EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 21 MIN
Ship Happens | Navigating Data, Tariffs, and the Unexpected in the 2026 Freight Market
from FreightCasts · host FreightWaves
In this episode of Ship Happens, Brad Guinane (CRO, SONAR) and Julie Van De Kamp (CCO, SONAR) sit down with industry leaders to discuss the current state of logistics and their outlook for 2026. Recorded during the annual F3 Event, this episode features interviews with: Ryan Sharp, Senior Manager of Logistics Strategy at Nevados Engineering Josh McGrath, North American Logistics & Transportation Purchasing Senior Manager at Electrolux Brendan Stinson, Director of Transportation Services at Shaw Industries Key Topics Include: The Power of Data: How shippers are moving away from siloed operations to leverage real-time data for better negotiations and predictive analysis. Market Volatility & Tariffs: Strategies for navigating fluctuating market conditions and the shifting landscape of international tariffs. 2026 Market Predictions: Expert takes on when the freight market will reach equilibrium and the potential for a drop in capacity later this year. Handling the Unexpected: Guests share their "Ship Happens" moments—from navigating supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 to managing the fallout of a major bridge collapse in Baltimore. Learn how the implementation of ERP and CRM integrations with SONAR data is giving companies a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of Ship Happens, Brad Guinane (CRO, SONAR) and Julie Van De Kamp (CCO, SONAR) sit down with industry leaders to discuss the current state of logistics and their outlook for 2026. Recorded during the annual F3 Event, this episode features interviews with: Ryan Sharp, Senior Manager of Logistics Strategy at Nevados Engineering Josh McGrath, North American Logistics & Transportation Purchasing Senior Manager at Electrolux Brendan Stinson, Director of Transportation Services at Shaw Industries Key Topics Include: The Power of Data: How shippers are moving away from siloed operations to leverage real-time data for better negotiations and predictive analysis. Market Volatility & Tariffs: Strategies for navigating fluctuating market conditions and the shifting landscape of international tariffs. 2026 Market Predictions: Expert takes on when the freight market will reach equilibrium and the potential for a drop in capacity later this year. Handling the Unexpected: Guests share their "Ship Happens" moments—from navigating supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 to managing the fallout of a major bridge collapse in Baltimore. Learn how the implementation of ERP and CRM integrations with SONAR data is giving companies a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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