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Trans-Pacific carriers reaching higher in early 2025–26 contract talks
“It should be really close to those numbers,” said Kevin Parkerson, a transportation consultant and former logistics manager at national retailers. “The small to mid-size [beneficial cargo owners (BCOs)] may be a little bit north of $2,000/$3,000.”
BCOs should forsake ‘revenge’ to build ‘collaborative’ relationships with carriers
“The strained relationship between BCOs and ocean carriers post-pandemic has been significant, primarily due to repeated disruptions and lack of transparency throughout 2020–2022,” former Walmart logistics executive and current consultant Kevin Parkerson told the Journal of Commerce.
Red Sea/Suez Canal Crisis Disrupts Global Logistics
Discussing what’s going on in the Suez Canal, the Red Sea disruptions’ short- and long-term impact on global supply chain and shipping routes, and how affected importers, suppliers, and manufacturers are navigating these disruptions.
Cargomatic People on the Move podcast featuring Kevin Parkerson
Join host Weston LaBar on the latest episode of Cargomatic’s People on the Move podcast, where Kevin reveals how he’s helping small and medium-sized importers optimize their supply chain operations.
The State of Global Logistics Today
Podcast appearance on 8th & Walton where I discuss some key lessons I learned during the pandemic, my background working with retailers and suppliers on supply chain issues, and much more.
What are Blank Sailings?
A short video produced by 8th & Walton where I discuss everything you need to know about blank sailings- what causes them, how they impact supply chain, and how to prepare for them.
Forecasting, Managing Risk, the Impact of Blanked Sailings, & More
An insightful podcast I did with the the NYSHEX team. We discuss my lessons learned from speaking with clients, and my previous leadership roles at Walmart, Dollar General, and Hasbro.