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Global Trade This Week is hosted by Pete Mento and Doug Draper, offering expert insights on global trade, supply chains, and economic trends. Each episode breaks down key issues affecting international commerce, providing valuable analysis for industry professionals.
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Global Trade This Week – April 17th, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
5:03 -WTO’s New Phrase: Long Term Decoupling
11:58 -Mergers & Acquisitions in the Logistics Industry
14:47 -Halftime
26:15 -When Did It Become So Cool to Own Truckstops?
31:53 -Apple Announces New Savings Account with 4.15% Interest
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/17/23/gttw-podcast-april-17th-2023

Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Global Trade This Week – April 12th, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:42 -IMF Comments on Interest Rates & Stability
9:32 -Generation Z’s Retail Buying Habits
19:50 -Halftime
29:13 -Ali Baba to Split Up
32:12 -ILWU Shut Down Ports of Los Angeles &Long Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3xbwPVOow0
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/12/23/gttw-podcast-april-12th-2023

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Global Trade This Week – April 4th, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:52 -EV Tax Credit Rules Change
12:37 -AI Could Be Applied to Logistics
18:38 -Halftime 26:37 -AI, Tech Hype, Failures, and Successes
29:56 -Is UPS Going to See a Teamsters strike?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/4/4/23/gttw-podcast-april-4th-2023

Monday Mar 27, 2023
Global Trade This Week – March 27th, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:27 -New Car Foolishness
14:30 -Drones Actually Have a Purpose within a Warehouse
23:36 -Halftime
35:42 -Red Hands & Shoulder Punches in the Ocean Market
39:52 -Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/27/23/gttw-podcast-march-27th-2023

Monday Mar 20, 2023
Global Trade This Week – March 20th, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
1:55 -Supply Chain Stability - Get Conservative or Get Aggressive?
10:55 -BCOs Easily See $1,000 for 40’ Containers to West Coast
15:08 -Halftime
23:00 -Rail Update - CP & KCS to Officially Merge on April 14 for $31B
27:27 -US/UK FTA Is Going Nowhere. Why?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/20/23/gttw-podcast-march-20th-2023

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Global Trade This Week – March 15th, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:20 -SVB and Other Bank Failures & Interventions
14:50 -Halftime
22:30 -Nobody gets away from OFAC ....Nobody
24:00 -Air Freight Markets are Down w/ Lufthansa as an Exception
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/15/23/gttw-podcast-march-15th-2023

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Global Trade This Week – March 7th, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:20 -Nobody Seems to Have a Clue About Export Compliance
9:32 -EVs Hitting Strides for Final Mile Delivery. Hype Falling for Long Haul.
14:55 -Halftime
24:10 -Over 1500 Derailments on US Tracks a Year. How are we not talking about this?
31:10 -Fedex’s New Sales Strategy Around Possible UPS Strike
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/3/7/23/gttw-podcast-march-7th-2023

Monday Feb 27, 2023
Global Trade This Week – February 27th, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
3:52 -BP Acquires TA Truck Stops
10:50 -OECD Numbers for Q4 on Trade & Services
16:34 -Halftime
21:25 -Buffett's Latest Letter to Shareholders
32:57 -Trade War Impacts - Was It Worth It?
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/27/23/gttw-podcast-february-27th-2023

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Global Trade This Week – February 23th, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:27 -TPM in Long Beach This Week
8:10 -Greenwashing of the Supply Chain
13:00 -Halftime
17:57 -Air Freight Wait Times are Bananas
22:14 -FMSCA Proposed Changes to "Emergency" Declarations
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/23/23/gttw-podcast-february-23rd-2023-xe4y6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP8vUfrT6lU

Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Global Trade This Week – February 14th, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of Inland Star Distribution and Trade Geek Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:32 -LTL Companies' Metrics Trending Down
8:10 - Shippers Asking the FMC to Investigate MSC Over Their $1000 Congestion Fees
14:45 -Halftime
25:14 -CA and TX Freight Markets Going in Different Directions
30:20 -West Coast Port Labor Talks Slowly Continue
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/2/14/23/gttw-podcast-february-14th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCqgZgkfUA
