420: LogTech Live: Logistics Technology in the $3.6 Billion Drayage Market
Alexandra Griffon is the Co-Founder and CEO of BlueCargo, an operational software company specializing in container management and freight audits. Originally from France with a finance background, she co-founded the company after a consulting project at UC Berkeley revealed the operational bottlenecks at port terminals. Griffon explains that BlueCargo provides neutral, third-party software to help move containers on time and avoid late fees. She discusses how her company is adapting to new FMC regulations by helping shippers audit complex detention and demurrage bills and navigate the challenges of data accuracy in the drayage sector.
We’re shaking things up today and, instead of an interview, we’re bringing you one of my favorite recent episodes of one of our most popular live shows – LogTech Live with Eric Johnson.
Eric is Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal Of Commerce. He always has the skinny on what’s going down in supply chain, and we love when he shares his insider knowledge with us, on the first and third Friday of every month.
And in today’s episode, Eric is joined by returning guest Alexandra Griffon, Co-Founder and CEO of BlueCargo, to talk about logistics technology in the huge $3.6 billion drayage market. Eric and Alexandra are going to be diving deep into the nitty-gritty of the new detention and demurrage billing rules, and talking about why drayage has been chronically under-invested in when it comes to technology. They’ll also be exploring how shippers and drayage providers can benefit from investing in that technology, and why disputing invoices is such a big challenge.
Demurrage, invoicing, technology – these are some big topics that impact so many of you across the industry. So grab your notepad and pen and pay attention, because Eric and Alexandra are going to be demystifying the challenges and explaining exactly how you can get ahead of the game.
The latest from Eric – an update from Home Delivery World, two upcoming events, and how to get involved with the Blended Pledge.
The big industry news of the week.
An introduction to Eric’s guest, Alexandra Griffon, and her company BlueCargo.
The new detention and demurrage rules issued by the FMC – the big changes and what they mean for businesses.
From data to burden of responsibility, the biggest challenges with the new rules and regulations.
When the new rules took effect, and how the dates impact what you can dispute now.
Alexandra’s favorite song.
Eric’s best ‘Dad Joke’ of the week!
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Explore more industry news over on Journal of Commerce, and connect with Eric on LinkedIn.
- If you enjoyed the show, there are plenty more episodes of LogTech Live to explore. And if you want to hear even more from the super-knowledgeable Eric Johnson, you can also catch him on episode 238 and episode 300.
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