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Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 152
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:03 -Red Sea Shipping is Down 90% 6:03 -East Coast Dock Workers Walk Away 11:22 -Halftime 17:37 -Replacing Income Tax with Tariffs? 20:00 -Chinese Ecommerce Prepping for Peak Season www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/17/24/gttw-podcast-episode-152 https://youtu.be/5-OTs9dplv0
2024-06-17
24 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 151
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:25 -E-Commerce Disruption from CBP Enforcement 7:57 -USPS is Going to Try Reversal Logistics 14:44 -Halftime 22:49 -Why the US is Winning the Chip War 26:24 -Mediterranean & Asian Port Congestion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U5W9ilhkEE www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/10/24/gttw-podcast-episode-151
2024-06-10
32 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 150
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:34 - NOAA’s Hurricane Season Predictions 6:46 -301 Tariff Expansions 9:52 -Halftime 19:20 -Ocean Rates Rising 22:00 -China’s Drone Carriers https://youtu.be/SZrTUTDcErQ www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/4/24/gttw-podcast-episode-150
2024-06-04
27 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 148
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:41 -Parcel and the USPS 8:53 -Capacity Crunches on the Coasts 13:36 -Halftime 20:56 -Cross Branding on Online Returns 24:41 -Depopulation Risks & Consequences https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/13/24/gttw-podcast-episode-148 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuOlsqYMEoI
2024-05-13
31 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 146
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:36 -Trade War is Coming Hard for EVs 6:18 -Amazon Logistics Surpasses UPS Volume 12:32 -Halftime 19:57 -The Northern Mariana Island of Tinian 22:50 -FTC Banning Non Compete Clauses www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/30/24/gttw-podcast-episode-146 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2Pbg5A7is
2024-04-30
27 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 145
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:15 -General Systems of Preferences Coming Back? 4:34 -ELDs & Loopholes 9:50 -Baltimore Update 11:57 -Halftime 18:21 -Inflation Taking Longer Than the Fed Thought 20:55 -China Shock 2.0 www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/24/24/gttw-podcast-episode-145 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ls4RNw2ORM
2024-04-24
26 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 144
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:38 -World Population Projections 8:48 -Possible Punitive Tariffs on China 11:14 -Halftime 18:32 -Laundering Imports through Mexico 22:41 -Baltimore News: General Average Claim & FBI Investigation https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/17/24/gttw-podcast-episode-144 https://youtu.be/_OcFOYNv4C0
2024-04-17
26 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 143
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:58 -UPS replacing Fedex for US Post Office 9:58 -Updates on the Port of Baltimore 13:37 -Halftime 22:44 - Second Wave of LogTech Acquisitions? 27:07 -FLPA Moving into a New Phase of Deeper Enforcement https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/8/24/gttw-podcast-episode-143 https://youtu.be/ASjBmu-PQRY
2024-04-08
29 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 142
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:15 -Baltimore Port’s Catastrophic Key Bridge Incident 16:27 -Halftime 26:42 -Countervailing Duties & Anti-Dumping Duties 29:32 -Housing Boom Building? https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/2/24/gttw-podcast-episode-142 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2KPiS14ys
2024-04-02
35 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 141
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:08 - CBP is Pushing E-Allegations Hard 6:35 -Gamification Warehouse Workforce Engagement 11:46 -Halftime 21:50 -US Considering Steel/Aluminum Tariffs Against Mexico 25:52 -Hapag Lloyd CEO Predicts Early Peak Season for Ocean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DLHpF3IZl8 https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/25/24/gttw-podcast-episode-141
2024-03-25
32 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 140
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:23 -AB5 in CA is All But a Done Deal 7:37 -National Threat Assessment is Released for 2024 13:40 -Halftime 25:02 -Venture Global & LNG 30:35 -Contract Season Amid Much Uncertainty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGoeJwomWZ4 www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/19/24/gttw-podcast-episode-140
2024-03-19
37 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 138
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:16 -Amazon’s Humanoid Robots 9:03 -Surge Pricing Coming to Supply Chains 16:17 -Halftime 23:17 -Shelley Simpson Named New CEO at JB Hunt 26:10 -Automated Rate Negotiation https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/4/24/gttw-podcast-episode-138 https://youtu.be/TCzKsbPUOMM
2024-03-04
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 137
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:03 -China/US Container Volumes Are Up 7:56 -Risks of Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure Such As Cargo Cranes 10:43 -Halftime 16:45 -Walmart Unloads 14,000 Intermodal Containers to JB Hunt 20:48 -Chinese Subsidies VS A New, Across the Board Tariff https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/26/24/gttw-podcast-episode-137 https://youtu.be/qseQBX1sg8M
2024-02-26
24 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 136
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:18 -White House Review of US Supply Chain 7:08 -Phoenix is the New Inland Empire 12:35 -Halftime 19:00 -China's Eligibility for 321 & Demininis Treatment 22:56 -Interest Rates & Inventory Levels https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/21/24/gttw-podcast-episode-136 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prpR66Eomqs
2024-02-21
29 min
Shoe-In
Rough Seas - Navigating the Red Sea Crisis With Pete Mento
Supply chain expert extraordinaire Pete Mento stops by Shoe-In to discuss the latest developments in the Red Sea crisis and how the crisis is impacting the footwear supply chain. As a former Merchant Marine Officer himself, Pete holds no punches as he explains his expectations for the continuing crisis and what's in store for container pricing in the coming year. If you ship shoes anywhere in the world, you don't want to miss this conversation. With special guest: Pete Mento, Commercial Director, DSV Hosted by: Matt Priest and Andy Polk
2024-02-19
35 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 135
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:06 -West Coast Port Dominance 6:53 -Defending Ships in the Red Sea 9:03 -Halftime 16:28 -Death of the EV Market? 22:00 -India & World Trade Policy www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/13/24/gttw-podcast-episode-135 https://youtu.be/A3d_dCgBT6c
2024-02-13
24 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 133
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:51 -UPS Lays Off 12,000 8:20 -Are We on the Brink of WWIII? 12:56 -Halftime 22:37 -China’s Evergrande Forced to Liquidate 27:10 -Technology Driven Logistics Firms Continue to Slash Jobs https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/30/24/gttw-podcast-episode-133 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwpgvAh2C8I
2024-01-30
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 132
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:31 -Red Sea Marine Insurance is Skyrocketing 5:39 -Vessel & Equipment Crisis Brewing 10:26 -Halftime 18:11 -Customs Sets Up Change to Entry Requirement 20:44 -Rail Update: Collaboration is Critical www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/22/24/gttw-podcast-episode-132 https://youtu.be/g5GNKf6E-t0
2024-01-22
25 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 131
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Keenan Brugh of CAP Logistics cover: 2:27 -Winter Storms Across the US 7:18 -Home Prices are Slipping 10:59 -Halftime 25:53 -New Era of Global Sea Power 35:45 -Marine Casualty Insurance SOARs https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/16/24/gttw-podcast-episode-131 https://youtu.be/kd6nNC3b560
2024-01-16
40 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 130
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:15 -New CBP Ruling Has People Wondering 8:06 -2024 Will Be A Year of Autonomous Trucking 13:02 -Halftime 22:31 -US Energy Exports Up 35% Since Red Sea Crisis 25:52 -Brad Jacob's New Venture, QXO https://youtu.be/IOLjqOjY95Y https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/1/10/24/gttw-podcast-episode-130
2024-01-10
30 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 128
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? As we approach 2024, Doug Draper and Pete Mento make some new logistics predictions for 2024. While these forward facing statements do not constitute financial advice, it's always an interesting and insightful conversation! 2:11 -Issues in the Red Sea 3:41 -Year of Parcel 5:05 -Dealing with COVID / US Avoids Recession 5:43 -Transportation Bloodletting Over 7:44 -Ukraine War Ends 9:18 -Fast Fashion Under a Microscope 11:52 -Halftime 13:55 -Trump Wins Election 15:46 -US Importing Normalizes back to Old Trends 17:49 -Cargo Theft Continues to Rise 20:40 -Speed of Change Continues to Accelerate
2023-12-18
25 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 127
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:30 -Cargo Theft is up 56% This Year 10:55 -Norwegian Tanker Attacked, Despite No Clear Ties to Israel 15:04 -Halftime 24:16 -Walmart Adding Parcel Stations for Faster Delivery 28:11 -Global Trade to Shrink by 5% According to the UN https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/13/23/gttw-podcast-episode-127 https://youtu.be/MEShb3qlEvA
2023-12-13
35 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 126
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:49 -New Respiratory Issue in China? 5:55 -Black Friday & Cyber Monday 9:34 -Halftime 16:06 -Amazon Getting in the Auto Business 20:15 -USPS saw a 5.9% Increase in 2024 https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/27/23/gttw-podcast-episode-126 https://youtu.be/sXEBXYyMDOs
2023-11-27
24 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 125
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:56 -Holiday Shopping is Going to Lift Spirits for Q1 8:09 -New Argentinian President Javier Milei 13:47 -Halftime 18:48 -Shein & Fast Fashion Supply Chain Practice 23:50 -Houthi Helicopter Raid on Civilian Cargo Ship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC81Q2QlVhI www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/20/23/gttw-podcast-episode-125
2023-11-20
28 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 124
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 0:48 -Two-Step Measure to Avert Government Shutdown 5:17 -Air Freight Industry Updates 11:30 -Halftime 22:25 -Panama Canal Crisis 28:22 -Is the AI Bubble Popping? https://youtu.be/HirZKDlg2fo www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/13/23/gttw-podcast-episode-124
2023-11-13
35 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 123
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:06 -East Coast / West Coast Tug of War 8:02 -Maersk Layoffs - Everyone Calm Down 12:31– -Halftime 20:23 -Talk about Modernizing Rail Corridor between Boston & DC 25:16 -Expansion of Forced Labor Goods? https://youtu.be/Jo4mXw8pC5Y https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/7/23/gttw-podcast-episode-123
2023-11-07
29 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 122
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:28 -Government Support for Importers & Exporters 7:30 -Peak Inventory Levels Have Balanced Out 13:20 -Halftime 23:32 -Apple Facing Ban on Imports 26:10 -Africa is on the Rise https://youtu.be/b9luPnbiDS0 www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/31/23/gttw-podcast-episode-122
2023-10-31
32 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 121
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 5:14 -Black Swan to be a Buzzword in 2024 8:37 -Black Swans as an Excuse 15:32 -Halftime 28:00 -Truck Brokerage in a Tailspin (Market Correction) 32:39 -Are Supply Chains & Economies Ready for Another Pandemic? https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/25/23/gttw-podcast-episode-121 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xva8jxb6dhs
2023-10-25
38 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 120
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:09 -Parcel Waiving Holiday Surcharges 8:55 -Inflation Stalling? Fed Rates & Trade Numbers 12:40 -Halftime 23:36 -Peak Season’s Over. What does this mean for Q1? 27:45 -USD & EURO Parity in 2024? Would be good for US Exports https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/16/23/gttw-podcast-episode-120 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmisbEJqN7Q
2023-10-16
32 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 119
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:36 -US Navy Pulling Back on Trade Protection 9:09 -Warehouse Construction at a 10 Year Low 16:38 -Halftime 30:28 -WTO Decreases Growth Target for Global Trade 34:10 -Uber Connect Now Has a Returns Program https://youtu.be/ZriDgDPwAHQ www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/9/23/gttw-podcast-episode-119
2023-10-09
40 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 118
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:45 -Government Shutdowns Are Bad for Importers and Exporters 7:12 -US Trade Agreements Are Focusing on Metals 13:30 -Halftime 23:15 -Is the World Ready for Nuclear Cargo Ships? 26:20 -2024 Will Be the Year of the Parcel Wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gxNeVPCkSI https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/2/23/gttw-podcast-episode-118
2023-10-02
29 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 117
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:37 -Automation, AI, and Brokers 12:27 -Halftime 20:12 -Rail Update 26:23 -Has China Been Overcounting Population? https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/26/23/gttw-podcast-episode-117 https://youtu.be/o1cgp7t7tes
2023-09-26
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 115
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 4:15 -Climate Change vs Pandemic 11:37 -What if UAW Strikes? 15:15 -Halftime 22:28 -Apple & ARM Deal 27:30 -Flexport’s CEO Situation https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/12/23/gttw-podcast-episode-115 https://youtu.be/en5GdrBGf_c
2023-09-12
36 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 114
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:10 -The Marianas: The Back Door to America 9:08 -Mixed Signals for Air Cargo 16:55 -Halftime in Paradise 26:30– -EU Talks Boldly about Trade Rules: We’ll See 31:10 -Transport Industry Layoffs and Right Sizing www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/5/23/gttw-podcast-episode-114 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtmPieejS-o
2023-09-05
35 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 113 - Live from Casa Bonita
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:11 -More Coal than Ever Before 7:31 -Holiday Spending Amid Inflation 11:43 -Halftime 17:31 -Year of the Union - UAW Update 22:10 -American Credit Card Debt is over a Trillion https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/29/23/gttw-podcast-episode-113-live-from-casa-bonita https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5wDLxJ144U
2023-08-29
27 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 112
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 1:30 -Amazon Letting Go of the Reins 9:27 -China Going Bear Mode 17:25 -Halftime: GTTW Live! 24:00 -EV Battery Supply Chain Explained 29:21 -China Pushing BRICS to Break From Dollar https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/24/23/gttw-podcast-episode-112 https://youtu.be/uwMvAEkGkLA
2023-08-24
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 111
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:22 -Asia to US Ocean Spot Rates are Back Higher than Contract Rates 8:04 -President Biden’s Executive Order on Strategic Industries 13:56 -Halftime 22:03 -Panama Canal Has an Underreported Traffic Jam 27:16 -Unless USTR Acts, 301 Exclusions Are Set to Expire Soon https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/14/23/gttw-podcast-episode-111
2023-08-14
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 110
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:10 -Pushing EVs hard through Policy 7:20 -Dispersion of the Economy 13:30 -Halftime 26:26 -Inflation Reports Coming: China, UK, and US 30:36 -Warehouse Automation is Growing www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/7/23/gttw-podcast-episode-1109-yk3a https://youtu.be/VY-v4OElTt0
2023-08-08
36 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – Episode 109
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 2:23 -EV Batteries & Chargers are the Limiting Factor? 9:59 -Cardboard Sales Are Down - Why This Matters 14:12 -Halftime 23:59 -What Is Going on with Zim? 28:20 -World Trade Org Statistics!! What It Tells Us https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/23/gttw-podcast-episode-109
2023-08-01
34 min
Shoe-In
Dr. Funkenstein and the Supply Chain Chaos: A Dungeon & Dragons Adventure
Have you ever wondered what the biggest supply chain issues are in today's global trade market? Pete Mento, the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV, joins Shoe-In to discuss the current chaos of the logistics and supply chain industry. Pete explains the challenges posed by evolving supply chains, a lack of free trade agreements, increased regulations, cyber security, and labor unrest. He suggests companies should "consider the worst" when it comes to supply chain resiliency, and suggests corporations use Dungeons & Dragons-style game plans to prepare for any potential worst-case scenarios. (you'll have to listen to the...
2023-07-31
24 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – July 24th, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:51 -TPP Agreement Still Matters 8:42 -Is Yellow a Dead Man Walking? 14:05 -Halftime 26:38 -Bernstein’s Economic Confidence 30:46 -Autonomous Trucking - Dead or Alive? https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/24/23/gttw-podcast-july-24th-2023
2023-07-24
38 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – July 18th, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Trade Geek Pete Mento & Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution cover: 3:56 -UPS Labor Negotiation Continue 14:10 -Chinese Economic Data is Bleak 17:18 -Halftime 25:57 -What Happened to Peak Season? 30:16 -Canadian Port Strike is Over - Aftermath Ongoing www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/18/23/gttw-podcast-july-18th-2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5SOkZQ8IAw
2023-07-18
33 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – July 11th, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade This Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover: 3:24 -Have to Talk More about Yellow 9:32 -Amazon Prime Days 13:26 -Halftime 21:28 -Global Trade Costs are Set to Increase by 4% 25:22 -China Restricts World Access to Gallium & Germanium https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/11/23/gttw-podcast-july-11th-2023 https://youtu.be/wTyJT4UnZPA
2023-07-12
30 min
Global Trade This Week
Global Trade This Week – June 27th, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento & Doug Draper cover: 2:07 -MSC & Maersk Breakup 7:51 -Water Levels Low in Panama Canal 13:13 -Halftime 25:24 -Hyperglobalization vs Reasoned Protectionism 31:39 -DoE Loans $9.2B to Ford for EV Battery Plants www.capwwide.com/international-insights/6/21/23/gttw-podcast-june-21st-2023-gk4gw https://youtu.be/0R22m_z2HS4
2023-06-27
37 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
The Internet Is A Useful and Scary Place - Cynthia Hetherington is Using it To Make it Safer
Cynthia Hetherington (MLS, MSM, CFE, CII) is the President, and Founder of the Hetherington Group, a consulting, publishing, and training firm that leads in due diligence, corporate intelligence, and cyber investigations by keeping pace with the latest security threats and assessments. She has authored three books on how to conduct investigations, is the publisher of the newsletter, Data2know.com: Internet and Online Intelligence, and has trained over 180,000 investigators, security professionals, attorneys, accountants, auditors, military intelligence professionals, and federal, state, and local agencies on best practices. For more than 25 years, Ms. Hetherington has led national and international...
2023-02-13
45 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Lessons Learned? Pete Get's on His Soap Box
In this episode of the podcast, Pete spends some quality time thinking about the ways we maintain our relationships between the US and China and how companies haven't seemed to learn the lessons of COVID. He gets into the current state of global trade and talks about how the child's game RISK has a lot to teach us.
2023-01-31
43 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Captain Gordon Macarthur - Master Mariner and Captain of the Training Vessel "State of Maine" Maine Maritime Academy
This week Pete sits down to talk to his old friend Captain Gordon MacArthur about the excitement of leading the crew of the Training Vessel State of Maine. They also get into the ways training has evolved and how the students have as well (in a good way). Also - an open letter to the Veterans of the Logistics Industry and what we can do for the next generation of logistics professionals.
2023-01-19
38 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Supply Chain Chaos is Just one Hack Away - My Conversation with True North Group
In this episode of the show, Pete has a conversation with the leaders of The True North Group to discuss the fragile nature of digital trade and logistics as well as the work their company does to prevent this same chaos from occurring. Pete also pens an open letter to the Ocean Carrier Community .... all this and more on this week's edition of TRADE GEEK!!!! To Learn more about True North Group visit their site at: https://www.truenorthusa.net/ To learn more about Traffic tech (The fantastic logistics firm where Pete works) C...
2023-01-12
30 min
First Things First
Ep 12: Supply Chain Predictions For 2023
First Things First… The number one place to discuss, question, and learn all things first mile. Tune into First Things First as Mercado CEO Rob Garrison hosts the final episode of the series! Rob is joined by Pete Mento, Senior Vice President of Compliance at Traffic Tech and former Global Head of Products and Procurement at Wayfair.This episode Rob and Pete will be sharing their predictions for the 2023, diving into their perspectives on technology in the global supply chain and sharing the one thing they would fix in the import supply chain.
2023-01-11
35 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Welcome to Season 3 of the Trade Geek Podcast
New year, new topics and new gig for your hero ... In this episode we explore the likely hot topics for 2023 and talk about what you can expect for this Season. Also, Pete pens an open letter to the Board of Directors of CH Robinson - all this and more on this 2023 Premiere episode of TRADE GEEK!!!
2023-01-05
21 min
Supply Chain Secrets
How Carriers Can Improve Services for Retailers in Disruptive Markets
How do we expect carriers to innovate following the disruptions of the last few years?With service and reliability taking a major hit during the pandemic, carriers are now center-stage with an opportunity to prove themselves as both business partners and technology providers.Last week Don Davis sat down with Pete Mento, former Global Head of Procurement & Products at Wayfair, to discuss the role carriers could play in the next decade and why their relationships with shippers are changing.But what should their focus be and why?In this week’s ep...
2022-10-10
46 min
Back & Forth: A Ping-Pong Chat About Logistics
USA Made A HUGE Mistake!
Does America have a scarcity mentality? what has caused the countries financial decline? La Chang the CEO of Think Global Logistics and a freight forwarding expert talks to Pete Mento the Head of Commercial for Wayfair about the choices USA has made in recent years how it has had a negative impact on its economy.
2022-08-10
05 min
Back & Forth: A Ping-Pong Chat About Logistics
Australia’s BIGGEST Problem!
Australia is an isolated country with its own strengths and weaknesses, one of these potential weaknesses is its small population as Pete Mento the Head of Commercial for Wayfair and La Chang the CEO of Think Global Logistics discuss. Having such a small population makes the Australian market much less significant in comparison to USA or China.
2022-08-08
04 min
Back & Forth: A Ping-Pong Chat About Logistics
New Amazon In The Market?! Wayfair
Amazon is a dominant company in the industry of e commerce, however there are some products it doesn't deal with. This is where Wayfair steps in as Pete Mento the Head of Commercial explains to La Chang the CEO of Think Global Logistics what sets Wayfair from its competitors.
2022-08-05
03 min
Back & Forth: A Ping-Pong Chat About Logistics
USA vs China Who Will Win?! : A Chat with Wayfair
Does America have a scarcity mentality? Will China take control of the global economy? What is Australia's biggest problem? Is the new generation worse off than the old generation? and what does this all mean for the logistics industry? La Chang has an exclusive discussion with Head of Commercial for Wayfair Pete Mento who gives exciting insight about the current geopolitical scenario which can heavily impact the world. ‘Back and Forth’ is an open discussion with industry experts from all aspects of the logistics and supply chain industry. In this discussion, Pete and La discuss how Wayfair sepa...
2022-08-03
59 min
Shoe-In
Solving 100-Year-Old Logistics Problems with Pete Mento
Supply chain extraordinaire and current Head of Procurement & Commercial Excellence at Wayfair, Pete Mento stops by Shoe-In to try and tackle the many difficult challenges facing the global supply chain in 2022. We may not have all the answers, but we sure do have a ton of questions. If supply chain is top-of-mind for you today, you won't want to miss this episode and Pete Mento's many hot takes.
2022-01-10
41 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
James Coombes and Vector Ai are Changing the Way Logistics Firms Process Your Freight
James Coombes is the CEO and Founder of the Technology Company Vector.ai - A platform that removes the roadblocks to operations for logistics firms. Based in London, his global team works with transportation providers all over the world through automating the processes of their operating systems to route out inefficiency, increase compliance and reduce cost. Pete and James spent some time talking about his unlikely road to becoming the CEO of a technology firm, his passion for technology and how his company's solutions are changing trade. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to yo...
2021-07-26
42 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
How We Could Fix the E-Commerce Mess With One Simple Step
This week we discuss how much of the trade related e-commerce issue could be resolved by one bold move by Customs and Commerce. And why that isn't likely to happen any time soon. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the ma...
2021-07-09
37 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
What Do Burritos and CBP Have in Common?
In this episode, Pete goes solo to discuss a very sensitive subject - How do we fix the relationship between CBP and the Trade? We start with a brief history of how Customs ended up enforcing so many laws at the border. We then get into the hard truths of how the relationship between the Trade and CBP went so sour, and the nearly impossible way we could take steps to fix it. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or hav...
2021-07-01
43 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Captain Alex is On that Wall - Pete And Alex Alex Soukhanov of True North Group
In this episode, Pete gets into the scary parts of the conversation surrounding Maritime cyber and maritime infrastructure cyber with his old friend Captain Alex Soukhanov. The conversations goes into the weeds about the issues facing the industry, the governments dealing with it and ultimately the mariners faced with safety at sea. As usual, these two old sailors also have a little fun. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is...
2021-06-23
48 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
NEW SEASON OUT NOW! Pete Is Cranky!!!!
Pete goes solo on this episode to be a cranky old man and complain..about supply chain infrastructure, cyber security, China, tariffs and the lack of action to fix any of it. This season, we will explore the real problems with guests and props solutions. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a m...
2021-06-15
15 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Cindy Rosen Keeps TAPA On Track
This week Pete sits down with Cindy Rosen, Executive Director of TAPA to talk about the difficult job of managing one of the world's most influential trade organizations, how her career got there and what it's like to have to put up with Pete's shenanigans. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that...
2021-04-14
27 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Tariffs are for Suckers ... Sara Bowersox and I talk about the MTB
We are joined again by our good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear to talk about the glory that is tariff avoidance through the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do y...
2021-03-10
28 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Microsoft's Allen Gear Has The Right Stuff.
This week, Pete sits down with Allen Gear to talk about how he ended up in a Leadership Position not only in the security ranks at Microsoft, but ascending to the Chairmanship of TAPA. They also get into brewing, space travel and aliens .... because that always seems to happen with these two...... As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org
2021-02-09
38 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Doug Draper - My Co-Host And A Logistics Rock Star
This week, Pete interviews his co-host and good friend Doug Draper. Together they are the anchors of the weekly internet show "Global Trade This Week" brought to you LIVE every Monday by Cap Logistics. Throughout Doug's incredible 20 year career in logistics sales, he really has seen it all. And through out it all, maintained an eye toward what's next in our industry and an honest sensibility about what is best for his clients. In this episode he shares the story about how he has risen through the ranks and what he's learned along the way. You can catch Doug and P...
2021-01-29
46 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Adel Chaveleh is the smartest person I know.
Adel Chaveleh has done some of the most amazing things you can imagine. From setting up his own wildly successful computer game company, to revolutionizing the way people interact with data in countless different businesses. He is constantly thinking about what may happen next, and designing solutions to see the challenges that may be there - all with a team of fun loving, brilliant nerds. I was lucky enough to work with him while we were at Crane on a number of projects that touched logistics, trade and even baseball from our offices in the Astros Baseball Park. This epis...
2021-01-19
41 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
The Candy Man Can! Shaun Reilly talks about the fun and challenges of moving confections for Lindt!
Working in trade is a daily education in new and difficult products. For Shaun Reilly, it is about managing the balance of temp control, import compliance, FDA and the highest possible levels of quality for one of the most prestigious confection bands in the world. Pete and Shaun talk about making moving chocolate fun, the importance of teamwork, raising six kids and try to debunk the myth that all lacrosse players must be meatheads. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or...
2021-01-12
32 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
A Conversation with Vice Admiral Andy Brown. US Navy (Retired), Currently CEO of the National Defense Transportation Association
Today I get to share a conversation with one of the most important people in logistics many of you have never heard of. Vice Admiral Andy Brown has controlled supply chain budgets and supervised staffs that seem preposterous to the anyone outside of the military. To him, it was just part of a job that spanned 38 years of a life dedicated to service to his country and to his fellow war fighter. I have been lucky enough to work with him while he has been the CEO of the NDTA. An organization that represents the interests of logistics firms in s...
2021-01-06
47 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
The Annual Predictions Episode!
Like he does every year, Pete makes his predictions concerning trade, economics, security and the supply chain! The most listened too episode of the year!! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you w...
2020-12-18
1h 00
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Classifying Footwear is Hell .... My Conversation with Sara Bowesox!
In the new face of retail, Post Covid - things are weird. However, they still just manage to be especially brutal for footwear importers! Trade Compliance is hard enough without the added issue of having to classify the hardest product in the tariff ... Lucky for me, my good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear came to the show and shared her story and some insights. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your loca...
2020-11-24
41 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Rise of the Machines - My Conversation about Maritime Cyber with Captain Alex Soukhanov
The transformation of the supply chain from the 90's to now has been extreme. Not the least of which, has been the digitization of the whole shebang. Today, Pete is joined by his old friend Captain Alex Soukhanov who has a sobering and direct conversation with him about the problems of cyber security and maritime logistics. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at ww...
2020-11-12
34 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Why on Earth would anyone want to work in this Business? A Conversation with Fellow Trade Nerd Jae McDonald
Pete Sits down with his long time friend and colleague Jae McDonald to talk about the round about - yet rewarding - way she ended up becoming a Senior Executive in the Trade and Logistics industry. They also spend some time wondering why anyone works in this business, and decide it really comes down to the people. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at...
2020-11-10
38 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
It's Nearly Election Day, What Else Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Election Day is looming and Pete goes over the latest issues in the news he thinks are important prior to the big day.... buckle up kids!!!! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do y...
2020-10-29
17 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Ann Lister, Founder of ICPA might be the most interesting person in International Freight
I sit down with Ann Lister to talk about how she got into this crazy business - and she shares an amazing story about overcoming adversity and personal triumph. We also learn the little talked about origins of the International Compliance Professionals Association. It was a great talk. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that ma...
2020-10-19
27 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Pete Talks to someone who arrested him in High School about Cargo Security - Chuck Forsaith of the PCSC
Are you the kind of person who knows all the lingo and buzzwords about cargo security but actually knows absolutely nothing about cargo security? Well friend, have I got a podcast for you! Today I talk to the Yoda to my Luke Skywalker with regards to Cargo Security - Chuck Forsaith of the PCSC. We get into the details about what you really ought to know, and where you can go to learn it. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or...
2020-10-14
31 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
The Manchurian TradeGeek Podcast ....
The relationship between the US and China is chilly, but not nearly the Cold War we make it out to be. There is a new stepped up attitude about export Enforcement by the BID, DDTC and OFAC driven by both political goals and foreign policy. You need to understand WHY we are here - not just what to do. In this podcast we explore just that. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, you...
2020-10-09
53 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Debates would be more fun with Squirt Guns and Shock Collars .....
The VP candidates faced off last night and actually took the time to answer questions on the Trade War .... well, sort of. In this episode we talk about the lack of focus on this important global business and national security issue in the political conversation. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness t...
2020-10-08
15 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Now Vietnam?? When will the 301 Tariff Suffering End ...
The Trump Administration has kicked off a full blown 301 tariff investigation into the currency manipulation practices of Vietnam ... because we don't have enough to drive us crazy these days .... oh boy. In this episode we will get in to the likely outcomes and also WHY this is happening now. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance a...
2020-10-06
18 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Season 2 Premier 301 Tariff Court Case - Don't Miss Out!
Pete explains the long lay off and uses the convenient excuse that he ended the first season but we are BACK! We get into the 301 Tariff court case and what you need to do in order to get your money back - and why you REALLY need to file a claim on this one. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.o...
2020-09-29
10 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Raining Frogs....Let's Tempt 2020 With a Trade and Politics Podcast
In this episode, Pete spends more time than usual talking about how different parts of the US government impact our global Trade Policy. He then goes on to predict how a wins in the Senate, Congress and White House could change our stance on numerous global trade policies. Somehow, without letting this get political ...... As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.or...
2020-09-29
42 min
Patten Disregard
Booked It E26 - Hey Unemployment, Look Me In The Eye When You F*ck Me
Episode 26 - Hey Unemployment, Look Me In The Eye When You F*ck Me Featuring world renowned economist, Pete Mento—I know we’ve had him on three times in a row, but we can’t find a smarter person that can literally talk about everything important in the world. In this episode, we have a frank discussion about how and when Broadway can reopen. Here’s what they’re all saying: “This is where I gather all pertinent information on the world’s happenings” - Dr. Deborah Birx “Please try again later” - NY Department of Labor Call Center “Go! Write it...
2020-04-17
28 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
This Must be the Worst Edition of the Hunger Games Ever...
Pete and Wil go deep into the Food Supply Chain and why you are probably a little too late to be doomsday prepping. They also discuss modern day supply chain engineering and how to grow a long and luxurious beard with all this free time on your hands while you work from home. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org
2020-03-24
35 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Wash Your Hands and Have a Plan B - The Corona Virus
This week, Pete is joined by his Partners Wil Knibloe and Mike Varney to talk about the importance of a "Plan B." We talk about the difficulty of managing a supply in a crisis and how you can identify what to focus on when making a contingency plan. As always our show is brought to you by the World Trade Center and Technical Support is furnished by the good people of Cap Logistics.
2020-03-12
38 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
No Really -this is the Brexit Podcast
Pete is joined by Wil Knibloe, Rendall Hoffman and Wolfgang Kirschninh to discuss how BREXIT will effect Duty, Supply Chains, VAT and Transfer Pricing. The gang also talks about how YOU can take steps to actually prepare. As always our show is brought to you by the World Trade Center and Technical Support is furnished by the good people of Cap Logistics.
2020-03-04
59 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Compliance is FUN!!!!! But hanging around alone on a Friday isn’t.
2020-03-03
51 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Phil Coughlin and Pete talk about technology trade and the future of forwarding.
Phil Coughlin was most recently the Chief Strategy Officer of Expeditors International of Washington. Over the span of his 34 year career with him he did it all. From running documents to working with senior leaders to set the tone of the company’s long term strategy. He was also Pete’s boss back at his Tradewin days and a major influence on his way of thinking and doing business. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your...
2020-02-14
32 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Teaser Podcast on 2/21 MEGA NERD BREXIT Trade Geek Podcast
The BREXIT nightmare is becoming a reality - and in this teaser podcast, Pete lets you in on the news of a powerhouse #TradeSchool and TradeGeek Podcast coming up on 2/21 that will get into the weeks on VAT, Duty, Supply Chain and Transfer Pricing issues likely to come from this disruptive issue. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all arou...
2020-02-07
11 min
Patten Disregard
Booked It E25 - Tap Dancing Around Politics
Do you find yourself speaking confidently about topics you’ve never researched? Are you fully comfortable lecturing people on politics, history, and other things that people get PhDs in without ever having read about them? Did you fail ninth grade history but still sign up to speak on the ‘Constitutional Law’ panel at Hamilton’s BroadwayCon table? Then a career on Broadway might be for you! It also might be time to listen to... EPISODE 25: Tap Dancing Around Politics In this special episode, we address the entertainment industry’s uncanny ability to profess knowledge on topics that we know nothing ab...
2020-01-31
41 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Pete and Wil Knibloe talk about Supply Chain Engineering, Beard Maintenance and the complexities of life as a consultant.
In this episode of the podcast, Pete talks to his Partner and friend Wil Knibloe of Crowe LLP. Wil runs a team of professionals who identify and execute strategies to better manage global supply chains. Because they are pretty good friends, the conversation quickly devolves into how Wil manages to keep his beard so luxurious and deal with the stresses of living life as a management consultant. They also discuss how supply chain management has grown far beyond the movement of freight and inventory and more into a financial exercise. To reach Wil or to learn more about his team and...
2020-01-30
30 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
China Phase One Deal - The Ultimate Case of Good News, Bad News
So the US and China come to an agreement on a “phase one” trade deal. And boy...is there a lot of ground to cover. On this emergency TradeGeek podcast, Pete reviews the deal and gets into the weeds with folks asking questions live.
2020-01-17
43 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Pete Makes His 2020 Predictions While Drinking a Bottle of Rum
This week Pete goes solo. What will 2020 hold? How will BREXIT, the Trade War and an election wreck our year? Pete downs a few rum drinks and lets you know what he thinks. We are brought to you by the good people at the World Trade Centers. To learn more about how the WTC can help you, reach out to them at www.WTCA.org. Technical support and all around awesomeness brought to you by our friends at CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control...
2019-12-29
26 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Radioactive Penguins, 2Pac and Abby Freeman of SNC!
Pete sits down to talk to one of his closest friends Abby Freeman of Sierra Nevada Corporation. Aside from being an expert on issues of export compliance and military trade compliance, Abby is also a fantastic source on import issues. We sit down to talk about trade, the time she had to deal with radioactive penguins and what songs we would pick for out for a drive by. TRADEGEEK is brought to you by the World Trade Centers - if you need guidance on any issues big or small regarding trade, the WTC is best place to start. Find your loc...
2019-12-23
53 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
USMCA and Tacos with Hector Estrada!
Everyone's favorite expert on southern border trade joins Pete to talk about the new trade deals. Hector Estrada has been a CHB for over 20 years and is considered an expert on US Mexico trade relations Our podcast is brought to you by The World Trade Centers - if you are new to international business or have been shipping across borders for decades, yuor WTC can assist you with your growth. https://www.wtcdenver.org/about/ Technical Support is provided by CAP Logistics! And we cant thank them enough. WWW.CapLogistics.com
2019-12-13
59 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
The Obligatory "Origin Story"
Pete goes solo for this episode. Discussing USMCA, Chinese 301 Tariffs and the new French Mess ... He also answers a viewer question about how he ended up a Trade Consultant in the first place. Our podcast is brought to you by The World Trade Centers - if you are new to international business or have been shipping across borders for decades, yuor WTC can assist you with your growth. https://www.wtcdenver.org/about/ Technical Support is provided by CAP Logistics! And we cant thank them enough. WWW.CapLogistics.com
2019-12-11
48 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Dan Swartz, Sr Manager - Crowe LLP
Today, Pete sits down with his long time friend, colleague and Trade Compliance Rock Star Dan Swartz. Dan Swartz is a Customs House Broker known for his incredible skill at managing trade and Customs issues. His keen sense of balancing client needs while finding a method that lives up to Customs expectation is unmatched.... Pete and Dan talk about working in Consulting, their long friendship and then get into the issues of the trade war, audit defense and logistics. As always - TradeGeek is brought to you by the good people at the World Trade Centers. If you are just sta...
2019-12-06
57 min
Patten Disregard
Booked It E24 - Love Isn't Love Isn't Love, etc.
“Cake cake cake cake cake cake,” -Flo Rida “Doo be doo be doo.” -Frank Sinatra “Love is love is love is love is love.” -LMM Is any of this making sense? Pulling at the very core of your being? Resonating with the masses in order for social movements to be fostered? Oh, that last one is, you say? WHY?! Don’t feel like you’re alone. The minute the 2016 Tony Awards ended we all got “Love is Love is Love” bedazzled onto our dance belts faster than you could say “intimacy director”. Has anyone ever stopped to think about what it was supposed to mean...
2019-11-14
39 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento
Pete talks with Kyle Pettine
Pete has a conversation with Kyle Pettine COO of Otterbox on the challenges of foreign production in the age of globalization and trade wars. Current events focus on e-commerce, Chinese 301 tariffs and the approaching US/EU tariff disputes.
2019-09-25
54 min
Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions
Customs and Trade Compliance: How Can Companies Best Navigate an Ever-Shifting Trade Landscape to Get Business Done? Guest: Pete Mento, Crane Worldwide
The pressures on customs and trade professionals to collect, organize, and maintain massive amounts of information amidst ever-changing compliance regulations can often reverberate up and down the supply chain. Pete Mento of Crane Worldwide, has some information that might help importers and shippers better prepare their businesses to act before they need to react. FOR MORE INFO ON CRANE WORLDWIDE: www.trycraneww.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iT...
2018-05-02
15 min
Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions
IL Podcast 032: How do you manage chaos in customs & freight and learn to expect the unexpected? Guest: Pete Mento, VP, Global Trade, Crane Worldwide
The business of brokerage and freight forwarding is often an exercise in managing chaos. Chaos that can come from man, machine or mother nature. But to successfully manage that chaos requires attention to the details your customers expect and adaptability to situations that no one expected. Pete Mento, of Crane Worldwide, offers some advice on how businesses should prepare for the challenges still to come. FOR MORE INFO ON CRANE WORLDWIDE: www.trycraneww.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD TH...
2017-10-26
27 min