Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest episode of the Carter Logistics Wheels in Motion Podcast, where Brian Simpkins, Director of Business Development, provides valuable insights into the challenges and transformations shaping the food industry in 2023. Gain exclusive knowledge on how the market has evolved post-pandemic, explore the impact of low rates on bookings, and delve into the significance of reliable carrier partnerships. Discover how Carter Logistics navigates these changes and leverages its expertise to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re involved in th ..read more

Are you receiving the type of customer experience your company deserves? Customer experience is the foundation for building a mutually beneficial partnership.  In this episode, Ted lists a menu of attributes that all contribute to enhancing the customer experiences ..read more

Join us for our first episode of 2022.  In this episode, John Willman and Ted Bowley list the top ten ways to lower cost in your supply chain.  This brief but very informative episode is a must-listen. If you are interested in having Carter analyze your supply chain or have additional questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with either Ted or John at: Ted Bowley| ted@Carter-express.com John Willman| john.willman@carter-express.com ..read more

On October 8th, special guest, Carlos Sesma Minvielle joined our EVP Richard DeBoer on a webinar to discuss the new tax authority regulations in Mexico. Presentation Webinar ..read more

In this episode, Carter Logistics’ Sales Managers Richard Kenney and Cynthia (Cici) Corley discuss how the chip shortage affected the automotive industry and update our listeners on actions the US carmakers and the government are looking to implement to help navigate this crisis.   Richard Kenney, Sales Manager LinkedIn Cynthia (CiCi) Corley, Sales Manager LinkedIn ..read more

In today’s episode, we had the chance to sit down with two industry experts, Mike Barry & Romesh Goonetilleke from Vantec Hitachi, to discuss the importing and exporting recent dynamics. Cost to import and export is soaring and has hit an all-time high; the average container shipped from China to the US has more than doubled in the past 18 months. Learn the best ways to manage importing and exporting costs, capacity constraints, and much more.   Podcast Guests: Mike Barry, Vantec Hitachi Transport System (USA), Inc. mike.barry@hitachi-vht.com Romesh Goonetilleke, Vantec Hitachi Transp ..read more

The pandemic, driver shortage, damaged freight, and capacity constraints have made it extremely difficult for businesses to optimize their supply chain. To help minimize the pressure on your supply chain, you need to understand the drastic changes your organization is facing. Listen to the in-depth panel discussion of the logistics market dynamics, hear firsthand from industry experts, and receive insider tips on navigating spot, contract, and third-party logistics during a time of uncertainty. Panelist: Richard Kenney, Sales Manager LinkedIn Richard (Rich) Kenney has over 30 years of experien ..read more

In this episode, learn from industry experts about the evolution of the driver shortage.  Members of today’s discussion include Ted Bowley, Carter Sales Manager; Dave Chesterman, Carter’s newly appointed Driver Recruiter; Kirtis Horning, Carter’s Director of Operations; and special guest Jeremy Reymer, President and CEO of Driver Reach.  Tune in to gain insight into how organizations are combatting this ever-growing driver shortage. Our panel discusses potential government initiatives, employee-run initiatives, the potential effect of autonomous vehicles on the driver shortage, and m ..read more

Are you getting ready for an RFQ, or not sure if your organization needs to have an RFQ?  Check out our latest episode with Ted Bowley and John Willman.  In this episode, Ted and John discuss the intricacies of designing and implementing an RFQ process for the market. Correctly planning and implementing your RFQ can help ensure that your company has done its due diligence in picking a suitable carrier or solution for your supply chain needs.  During this episode, you will learn best practices that are easy to implement, what information to communicate with the service providers ..read more

At this point, Importers and Exporters find that the current state of the Ocean and Air Freight Market is something they have never experienced before.  US West Coast Ports resemble a parking lot; China Ports also spend a lot of time looking for containers to load and then look for vessels willing or able to take the container.  Air Lines are pressed for Expedite Services, and rates continue to go skyward. Today, we plan to discuss how an International Freight Forwarder is facing these challenges in 2021. For more information: Richard K. Kenney   | Carter Logistics Mike Bar ..read more