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  • How Slow Carrier Payments Squeeze Mexico Freight Capacity with Jaime Tabachnik

    How Slow Carrier Payments Squeeze Mexico Freight Capacity with Jaime Tabachnik
    2026/10/27

    The load is delivered. The carrier still has to bring back the paperwork, wait for someone to review it, and hope a missing stamp doesn’t restart the process. Fuel for the next trip can’t wait that long.

    I’m joined by Jaime Tabachnik, co-founder and CEO of Solvento, to explain how payment delays put pressure on Mexico’s trucking companies. We discuss why longer cross-border trips require more working capital and how a payment dispute can affect a carrier’s other customers. Jaime also explains how Solvento connects delivery documentation with faster payment options and financing.

    This conversation follows the cash flow behind freight capacity and is part of CargoRex’s Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide.

    Links from the show:

    • Watch the original CargoRex interview with Jaime
    • Connect with Jaime on LinkedIn
    • Explore Solvento on CargoRex
    • Read the full Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide

    Related episodes:

    • Why WhatsApp Is Still Doing Mexico TMS Work
    • What Logistics World Showed Me About Mexico Trade

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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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  • Spooky Supply Chain: Pirates, Poisoned Pills and Train Robbers with Grace Sharkey

    Spooky Supply Chain: Pirates, Poisoned Pills and Train Robbers with Grace Sharkey
    2026/10/22
    Grace Sharkey and I traded five cargo crime stories for a Halloween edition of Freight Friends. Every one of them turns on the same weak spot: the moment freight changes hands, and the question of who is really holding it.We start in Turfan on the Silk Road in the 670s. A merchant vanished on the road to Kucha, and his brother sued for 275 bolts of silk with no contract and only two witnesses. Grace takes us to Chicago in 1982, when someone laced Tylenol capsules with cyanide and Johnson & Johnson pulled about 31 million bottles off the shelves. That recall is the reason pill bottles come sealed today.From there it's Henry Every's 1695 raid on the Mughal treasure ship Ganj-i-Sawai, worth around $4 million per pirate in today's wages. Grace follows with the ghosts of the St. Lawrence River: the Empress of Ireland sinking in 14 minutes, the villages flooded for the Seaway in 1958 and the freighter that later sank near them. I close with the Reno Gang, who robbed a moving train outside Seymour, Indiana in 1866.Each story ends with how the same crime looks now, from container theft on China-Europe freight trains to break-ins at rail yards in Chicago, Los Angeles and Memphis.In this episodeWhy a Tang dynasty court gave two witnesses the same weight as a signed contractHow the 1982 Tylenol recall led to tamper-evident packaging and the Federal Anti-Tampering ActHow much each pirate took home from the Ganj-i-SawaiThe captain who caught a murderer by wireless, then survived the Empress of IrelandWhy the Renos robbed a moving train out in the country instead of a depotWho's in our upcoming Cargo Crime guide on CargoRexComing soon: the Cargo Crime guideAt the IANA Intermodal Expo in Long Beach, I recorded six interviews with people who fight cargo crime for a living. They're the heart of our Cargo Crime guide, coming to CargoRex Research the first week of November.Scott Cornell, SPG Cargo & Logistics and TAPAJoe Ohr, NMFTABernardo Mendez Arista, GateIn AIReed Loustalot, Truck Parking ClubJared Palmer, EPIC Insurance BrokersKristy Knichel, Knichel LogisticsCargo Crime guide on CargoRex ResearchLinks from the episodeGrace Sharkey on LinkedInOrderfulNMFTA Threat Report Portal, for reporting cargo crime and fraud anonymouslyFreight fraud and identity verification companies on CargoRexMore Source to Porch storiesCompanies mentioned on CargoRexSPI LogisticsOrderfulNMFTAGateIn AIEPIC Insurance Brokers & ConsultantsKnichel LogisticsRelated company listings on CargoRexArviemCargoNet by VeriskMarineTrafficAmsted Digital SolutionsRelated episodesFreight Friends: State of Cargo Crime, South American Logistics, and Wicked DollsWhat I Learned at IANA Expo 2026: Cargo Crime, Rail and Autonomous FreightThe Business Case for Paranoia: Best-Of Cargo Crime & Fraud Prevention$13B Halloween Supply Chains, China's Rare-Earth Grip, and Should You Even Start a Podcast?Sources for the storiesAt Legal Crossroads: Tang Law and Foreigners in Seventh-Century Turfan, China HandsChicago Tylenol murders, WikipediaHenry Every, WikipediaGanj-i-Sawai, WikipediaRMS Empress of Ireland, WikipediaLost Villages, WikipediaReno Gang, WikipediaChina-Europe freight train trips up 10.8-fold in a decade, CGTNMaritime piracy in 2026 fell to 1992 levels despite Somalia, Yemen surge, The Maritime ExecutiveFreight train robberies cost millions, Fortune-----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.
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  • Why Mexico Customs Delays Start Before the Truck Moves with José Miñarro

    Why Mexico Customs Delays Start Before the Truck Moves with José Miñarro
    2026/10/20

    A customs entry might take minutes to prepare while the truck waits days to cross. José Miñarro explains how that disconnect happens when nobody coordinates the paperwork with the freight.

    I’m joined by José, Managing Director at CustomsNet, to walk through what shippers need to settle before their first Mexico shipment moves. We discuss the information importers must provide and how proper onboarding catches problems before they reach the border. José also explains why keeping accurate records matters long after delivery.

    This conversation is part of CargoRex’s Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide.

    Links from the show:

    • Watch the original CargoRex interview with José
    • Connect with José on LinkedIn
    • Read the full Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide

    Related episodes:

    • What Logistics World Showed Me About Mexico Trade
    • Why WhatsApp Is Still Doing Mexico TMS Work

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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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    41 分
  • Getting CTPAT Certified and Staying Compliant with Joe Hurst

    Getting CTPAT Certified and Staying Compliant with Joe Hurst
    2026/10/15

    A security policy can look great on paper. The harder question is whether everyone handling your freight actually follows it.

    I’m joined by Joe Hurst, co-founder and president of Veroot, to explain CTPAT, the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and what it takes to get certified and stay compliant. We discuss how companies document their security practices and keep checking their freight partners after onboarding. Joe also shares examples of security failures that reveal why training and follow-through matter. If your compliance program depends on one employee knowing where everything lives, this conversation gives you plenty to consider.

    This conversation is part of CargoRex’s Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide.

    Links from the show:

    • Watch the original CargoRex interview with Joe
    • Connect with Joe on LinkedIn
    • Explore Veroot on CargoRex
    • Read the full Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide

    Related episodes:

    • The Business Case for Paranoia: Best-Of Cargo Crime & Fraud Prevention
    • Why WhatsApp Is Still Doing Mexico TMS Work

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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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  • Where Mexico Cargo Insurance Gaps Leave You Exposed with Mark Vickers

    Where Mexico Cargo Insurance Gaps Leave You Exposed with Mark Vickers
    2026/10/13

    Your freight crosses into Mexico. If something happens to it there, do you know whose insurance responds and what it actually covers?

    I’m joined by Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President and Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, to examine the coverage assumptions that can turn a lost load into an expensive argument. We discuss why carrier liability and cargo insurance need separate attention, what a shipper might mean when they say they’re self-insured, and how contracts affect the conversation after a loss. Mark also explains how carrier vetting and shipment tracking fit into risk management.

    This conversation is part of CargoRex’s Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide.

    Links from the show:

    • Watch the original CargoRex interview with Mark
    • Connect with Mark on LinkedIn
    • Explore Reliance Partners on CargoRex
    • Read the full Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide

    Related episodes:

    • The Business Case for Paranoia: Best-Of Cargo Crime & Fraud Prevention
    • What Logistics World Showed Me About Mexico Trade

    -----------------------------------------

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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  • Why WhatsApp Is Still Doing Mexico TMS Work

    Why WhatsApp Is Still Doing Mexico TMS Work
    2026/10/08

    Your customer asks if you can handle their Mexico freight. Before you say yes, you need to understand who will move it and what happens when the shipment changes hands at the border.

    I’m joined by Matt Silver, co-founder and CEO of Cargado, to walk through moving that first cross-border load. Matt explains how a trailer can stay loaded while the truck and driver change, how to find carriers that serve the right lanes, and why introductions to the customs broker matter. We also discuss how Cargado uses carrier bids to inform pricing and brings freight conversations out of scattered WhatsApp chats.

    This conversation is part of CargoRex’s Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide.

    Links from the show:

    • Watch the original CargoRex interview with Matt
    • Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
    • Explore Cargado on CargoRex
    • Read the full Mexico Cross-Border Freight Guide

    Related episodes:

    • What Logistics World Showed Me About Mexico Trade

    -----------------------------------------

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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  • Sri Lanka’s Tea, Cinnamon and the Trade Routes Behind Them

    Sri Lanka’s Tea, Cinnamon and the Trade Routes Behind Them
    2026/10/06

    A trip through Sri Lanka makes it hard to look at tea and cinnamon as ordinary groceries. You see the farms, meet the people, and start following the journey those products take beyond the island.

    Grace Sharkey and I talk about what I noticed during my visit, including the Port of Colombo and Sri Lanka’s place in Indian Ocean trade. We also discuss the work behind artisanal tea and the hospitality that made this trip feel so personal. This is the Sri Lanka conversation from our July Freight Friends episode.

    In this segment:
    • Tea farming and the people behind the finished product
    • Cinnamon and Sri Lanka’s trading history
    • Colombo, Indian Ocean shipping and observations from the trip

    Listen to the full Freight Friends conversation:
    https://everythingislogistics.com/freight-friends-edi-fees-ai-hype-vs-reality-and-totos-ceramics-that-secretly-power-chip-manufacturing/

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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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  • The Antarctic Ice Shelf That Took Seven Containers to Sea

    The Antarctic Ice Shelf That Took Seven Containers to Sea
    2026/10/01

    Seven containers were waiting near an Antarctic ice shelf’s edge when a blizzard changed the plan. The ice broke away, carrying the cargo out to sea.

    Grace Sharkey brings this story to Freight Friends, and we talk through the difficulty of supplying a research station in such an unforgiving place. The conversation leads into Shackleton’s survival story and the challenge of operating on moving ice. Even getting supplies to the edge of the world takes an extraordinary amount of coordination.

    In this segment:
    • How containers ended up drifting on an iceberg
    • Research-station resupply and waste removal
    • Moving ice, survival and the limits of recovery

    Listen to the full Freight Friends conversation:
    https://everythingislogistics.com/freight-friends-edi-fees-ai-hype-vs-reality-and-totos-ceramics-that-secretly-power-chip-manufacturing/

    Links mentioned:
    Reporting on the container incident: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/tasmania-iceberg-breaks-away-with-shipping-containers-on-board/106710726


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    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

    SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.


    CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.


    Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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    13 分