CAP Logistics

12/22/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? On this final episode of 2021, Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC make some predictions about what we might see in global trade and transportation in 2022:

1:58 -Ocean freight will be just as bad with costs and congestion
4:10 -Food delivery services to expand and get acquired
7:00 -No West Coast port strike
8:40 -Pop up logistics
12:15 -Major port closures happening more and more
13:24 -US/China trade tensions will get worse next year
14:40 -Electrification of the final mile - nikola, etc
18:32 -Russia will invade Ukraine and impact O&G markets
20:12 -Subscription based service model moves into logistics
22:13 -Republicans will take both House and Senate/
Promote US manufacturing, services, and jobs
23:45 -Job market will be looking for more than just money: talented employees want purpose

www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/22/21/gttw-podcast-december-22nd

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-Ocean freight will be just as bad with costs and congestion -Food delivery services are going to flourish, expand, and get acquired -No West Coast port strike -Major port closures happening more and more

11/30/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
-Investing in Made in America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-rz7TemaA&t=318s
-Port Trucking Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-rz7TemaA&t=730s
-US Nuclear for Clean Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-rz7TemaA&t=1586s
-Foldable Ocean Containers?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG-rz7TemaA&t=2008s

https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/30/21/gttw-podcast-november-30th-2021

-Investing in Made in America -Port Trucking Concerns -US Nuclear for Clean Energy -Foldable Ocean Containers?

11/23/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
-Technology Reducing FTL Price and Volatility?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnS8kMAyTU&t=139s
-”We’re Having Supply Chain Issues”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnS8kMAyTU&t=531s
-Rail industry has been quiet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnS8kMAyTU&t=1288s
-Tunnels as a Way to Deliver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnS8kMAyTU&t=1567s

https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/23/21/gttw-podcast-november-23rd-2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:2:19 -Technology Reducing FTL Price and V...

11/17/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:
Transportation’s Key Role in Inflation
https://lnkd.in/eMwwGk3K
Parcel Rate Increases for 2022
https://lnkd.in/ersRRUaq
Walmart and Labor Market
https://lnkd.in/ehuW9nY7
COP26 & Zero Emission Shipping Lanes
https://lnkd.in/enMR9DcR

https://lnkd.in/e6AgKaF4

-Transportation’s Key Role in Inflation -Parcel Rate Increases for 2022 -Walmart and Labor Market -COP26 & Zero Emission Shipping Lanes

11/05/2021

Today, Uptime Logistics host Doug Draper talks with George Sparks, President & CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS). Tune in or read on to learn more about George, the Museum's operations, and how both profits & purpose can work together to inspire better businesses and to build communities.

https://lnkd.in/e_xj3V_7

Today, Doug Draper gets to talk with George Sparks, President and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS). Tune in or read on to learn more about George, the Museum, and how profits & purpose can inspire better businesses and communities.

11/04/2021

Wondering why shelves are so bare? Businesses far and wide are experiencing shortages from common household items in stores to boba tea in local coffee shops. It’s been compounded by gas prices too.

It doesn’t matter what mode of transportation you use to get your product to market, because they all rely on fuel. That's why CAP Logistics partnered up with Consumer Energy Alliance to share a quick update and raise awareness about the issue. Check it out here:

Supply chains had a tough start coming out of the pandemic, but with increased issues in logistics, container availability, workers shortages, port congestio...

11/02/2021

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08/03/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento of Mento, LLC and Doug Draper of ACME Distribution cover:

-Ongoing problem with cold chain cost, availability, and reliability. 1:02
https://youtu.be/WMYI2SFTFhw?t=62

-Ma*****na Delivery services/growth. Outside looking in. 7:00
https://youtu.be/WMYI2SFTFhw?t=421

-China continues to test imported foods from the US, Canada and Australia for COVID as a non tariff barrier to entry. 21:25
https://youtu.be/WMYI2SFTFhw?t=1285

-Manufacturing coming back to US and North American now that supply chain chaos is the new norm. Ex: Peloton setting up shop in OH. 29:40
https://youtu.be/WMYI2SFTFhw?t=1778

https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/8/3/21-global-trade-this-week-august-3rd-2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento of Mento, LLC and Doug Draper of ACME Distribution cover:-Ongoing problem with cold chain cost, a...

07/27/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento of Mento, LLC and Doug Draper of ACME Distribution cover:
-“WeShip”: Converting malls into fulfillment hubs Big and Small (Tipping point). 1:35
-Humpty Dumpty Hypothesis: What if the state of things is what it is now? 9:39
-AirShips to the Rescue. Yes, I said Airships. University of Manitoba research and leading advocate. Is there value? 16:20
-Chinese Vaccination Rate is about 40%. Which means around 960 million are not. Nanjing lockdown will impact tech and logistics. 20:20
https://www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/7/27/21-global-trade-this-week-july-27th-2021-8x9bs

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento of Mento, LLC and Doug Draper of ACME Distribution cover:“WeShip”: Converting malls into fulfillm...

07/19/2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover 1.) Congress considers new logistics bill
2.) Record number of new carrier approvals won’t end driver shortage 3.) US / China Trade Balance and 4.) Rise of Mass Customization:

www.caplogistics.com/uptime-logistics-blog/7/19/21-global-trade-this-week-july-19th-2021

What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: -Congress considers new logistics bill-Record number of new carrier approv...

07/15/2021

You’ve likely seen that the price of lumber has skyrocketed this year. You may or may not have heard about the dramatic price pull back from the recent high. To learn more about the market and what might be reasonable expectations for the future, Doug Draper dives into the subject with John Duncanson - Executive V.P. of Corton Capital, Inc. and Timber Analyst on the Corton Global Timber Fund. Watch or listen to learn more!

https://youtu.be/BCiA4LLR3mI

You’ve likely heard that the price of lumber has skyrocketed this year. You may or may not have heard about a price pull back from the recent high. To learn ...

07/12/2021

What's going on in Global Trade This Week? Today, Pete and Keenan discuss: 1.) The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius 2.) Food Fights Incoming? 3.) Sanctions on Uyghur Cotton May be Working, and 4.) Is Bitcoin Inevitable? (Part 1)

What's going on in Global Trade This Week? Today, Pete and Keenan discuss: 1.) The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius 2.) Food Fights Incoming? 3.) Sanctions on ...