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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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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Doug cover:
6:20 -Russia opening up the port of Vladivostok to China
10:39 -Final Mile Delivery Problem with EVs
19:45 -Halftime
27:47 -Zelensky goes to the G7 and It's a Major Statement
32:11 -A Different Perspective on AI’s Impact on Logistics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FugsPGqbbxE
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/23/23/gttw-podcast-may-23th-2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete & Keenan cover:
1:51 -Tesla Breaks Ground on Texas Lithium Refinery
4:35 -US and China Trying to Play Nice
10:32 -Halftime
23:28 -Flatbed Demand Remaining Strong Despite Housing Pullback
27:33 -Are We Actually Going to Mint the $1T coin????
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/17/23/gttw-podcast-may-17th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSm54v4L8Vk
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug & Keenan cover:
1:35 -China's Major Trade Expo Struggles to Draw Buyers
6:17 -Bed Bath & Beyond Suing Steamship Lines
12:48 -Halftime
20:39 -Flexport Acquiring Shopify's Logistics and Delivery Arm
25:11 -Global Supply Chain Shifting to Mexico, India, and Vietnam
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/8/23/gttw-podcast-may-8th-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSL4dbToKf4
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 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:
4:26 -Janet Yellen’s Warning about Decoupling from China
8:38 -Warehouse Automation Segmenting 3PL Services
15:40 -Halftime
24:02 -Friendshoring is Starting to Shift Ocean Freight
26:50 -US Government Now the Largest Bank M&A Deal Broker?
Wednesday Apr 26, 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
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
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
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
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