Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, The State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding 2025. The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Magaya, highlights digitization trends and priorities in the freight forwarding industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss the state of freight. About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry.

Freight 416

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2024

Sean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss scaling your SMB freight brokerage. Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. The role of freight factoring and back-office solutions for managing finances.

Supply Chain Software 365

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Before that, he co-founded CrateBind, a Dallas-based IT consulting and software development company that developed over fifty custom applications across various industries.

Sourcing Strategies 367

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen. Nick Jensen and Joe Lynch discuss redefining freight brokerage. Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 368

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mary O’Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers. Key Takeaways: The Bloomberg of Freight. Access to freight pricing insights. About Mary O’Connell.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 369

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2025

Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. About Sean Smith Sean Smith ,VP of Product and Client Servicesat Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. We begin by discussing Gnosis Freight, a company that has developed the first Container Lifecycle Management® Platform to simplify the complex process of international shipping.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Freight forwarding is one of the most difficult services within the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dale Prax and Joe Lynch discuss preventing freight fraud. Dale is the Founder and CEO of FreightValidate , a carrier and freight broker identify verification and vetting system serving shippers, carriers, freight brokers. Dale is the Founder of an Expedited Freight Brokerage company Direct Expedite.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. About Richard Perry Richard Perry is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with over 20 years of industry experience and is a dedicated professional with a passion for individual development and process optimization.

Negotiating Skills 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. Neal has over 40 years in software development, innovation, and product management rollouts spread across the telecommunications and enterprise software industries.

Price Reduction 217

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. About Kevin Coomes Kevin Coomes , the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai, is an accomplished freight tech professional with over 15 years of sales, business development, and start-up experience spanning two countries.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. SONAR’s NTI offers a seven-day moving average of spot rates in the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Delve into the future of logistics, where AI and accurate data are crucial for navigating market fluctuations. About Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Port congestion has recently become one of the major problems in the ocean freight sector, especially after the Covid pandemic. The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Corey is the Chief Growth Officer and his team lead enterprise initiatives at PortPro, an innovative technology company that keeps the drayage industry moving efficiently with its operating platform built for drayage trucking companies, brokerages, and those that do both.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2025

Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Welcome to the new way forward.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries. pageviews a month and over 1.5B

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Global supply chains are intricately connected, and even a small delay in ocean freight shipments can cascade into significant disruptions worldwide. Industries such as automotive, electronics, and retail are particularly vulnerable. companies but global operations​.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2023

John is a legendary builder; he was a founding member of both the Uber Freight product team and the Echo Logistics carrier sales team, and co-founded Isometric Technologies in February 2020. ISO gives logistics service providers access to the industry’s first Service Index with performance benchmarks, dynamic scorecards, and analytics.

Optimal Sourcing 433

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Felipe Co-founder and CEO of Loadsmart , where they provide logistics solutions powered by industry experts and next-gen technology that lower costs, increase efficiency, and digitize transportation. About Felipe Capella Felipe Capella Co-founder and CEO of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.

Optimal Sourcing 367

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data with Michael Darden. Michael Darden and Joe Lynch discuss killing ghost loads and phantom data. Michael is the CEO of DFM Data Corp, a utility company designed to be a tool between digital partners moving freight in the USA and Canada. About DFM Data Corp. DFM Data Corp.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics ‘ Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility.

Optimal Sourcing 370

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The logistics industry is taking on a different shape and approach every day. The change is constant, and changes in the logistics industry come from multiple directions. The logistics industry controls and contributes to the economy of any country as they bring in foreign currency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

About FreightFest 2023 FreightFest 23 , presented by Truck N’ Hustle, is an eagerly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry. The event aims to explore profitable industry niches and provide valuable insights from subject matter experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2025

Eric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. About Vendorflow Vendorflow is a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. Eric Rodriguez and Joe Lynch discuss Vendorflow: better communications for trucking teams.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Kevin is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Greenscreens.ai , a pricing platform specifically tailored for the truckload spot freight market. His expertise extends across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy efficiency, logistics, and technology applications. Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This proliferation has made the need for – and lack of – industry data standards all the more acute. And one of the main objectives of all this digitized data and integration in one source of truth is supply chain visibility , that will not only let logistics experts optimize operations, but also detect and react to disruptions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. Industrial Distribution business unit. Verusen is the leader in materials intelligence for the digitalization of the supply ecosystem.

Optimal Sourcing 448

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Martin is CEO at Commtrex , a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage. Discover more at www.commtrex.com.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke, and his team help transportation and logistics companies develop fast and accurrate freight quotes using dynamic pricing. . Zeke Ziliak is the Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS. About Zeke Ziliak.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Curtis has spent 16 years in the LTL industry – 8 of those with Old Dominion Freight Line, and the last 8 with Reconex, FreightPlus, and Understand LTL – which he recently launched as an LTL focused education firm. The closure of Yellow Transportation is a significant event for the LTL industry.

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