Episodes
The 2022 peak season, or lack thereof, is becoming more apparent as consumers begin holiday shopping. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping sprees gave retailers a much-needed opportunity to clear out warehouses, but inflation and economic uncertainty continue to play into consumer spending habits.
Published 12/02/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Sabrewing Chairman and Chief Executive Ed de Reyes discusses the company's record-breaking flight, drone development and commercial use cases for the Rhaegal.
Published 10/18/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Ashley Mowreader speaks with Matt Petot, co-founder and chief executive at software developer CargoAi, about the origins of the company, CargoAi’s digital solutions, stakeholder adoption and sustainability within the airfreight industry.
Published 10/10/22
In this episode of the “On Logistics: On Air with Air Cargo World” podcast, Craig Strickland, chief sales officer at e-commerce logistics management platform BoxC, joins Air Cargo World columnist Cathy Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insights, to discuss e-commerce movements this year and holiday peak season potential.
Published 09/26/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Ashley Mowreader speaks with Soham Chokshi, Shipsy’s co-founder and chief executive, about the key players in sustainability initiatives, the solutions available and where the supply chain is moving in terms of sustainability.
Published 09/02/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Simon Watson, co-founder of booking platform CharterSync, speaks with Air Cargo World columnist Cathy Morrow Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insights about the digitalization of the cargo charter sector.
Published 08/22/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Manouj Tahiliani, general manager of master data management and 360 applications at software development company Informatica, speaks to Air Cargo World about the need for data transparency to create a more efficient and resilient supply chain.
Published 08/17/22
Airforwarders Association board member Amanda Barlow serves as regional vice president, western region for Roanoke Insurance. In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” she takes on new attitudes about insurance and the habits of U.S. forwarders during the war in Ukraine, as well as how forwarders can protect themselves against cyberattacks.
Published 07/15/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with columnist Cathy Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insights and an Air Cargo World columnist, about what to expect at the Air Cargo Tech Summit next week.
Published 06/03/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Steve Magirias, CEO of cargo drone developer and operator Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), about his plans for the company in his new role, the upcoming launches of the Canary and Condor drones and the regulatory landscape for drone operations.
Published 04/14/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Cathy Morrow Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends & Insights and Air Cargo World columnist, about the most recent earnings results from FedEx, UPS and other logistics companies, as well as this week’s announcement of the departure of Fred Smith as FedEx’s CEO.
Published 03/30/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Jack Burt, vice president of U.S. freight at Air Partner, about 2022’s charter outlook, rising rates and changing air transport regulations, among other topics.
Published 02/01/22
In this On Logistics episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Nate Skiver, founder of LPF Spend Management, to review the 2021 peak season and discuss what may be coming soon for express and last-mile providers.
Published 01/21/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Moritz Claussen, co-founder and managing director of cargo.one, about digitization efforts within the industry, the progression of digital booking, cargo.one’s growth and market expectations for 2022.
Published 01/04/22
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Cathy Roberson, president of Logistics Trends & Insight and an Air Cargo World columnist, about digitalization efforts across the airfreight industry, risk management, this year's acquisition market and what forwarders and shippers might expect in the year to come.
Published 12/24/21
Listen as Air Cargo World contributors Cathy Morrow Roberson and Brandon Fried cover modal changes, the role of freight forwarders and how operational changes today stand to affect airfreight in the years ahead.
Published 11/24/21
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Cathy Morrow Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends & Insights, about third-quarter foreshadowing of the 2021 peak season expectations.
Published 11/19/21
In this On Logistics episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Air Cargo World Editor Caryn Livingston about announcements made during WCS and the three themes of this year’s event: Digitalization, Sustainability, and Safety and Security.
Published 10/25/21
In this On Logistics episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Nate Skiver, founder of LPF Spend Management.
Published 09/30/21
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Lenora Turner, director, Opportunity Knocks, and Jose Ubeda, senior vice president, Digital Solutions, at Expeditors, about the program’s objectives, track record and Expeditors’ move to share the program with other companies.
Published 09/21/21
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Asok Kumar, executive vice president and global head of airfreight at DB Schenker, about SAF, sustainability initiatives and the current push to decarbonize the airfreight industry.
Published 08/24/21
In this episode of “On Logistics with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Audrey Ross, in-house logistics and customs specialist at Orchard Custom Beauty, a cosmetics and personal and home care product manufacturer. The two discuss the changes in in-house supply chain management for major shippers, how to mitigate some impacts of the reductions in ocean, air and road capacity, and vulnerabilities in sourcing that will likely take years of planning and investment to correct.
Published 08/20/21
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Cathy Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends & Insights, about the second-quarter results of major airfreight industry stakeholders announced in recent weeks. With more earnings presentations to come through early August, the benefits of the current high rate, low-capacity market are clear as integrators continue to blow past records set in previous pandemic quarters.
Published 07/22/21
In this episode of “On Logistics with Air Cargo World,” Cathy Morrow Roberson speaks with Melissa Alexander, vice president of the Industrial Services team at real estate company Foundry Commercial, about the high demand for warehousing space, the factors behind shortages in U.S. commercial real estate markets, and Alexander’s outlook on future demand and development in the space.
Published 07/19/21
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Associate Editor Kelly Stroh speaks with Alexey Zotov, head of sales of AirBridgeCargo, part of Volga-Dnepr Group, about how the air cargo market has been reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effect on the carrier’s relationship with forwarders.
Published 06/18/21