Supply Chain Secrets
The Supply Chain Secrets Podcast cuts through the noise to bring you real, unfiltered insights from the front lines of global logistics. Whether you’re a shipper, NVO, carrier, or just someone who needs to stay ahead of market shifts, we deliver analysis and hard-hitting conversations that actually matter. Visit nyshex.com/podcast to register to attend live!
Episodes
70 episodes
The Freight Train Is Coming: US-China Tariffs and the Next Domino
This week on Supply Chain Secrets, Lars Jensen and Caroline Weaver unpack the biggest trade development of the year: a surprise 90-day tariff pause between the U.S. and China. But don’t be fooled—this isn't a trade deal, it’s a ceasefire. ...
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28:26
Volatility, Blank Sailings, and the Myth of Standstill Supply Chains
Lars Jensen joins from the Dominican Republic to unpack the latest supply chain headlines—and debunk the noise. From Red Sea escalation and new trade war shocks to unraveling what “reliability” actually means in today’s shipping landscape, this...
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26:09
Rates, Risk & Reality: Inside the NYSHEX Freight Index Launch
The market is in flux—tariffs, blank sailings, air freight shifts, and rate volatility are reshaping global supply chains. In this episode, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen are joined by Rich Heath, VP of Freight Products & Services at NYSHE...
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The Tariff Telenovela
The drama continues in this week’s episode of Supply Chain Secrets! Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the latest twists in the USTR saga, including what’s changed, who’s exempt, and why everyone—from carriers to shippers—is sc...
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Trade War Reloaded?
Will anyone make a move—or are we all just watching and waiting?In this episode of Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen welcome Don Davis, SVP Commercial at ZIM, for a frank discussion on how the new wave of tariffs is ...
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30:51
Will We See a Transpacific Crash This Year?
This week on Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the turbulent state of global trade. From weakening spot rates to dramatic drops in U.S. exports, Lars explains what’s behind the numbers—and what they mean ...
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22:48
Lars Jensen Predicts an Early - April - Peak Season
Is peak season coming early—again? Global shipping expert Lars Jensen and Caroline Weaver unpack market weakness, carrier capacity decisions, and the ripple effects of upcoming tariffs. From reliability improvements to geopolitical curveballs, ...
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26:58
From Rates to the Red Sea: Unpacking Q2 Market Shifts
What’s Really Driving Rates? Global Market Signals, Front-Loading Trends & Red Sea Fallout.In this episode of Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen dive into what’s happening behind the headlines—from soften...
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Port Congestion - Where the Real Bottlenecks Lie - 3/17/25
Port congestion—it’s a phrase thrown around in logistics, but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Supply Chain Secrets, hosts Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the layers of port congestion, from bottlenecks at the ...
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2025-26 Geopolitical Outlook
In this hot-off-the-press episode of Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the biggest takeaways from TPM 2025—including the USTR 301 proposal that could impose a $1M+ fee per vessel per US port call for Chin...
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27:05
TPM25 Day 1 Recap: A Whole New Level of Unpredictability and Uncertainty - 3/3/25
Missed TPM25? Our latest Supply Chain Secrets episode was taped live on Day 1—straight from the crowd, no studio polish! Lars, Caroline, and Don Davis dive into 2025-26’s unpredictability and sharp fixes for shippers and NVOs. ...
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17:57
What to Expect at TPM25
In this special episode of Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and logistics legend Lars Jensen break down what to expect at TPM25, the premier conference for global container shipping. Whether you're attending in person or following...
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20:39
Will Trump Make Shipping Great Again (Part 2)
In this second episode on the topic of how supply chain may be impacted by the change in US presidential administrations, Lars and Caroline tackle tariffs, headhaul and backhaul trade dynamics, and the latest news regarding the Ukraine and Red ...
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26:56
Will Trump Make Shipping Great Again?
In this episode of Supply Chain Secrets, hosts Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down shifting tariff policies, hot topics such as Ships for America, and what it all means for global trade. With real-time updates and expert insights, they d...
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Will the Red Sea Crisis Cause a Market Crash?
The shipping industry never slows down, and neither do the disruptions shaping global trade. In this episode, we welcome Lars Jensen as a permanent co-host and dive straight into the hottest topic in ocean shipping: the Red Sea crisis and its r...
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19:04
Should Shippers Prioritize Price or Performance in 2024?
Bryan, Caroline and Don discuss the shipper strategies they're seeing going into the contracting season and the pros and cons.
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30:47
Betsy Ducat from APL Logistics on 3PL Predictions and Trends for the 2024 Season
It's a new year with a new guest on the Supply Chain Secrets Podcast! Well-known and respected in our industry, Betsy Ducat is certainly not new to honing world-cl...
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Kevin Parkerson of KP Global Logistics
In this episode, the Supply Chain Secrets team interviews Kevin Parkerson, who is the President and Founder of KP Global Logisitics. In this episode, you will hear about:Kevin's background in supply chainCurrent top p...
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Current Market Update with Bryan Most
In this episode, Caroline Weaver is on vacation, so it's Bryan and Don talking about the current market condition. In this episode, you'll learn about:What does the current market look like for shippers?Given the mark...
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37:54
Bryan Most is Back!
This week we are happy to have back the podfather of Supply Chain Secrets - Bryan Most!In this episode, Bryan talks about what he's been doing in his time away and what he sees as the missed opportunities during the pandemic period. ...
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31:37
Truckin’ along with Ian Weiland
It’s our 50th show! In this episode, our hosts sit down with Ian Weiland, who is the COO of JCT and aka ‘The Container Daddy’. In this episode, you will learn:How does the current market condition impact truckers?<...
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Jason Cook on the Shipping Industry
In this episode, you will learn more about:Jason’s journey on how he became the managing director at Ardent Global LogisticsHis thoughts on that latest in the market and where it’s headedWhat are the requirements f...
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43:28
Reshoring with Rosemary Coates
This week, our hosts Don and Caroline chat with Rosemary Coates, who is the Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of the Reshoring InstituteIn this episode, you’ll learn:What’s changed to drive companies to re...
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