InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast

Intermodal is traditionally associated with long-haul shipping, but a few Sunshine State - and Mexico - solutions show it can shine with short-haul, too. On the latest InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast, Luis Hernandez, VP of Intermodal with Florida East Coast Railway (a member of Grupo Mexico - which also owns Ferromex) to discuss those Florida options, from intra-Miami to all the way up and down the coast.
Luis tells us how intermodal not only offers convenience for Florida freight, but also surprising speed - whether between ports or not. He talks about the relationship between FEC and the expanding Brightline passenger rail network - and how railroad crossings have changed for Floridians.
He also discusses the freight landscape in Mexico, how intermodal offers underused solutions for cross-border shipping, and how AMTI - the Mexican intermodal association - is working to make more inroads (or rails in this case).
Learn more about FEC at https://fecrwy.com, Ferromex at https://www.ferromex.com/index-eng.jsp and AMTI at https://www.amtimexico.com/en.
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Supply chain pros come in many forms, with career opportunities spanning just about any skill one can think of. But how does one get started in a freight or logistics job? And has the situation improved for women and diverse populations? For those answers - and more - we welcome Michelle Livingstone, a decorated supply chain leader who has worked in high-level positions with Home Depot, Kraft, JC Penney and more.
Michelle tells us about her career and her passion for cultivating more diverse leaders in the industry. She shares tips and discusses organizations to help folks at various levels, from those just starting out to mid-career professionals and leadership. We talk about the University of Denver's Transportation and Supply Chain Institute, where she teaches and serves on the board, Indiana University's Transportation Board and degree opportunities, AWESOME (https://awesomeleaders.org), WISE (https://walton.uark.edu/departments/supplychain/wise.php), the new WISE-Beyond and more.
Hear more from Michelle on Transportation Talks interview series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa2zXYrUWOA) on which she speaks to other industry leaders. Or find her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledlivingstone).
Subscribe or follow now to catch new episodes of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast as soon as they're out, and please do rate and review us. Have a question? Contact us at [email protected]. And visit our website, www.intekfreight-logistics.com to learn more about InTek.

Freight transportation between the U.S. and Mexico continues to grow - with potentially explosive growth in the near future thanks to a nearshoring boom. But there are challenges for shippers, challenges that the New Border solution is potentially well-positioned to address. Joining us to discuss is Richard Miller, CEO of Spearpoint Logistics - the U.S.-based side of the New Border partnership which counts Transportes EASO as its Mexican counterpart.
Richard shares the ins and outs of the primarily intermodal solution that uses a hub and spoke approach with a Dallas-area warehouse and specialization for overweight containers to streamline crossborder shipping. Beyond the "New Border," Richard also tells us about the Mexican freight market, how it's grown consistently for several years, the timing and projections related to the nearshoring boom, intermodal opportunities and more.
To learn about the New Border, visit www.spearpointlogistics.com or reach out to Richard directly at [email protected].
Subscribe or follow now to catch new episodes of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast as soon as they're out, and please do rate and review us. Have a question? Contact us at [email protected]. And visit our website, www.intekfreight-logistics.com to learn more about InTek.

Basketball is on the minds of many this month, and InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast is no exception. As we’re based in Indiana and we deal in logistics, what better way to celebrate NCAA tournament time than an interview about both, with Indiana University legend Chuck Crabb. Chuck, who retired last year, is probably best known as the public address announcer for Hoosier basketball for more than four decades, but he also worked a day job as IU's senior assistant athletic director for facilities. And in that role, he handled plenty of logistical challenges in March and beyond. We go over a couple in particular, a 1978 Final Four hardwood emergency in St. Louis (https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/news-publications/inside-supply-management-magazine/october-2017-issue/managing-the-madness/), and, much more recently, the 2021 NCAA “bubble“ Tournament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_NCAA_Division_I_men%27s_basketball_tournament), which saw all games played in Indiana due to the pandemic - from the first four to the Final Four. Arenas included IU’s Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, Purdue’s Mackey Arena, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. Chuck talks with Rick and Kevin about what went into both of these unusual circumstances, the importance of team effort, shares a few anecdotes about longtime Hoosiers Coach Bob Knight, and even drops a sample of his signature announcing style. Plus, get an update on what he’s up to now – hint, he’s not sitting still.

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Ever wondered what intermodal transportation is or how intermodal shipping has evolved? On the debut episode of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast, we talk intermodal in depth with Jeff Brashares, Director of Domestic Intermodal Sales at CMA CGM. Jeff has been involved in the industry for more than half a century and has plenty of stories to tell, having been honored as the 2021 Silver Kingpin Award Winner by the Intermodal Association of North America. Jeff talks with host Kevin Baxter and InTek President Shelli Austin about his career and intermodal as a whole. He even shares a few tips about a hobby of his – theme parks and roller coasters. Plus, be sure to catch a nugget about Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas.

Then, Kevin and co-host, InTek CEO Rick LaGore, go over some news about warehousing – where the most growth occurred last year and where it’s expected to go from here.

See the story https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/megawarehouse_demand_hits_record_highs_in_2022_reports_cbre.

And in our MercuryGate Minute, our expert Traci takes us through the Control Tower feature of this TMS platform. Learn more about our MercuryGate TMS partnership at https://www.intekfreight-logistics.com/tms.

Subscribe or follow now to catch new episodes of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast every week, and please do rate and review us. Have a question, contact us at [email protected]. And visit our website, www.intekfreight-logistics.com to learn more about InTek.