Global Trade This Week

Trucking Insurance Trends with Dave Young – Uptime Logistics

Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper visits with Dave Young with USI Insurance and also CU Denver Business School. He’s been in property and casualty insurance for 32 years and is a specialist in a variety of trucking, industrial, and enterprise risk. They discuss ELDs, trucking insurance, enterprise risk mitigation, future trends and unknowns with AI beginning to drive trucks, and finally some of his recommendations.

In addition to insurable property and casualty damage, Dave explores other business risks that aren’t always associated with insurance though ones that are still risks needing to be mitigated such as damage to reputation, supply chain failure, and financial risks that could be hedged.

David sees the future of the trucking insurance market to become more competitive, with rates increasing across the board to the point where it could a major differentiating factor for trucking carriers and many other businesses out there. Those that are best in class will have better access to affordable coverage for themselves and their customers. While there are still many unknowns with automated trucks, it currently seems like they might have a lower risk on incident. Dave recommends getting creative in anticipating risks and designing more efficient risk transfer programs to protect the trucking and client companies.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/4/17/trucking-insurance-trends-with-dave-young-uptime-logistics

US / Mexico Shipments with Mexpress – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, a podcast powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Today, host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club visits with Mike and Pat Gamel of Mexpress, a transportation partner of CAP Logistics.

They discuss how US-Mexico cross border shipping has and hasn’t changed over the years, the latest with the USMCA trade agreement, and some unique options to keep in mind that are available to shippers today.

Watch today’s episode to gain both a basic understanding of how US - Mexico shipments work and why customer can benefit from using CAP Logistics and Mexpress. Call CAP Logistics at +1 (281) 443-7911 or request a quote online today.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/3/27/us-mexico-crossborder-shipments-usmca-mexpress

Refinery Turnarounds, Shutdowns, and Outages with Mark LaCour – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, a podcast powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Today, host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club visits with Mark LaCour, Editor-In-Chief of Oil and Gas Global Network and Founder of modalpoint.

Doug and Mark discuss all things turnarounds, shutdowns, and outages for the refinery industry. Their combined experience in transportation and oil & gas provides listeners with insights about the importance of quality turnaround management and quality transportation for minimizing downtime and increasing uptime. Uptime ultimately drives the bottom line.

Watch today’s episode to gain both a basic understanding of how refinery turnarounds work, how transportation can support success, and also how new technology is increasing the capabilities of refinery managers and technicians - now and into the future.

Some examples include QR codes, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and even an augmented reality wearable made intrinsically safe specifically for the oil & gas industry.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/3/19/refinery-turnarounds-shutdowns-and-outages-uptime-logistics

Coronavirus and International Supply Chain Impacts - Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club connects again today with trade expert Pete Mento of Crowe LLP.

Doug and Pete discuss the less obvious international consequences of a worldwide pandemic such as the novel coronavirus currently affecting China and spreading around the world. What we're seeing now is just the beginning, and the supply chain fall out will be felt far into the future.

Watch today’s episode to gain insights into the certain and potential impacts that coronavirus will have by impacting manufacturing supply chains from the production supply, demand, and transportation perspectives.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/2/7/coronavirus-and-international-supply-chain-impacts-uptime-logistics

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Roy Becker on the 2020 Incoterms Rules – Uptime Logistics

Today, Doug & Roy dive in to the overall topic of “What are Incoterms Rules?” and discuss the new 2020 update to the rules that are now in effect worldwide.

INCOterms is an acronym for INternational COmmercial terms. While the rules are not laws themselves as many people misinterpret them to be, they are a set of globally standardized terms that parties can agree to for legally binding contracts. Incoterms rules define the risk and responsibilities of each party in an international shipment. Better understanding Incoterms rules can help businesses in many ways, such as reducing risks and increasing control over shipments.

Roy Becker’s background in the supply chain comes from his career in finance as an international banker. From that position, he observed how closely transportation was related to payments, so he ended up learning more and more about the Incoterms rules to better advocate for his clients. Today, he is involved with his business Roy Becker Seminars and is an instructor at the University of Colorado Denver and the World Trade Center Denver.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020-incoterms-rules-roy-becker-uptime-logistics

International Trade with Pete Mento – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club discusses the changing landscape of international trade policy with guest expert Pete Mento. From tariffs to consolidations in global shipping, there are many nuances to international trade. Doug and Pete explore a sobering, yet entertaining, look into what’s happening today and some implications for businesses and consumers to consider. 

Pete Mento is the managing director and practice leader of Crowe LLP’s global customs and duty practice. He and his team specialize in the elimination, recovery and minimization of duties associated with importing and exporting. They also assist companies with trade compliance, audit defense and cargo security programs. 

Pete also hosts the show Trade Geek, which can be found at https://petemento.com/

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2019/11/13/uptime-logistics-with-pete-mento

Workforce Development with Vestas & Greeley-Evans School District – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, his guests include CJ Renaud and Jennie Schilling of the Greeley Evans School District and Wesley Patch of Vestas. Together Doug and crew talk about the human aspect of uptime, and just how important workforce development is to your supply chain.

This show was made possible through the connection of the NOCO Manufacturing Sector Partnership, who bring together public partners and private industry to make Northern Colorado manufacturing great.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-work-dev

Transportation Management with Jake Killgore of MillerCoors – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club and his guest is Jake Killgore, Transportation Manager at MillerCoors. They discuss all things transportation when it comes to moving ingredients, packaging, and finished beer and other products.

"We can't have any downtime. Uptime is everything."

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-killgore

Repair & Return Operations with Joydma Alamo of Caterpillar – Uptime Logistics

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, and his guest is Joydma Alamo, Facility Manager at Caterpillar. They discuss her career path working in Caterpiller’s supply chain, re-manufacturing service management, and the international logistics of repair and return operations for heavy equipment parts.

Listen LIVE at 4:00 on Denver’s Money Talk 1690 a.m. or watch our livestream on YouTube.

The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/uptime-alamo