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Talking Transports

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Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.

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The trucking market is in the early stages of a freight recovery, driven more by a structural reduction in capacity than stronger demand. In this Talking Transports podcast, Schneider National President and CEO Jim Filter joins Bloomberg Intelligence... more

The trucking market is recovering, but surviving the freight recession required resilience, disciplined operations and an unwavering focus on customers. In this episode of the Talking Transports podcast, Apex Transit Solutions CEO and co-founder Mari... more

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and into the cab, helping trucking fleets improve safety, efficiency and asset utilization. In this special crossover episode of Talking Transports and Bloomberg Intelligence’s Tech Disruptors podcast... more

While investors focus on the large containership order book, the feeder market tells a different story. In this Talking Transports podcast, MPC Container Ships Co-CEO & CFO Moritz Fuhrmann joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior transportation and logi... more

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Marina Ivanov
CEO and Co‑founder of Apex Transit Solutions
Apex Transit Solutions
Episode: Apex Positions for the Freight Recovery
Sanjit Biswas
Co-founder and CEO of Samsara
Samsara
Episode: Samsara CEO on Bringing AI to Fleet Ops
Moritz Fuhrmann
co-CEO and CFO of MPC Container Ships
MPC Container Ships
Episode: MPC Container Ships Bets on Feeder Fleets
Farrukh Bezar
Senior operating partner at Littlejohn & Co.
Littlejohn & Co.
Episode: Private Equity Eyes Freight-Market Recovery
Yin Zou
DHL Group's Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
DHL
Episode: DHL's Roadmap to Greener Global Logistics
Ian Jefferies
President and CEO, Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Episode: Railroads Lean Into Technology and Growth
Vaughn Moore
Chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Episode: AIT on Freight Forwarding’s Next Phase
Julie Andrich
CEO and President of Autumn Transports
Autumn Transports
Episode: Autumn Transport’s Focus on Bulk Freight
Oscar de Bok
CEO of DHL Global Forwarding and member of DHL Group management board
DHL Group / DHL Global Forwarding
Episode: DHL on the Ever-Changing Forwarding Markets

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Lee Klaskow
Host of Talking Transports

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Thanks, Lee. -Dan

    Such a wonderful program with excellent guest insightful questions and a lot of relevance. Thank you for sponsoring this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanMoore33704
    United States2 months ago
  • Great conversations

    They always have interesting guest and I always come away with something I did t k ow. Good for people interested in how freight markets work and those interested in investing in the sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmaLouIII
    United States6 months ago
  • Appreciate the Guests

    Thank you Lee for bringing on industry guests with domain expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThankYouLee
    United States6 months ago
  • Freight matters

    I love this podcast and so will you if care about the freight markets and how they relate to investing and companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darrenmd1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!!!

    Great conversation about what matters in transports. Keep up the good work?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transport L
    United Statesa year ago

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MPC Container Ships Bets on Feeder Fleets
Q: How do you see the balance between newbuilds and second-hand purchases in driving MPCC's growth?
MPCC uses a balanced approach, growing through both new builds and select second-hand acquisitions, including the prior Songa Container deal. The goal is to expand the feeder fleet with modern, efficient tonnage while maintaining a strong dividend policy and capital discipline to reinvest into fleet renewal.
MPC Container Ships Bets on Feeder Fleets
Q: Can you walk us through how you finance new ships and what the typical delivery timeline looks like in today's market?
We aim to buy when it makes strategic sense and finance via a mix of debt and equity, keeping leverage measured and balance-sheet flexible. Delivery times are generally tied to engine and yard capacity, with current expectations around 2029 for new ships, reflecting the bottlenecks in main engines and preferred yards.
Samsara CEO on Bringing AI to Fleet Ops
Q: In addition to enterprise fleets, are you involved with brokers or the brokerage industry, and how do you integrate with broker systems?
Samsara primarily feeds real-time data to brokers and TMS systems through extensive integrations (350+), enabling broker platforms to access live tracking and maintenance data without owning the entire data stack themselves.
Samsara CEO on Bringing AI to Fleet Ops
Q: Sticking with transportation, where do you see transportation companies seeing the biggest ROI from artificial intelligence today?
ROI currently centers on safety improvements (reduced risk payouts and better coaching), fuel efficiency and route optimization, and, increasingly, maintenance and predictive diagnostics that minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Railroads Lean Into Technology and Growth
Q: What are the real opportunities for AI in rail?
AI is most transformative in safety and operations, using predictive analytics to anticipate wear, fatigue, and failures, and to optimize network planning and fuel use for safer, more efficient service.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Transports

What is Talking Transports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers in-depth conversations with analysts, executives, and founders shaping freight and logistics. Across episodes, guests discuss market dynamics in trucking, intermodal, rail, ocean, and air freight, with a strong emphasis on technology-driven efficiency, data analytics, and capital strategies. Frequent topics include rate trends, capacity constraints, regulatory impacts, automation and AI in operations, and the evolving role of fintech and platforms in moving goods. A notable pattern is the blend of practitioner insight from carriers and shippers with market outlooks from financial and industry analysts, plus practical takeaways for operators deploying new tech, automation, or digital platforms. The show often features l... more

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1. Marina Ivanov
2. Sanjit Biswas
3. Moritz Fuhrmann
4. Farrukh Bezar
5. Yin Zou
6. Ian Jefferies
7. Vaughn Moore
8. Julie Andrich

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