Best Freight Research Podcasts (2024)

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Rapid sepsis test identifies bacteria that spark life-threatening infection 34:57

12m ago34:57

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00:48 A rapid way to identify serious bacterial infections A newly-developed method that can rapidly identify the type of bacteria causing a blood-infection, and the correct antibiotics to treat it, could save clinicians time, and patient lives. Blood infections are serious, and can lead to the life-threatening condition sepsis, but conventional di…

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Future AI Trends: Strategy, Hardware & AI Security at Intel 1:02:33

6h ago1:02:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Orrin, Federal Chief Technology Officer at Intel Corporation. Steve shares his extensive experience and insights on the transformative power of AI and its parallels with past technological revolutions. He discusses Intel’s pioneering role in enabling these shifts through innovations in microprocessors, wirele…

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Guest: Dennis Mullahy on supply chain continuity; Walmart invests in grocery DCs; Computer vision systems see new warehouse applications 22:25

5h ago22:25

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Our guest on this week's episode is Dennis Mullahy. He is the former chief supply chain officer for Macy’s and he has also worked in the supply chain operations for several other large retailers, including Ulta, Michaels, and Meijer. These days, Mullahy is an independent consultant working with a number of supply chain startups. He is also a senior…

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The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost 28:21

12h ago28:21

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01:04 A gel to safely transport proteins A gel that encases proteins could be a new way to safely transport medicines without requiring them to be kept cold, according to new research. To test it, the team behind the work posted themselves a protein suspended in this gel, showing that it was perfectly preserved and retained its activity, despite be…

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The Never Ending Story? Why road projects take so long to complete. 29:12

1h ago29:12

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Building a new highway involves a complex and painstaking process, one that begins years before the folks in hard hats and orange vests arrive on the scene.By Bernie Fette, Bill Eisele

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Initiating a Brush Pass - A Conversation with Brush Pass Research's Kevin Hill 33:30

14h ago33:30

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Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener leads an engaging conversation with the founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, Kevin Hill. The two chat about Hill's career, his motivation for starting Brush Pass Research, and the current market conditions, and offer a look into the future.…

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Guest: Dr. Alex Scott of the University of Tennessee on California CARB's new regulations for railroads; The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl; The State of Logistics 21:21

22h ago21:21

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Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Alex Scott, an associate professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Many of our regular listeners are familiar with CARB, the California Air Resources Board, and their attempts to reduce air pollution in the Golden State. However, recently, new regulations have hit suppl…

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Breastfeeding should break down mothers' bones — here's why it doesn't 27:21

3d ago27:21

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00:45 In situ editing of the gut microbiome Researchers have developed a method to directly edit the genes of specific bacteria in the guts of live mice, something that has previously been difficult to accomplish due to the complexity of this environment. The tool was able to edit over 90% of an E. coli strain colonising mice guts, with other work …

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Spot's Logistics Market Update: June 2024 14:33

14d ago14:33

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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…

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These frog 'saunas’ could help endangered species fight off a deadly fungus 36:31

21d ago36:31

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00:47 Searching for dark matter in black holes Researchers have been scanning the skies looking for black holes that formed at the very beginning of the Universe — one place where elusive and mysterious dark matter is thought to be located. If these black holes did contain dark matter, they would be especially massive and so researchers would be ab…

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Guest: John Lash of e2open on the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience; Regulations top trucking concerns; A shakeup in freight brokerage 24:23

15d ago24:23

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Our guest on this week's episode is John Lash, group vice president of product strategy at e2open. Good supply chains allow companies to remain competitive. But sometimes they need a bit of government help, especially when their competitors receive assistance from their own governments. That’s one reason why the Biden administration has launched th…

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Audio long read: How NASA astronauts are training to walk on the Moon in 2026 15:04

15d ago15:04

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In 2026, NASA aims to send humans back to the Moon's surface, as part of the Artemis III mission. In preparation, astronauts have been performing moonwalking simulations to ensure that they are able to make the most of their precious time on the lunar surface. In one dress rehearsal, a pair of astronauts took part in a training exercise in an Arizo…

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Why ‘open source’ AIs could be anything but, the derailment risks of long freight trains, and breeding better wheat 17:31

20d ago17:31

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00:31 How open are ‘open source’ AI systems? Many of the large language models powering AI systems are described as ‘open source’ but critics say this is a misnomer, with restricted access to code and training data preventing researchers from probing how these systems work. While the definition of open source in AI models is yet to be agreed, advoc…

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Anchors Aweigh: How maritime interests occupy a vital link in the freight industry. 26:17

18d ago26:17

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We rely upon waterborne shipping for most of the products we buy and use every day. We hardly give that reliance any thought at all – until something goes wrong.By Bernie Fette, Jim Kruse

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Championing Youth, Skills, Diversity & Integrated Public Transport Across Africa: Nthabiseng Kubheka, CEO of Bombela Operating Company 12:07

18d ago12:07

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Nthabiseng Kubheka, the Chief Executive Officer of Bombela Operating Company (PTY) Ltd, (BOC), as she shares her journey and achievements in the rail industry. Recognised as one of the top 15 women globally in rail by the International Railway Journal (IRJ), Nthabiseng discusses her passion for inclusion …

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Guest: Arun Rajan of C.H. Robinson on Generative AI in transportation; Is India the next big manufacturing hub? An industry ribbon-cutting 21:32

22d ago21:32

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Our guest on this week's episode is Arun Rajan, chief strategy and innovation officer at transportation provider C.H. Robinson. Artificial intelligence is beginning to make inroads into logistics operations. But beyond all the hype, are there ways that generative AI can benefit transportation companies now? We’ve all heard about the decline of impo…

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How do fish know where a sound comes from? Scientists have an answer 31:42

24d ago31:42

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00:46 How light touches are sensed during sex 150 years after they were discovered, researchers have identified how specific nerve-cell structures on the penis and clitoris are activated. While these structures, called Krause corpuscles, are similar to touch-activated corpuscles found on people’s fingers and hands, there was little known about how …

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Guest: Don Hicks of Optilogic on new port congestion; The self-managed warehouse of the future; Autonomous forklift shipments are on the rise 20:43

29d ago20:43

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Our guest on this week's episode is Don Hicks, CEO of Optilogic. We saw during the pandemic how badly our ports were jammed with all of the many imported goods we needed and wanted to keep us happy while stuck in our homes. The congestion had eased a bit in the past year or so, but now things are beginning to jam up again. What’s causing that conge…

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Hybrid working works: huge study reveals no drop in productivity 38:14

1M ago38:14

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00:48 Short-haul spaceflight's effect on the human body. A comprehensive suite of biomedical data, collected during the first all-civilian spaceflight, is helping researchers unpick the effects that being in orbit has on the human body. Analysis of data collected from the crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission reveals that short duration spaceflight…

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Is Traffic Back to Pre-COVID Levels? That depends on where you live. 33:04

1M ago33:04

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It’s not enough to know that traffic is bad and getting worse. We also need to know where, when, and why. TTI Senior Research Scientist and urban mobility expert David Schrank joins us to discuss the "how" of answering those questions.By Bernie Fette, David Schrank

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Guest: Brett Wood of ITA on National Forklift Safety Day; What's measured in DCs; New life for Convoy's business intelligence 20:40

1M ago20:40

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Our guest on this week's episode is Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handing North America. He also serves as the current chair of the Industrial Truck Association. Each year, the forklift industry sets apart a special day, known as National Forklift Safety Day, to recognize the importance of driver training and safe practices when …

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Enhancing GenAI with Knowledge Graphs: A Deep Dive with Kirk Marple 44:46

1M ago44:46

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In this episode we talk to Kirk Marple about the power of Knowledge Graphs when combined with GenAI models. Kirk explained the growing relevance of knowledge graphs in the AI era, the practical applications, their integration with LLMs, and the future potential of Graph RAG. Kirk Marple a veteran of Microsoft and General Motors, Kirk has spent the …

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Twitter suspended 70,000 accounts after the Capitol riots and it curbed misinformation 27:54

2M ago27:54

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In this episode: 00:46 Making a molecular Bose-Einstein condensate For the first time, researchers have coaxed molecules into a bizarre form of matter called a Bose-Einstein condensate, in which they all act in a single gigantic quantum state. While condensates have been made using atoms for decades, the complex interactions of molecules have preve…

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Driving East African Rail Connectivity: Insights From Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency's Zaituni Nakonde 8:29

1M ago8:29

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In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Zaituni Nakonde, Director of Infrastructure Development at CCTTFA, discusses the agency's role and mandate in enhancing rail connectivity across East Africa. Learn how the Central Corridor is tackling funding challenges and promoting the new Standard Gauge Railway to boost regional trade and logistics.…

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Rail Integration And Regional Connectivity: Eng. Achieng’ Akun Beatrice On The EAC's Mission And Challenges

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In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Eng. Achieng’ Akun Beatrice discusses the role of the East African Community (EAC) and its mission to integrate the region through various policies and infrastructure development programmes. We touch on topics from project preparation, to standards, and harmonisation for seamless operability and connectivi…

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Guest: Alex DaSilva of AccuWeather on a super-charged upcoming hurricane season; Resilient and efficient manufacturing supply chains; Pushback on CARB forklift regulations 23:27

1M ago23:27

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Our guest on this week's episode is Alex DaSilva, Lead Hurricane Forecaster at AccuWeather. Last year the Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-most active hurricane season on record. There with 20 named storms. And the forecasts for this year’s hurricane season are even worse. How will that affect our supply chains and what can we do to prepare…

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Spot's Logistics Market Update: May 2024 12:09

2M ago12:09

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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…

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How AI could improve robotics, the cockroach’s origins, and promethium spills its secrets 23:19

2M ago23:19

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In this episode: 00:25 What the rise of AI language models means for robots Companies are melding artificial intelligence with robotics, in an effort to catapult both to new heights. They hope that by incorporating the algorithms that power chatbots it will give robots more common-sense knowledge and let them tackle a wide range of tasks. However, …

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Revisited--Exit This Way: Research informing upgrades in hurricane evacuation planning. 20:05

2M ago20:05

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As the 2024 hurricane season approaches again, climate experts across the United States are predicting an especially active season, driven largely by higher-than-average sea surface temperatures. This makes ever more important the research and planning that begins long before extreme weather strikes, and continues long after the storm has passed.…

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How mathematician Freeman Hrabowski opened doors for Black scientists 36:57

2M ago36:57

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Growing up in Alabama in the 1960s, mathematician Freeman Hrabowski was moved to join the civil rights moment after hearing Martin Luther King Jr speak. Even as a child, he saw the desperate need to make change. He would go on to do just that — at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he co-founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, one o…

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Building The Future: LAPSSET’s Strategic Railway Network To Boost Trade Between Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia 9:24

2M ago9:24

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In a recent Coffee with the Editor interview, Alex Wariithi, Senior Valuer at LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority, provided insight into the LAPSSET project and its current status, particularly from a railway perspective. LAPSSET stands for Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport, a significant transport and economic corridor. The objective of …

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Guest: Omar Troncoso, a partner at Kearney, on nearshoring research; Rankings of top global supply chains; Warehouse ergonomics 23:08

2M ago23:08

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Our guest on this week's episode is Omar Troncoso. He is a partner at consulting firm Kearney and heads their Mexico City office. In the wake of pandemic disruptions, we all learned that our complex supply chains were just too complex. On top of that, we have seen more tariffs for Chinese goods and other world events that have encouraged companies …

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Audio long read: How does ChatGPT ‘think’? Psychology and neuroscience crack open AI large language models 17:41

2M ago17:41

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AIs are often described as 'black boxes' with researchers unable to to figure out how they 'think'. To better understand these often inscrutable systems, some scientists are borrowing from psychology and neuroscience to design tools to reverse-engineer them, which they hope will lead to the design of safer, more efficient AIs. This is an audio vers…

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Fentanyl addiction: the brain pathways behind the opioid crisis 20:23

2M ago20:23

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00:45 The neuroscience of fentanyl addiction Research in mice has shown that fentanyl addiction is the result of two brain circuits working in tandem, rather than a single neural pathway as had been previously thought. One circuit underlies the positive feelings this powerful drug elicits, which the other was responsible for the intense withdrawal …

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Guest: Chris Hayes of Travelers on risks of distracted driving; New tariffs on Chinese imports; Cows fuel fleets 16:24

2M ago16:24

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Our guest on this week's episode is Chris Hayes, assistant vice president, risk control, at insurer Travelers. There are a lot of things that distract drivers as they travel down our nation's roads. From cell phones to radios to things they may see along the way – just about anything could distract a driver at the wrong moment. Our guest shares the…

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Shoring Up Supply Chain Security: An In-Depth Look at Double Broker Behavior 38:54

2M ago38:54

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Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter welcomes back Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations of CargoNet, for an in-depth conversation about supply chain loss prevention, and how to handle double brokers targeting your freight. Together, they explore critical information regarding: Doubl…

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Lizard-inspired building design could save lives 31:27

2M ago31:27

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In this episode: 00:45 A recyclable 3D printing resin from an unusual source Many 3D printers create objects using liquid resins that turn into robust solids when exposed to light. But many of these are derived from petrochemicals that are difficult to recycle. To overcome this a team has developed a new type of resin, which they’ve made using a bo…

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