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People on the Move: A Cargomatic Podcast with Peter Friedmann

Weston LaBar of Cargomatic discusses with Peter Friedmann the challenges and strategies involved in maintaining export shipment operations. The conversation highlights the intersection of political and business challenges in logistics. They emphasize accountability and support as key elements in keeping supply chains moving.

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Interplay between political and operational factors in logistics.

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Importance of accountability in export shipments.

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Strategies for sustaining supply chain operations.

Weston LaBar, Chief Spokesperson, SVP of Industry Relations at Cargomatic talks with Peter Friedmann who runs the Agricultural Transportation Coalition as well as many other organizations that deal with imports and exports. The two focus on exports in this podcast. They talk about big wins that have led up to this year and the support it takes to keep the supply chain going. There is an importance of holding people accountable in order to get export shipments where they need to be. They talk about conflicts between the business and the political side of things and many other things surrounding the supply chain.

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About the Experts

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Weston Labar

Chief Spokesperson, SVP of Industry Relations at Cargomatic

Weston LaBar is Chief Spokesperson and Senior Vice President of Industry Relations at Cargomatic. He discusses critical issues related to the logistics industry, focusing on the challenges and solutions for maintaining export shipments. LaBar is known for his insights into the intersection of business operations and political factors in supply chains.

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Peter Friedmann

Executive Director

Agricultural Transportation Coalition

Peter Friedmann is the Executive Director of the Agricultural Transportation Coalition. He specializes in addressing logistical challenges related to agricultural exports and imports. Friedmann actively engages in policy discussions to sustain and improve supply chain operations.

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