Logistics life after the fall 2022

SPEAKERS

James W. Thatcher Import Export Manager, Totes Isotoner

ABOUT THE SESSION

James Thatcher, Import Export Manager at Totes Isotoner, brings over two decades of expertise in international logistics and trade compliance, with a proven track record of driving cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiency. Managing a $20 million budget and leading a team of global logistics professionals, James has delivered measurable results—such as reducing airfreight costs by 35%, saving over $1 million in his first year, and optimizing container utilization to peak efficiency. Passionate about innovation and team development, he is all set to share his insights on Logistics Life After Fall 2022, reflecting on market shifts, lessons learned, and how supply chains must evolve to stay resilient and cost-effective in a rapidly changing global landscape.

He will dive into the key challenges and shifting dynamics that define the logistics landscape in the aftermath of Fall 2022, offering an informed perspective on whether the current state of the market—marked by fluctuating rates, capacity constraints, and ongoing disruptions—will persist through 2023 and beyond. With a deep understanding of U.S. port performance, he will examine the ongoing rivalry between West Coast and East Coast gateways, weighing factors like infrastructure readiness, labor stability, dwell times, and cost-effectiveness to help shippers decide where to place their bets. Additionally, he will address one of the industry's most persistent headaches: inland movement. From chassis shortages and rail delays to trucking capacity and warehouse space, he’ll unpack why getting goods from port to final destination remains one of the most complex and costly legs of the journey—and what steps the industry must take to fix it.

Key Topics-
 

1. Will the current state of the market hold through 2023 and beyond?

2. West Coast US vs East Coast US, who should we choose to take to the dance?

3. I just want to come inland, why is that so hard?

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