Freightonomics is your economic breakdown of the freight and transporation industry.
Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk inflation and outsourcing in this special live session at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith welcome in the new year on this first episode of Freightonomics for 2022.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether there are still breaks in the transportation system on this episode of Freightonomics.
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith make their end-of-year predictions for 2022 on this episode of Freightonomics.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland get into a discussion about the congestion-fighting measures being taken at the ports of LA and Long Beach.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland have a way-too-early conversation about freight markets in the new year.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk with an expert about managing refrigerated transport over the last year.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland debate the fixes for port congestion on this episode of Freightonomics.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland take a look where the freight economy is headed as the fourth quarter begins.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk about breaking up the intermodal bottleneck on this episode of Freightonomics.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at millennial culture and generational identification on this episode of Freightonomics.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland go back and forth on the latest trends in the freight market.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland debate if another economic shutdown is possible.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith talk about the need to cram for warehouse space with Zac Rogers from Colorado State University.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland, Anthony Smith and FreightWaves Senior Editor Greg Miller break down the impending holiday rush to container shipping.
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith break down the top news of the day on this episode of Freightonomics.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at the implications of Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at the economic indicators that point to overall growth for companies.
The air cargo market is red hot and Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at how airlines are changing to adapt to more cargo demands.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether we are seeing the early signs of goods demand falling and the potential fallout of when the economic boom wanes.
As consumer prices creep higher, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland use this episode of Freightonomics to examine the upstream price increases driving inflation at the consumer level.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith talk about OEMs’ supply chain issues and how they may keep the current transportation cycle tighter longer.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland hit the ground running in their first hourlong episode of Freightonomics.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at rising prices in commodities and continued shortages of products in the United States.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland spotlight the dramatic nature of the maritime world and look at how important timing is to shipping success.
Where can you find transportation options that fit your budget? On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith try to help you find what works.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at some big decisions affecting Amazon workers and how much cash Evergreen will be coughing up.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland dive into the state of the intermodal freight world.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at the broad and narrow economic impacts of the Suez Canal blockage.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether inflation could pose a threat to a recovering U.S. economy.
With no end in sight to the container crisis, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discuss how ocean shipping woes will continue to create ripple effects in the freight markets.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland explore how quickly supply chains are shifting in response to current events.
Data is king but diving into data analysis can be difficult. Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith make it easy with a deep look at key data you need to understand the market.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland break down the differences between free trade and protectionism and how it will shape the freight landscape in the future.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland lay out what it will take to loosen the stranglehold on America’s ports.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland break down what they think is most important during times of crisis.
Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland share their predictions for the state of freight in the new year.
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith count down the best episodes during this crazy year for freight markets.
Could Christmas presents miss their delivery date? Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland break down what shipping bottlenecks mean for the holiday season.
How important are cold chain logistics to vaccine distribution? PowerFleet CEO joins the show to discuss.
Why capacity crunches don’t mean guaranteed cash for transportation providers Headlines Maritime bottlenecks continue, with shipping delays being seen at the Panama Canal as demand for container ships, liquified natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas surges. Shippers are seeing issues on land as well, with drivers reporting significant shortages of places to park their trucks. […]
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discuss headlines before Black Friday and what a changing presidential administration means for logistics regulations.
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The election results show just how divided the nation is politically and COVID cases are back on the rise. Shipping activity appears to be insulated from any negative effects at the moment, but for how long?
Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith give a post-election market update ahead of peak retail shipping season. Sponsored by Amazon Freight. The stock market soared this week, after the 2020 presidential election election was called for Joe Biden and pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced its COVID-19 vaccine progress. This uptick is comforting for consumers as they move into […]
Anthony and Zach bring on Jon Bradford of Dynamo, a venture capital firm specializing in early stage investments, to discuss what effect 2020 has had on investment trends and sentiment in the supply chain.
Zach and Anthony cover the latest trends impacting the cold chain with special guest Zac Rogers. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the logistics industry with special guest, Zac Rogers Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Anthony and Zach bring on Maritime expert Henry Byers to discuss the near- and long-term impacts to the domestic freight market resulting from the record-breaking influx of shipments from Asia.
Zach and Anthony discuss the mini-bid trend and the economic uncertainty going into 2021. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Anthony and Zach talk about driver retention and recruitment issues and how they will contribute to keeping the spot market for trucking active through the rest of 2020.
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, professor of supply chain management at Arkansas, on to discuss the importance of leadership in transportation, as well as how supply chains are evolving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify […]
Anthony and Zach discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results with guest Dr. Zac Rogers as well as what is driving the continued tightening of the domestic freight market. Presented by Amazon Freight. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the freight economy. Special guest and Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert joins to discuss the lumber market.
Anthony and Zach discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura to the freight market and bring on special guest Chris Bryant, a flatbed owner-operator, for insight on what is happening on the road.
Joined by special guest Zac Rogers, Anthony and Zach discuss the current freight market’s propensity to overachieve over the past few months and explore reasons why that will persist or crumble.
Zach and Anthony go over surprising trends that are popping up going into the second half of 2020, and the headwinds facing the economy. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift earnings and what they mean for the freight economy. Anthony gives an economic update and Zach talks about the continued unexpected strength of freight volumes in the U.S.
Anthony and Zach talk about the impact of Roadcheck week on the freight market and bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index results showing increasing transportation prices along with declining warehouse capacity, a pattern eerily similar to 2018.
Anthony and Zach talk to Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, about how COVID-19 has impacted supply chains and what the resurgence in cases may do to inhibit their recovery.
Anthony and Zach discuss the booming freight market and reasons why it will or will not sustain into July as well as the implications for the new insurance bill and YRC bailout.
Anthony and Zach talk to rail and intermodal expert Mike Baudendistel about some interesting signals from that sector as well as connecting the dots between modes.
Anthony and Zach discuss the hours of service exemption, consumer prices, and other recent macroeconomic releases. Dr. Zac Rogers makes an appearance to review the latest LMI findings and the direction of the logistics industry.
Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of the subtle increase for the May PMI and orders, while domestic freight volumes surge. Also, produce season pushes agricultural rates over 2019.
Anthony and Zach discuss the surprisingly rapid recovery in the housing/home improvement sector of the economy and whether it has sustainability.
Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of the recent recovery in volumes and what is happening today that may affect capacity later in the year as well as recent economic developments. Apple Podcast Spotify Stitcher Watch the video
Zach and Anthony go over the latest economic trends within the freight industry and bring on special guest, Zac Rogers to breakdown the Logistics Managers Index and his analysis of how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting the industry.
Zach and Anthony review some of the latest company earnings and a major economic releases which have yet to reveal the full story of the COVID-19 impact on the freight economy.
Anthony and Zach break down the Knight-Swift and Heartland earnings; slowing decline of freight rates and volumes and what the rise in imports mean for the recovery.
Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of the first major U.S. carrier to report earnings during the COVID-19 outbreak along with the recent Cass, industrial production and retail releases.
Anthony and Zach have special guests Former Flex CEO and current strategic adviser to Clear A.I. Mike McNamara and FreightWaves Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom on to discuss coronavirus’ impact on various pieces of global supply chains and give an update on how the economy and freight market are reacting domestically.
Anthony and Zach discuss the swelling unemployment numbers as well as the plummeting freight volumes and what the endgame might look like for the COVID-19 outbreak.
With unemployment levels skyrocketing and a stimulus package on the table, Anthony and Zach are joined by Andrew Cox as they debate how the U.S. should handle the COVID-19 outbreak as a country economically, as a business, and as an individual.
Zach and Anthony discuss current economic trends in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and what’s to come.
Anthony and Zach bring in former fund manager Seth Holm to discuss how the volatile equities markets can hit the world of transportation and trucking.
Zach and Anthony talk about the latest coronavirus developments on transportation, the main functions of a freight forwarder and recent economic developments.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller writes about FreightWaves third birthday, and the company’s past, present and future.
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted and transactional freight movements. Also, an update on the coronavirus situation and what we are seeing in the economy today that may affect your life tomorrow.
Spot freight may only account for 10-20% of total freight moved in the U.S., but its activity paints the picture of the entire freight market. Tom Mallon joins to discuss the direction of rates in 2020. Also; Coronavirus update along with the current state of the market as well as recent economic releases.
Lead Economist, Anthony Smith takes the reigns on this macro edition of Freightonomics. He chats with a diverse panel of guests about ways to optimize performance across business areas in a sluggish freight economy. Listeners will learn how to navigate today while preparing for the future of freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Watch the video
Anthony and Zach, along with special guest Donny Gilbert, take a deeper dive into the freight market trailer pool and discuss the types of freight they haul, their characteristics, and their place in the broader market. Additional topics include another California regulation, coronavirus, and the surprising jump in the PMI.
Anthony and Zach break down the less-than-truckload sector and talk about its connection with truckload along with giving a quick update on the latest economic and freight market trends.
Anthony, Zach, and special guest Kyle Lintner from K-Ratio discuss how the freight market is disconnected from the general economy; are we truly out of a freight recession; and how Freight Futures work.
Zach and Anthony discuss the characteristics of the California freight market, the unintended consequences from regulations and the economic impacts from them.
Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and give a economic and market update as well as projections.
Anthony and Zach discuss what will trim the fat in the oversupplied trucking market as well as talk about why Intermodal has not materialized as the savior of the rail volumes with Mike Baudendistel.
Anthony and Zach discuss the recent Celadon shutdown and how it lines up with current freight market conditions; a disappointing manufacturing sector; consumers appear to be on another spending spree funded by debt.
Anthony and Zach discuss the current status of the retail sector as the holiday rush ensues; Long term implications to the freight market as e-commerce explodes as well as a healthy debate about the sustainability of one of the nation’s largest storefronts.
