In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, host Jenni Ruiz sits down with Corey Abbott, Chief Growth Officer at PortPro, to dive into one of the most overlooked yet essential links in the supply chain: drayage.

From his early days in corporate IT at XPO to leading AI transformation at PortPro, Corey brings a rare blend of technical fluency and logistics expertise. He explains why drayage—long plagued by spreadsheets, missed appointments, and paper-heavy workflows—is finally getting the tech overhaul it deserves. The key? AI agents purpose-built for drayage operations.

Corey breaks down how PortPro’s agentic AI is eliminating repetitive tasks, streamlining communication with BCOs, and enabling teams to plan smarter. With a marketplace of new automation tools dropping every week, PortPro is arming drayage companies with the tech needed to boost margins during down markets—and scale fast when volumes rebound.

Whether you're a shipper, carrier, or broker, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the current drayage landscape and the future of automation in supply chain logistics.
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Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Corey Abbott, PortPro

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Insurance might not be the sexiest topic in freight—but it should be. In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, host Jenni Ruiz sits down with Taylor Walker, Chief Insurance Officer at Loadsure, and Michael Kennedy, VP of Partnerships, to unpack one of the most misunderstood (and mission-critical) aspects of logistics: cargo insurance.

Together, they decode the difference between hard and soft insurance markets, the rise of theft and fraud in 2025, and why too many brokers are unknowingly flying blind on coverage. They break down what a truly tech-powered, usage-based model looks like—and how it’s saving brokers serious money and margin. Spoiler: you can set it up in under a minute.

You’ll also hear why almonds are a hot theft target, what happens when hay combusts, and how rejected strawberries can derail a week. If you're a freight broker still relying on outdated policies, this episode might just save your business.

Key Topics:

• Why insurance cycles don’t always mirror freight cycles
• How theft, impersonation, and fraud are rewriting risk models
• The rise of on-demand cargo insurance and holistic freight protection
• What brokers get wrong about liability (and how to fix it)
• Real claims stories—from nuts to railcar fires
• Why tech-forward doesn’t mean mega-fleet only

This is the freight insurance episode you didn’t know you needed—until now.
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Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Taylor Walker & Michael Kennedy, Loadsure

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“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
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Episode 128| July 2025
 
Episode 128 of The View from Jamestown Podcast Edition is an update on summertime business, with a mix of vacation time and plant turnarounds as well as emergency orders and an uptick in business in some industries.
 
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VP Sales & Marketing AJ Petrarca 
Inside Sales Manager Nicole Iannuccillo 
Customer Service Manager Jill Goldstein
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Summary generated with AI: This episode of "The View from Jamestown" podcast features TCC's July 2025 business update with a full team including customer service manager Jill Goldstein, inside sales manager Nicole Iannuccillo, AJ Petrarca (recently back from an Achilles injury), and company president Robb Roach. The discussion centers heavily on the ongoing challenges of navigating tariffs and trade policy uncertainty, with team members noting that constantly shifting deadlines and conflicting information make business planning extremely difficult. They observe that customers are increasingly operating on a "just-in-time" basis rather than building inventory, leading to more emergency orders as companies avoid holding excess stock due to unpredictable policy changes.

The team reports that while business has been slower during the typical summer period, they're seeing signs of potential pickup in August, particularly for agricultural products like dicyandiamide, BPT, and urea that are needed for spring planting seasons. Ocean freight and port operations are running smoothly with minimal delays once shipments reach US ports, though this is partly attributed to overall reduced demand. They discuss how Chinese suppliers have responded to tariffs by lowering their prices significantly, essentially absorbing much of the tariff impact while maintaining market share.
The conversation also touches on the company's commitment to in-person collaboration, with Robb Roach emphasizing their decision against remote work and their focus on hiring and training young talent. The team promotes their upcoming appearance at the Chemicals America show in Savannah, highlighting their "people, not portals" philosophy that emphasizes personal relationships over automated systems. TLC's Joe Hassenfratz provides a logistics update, noting challenges in the LTL sector and recommending rail transport for longer hauls as a cost-effective solution, while emphasizing the importance of forecasting to help carriers plan capacity and pricing.

Episode 128: Summertime Business Update: Tariffs, Freight & Emergency Orders - July 2025

The growth of e-commerce continues at speed and keeping up with the demand is a challenge for any business. Companies that adapt best to the changing demands can reap the benefits like cost-savings and efficiency gains which lead to bigger and better growth. Smart load planning is a tool that warehouses can leverage to address the changing needs of e-commerce. Lori Boyer, head of Content Marketing for Easypost, shares some of her insights into how smart load planning can could revolutionize warehouse operations. FOR MORE INFORMATION:  WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE?&nbsp;Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: &nbsp;  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?&nbsp; Connect with me on X: &nbsp; Email me:&nbsp; &nbsp; Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn:&nbsp; Follow us on X:&nbsp; Like us on Facebook:&nbsp; Catch our latest videos on YouTube:&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit us at&nbsp;

Smart Load Planning: Revolutionize Warehouse Operations the Smart Way

Artur Gronus is a game-changing leader in the American logistics industry. He connects finance and technology to come up with new ways to improve the supply chain.  Artur Gronus uses his knowledge to create scalable solutions that make inventory management easier, monitoring more accurate, and customers happier.  His dedication to technological progress puts logistics organizations in a good position for long-term expansion while keeping costs low and operations running smoothly in competitive marketplaces.
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Artur Gronus is a great logistics visionary

On Cargoos's platform, you can learn about Artur Gronus's innovative way of leading logistics.  Gronus talks about how to combine behavioral design with financial architecture to make supply chain solutions that can stand up to stress.  Find out how his systems-first approach gets rid of common problems and builds scalable, open operations that change the way freight is managed today.
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How will the trucking industry respond to a recent high-profile accident involving a driver for a California company? Tim shared some thoughts during a conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim also shared why Crete Carrier continues to buy new trucks as national sales decline, and offered his analysis of the current freight market. 

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CEO of Cargoos, Artur Gronus fuses financial architecture, behavioral design, and tech intelligence to scale one of logistics’ most forward-thinking platforms.

For more than 50 years, Crete has operated as a truckload carrier for countless products. Crete drivers are among the best, exceeding standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Furthermore, the National Transportation Institute recognized Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation as Top Pay Certified Carriers. In order to be honored with this classification, a carrier must qualify in three critical categories: top tier pay, benefits, and carrier stability, criteria that ensure professional driving is a rewarding and secure career choice. Aside from being Top Pay Certified, Crete offers a Gold Standard benefits package that includes health, life, dental, vision, 401(k), and a profit sharing program—which contributed $10 million in 2015—ensures that when the company does well, so do drivers.

In 2012, Crete Carrier founded the Patriot Fleet, a specialized fleet of trucks that aim to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Patriot Fleet originally debuted with five trucks, but Crete continues to honor America’s heroes with a total of 15 trucks. The drivers collectively represent over 133 years of experience in the armed forces, more than 100 years with Crete Carrier, and over 21 million total miles driven with Crete.

Crete Carrier exercises mutual respect with drivers by providing updated equipment—an average age of two years—and dedicated dispatchers. Crete also demonstrates driver appreciation through driver referral bonuses, monthly and annual driving awards, and an entire month of recognition with giveaways and free weekly meals. Crete is a family company that strives to build meaningful relationships with drivers.

Crete Carrier continues to prove itself as a credible employer. Crete remains a debt-free company, meaning paychecks will always be good, and drivers stay with Crete three times longer than the competition. The company offers drivers National, Regional, and Home Weekly options. As always, at Crete Carrier, there are no shortcuts.

The View from Jamestown: Podcast Edition is a monthly chemical industry podcast produced by The Chemical Company, discussing industry, market and pricing trends, updates and ideas surrounding the chemical industry.

Welcome to the Transfix Take On, a show for the logistics and supply chain world where we switch gears into the hot topics of trucking. For more information, visit: www.transfix.io

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