FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

A leading authority on China’s economy and financial system, Leland is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book International.‍Leland is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, CNN, BNN, BBC, and FOX Business, and he has served as a guest host of two of the financial world’s top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. His work is featured regularly in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, New Yorker, The Atlantic, Forbes, Foreign Policy, The Hill, and South China Morning Post.Before co-founding China Beige Book in 2010, Leland was a capital markets attorney based out of New York and Hong Kong and worked on the deal team at a major investment bank. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was Hardy C. Dillard fellow and editor-in-chief of the International Law Journal; a master’s degree in Chinese History from Oxford University; a BA in European History from Washington & Lee University; and a graduate Chinese language fellowship from Tunghai University (Taiwan).Leland is an elected member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Economic Club of New York, an elected life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a board member of the Global Interdependence Center, and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security at the Atlantic Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Structure is key for building strong cross border operations. Sunset Transportation’s Justin Danks and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of building a strong process and being proactive when it comes to success in cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of US-Mexico trucking could include everything from automation, real-time tracking, smart cameras and biometric identity authentication for drivers. Carriers that can shift gears early and adopt emerging technology will enjoy an edge. Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss technology’s growing impact on cross-border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cross border freight has a crucial role in the North American supply chain, and not having a risk management plan is no longer an option. Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President & Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, and FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell break down how cargo liability insurance is different for cross border shipments and how not having a risk management strategy in place is a costly misstep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning infrastructure around increased trade volumes can be tricky. Jerry Maldonado, Director of Laredo & Mexico Operations for Warren Transport and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the planning and infrastructure changes at the border and surrounding areas to improve efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearshoring organizations have invested heavily in operations at the border between the U.S. and Mexico, but what if the real opportunities were further south? Jordan Dewart, president of Redwood Mexico joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down why Central Mexico could be the best destination for organizations looking to expand in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas within the U.S. where businesses can operate with special customs benefits. But FTZs aren’t just about storing goods — they can be powerful tools for reducing import costs and streamlining processes. Jorge Canavati, Principal of J. Canavati & Co. LLC, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss the advantages and strategic uses of FTZs in international trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Veronica Gonzalez Director of North American Surface Transportation Mexico at C.H. Robinson joins us to talk about tariff and trade policy uncertainty, cargo theft and security and how infrastructure and capacity challenges are impacting cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freightwaves Cross Border reporter Noi Mahoney talks with Ed Habe of Averitt about the issues facing logistics providers at the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Pelli, Practice Director of Security & Resilience at BSI Consulting and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the evolving cargo security landscape in Canada and Mexico. From shifting theft patterns and seasonal risk factors to the differences compared to the U.S., Pelli provides a sharp look at what companies need to know to keep freight moving safely across borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices