The FreightFA Brief Podcast
The FreightFA Brief Podcast: weekly freight industry insights, market trends, and analysis. Available on Apple Podcasts.
Episodes listed as of October 10, 2026.
Peak Season Should've Been Over. Here’s Why It Isn’t.
Published October 2, 2026, 17:20. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peak-season-shouldve-been-over-heres-why-it-isnt/id1861815837?i=1000792848331&uo=4
The Freight Flow Advisor Brief discusses the complexities of peak season in freight logistics, highlighting the unpredictability of import volumes and the operational challenges that arise from delays and scheduling issues. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and adaptability for shippers to navigate the peak season effectively. Takeaways Peak season unpredictabilityImportance of st
IANA Intermodal Expo 2026 Recap
Published September 19, 2026, 29:03. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iana-intermodal-expo-2026-recap/id1861815837?i=1000790700134&uo=4
The IANA Intermodal Expo in Long Beach, California, sparked conversations about whether freight can move when the supply chain says it should. This question was explored in the context of container clearance, rail merger debates, and discussions about AI, cyber risk, cargo theft, asset intelligence, and automation. The conversations highlighted the importance of operational readiness, data sharing
Rail Insiders Steve Blinn & Dan Bostek Breakdown The UP-NS Merger
Published September 4, 2026, 52:42. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rail-insiders-steve-blinn-dan-bostek-breakdown-the-up/id1861815837?i=1000787926971&uo=4
The conversation covers the history of the speakers in the rail industry, the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, the concept of seamless rail service, the impact of PSR on service reliability, the potential savings from the merger, the concept of prima facie, and the differences between rule eleven and committed gateway pricing. The conversation covers the impact of the Union Pacific and N
The Man Who Finds Hidden Freight Costs | Oliver Nodjoumi ICC Logistics
Published August 29, 2026, 28:33. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-man-who-finds-hidden-freight-costs-oliver/id1861815837?i=1000786590745&uo=4
Oliver Nodjoumi, Executive Vice President at ICC Logistics, discusses the history and services of ICC Logistics, the impact of inflation and tariffs on transportation budgets, the role of AI in freight analytics, and the benefits of carrier diversification. He also shares insights on negotiating transportation contracts and provides valuable advice for gaining visibility into freight exposure. Tak
Ocean Freight’s New Operating Model
Published August 22, 2026, 14:35. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ocean-freights-new-operating-model/id1861815837?i=1000785127360&uo=4
The podcast episode discusses the impact of ocean container developments on shippers, carriers, and forwarders. It explores the shift in rate pressure from the spot market to contract rates, the factors affecting effective capacity, and the implications for the freight market. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities arising from emerging production markets and the need for stra
Uber Freight’s Cyber Incident
Published August 15, 2026, 14:29. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uber-freights-cyber-incident/id1861815837?i=1000783396966&uo=4
The episode discusses the cyber breach at Uber Freight and its implications for the freight industry. It emphasizes the importance of data security and resilience in the digital infrastructure of freight networks. Takeaways Cybersecurity in the freight industry is crucial for maintaining operational resilience.The digital infrastructure has become an integral part of the freight network's critical
UP-NS Merger Faces Killshot from Shipper Group
Published August 8, 2026, 15:29. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-ns-merger-faces-killshot-from-shipper-group/id1861815837?i=1000780992168&uo=4
The Freight Flow Advisor Brief covers the largest rail merger in history, the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. It delves into the arguments presented by major shipper organizations and the responses from UP and NS. The debate revolves around the public interest, competition, and service assurance plan. Takeaways Rail merger debatePublic interest and competitionService assurance plan Chap
The Yield Era: UPS, FedEx, and DHL
Published August 4, 2026, 10:43. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield-era-ups-fedex-and-dhl/id1861815837?i=1000779829739&uo=4
The Freight Flow Advisor Brief podcast delves into the recent earnings reports of UPS, FedEx, and DHL, highlighting the industry's pivot towards yield and mix as the scoreboard. The specialized segments in the industry are thriving due to disciplined pricing and selective volume, while the generalist low-margin approach is no longer effective. Takeaways Parcel and express industry pivot towards yi
UP and CSX Earnings + CN Agreement
Published July 27, 2026, 11:11. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-and-csx-earnings-cn-agreement/id1861815837?i=1000778615640&uo=4
The podcast covers the latest rail earnings performance, focusing on Union Pacific and CSX. It also delves into strategic agreements and mergers in the rail industry, providing insights for shippers and executives. Takeaways Rail Earnings PerformanceStrategic Agreements and Mergers Chapters 00:00 Rail Earnings Performance14:23 Strategic Agreements and Mergers
J.B. Hunt Earnings: The Upcycle Has Arrived
Published July 24, 2026, 13:37. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j-b-hunt-earnings-the-upcycle-has-arrived/id1861815837?i=1000778118844&uo=4
Discover the latest insights from JB Hunt's Q2 2026 earnings report and what it means for the freight market. 🚚 In this episode, we break down the key takeaways from JB Hunt's impressive performance, including a 19% revenue increase and a significant shift in the freight cycle. Learn how these changes impact your logistics decisions and what to expect in the coming months. Key takeaways: * Revenu
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