In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by logistics veteran Eric Wright of Portland Container. Together, they unpack the rhythm of global container flow, the hidden costs of just-in-time supply chains, and why parts availability matters more than ever for agriculture. From tariff shocks to warehouse trends, this episode gives hay and forage producers a strategic lens for navigating supply volatility.
🔑 Highlights & Insights:
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🚢 The International Container Cycle: Understand how imports and exports rely on predictable rhythms—and how Covid and labor disruptions fractured that cycle.
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⏳ Time is Everything: In logistics, it's all about attribution to the vessel. In farming, it's about inventory when it matters.
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🏚️ Warehousing Trends: Inventory costs are up, but warehouse space is opening—driven by economic uncertainty and higher interest rates.
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🧰 Parts Strategy for Farmers: With rising risk, Jon Paul shares why he's stocking water pumps, starters, and alternators before the season starts.
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🤝 Relationships Matter: Knowing who to call can be the difference between downtime and go-time. Eric underscores that connections are king in logistics.
🎧 Episode 97 of the Hay Kings Podcast
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