When a butterfly flaps its wings, it causes storms around the world. When enough ships get stuck or delayed, economies, stock markets and, of course, you all pay the price. In episode five of Ship Happens, we dive into the broader economic ramifications of supply chains. We track how water bottles are manufactured, the impact of inflation (or perceived inflation - cue ominous music), and more. This isn't an esoteric Econ 101 class. It's how the ships that sail impact how much you pay at checkout every single day. Starring: Mike Beckham, Simple Modern Ben Gordon, BGSA Julia Horowitz, CNN This episode is brought to you by Freightos , the global freight booking and payment platform.…

Two years into the pandemic and global supply chains have yet to return to normal. In this bonus episode, we take a look at where things stand now, how supply chain snafus continue to impact importers like Shelagh Stoneham, Founder of Power WearHouse, and how world events unrelated to the pandemic have put added pressure on an already overstretched global freight system.…

We're continuing our deep-dive into global container shipping with the infamous moment the Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal - sideways. Since then, freight has gone mainstream, and we’ll take a look at the ramifications that freight’s fame has had across public policy, corporate messaging, and innovation. Related links: Watch the full webinar recording of Eytan’s conversation with Adam Banks, and check out his analysis on the impending intersection of last mile fulfillment , along with a research report on Maersk’s end-to-end strategy evolution.…

In this episode, we're giving you a look into the idiosyncratic world of global container shipping to better understand why the industry bent under the pressures leading to today's supply chain crisis. You can read the full article we quoted here: I’m A Twenty Year Truck Driver, I Will Tell You Why America’s “Shipping Crisis” Will Not End…

Ahead of your Black Friday shopping, check out our bonus episode on Kyle, a small business owner, and how increased shipping costs have led to higher price tags for you, the customer.

In this episode, we take a look at air cargo’s role in the supply chain, and how its connection to passenger travel almost spelled disaster in the Spring of 2020.

In the first episode of Ship Happens: The Miniseries, we explore how COVID-related disruptions in early 2020 have contributed to today's soaring freight costs, backlog at ports, and delayed deliveries to consumers through the lens of businesses navigating their way through it.

The supply chain crisis has impacted everything from how much you pay for a new couch to the number of available rental cars. But how did we get here? Ship Happens: The Miniseries, a Freightos production, explores the global supply chains that connect the world, what happens when things go wrong, and how it impacts all of us. Look out for the miniseries, coming in November 2021! Subscribe now to get the first episode as soon as it goes live.…