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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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Freight markets are stabilizing after a prolonged downturn, driven more by a supply correction than demand growth. In this Talking Transports podcast, J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior freight transportation and logi... more

Europe’s trucking market is stabilizing after a prolonged downturn, but structural challenges remain. In this episode of the Talking Transports podcast, Girteka CEO Edvardas Liachovicius joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow to discuss how overc... more

Autonomous trucking is shifting from pilot to early commercialization as technology, safety validation and economics converge. In this Talking Transports podcast, Kodiak AI founder and CEO Don Burnette joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow to di... more

Rising agricultural output is straining Brazil’s domestic freight and dry bulk shipping markets, pushing inland trucking rates higher and lifting ocean transport costs. In this Talking Transports podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow speaks w... more

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Don Burnette
CEO of Kodiak AI, former Uber and Waymo engineer
Kodiak AI
Episode: Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy
Rodrigo Gonçalves
CEO and co-founder of GoFlux
GoFlux
Episode: Brazil’s Freight, Dry-Bulk Markets Tighten
Arthur Neto
Partner at Alphamar Shipping Agency
Alphamar Shipping Agency
Episode: Brazil’s Freight, Dry-Bulk Markets Tighten
Paul Jaroslawski
CEO and founder of Freight Caviar
Freight Caviar
Episode: Freight Caviar Moves Beyond Broker Memes
Michael Jarrett
CEO and President of Jarrett, a privately held transportation logistics provider
Jarrett
Episode: Jarrett CEO Sees Edge in Family Ownership
Tom Williams
Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
BNSF
Episode: BNSF Sees Intermodal Upside Amid Uncertainty
Geoff Anderman
CEO of STG Logistics
STG Logistics
Episode: STG Restructures for Long-Term Intermodal Strength
Seth Runser
President and CEO of ArcBest
ArcBest
Episode: Technology Key to ArcBest’s Transformation
Kenneth Lowe
Bloomberg Intelligence Asia Pacific Shipping and Logistics Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence
Episode: Iran Conflict and the Freight-Market Fallout

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Lee Klaskow
Host with Bloomberg Intelligence focusing on talking transports and freight markets.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Appreciate the Guests

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThankYouLee
    United States3 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 States8 months ago
  • Great!!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transport L
    United States8 months ago
  • Very informative

    This is the quintessential transportation podcast. It covers all aspects of transportation. Lee is a great interviewer. I love hearing all the book recommendations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transportations
    United States8 months ago

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Guests consistently bring industry-leading expertise and practical takeaways for stakeholders in freight and logistics.
The show is praised for high-quality guests spanning carriers, tech providers, and policy experts.
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Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy
Q: What are the regulatory hurdles for over-the-road autonomy?
There are no overarching regulatory hurdles at the federal level yet; there is a patchwork of state rules, with many states already permitting autonomous trucks, and a push toward a federal framework.
Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy
Q: Where are Kodiak's driverless deployments currently?
Driverless operations are live with Atlas Energy Solutions in the Permian Basin area, with 20 trucks deployed by end of a recent quarter and broader expansion planned into 2026-2027.
Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy
Q: What sets Kodiak's technology apart from competitors?
Kodiak emphasizes scalability and generalizability, aiming to work across many environments without relying on pre-mapped data, and it pursues robust safety cases with real-world deployment to validate the product.
Freight Caviar Moves Beyond Broker Memes
Q: So can you just tell us a little bit about behind the name Freight Caviar?
We originally used Shipping Palettes, but a moment of inspiration from the Rap Caviar playlist led to rebranding as Freight Caviar, tying the name to a global, premium, and entertaining take on freight.
Freight Caviar Moves Beyond Broker Memes
Q: All right, so why don't you give people a little taste, if you will, what exactly Freight Caviar is.
Freight Caviar started as a meme page for the logistics industry and evolved into a broader media company with a podcast, a newsletter, and a print magazine, while highlighting Eastern European involvement in trucking and dispatching.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Transports

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

This show centers on freight and transportation markets, hosting analysts, executives, and operators who shape trucking, rail, ocean, and air logistics. Recent episodes mix deep dives into industry strategy and financials with conversations on technology adoption, regulatory dynamics, and geopolitical risk, all tied to real-world shippers and carriers. A notable strength is the blend of executive leadership perspectives, market analysis, and practical implications for pricing, capacity, and efficiency, often illustrated with timely case studies and current events in freight corridors, intermodal networks, and global trade. The format tends to attract listeners who want actionable insights for investment, strategy, and operations in the tran... more

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1. Don Burnette
2. Rodrigo Gonçalves
3. Arthur Neto
4. Paul Jaroslawski
5. Michael Jarrett
6. Tom Williams
7. Geoff Anderman
8. Seth Runser

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