Kev Talks - REAL World Global Logistics
Kev Talks- Real World Global Logistics is your premier source for expert insights and innovative strategies in global logistics and supply chain management. Hosted by two seasoned industry veterans, each with over 30 years of experience, our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect professionals across the logistics landscape. We delve into the latest trends, share actionable advice, and bring forward the voices of industry leaders to help our listeners navigate the complexities of the global supply chain with confidence and foresight."
Episodes
Join us as we sit down with Amanda Coates, VP of Cargo Development at the Port of New Orleans, for an inside look at maritime logistics, career growth, and the future of global trade through Louisiana. Amanda shares her unexpected 22-year journey from vessel documentation at MSC to leading cargo development, offering candid insights on leadership, networking, and navigating a people-driven, global industry.
The conversation dive...
Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics – Northwest Arkansas Series
In this episode, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Denise Thomas, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Arkansas, to discuss how she’s helping small and minority-owned businesses compete in the global marketplace.
Denise shares her journey from banking and finance to leading WTCA, her passion for connecting Arkansas companies to intern...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins speak with Chris Chase, Assistant Director of Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles, about the operational, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping the busiest port in North America.
Chris breaks down the realities behind recent cargo surges, tariff uncertainty, and schedule disruptions. He explains how the Port of LA handles 15,000+ TE...
In this episode, Kevin Parkerson & Kevin Higgins sit down with Mike Graen, a seasoned retail and supply chain professional whose 40-year career includes leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, Walmart, and the RFID Lab at Auburn University. From category management to emerging tech, Mike shares a refreshingly honest perspective on what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to driving real results in retail and logistics.
Mike...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Ken Uriu, SVP of Business Development for the Pacific Region at IMC Logistics, to unpack the real-world friction points shaping export logistics, port operations, and drayage strategy in 2025.
With a career spanning NYK Line, the Port of Long Beach, and now IMC, Ken offers a rare 360-degree view of the global supply chain...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Barbara Melvin, President and CEO of South Carolina Ports and the first woman to lead a top 10 operating U.S. container port. From harbor deepening to chassis pools, inland rail to cultural change, Barbara offers a powerful, practical look at what it really takes to run a modern, customer-focused port.
Big Ships, Big Vision
Bar...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with David Keefauver, a seasoned leader who recently took on the role of Executive Vice President of People for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
David offers honest insights into transitioning from 30 years in operations to HR, the role empathy plays in leadership, and how humility and a learning mindset helped him naviga...
On this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Tyler Sellers, founder and CEO of Qualle and DrayRates.ai, to talk about real-world inefficiencies in drayage—and how smart tech and bold execution are finally solving them.
From his early days as an actor (including a cameo with Kevin Costner in McFarland, USA) to leading two of the most forward-thinking logistics pla...
In this timely episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Heather Rush, a seasoned customs broker and compliance expert and VP Sales & Marketing from Harry F. Long Inc., to break down the constantly shifting landscape of U.S. tariffs and trade deals.
Recorded on July 9 and released July 10, this conversation focuses on the latest executive order extending key Section ...
In this special Independence Day episode, hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins welcome veteran Max Moore to discuss the significance of freedom and independence. Max shares his early exposure to serving our country and his history of service, experiences in the Army, and reflections on what Independence Day means to him.
The conversation digs into the differences between freedom and independence, the importance of remembering th...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins talk with Graham Gibbs, whose career spans from freight operations at J.B. Hunt and Transplace to leading faith-based nonprofit work.
Graham shares how a mission trip to Burundi with Samaritan’s Feet shifted his focus from success to significance, eventually leading him to launch Five Talents Faithful, a nonprofit consultancy helpin...
In this special Father’s Day bonus episode of Kev Talks, Kevin Parkerson and co-host Kevin Higgins pause the logistics talk to focus on something even more foundational-fatherhood. Joined by returning guest Aron Kolosik (featured in Episode #20), the trio reflects on how being a dad has shaped their leadership styles, taught them patience, and influenced how they show up, both at work and at home.
In this insightful episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Steve Kochan, CEO and Co-founder of HaulPay, to dig into the intersection of freight, finance, and freight-tech innovation.
Steve shares how HaulPay is rethinking logistics payments and cash flow management by combining deep industry knowledge with smart technology. He breaks down how HaulPay’s factoring mod...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, we sit down with Janine Mansour, Commercial Director at the Port of New Orleans, to talk about the port's role in global trade, infrastructure growth, and community engagement. Janine shares how Port NOLA is working to become a Gulf gateway of choice by connecting water, rail, and highway networks with regional shippers and consumers.
The conversation dives into the Loui...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Eric Wolfe, President of Watco Logistics, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership, career development, and the future of supply chain.
As part of our Kev Talks NWA (Northwest Arkansas) series, this episode highlights the region’s role as a hub of logistics innovation. Based in nearby Pittsburg, Kansas...
In this wide-ranging and heartfelt episode, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Dani Kaplan—a true logistics innovator, ERP pioneer, mentor, storyteller, and photographer. With more than 40 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors navigate complex ERP systems, Dani brings a unique perspective that goes far beyond technology.
This episode is about soul as much as software. Dani shares his extrao...
In celebration of National Maritime Day on May 22, 2025, this episode features Capt. Ashok Pandey of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Capt. Pandey shares his journey from sea to classroom and how the Academy prepares students for careers in global shipping. He highlights their “learn, do, learn” philosophy, pandemic-era adaptations, and global industry exposure through international trips and partnerships with companies like Maersk ...
Jim Gillis- President, Pacific Region @ IMC Logistics joins Kev Talks to share what it really takes to run a zero-emissions drayage fleet in California. He talks through the hard truths behind electric and hydrogen truck adoption—from charging delays and infrastructure gaps to the financial strain on operators. Jim also challenges common “zero emissions” assumptions, explaining how energy sourcing and battery life cycles shape the ...
In this special TPM25 edition of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, we sit down on-site in Long Beach with Paxton Bowman, Director of Destination Management – West Coast, and Jimmy Patrick, VP of Information Technology at EDray, to explore how the company is transforming inland drayage and port-to-door visibility. Together, they unpack EDray’s collaborative model that bridges silos across the supply chain, combining real-time ...
In this episode of Kev Talks: Real World Global Logistics, Anna McGovern—CEO of Pondview Consulting and author of "Antifragile Supply Chains"—joins us to discuss building supply chains that thrive under pressure. Anna shares insights from her career leading global teams at Unilever and the launch of her new book, which offers a roadmap for making supply chains more resilient, adaptable, and strategically agile. From lever...
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