The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide.
Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fresh perspectives, this is the podcast for those who don’t just navigate change—they drive it.
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The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide.
Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fresh perspectives, this is the podcast for those who don’t just navigate change—they drive it.
Phil Hennessy and Peter Sand break down the complex world of freight surcharges and why they remain one of the most frustrating parts of global shipping. From surcharges that don’t always match trade routes, to peak season fees that appear even when it isn’t peak season, they explore how carriers create, label, and defend these extra costs.
The discussion highlights real examples of shippers paying vastly different amounts for the same surcharge, how “all in rates” can look very different depending on the mix of base rates and add-ons, and why optionality in contracts is critical for maintaining leverage.
Whether you are negotiating your next tender or simply trying to understand what you should and should not be paying, this episode of The Freight Debate gives you the insight needed to navigate the surcharge game with more confidence.
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📅This week in freight article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ocean-shipping-rates-sink-as-importers-balk-at-trade-upheaval-4dc3d1e6
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The Freight Debate
The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide.
Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fresh perspectives, this is the podcast for those who don’t just navigate change—they drive it.
