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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 Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:14 -Shortage of Customs Brokers
9:10 -Europe’s Energy Crisis Impact on Freight
14:05 -Halftime
20:09 -Winter is Coming: Freight Rates to Decline?
25:00 -Parcel Peak Season Surchage
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/12/22/gttw-podcast-september-12th-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozjH61eSCrw
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
1:46 - Revisiting Correct GTTW Calls from COVID, to Ukraine, to Secondary Ports
11:33 -Rail Congestion & Commodity Inequity
18:20 -Halftime
29:00 -Amazon Warehouse Distribution - AWD
35:07 - Cash, Electronic, and Mobile Payments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjpFC4kPMw
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/6/22/gttw-podcast-september-6th-2022-zfjdp
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club dives into the world of renewable energy development - specifically business-driven and community solar projects. To help explore this topic, Doug is joined by expert guest Jonathan Rogers. Jonathan is the Renewable Energy Specialist working with Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency.
They discuss the role of cities as major centers of energy consumption - and therefore cities as major contributors to energy related emissions. This highlights the important opportunity cities have to partner with stakeholders such as businesses and nonprofits. Together, they can collaboratively lead the way with policies, incentives, programs, and education designed to improve sustainable energy production and access. Denver is a leading advocate and example to look to as more cities are looking to transition to the future of reliable, affordable, and carbon-free energy systems.
The conversation ranges from the types of solar power generation, battery storage technology, and the electification of buildings and transportation systems. For companies like CAP Logistics, on-site solar is a great option for commercial buidlings with the available roof space to install solar panels. Another exciting project Jonathan shares invloves a city partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farm building a four-acre site that produces 1.2 megawatts of solar energy - enough for over 250 homes in need above and beyond the entire electrical needs of the farm itself. Studies show the solar panels actually help control temperature and water evaporation on a functional farm where the food grown will be donated and distributed to local food pantries. The program also provides job training programs (including Veteran outreach) and general education to its 190,000 annual visitors to the site.
Jonathan and his colleagues have been a helpful resource in guiding CAP Logistics through the process of doing research on options and best practices to install solar power. He and the rest of the the city, state, and utility (Xcel in Colorado) have all been very helpful in guiding CAP’s investments in sustainable energy production. They’ve also helped with guidance for how to give the excess electrical capacity to neighbors in need. Learn more about that program at Energy Outreach Colorado.
CAP Logistics believes it’s good business to be a good neighbor. We also encourage others to listen to this episode and visit Denver’s websites to learn and follow best practices in order to make the most impact for our local communities - and our world.
A big thanks to Jonathan for sharing his time and expertise with our audience. His passion and knowledge are readily apparent, and we’re grateful to have met him and have him serving our city. An ounce of education goes a long way, and we’re excited to help share the word!
Learn more at:
https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/denver-botanic-gardens-tackles-climate-change
Jonathan Rogers
Energy@denvergov.org
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -Chilean Rare Earth Minerals and the Need for a Bilateral Trade Agreement.
9:27 -Using a "Digital Twin" in Supply Chain Forecasting.
14:55 -Halftime Link to Pumkpin Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/29/pumpkin-boat-world-record-nebraska
24:00 -Nuclear Power Making a Possible Comeback?
26:25 -Military Exercises, Taiwan and Its Impact on US Imports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JiXb37QSI
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/29/22/gttw-podcast-august-29th-2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -Inland Empire Bans Warehouse Development
11:07 -What is E-Commerce Anyway?
17:17 -Halftime
26:20 -Rhine River Halts Barge Operations
31:18 -The Cliff for Ocean Rates that Never Happened
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/22/22/gttw-podcast-august-22nd-2022-hln2b
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Keenan Brugh of ICOSA Media cover:
1:15 -Inflation Reduction Act & PPI Still Outpacing CPI
7:36 -Collaboration Between Competitors
13:32 -Halftime
20:09 -Nuclear Energy is Clean - Still Faces Resistance
25:11 -Over-Expanding Air Cargo
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/15/22/gttw-podcast-august-15th-2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
4:24 -Port Strike in Felixstowe, UK
10:04 -Tensions with China & Taiwan
16:40 -Halftime
25:54 -Gas & Diesel Prices
29:41 -Blank Sailing Havoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-J8v-hzpu0
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/9/22/gttw-podcast-august-9th-2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:38 -NBER & the Definition of Recession
9:35 -Returns and Excess Inventory
17:23 -Halftime
26:05 -Will There Be a Peak Season? Maybe not.
30:46 -AB5 - Managing the Fall Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlgcQVqgNIA
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/22/gttw-podcast-august-1st-2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:00 -QR Codes & Supply Chain
10:40 -Economists’ Christmas in July|
18:25 -Halftime
28:17 -Air Carriers: Setting New Records
30:25 -Ocean Carriers Going into Air Cargo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuxW2rxCqrQ
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/26/22/gttw-podcast-july-26th
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
2:08 -Lekki Port: Getting Open & Operational
8:36 -The Curious Case of AB5
15:30 -Halftime
25:15 -Germany, Russia, and the Downstream Effects
29:45 -Is Manufacturing Coming Back to the US?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9C9KkUwMIc
Web Post: https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/19/22/gttw-podcast-july-19th