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
64 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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43:41
‘Snack-Sized’ Episode on Surcharges
In this episode, our hosts Don and Caroline have a conversation about everyone’s favorite shipping topic – surcharges!In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s the background on why carriers have so many surchargesWhat’s ...
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Lynn Wong on ‘Health Matters’
In this episode, we have a quick update on the market post-TPM 2023 and then dive into the conversation with Lynn Wong!Lynn is a NYSHEX alumni, a returning guest and currently doing coaching and talking about why health is so important i...
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50:40
2022 Year End Review
2022 was a crazy year for the container shipping industry.But how can we take these learnings to adjust our strategies for the coming year?In our latest episode, Don brings back Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX, to rev...
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The Importance of Woman in Shipping
After all the positive feedback from our first podcast, Don decided to get this group back together to discuss and reflect on how global shipping can continue to empower women and strategies on how to navigate the industry as a woman.In...
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45:09
The history of shipping Part 1
In order to know where we're heading, we have to know where we came from!In our latest podcast, Don Davis sits down with Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX to discuss the history of container shipping and what we can learn from ...
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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 bus...
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