Making Markets
Episode 52 The Complex World of Global Logistics
Making Markets

Episode 52: The Complex World of Global Logistics

Making Markets

Episode 52

The Complex World of Global Logistics

Eric Johnson is the Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. We cover how goods move from point A to point B, the pandemic and other challenges, and the role of technology.

Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets

(00:01:43) Understanding Freight and Logistics

(00:03:10) The Journey of Goods: Point A to Point B

(00:06:46) Tracking and Technology in Logistics

(00:09:53) Pricing and Market Dynamics

(00:16:15) Impact of the Pandemic on Logistics

(00:24:03) Technological Advancements in Logistics

(00:27:40) Fragmentation and Data in the Logistics Industry

(00:31:15) The Russian Nesting Doll of Visibility Data

(00:31:54) VCs in Logistics: Successes and Failures

(00:33:44) Understanding Digital Freight Forwarders

(00:36:03) Flexport: The Kleenex of Logistics

(00:38:10) AI's Impact on Logistics

(00:41:28) Automation and Labor in Ports

(00:45:00) Economic Disruptions and Strikes

(00:50:48) Insurance and Contingency Planning in Logistics

(00:52:37) The Role of Data in Logistics

(00:57:48) Current Trends and Predictions in Logistics

The Complex World of Global Logistics

Introduction

Eric G
My guest today is Eric Johnson, the Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. With over 20 years of experience covering the intersection of logistics and technology, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

In this episode, we explore the complex and fascinating world of logistics, how goods move from point A to point B, the myriad of players involved, and the role of technology and venture capital. We also discussed the challenges posed by the pandemic, the strike of longshoremen, and the availability of data. Please enjoy this insightful discussion with Eric Johnson.

Eric G
Eric, thanks for joining me today. When I was at Fidelity, there was a famous PM Neal Miller, and one of the things beyond being a great investor that made him famous was, I think, he had the largest subscription to trade publications in the world. He had every magazine possible, and his view was that that was where you could find nuggets of information about industries that other people couldn't, which I always admired.

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