AUDIO: The Impact of International Conflict on the World’s Oil Pipeline
The episode examines how simultaneous disruptions at three key maritime chokepoints—the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea/Suez Canal corridor, and the Panama Canal—are creating a system‑wide shock to global oil and LNG shipping. The guest from the Center for Ports and Waterways explains that these narrow sea lanes act like highways, so blockages force longer routes, higher costs, and reduced reliability. Recent data show vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted from over 100 ships a day to just a handful, threatening a quarter of the world’s petroleum supply and representing a disruption several times larger than past shocks.
Blockading the Hormuz Strait Blockade: How Does This Work, Exactly?
The episode dissects the escalating geopolitical tension surrounding a potential U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, its impact on oil flows, and the ripple effects on global markets. Hosts highlight how Iran’s oil exports to China, possible Houthi retaliation...
3PL Fit: Staying in Your Lane Drives 3PL Growth
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Dave Hariger, CEO of Swift House, about the evolution of his 3PL from a textbook resale operation to a boutique fulfillment provider focused on small brands. Hariger explains how a sudden loss of...
MovitOn - The Next Uber for Delivery
In this episode, Andy Pickering talks with Marco Kawalewski, managing partner of Move It On, about the platform’s vision to become the "next Uber for delivery" by connecting travelers with senders for peer‑to‑peer parcel transport. Marco explains how the service...
The Coveted 1500 Hours
In this episode of Stories About Flying, host Rob recounts his lifelong passion for aviation, from watching planes over Chicago in the 1950s to becoming an airline pilot after decades of ferrying, instructing, and banner‑towing. He interviews Lewis Smith, president...
Eye on Travel — The Pierside Hotel in Santa Monica, California — April 11, 2026
Peter Greenberg reports from the Pierside Hotel in Santa Monica, using the iconic Route 66 endpoint as a backdrop to discuss the cascading fallout from the Iran conflict on global travel. He highlights soaring fuel costs, airline ticket and baggage fee...
Guest: Christelle Keefer of A3 on Gaps in Automation Skills; Robot Density Is Growing; Fleets Flex in AI
In this episode, Christelle Kiefer, Director of Training and Certifications at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), discusses the growing automation skills gap and the need for broader robotics literacy across all roles in supply chains. She highlights A3’s efforts,...
Why a Hormuz Toll Makes Economic Sense
The episode examines President Trump's mixed signals about imposing a $1‑$2 per barrel toll on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, noting that such a fee would likely shift costs to Gulf producers and ultimately benefit U.S. suppliers, while...
Attabotics Returns with a Clearer Path Forward
The episode explores the resurgence of Attabotics, a high‑density robotic fulfillment system, after its bankruptcy and its new partnership with Lafayette, a long‑standing automation integrator. Guests Bruce Robbins (founder of Lafayette), Art Eldridge (SVP of Sales & Software at Attabotics),...
Hip-Hop Artists Church & AP Release ‘WX1’ Track for Auckland Transport Campaign via FEDERATION
The episode spotlights the new track “WX1” by hip‑hop duo Church & AP, created for an Auckland Transport advertising campaign. The hosts break down the song’s lyrical references to local landmarks, bus routes, and the city’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how...
Metal Movers: Strait of Hormuz - How Sulphur Is Impacting the Copperbelt
In this joint Argus Fertilizers and Argus Metals episode, the hosts examine how the Middle East conflict, especially the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has choked sulfur shipments that feed the African copper belt’s leaching operations. Sulfur prices in...
Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. And CEO of Devorto
In this episode, Dr. Justin Selfridge, founder and CEO of DeVorto, explains the Tethered Uni‑Rotor Network (TURN), a novel aircraft architecture that uses multiple small rotor‑like drones tethered to a central hub and spun to keep ultra‑thin wings under tension,...
327. SAE Standards: Building Consensus for Moving Mobility Forward
In this episode, SAE standards experts Christian Thiele and Dave Frank explain how consensus‑based standards turn emerging mobility technologies—like electric‑vehicle charging, autonomous systems, and AI‑driven design—into safe, scalable products for both automotive and aerospace sectors. They illustrate the process with...
Get Ready for a LOT of Driverless Cars in China
In this episode of Under the Banyan Tree, HSBC economists discuss the rapid rollout of autonomous vehicles in China, highlighting that robotaxi services are already commercially viable and that the country could see half a million driverless taxis on the...
AI & The Railroad Wars
In this episode Ari Van Gemeren draws a parallel between the 19th‑century railroad boom and today’s AI infrastructure frenzy, outlining five investor mistakes that repeated across eras: conflating transformative technology with guaranteed returns, pressure to deploy massive capital, insider extraction...
889 The Lost Joy of Flying
In this episode of Airplane Geeks, hosts Max Flight, Rob Mark, and Micah discuss the mounting challenges facing commercial aviation, from a strained air‑traffic‑control system and staffing shortages to soaring fuel costs and longer TSA lines. They examine recent news...
Multi-Location Inventory Management Guide for Growing Businesses
In this 8‑minute episode, the host explains multi‑location inventory management—tracking stock across multiple warehouses, distribution centers, or stores—and why it’s essential for scaling manufacturers. They outline common pitfalls such as inconsistent data, inventory imbalances, transfer complications, poor visibility, rising costs,...
Europe’s Electric Vehicle Conundrum
The episode examines Europe’s dual transition: decarbonising transport through rapid EV adoption and maintaining a competitive automotive industry amid Chinese overcapacity and shifting US subsidies. Guests explain how the EU’s reliance on Chinese batteries and EVs threatens supply‑chain resilience, while...
Connecting Forecasting and Warehouse Decisions at Scale - with Jerod Hamilton of Tyson Foods
In this episode, Jerod Hamilton, Director of 3PL Warehouse Strategy at Tyson Foods, explains why modern distribution centers struggle with efficiency due to fragmented planning systems and static facility designs that quickly become outdated. He highlights how multiple, siloed forecasts...
Transforming the Healthcare Supply Chain: The Real Challenges We’re Facing (1 of 3)
In this episode, host Dave Kreisler talks with AI strategist and cybersecurity veteran Sagar Panja about the rapid shift in AI adoption across businesses and the cultural, data, and security challenges that accompany it. Panja emphasizes that successful AI implementation...
DoorDash’s Autonomous Delivery Strategy with Ashu Rege
DoorDash Labs’ Vice President Ashu Rege outlined the company’s autonomous delivery roadmap, highlighting the in‑house DOT robot and the broader Autonomous Delivery Platform (ADP) that can support varied delivery formats. He contrasted DoorDash’s approach with robotaxi firms, emphasizing cost efficiencies...
Apparel on DoorDash Is the Next Big Shift | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses DoorDash's expansion into apparel, with four brands—Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and Rally House—set to launch on the platform in spring 2026, following Foot Locker's recent debut. Hosts Chris and Jenna argue that this move reflects...
Is the Strait of Hormuz Opening up Again?
The episode examines the tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of disruption caused by the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, highlighting the first Western container ship and a Japanese LNG carrier to transit the route. Captain John Conrad of GCaptain...
#360: Doordash W/VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege
In this episode, DoorDash VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege discusses the company’s shift from traditional robot‑taxi concepts to a focused delivery robot strategy, highlighting the “Goldilocks” approach of using lightweight, sidewalk‑compatible bots that balance speed, mass, and safety. He explains...
Guest: Stefan Heck of Nauto on Distracted Driving; Coping with Surging Diesel Prices; Cold Storage Goes High Tech
In this episode, the editors discuss the critical issue of distracted driving in commercial fleets, featuring Stefan Heck, CEO and founder of Nauto, who explains how AI-powered safety platforms can detect driver inattention and predict hazards up to six seconds...
French Container Ship Reportedly Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
The episode reports that a French-owned CMA CGM cargo ship successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Western European vessel to do so since the Middle East war began. It highlights the broader shipping challenges, including thousands of...
Why Are Americans Still Stuck Paying for Oil Wars When EVs Cost Less to Drive?
The episode examines why soaring gasoline prices—driven by geopolitical conflicts and policy choices—make electric vehicles (EVs) a cheaper, cleaner alternative, highlighting that EVs now cost less to operate than gas cars, especially with falling vehicle prices and expanding charging infrastructure....
IC to Electric: 90% Fuel Savings, Lower Maintenance, and Smarter Forklift Decisions
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton talks with Martin Boyd, CMO of Big Joe, about the rapid electrification of forklift fleets. Boyd explains how Big Joe’s fully integrated lithium‑ion batteries eliminate the drawbacks of lead‑acid and internal‑combustion (IC)...
Developing Electric Vehicles at Scale
In this episode, Sid Sadiq, founder of Electra Vehicles, shares the company’s evolution from a small workshop in West Yorkshire to a global supplier of heavy electric and hydrogen‑powered commercial trucks. He discusses the hurdles of navigating complex UK regulations,...
326. How Kansas Is Reshaping Multimodal Transportation
In this episode, Matt Messina, Chief of Multimodal Transportation for the Kansas Department of Transportation, discusses how Kansas is planning and implementing multimodal solutions ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium move and the 2026 World Cup. He emphasizes early...
Top Reasons Dealers Can Benefit by Attending the Used Car Summit
In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bill Zedites talks with Vanessa Rocha, VP of All American Bonds & Insurance and board member of the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association (FIADA), about the upcoming Used Car Summit in...
Autonomous Driving in Switzerland: Regulation, Pilots, and Why Chinese Players Chose Swiss Roads
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Oliver Nahon, Director of Operations at the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility (SAM), explains why autonomous vehicles are a strategic priority for Switzerland’s saturated transport system and outlines the country’s pioneering regulatory framework that...
Rory Sutherland & Rawdon Glover - How Jaguar Pulled Off a Design & Engineering Miracle
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, host Rawdon Glover and behavioral‑science guru Rory Sutherland sit down at Jaguar’s headquarters to unpack the new electric Jaguar – a low‑slung, 1,000‑horsepower sedan that blends supercar performance with the ride comfort of a...
Inside the Texas Autonomy Showdown. Tesla, Uber, Waymo and the Rides That Don’t Lie
The episode explores the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle landscape in Texas, featuring hands‑on rides in Tesla’s unsupervised Robotaxi, Uber’s AV partner Averid, May Mobility’s hybrid shuttles, and a Kodiak Class 8 autonomous truck. While Tesla’s Robotaxi impressed with smooth, familiar performance,...
From Soil to Strategy: Inside The Transformation Shaping the Future of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
In this episode of All Business No Boundaries, Scott's Miracle‑Gro’s new heads of transformation, Logan Poter and David, discuss the company’s sweeping supply‑chain overhaul, including a migration to SAP S/4HANA cloud and a rapid network redesign that shrank its distribution...
Strait Talk: Crisis in the Gulf
In this episode Tom Reid of Argus discusses the escalating Hormuz crisis with Dubai‑based colleagues Nada Itayim and Bashar al‑Halabi. They examine the U.S. deployment of the USS Tripoli, the strategic importance of Iran’s Kharg Island as a major oil export...
Modular Warehouse Solutions That Adapt to Change
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks with Ben Hull, Director of Sales at Item (pronounced "EET-em"), about the company's modular T-slot aluminum extrusion system—often likened to industrial Legos—that lets warehouses and manufacturers quickly design and reconfigure workstations, carts, and...
The Hidden Tracking Risk Inside Your Tires
In this episode of the Shared Security Podcast, hosts Tom and co‑host Scott Wright explore the privacy risks posed by tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). They discuss a recent study by Spain’s IMDEA institute that captured 6 million wireless signals from...
Amazon Is Using Local Grocers to Win Delivery Faster | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines Amazon's expanding partnership with regional grocers like Winn‑Dixie, now covering the Tampa Bay area, and its rollout of one‑hour and three‑hour delivery for over 90,000 products nationwide. Hosts discuss how Amazon leverages its superior logistics to monetize...
Guest: Ian Massey of S-RM on the Ongoing Supply Chain Impacts From the War Against Iran; What Is “Port Proximate”...
In this episode, Ian Massey of SRM explains how the ongoing war with Iran is destabilizing global supply chains, especially in energy, shipping, logistics, and related downstream industries. He outlines three possible conflict scenarios—escalation, protracted low‑intensity fighting, and de‑escalation—and advises...
Why Smart People Believe Myths About Electric Cars
In this episode of Heat It, host Emily and producer Tracy dissect common myths about electric vehicles (EVs), revealing that both EVs and gasoline cars harm the environment but EVs become cleaner after about 1,500 miles of driving. They cite...
Is Bp Pulse Plotting an Acquisition?
The episode examines the surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the parallel rise in copper cable theft, which threatens both home and public EV charging infrastructure. Former detective Mark Cannona explains how thieves target copper in signal, broadband, and...
Is the Oil Crisis About to Break Global Supply Chains?
In this episode, Ed Elson and Flexport CEO Ryan Peterson discuss the cascading effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure and Red Sea disruptions on global supply chains, highlighting soaring oil, diesel, and fertilizer prices and a 50% rise in...
On-Demand Warehousing Solves Distressed Freight Problems
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Dave Gutierrez, VP of Sales at Olymp Warehousing, about their on‑demand warehousing marketplace that connects shippers needing immediate storage or freight services with 3PLs and warehouses. Olymp’s platform automates RFQ submissions, rapid bidding, and...
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts discuss the rapid acceleration of the autonomy economy in 2026, covering AI developments at OpenAI and the broader push toward autonomous vehicles and delivery. They critique OpenAI's unclear monetization strategy and its...
Jeffrey Goldberg and Joe Weisenthal: Pandora's Box Has Been Opened
In this Bulwark Podcast episode, host Tim Miller chats with Atlantic editor‑in‑chief Joe Weisenthal and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg about the economic fallout of the Iran‑Israel conflict and the broader implications for U.S. defense policy. They dissect the controversial Signal‑chat scandal...
AUDIO: Tackling Young-Driver Safety with Peer Influence
The episode explores how peer-to-peer education can improve teen driver safety by combining effective peer influence with high-quality, interactive teaching tools. It explains that when teens receive accurate, engaging resources, they become better educators for their friends, leading to stronger...
Crisis at Hormuz, and Your $160b Tariff Refund Clock, with Flexport’s Ryan Petersen
In this Rapid Response episode, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is rippling through global trade, driving up oil and air‑freight costs while leaving container shipping relatively unscathed. He highlights secondary crises such...
Infrastructure's Next Frontiers W/ Stonepeak’s Michael Dorrell
In this episode, Hugh MacArthur talks with Michael Dorrell, co‑founder of Stonepeak, about the surge in AI‑driven data‑center demand and its ripple effects on the energy sector, highlighting opportunities in gas infrastructure, LNG export projects, and a paradoxical sweet spot...
Drive My Car: Turning Parking Spots Into Steady Cash Flow
In this episode, Alan Lazowski of Laz Parking and Rob Zeritsky of Parkway Corporation discuss how parking is a critical, cash‑flow‑rich infrastructure asset that underpins everything from sports arenas to hospitals. They explore the industry's evolution, highlighting the shift toward...