases in costs for shippers. Trucker Path, a developer of mobile apps and services for the trucking industry, released their annual list of the Top 100 Truck Stops in the U.S. – a guide to...
2024-01-12
18 min
The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)
#227: Market Update September 23 - Eighth consecutive month of national growth, and consumer sentiment has ticked up
Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThe September data throws us a few mixed bag items!Dave shares his takeaway: listing levels and an interesting correlation. Cate identifies the eighth consecutive month of national price growth, and she draws listener attention to capital cities versus the regions. The Trio ponder the power of commuting distance to major cities.Is there a sweet spot ratio when it comes to listing volumes and price movement? Mike ponders... tune in to find...
2023-10-16
52 min
ChainTech
Interview with Zvi Schreiber, CEO at Freightos (CRGO)
We interviewed Zvi and discussed his background, what made him starting the company, the type of solutions they provide, the competitive landscape and much more... Check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zschreiber/ Visit https://www.freightos.com for more information on the company. For more ChainTech startups, solutions and founders, visit https://www.chaintech.net
2023-08-16
40 min
ChainTech
Interview with Zvi Schreiber, CEO at Freightos (CRGO)
We interviewed Zvi and discussed his background, what made him starting the company, the type of solutions they provide, the competitive landscape and much more... Check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zschreiber/ Visit https://www.freightos.com for more information on the company. For more ChainTech startups, solutions and founders, visit https://www.chaintech.net
2023-08-16
40 min
The Dynamo Show: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast
Re-Air: International Logistics and Marketplaces with Zvi Schreiber of Freightos
Highlights from their conversation include:Zvi Schreiber’s background in software engineering and computer science and his transition to logistics (1:25)Balancing being connected to the tech world and being a CEO working to scale up an organization (3:31)Modernizing international shipping for customers (5:28)Key modules in the supply chain cycle (9:20)Digital Air Cargo (14:58)Maritime logistics industry projections (19:48)Marketplaces are powerful things—when they work (22:43)Open office layouts (26:05)Established in 2012, Freightos created an online freight marketplace and SaaS software to usher the logistics industry into the digital era, making global shipping faster, more cost-effective, and smoother. Find out more at h...
2023-06-21
29 min
The Freight Buyers' Club
US 'freight recession'; trans-Pac vs trans-Atlantic demand; pros and cons of non-China options.
In Part 1 of this episode. host and editor Mike King speaks to two freight and trade experts: Judah Levine, Head of Research at Freightos, and Jason Miller, US government advisor and Interim Chairperson, Department of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business. They discuss US trade policies, inventory levels, freight rate movements and the very significant differences in the nature of US freight demand on the trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades. They also digest how dockworker negotiations on the US West Coast are impacting the trans-Pacific contracting season and discuss why the US has...
2023-04-10
56 min
Avory - Markets and Investing
Inside Industry | Freight Industry Breakdown with Freightos CMO
Welcome to "Inside Industry" on the Inside Scoop podcast. We bring you exclusive insights and insider knowledge from the world's top industries. In this episode, we dive deep into the freight industry, exploring how it operates and breaking down its complexities with none other than the Freightos CMO Ethan Buchman. Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the freight industry and gain a better understanding of its role in the global economy. From the logistics of shipping to the technology that powers it, our guest expert will provide valuable insights and share real-world examples of...
2023-03-28
30 min
The Sustainiacs by OPT USA, Inc. - Meet the Innovators and Disruptors of Sustainability
Digitizing the 99% with Zvi Schreiber of Freightos
Zvi Schreiber CEO and Founder of Freightos talks about the 99% of international freight shipping that is not digitized. The effort to connect the participants has significant, economic, social, and environmental benefits. Support the show
2023-03-19
35 min
Radically Transparent
Eytan Buchman on Balancing Strategy and Tactics
Eytan Buchman serves as the CMO of Freightos, a B2B platform that is revolutionizing the trillion-dollar logistics industry with an online freight marketplace, heading up full marketing stack operations, from positioning and branding to digital and traditional marketing channels. Leading the marketing team, Eyal takes a data-driven marketing approach, with an emphasis on content marketing, analyst relations, press engagements, and online customer journeys. He is renowned for building the marketing at Freightos from scratch, driving enterprise-grade leads at an incredibly low ROI, dominating the industry attention by combining data marketing and story-telling, and, most...
2023-02-22
21 min
Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!
How To Come Up With Shipping Estimates With Kirk Dennison of Thunderworks Games
Kirk Dennison explains tips for shipping and fulfilment in the US, EU and Australia. He also covers some very important changes to German imports you need to know about! 00:01:00 – Shipping Prices Have Dropped Slightly 00:02:09 – Introducing Kirk Dennison 00:14:47 – How To Come Up With Shipping Estimates 00:32:07 – Account For Unforeseen Expenses 00:33:29 – Use Freightos To Compare Prices 00:37:52 – Shipping To Germany Just Got More Complicated 00:46:16 – Accounting Vs Import Functions For The EU 00:49:06 – Minimum Order Volume To Make EU Sales Worthwhile 00:55:42 – Shipping To Australia 00:58:13 – EU Manufacturing Cheaper? 00:59:47 – Don’t Use Freightos For EU Imports Shownotes...
2022-09-19
1h 04
Definitely Uncertain: The Private Wealth Podcast
The Great Freight Squeeze: How Shipping Impacts Everyone - Ep 78
This podcast is brought to you by Goldrock Capital at goldrockcap.com This week on Definitely Uncertain, Darren is joined by Zvi Schreiber, CEO at Freightos, serial entrepreneur, and author to talk about the international freight industry. With Covid, international freight shipping and global supply chains were put to the test, creating the ideal opportunity for systems to change. Zvi discusses the recovery of global supply as well as what Freightos is doing to push things forward. Enjoy!
2022-09-07
18 min
Ship Happens: The Miniseries
Episode Five: “Freight, Meet the Economy”
When a butterfly flaps its wings, it causes storms around the world. When enough ships get stuck or delayed, economies, stock markets and, of course, you all pay the price. In episode five of Ship Happens, we dive into the broader economic ramifications of supply chains. We track how water bottles are manufactured, the impact of inflation (or perceived inflation - cue ominous music), and more. This isn't an esoteric Econ 101 class. It's how the ships that sail impact how much you pay at checkout every single day. Starring: Mike Beckham, Simple Modern Ben...
2022-08-25
16 min
Avory - Markets and Investing
What's happening in Freight with Freightos | E31
Freight has been one of those legacy industries ripe for disruption. With elevated freight prices, the demand for efficiencies is rising. We brought on Freightos to talk about trends within freight. More on Freightos: https://www.freightos.com/logistics-research/ Guest: Judah Levine _______ Disclaimer: Avory & Co. is a Registered Investment Adviser. This platform is solely for informational purposes. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Avory & Co. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing invol...
2022-07-14
23 min
Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!
Customs & Epic Freight Wizardry
Brandon The Game Dev joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to chop manufacturing, freight and fulfilment. 00:00:50 – How TTRPG Fanatics Find New TTRPG Games 00:14:12 – The Board Game Design Lab Podcast Comes To An End 00:17:26 – Hiring Out Logistics Project Management 00:22:45 – Types Of Freight 00:25:15 – Does Freightos Have Competitive Pricing Compared To OTX 00:31:40 – Have Many Manufacturing Options 00:35:46 – Custom Charges 00:37:08 - Customs De Minimis Shownotes RPG.net Poll - https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/how-do-you-learn-about-new-rpg-games-books.898242/ Social Media Vs Email - https://youtu.be/jZ5H6DeaKKs?t=587 Last BGDL Podcast - ht...
2022-07-11
44 min
Ship Happens: The Miniseries
BONUS Episode 2: Shipping against all odds
Two years into the pandemic and global supply chains have yet to return to normal. In this bonus episode, we take a look at where things stand now, how supply chain snafus continue to impact importers like Shelagh Stoneham, Founder of Power WearHouse, and how world events unrelated to the pandemic have put added pressure on an already overstretched global freight system.
2022-04-07
08 min