Great Lakes Shipping and Michigan's Natural Resources with Rust Belt Kid

Everything is Logistics

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Jack Zwart, the shipping manager at GatorBar, a manufacturer of composite rebar in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He shares information on the history and importance of the Rust Belt, the role of the Great Lakes in raw material shipping, and the value of building personal relationships with carriers. Jack also explains how he stumbled into his manufacturing role, the unique transportation challenges faced by rural Midwest shippers, and insights into the future of American manufacturing.
LINKS:

• Jack's LinkedIn
• The Great Lakes aggregate industry is rather quiet but massively important
• GatorBar Website
• Heartland Revival Podcast by Jack

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Chapters

1. Great Lakes Shipping and Michigan's Natural Resources with Rust Belt Kid (00:00:00)

2. Modern Manufacturing in the Midwest (00:00:05)

3. Supply Chain and Carrier Relationships (00:17:07)

4. Effective Freight Brokering Strategies (00:21:24)

5. Economic Impact of Great Lakes Shipping (00:30:04)

6. Future of American Manufacturing and Advice (00:46:47)

7. Digital Dispatch (00:58:09)