The Freight Debate
Podcast Description
The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide.Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fresh perspectives, this is the podcast for those who don’t just navigate change—they drive it.
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Content Themes
This podcast covers themes related to ocean and air logistics, focusing on critical issues such as market volatility, pricing transparency, and technological advancements. Notable episodes include discussions about US port fees affecting Chinese shipping and insights into alliance strategies for supply chain optimization.
The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide.
Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fresh perspectives, this is the podcast for those who don’t just navigate change—they drive it.
Why did freight rates suddenly spike in September?
Hosts, Phil Hennessey and Emily Stausbøll, break down the surprising surge on the Transpacific trade and why it caught so many shippers off guard. They unpack what fueled the unexpected jump and what it tells us about the fragile balance between global trade lanes.
From the “dance” between Transpacific and Far East–North Europe rates to the way carriers use short-term spikes in tender negotiations, this episode gives shippers the tools to separate noise from signal. Whether you’re budgeting for 2026 contracts or just trying to understand the latest market whiplash, you’ll walk away with the context and data you need to make smarter calls in an unpredictable freight environment.
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📰 Check out this blog for deeper dives and data on everything we cover: https://www.xeneta.com/blog/ocean-container-shipping-rates-can-spike-unexpectedly-use-data-and-intelligence-to-understand-why-and-take-action
📅This week in freight article:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-importers-and-exporters-fret-over-port-fees-on-chinese-ships-da9f6f53
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