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The first rule of WTA Freight Club, DO talk about freight club.
Discussing the big talking points from the world of logistics and supply chains. Hear from sector leaders, get advice on improving your international logistics and stay ahead of industry trends. Core topics include cost saving, efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainability.
Brought to you by WTA, the specialists in complex supply chain management and freight forwarding. Operating for 110 years and currently serving nearly 6000 businesses globally.
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Exporting opportunities and advice for food and drink brands
In this episode, host Scott Wallis sits down with Tony Goodman, an expert at exporting food and drink.
They discuss market opportunities for 2024, tips for finding the best distributors and what new free trade deals mean for UK businesses.
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Logistics industry expectations for 2024, with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer
WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer joins host Scott Wallis to discuss her expectations for the logistics industry in 2024. Key topics for discussion include the economic outlook, digitalisation, an oversupply of vessels and environmental concerns.
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Finding solutions for businesses to the Red Sea crisis
On the Freight Club podcast this week we're discussing the options available for businesses to minimise the disruption caused by the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea.
The situation has now escalated to military action from the US and UK meaning the Red Sea, one of the world's busiest waterways for trade, is likely to remain closed for commercial shipping. Consequently, freight rates are elevated and delays increasing hugely. So are there any solutions for businesses?
To discuss that point, joining host Scott Wallis we have the WTA Sales and Marketing Director Keri Barton.
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Guidance for shippers on disruption in the Red Sea with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer
Almost all major carriers are currently avoiding the Red Sea, one of the world's most significant trading waterways, following attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships.
Carriers diverting around the Cape of Good Hope on east-west trading routes has huge ramifications for shippers.
To discuss these impacts and offer advice for businesses we have WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer joining host Scott Wallis.
For the latest information related to the ongoing disruption, check out our news page here.
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The risks of resisting supply chain visibility
Supply chain visibility is an extremely well-documented trend in the industry. So how come so many businesses are still without it?
Joining host Scott Wallis on the podcast today is WTA's IT Director Anthony Bour and Solutions Engineer at Logixboard, Jessica Somera. They are here to discuss the hidden benefits of supply chain visibility and why we think its biggest selling point is a lie.
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How to improve the accuracy of your request for quotes
In this edition of Freight Club, we're discussing how shippers can improve the accuracy of their RFQs (request for quotes).
Host Scott Wallis sits down with WTA Group Sales and Marketing Director Keri Barton, who has a range of tips and advice for international supply chain managers who are requesting logistics quotes from freight forwarders. Having a RFQ which more closely resembles the final price is an essential step for budgeting and meeting KPIs.
A written version of this podcast can be found in our PDF guide here.
#supplychain #logistics #internationaltrade