Topic: Cargo Containers

4 chapters across the catalog

New Screw
Episode 1703 51:00 - 53:24

1703: New Screw

Personal Anecdotes, Dreaming About Work and Trailmobile

The hosts share personal stories about dreaming of their work, leading to an anecdote about a former job at Trailmobile inspecting cargo containers for ships. They discuss the superstition that dreaming about a job is a sign it is time to quit.

Verbate
Episode 1456 2:53:04 - 2:54:20

1456: Verbate

California Rail Traffic, Belt and Road Observations

Observations of massive freight trains in California, some exceeding 130 cars in length, spark a discussion on global logistics and the "Belt and Road" initiative. The sheer volume of cargo containers moving through the state highlights the scale of international trade and the potential for illicit trafficking within the global supply chain.

Flu Tsunami
Episode 1396

1396: Flu Tsunami

Texas Hill Country Logistics, Central Texas Oyster Bar

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss local logistics, including a massive train carrying cargo containers east from California ports. The conversation shifts to the availability of fresh seafood in landlocked Texas, specifically a martini and oyster bar in Hill Country that receives its stock via truck.

Stilts and Steroids
Episode 1355

1355: Stilts and Steroids

Cargo Container Influx, Economic Indicators, and Shrinkflation

A report from Northern Silicon Valley notes a significant increase in cargo containers arriving from China, with 144 cars observed daily. Despite this high supply, consumer prices remain elevated, leading to a discussion on "shrinkflation." This phenomenon involves manufacturers reducing product sizes, such as crab cakes at Whole Foods, while maintaining or increasing prices to offset pandemic-related production costs.