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Leveraging Stakeholders is a Key Proactive Measure to Prevent Company Security Threats
Security threats are escalating in this day and age, and the onus isn’t merely on reactive measures but proactive measures, too. These are the nuanced approaches that integrate human intuition and robust technology. Because often, the warning signs preceding a major security incident present as complex components that potential attackers leave behind. Spotting these […]
People on the Move: A Cargomatic Podcast with Peter Friedmann
Weston LaBar, Chief Spokesperson, SVP of Industry Relations at Cargomatic talks with Peter Friedmann who runs the Agricultural Transportation Coalition as well as many other organizations that deal with imports and exports. The two focus on exports in this podcast. They talk about big wins that have led up to this year and the support […]
People on the Move: A Cargomatic Podcast with Josh Lowenthal
Weston LaBar, Chief Spokesperson, SVP of Industry Relations at Cargomatic talks with Josh Lowenthal, State Assemblymember for the state of CA, representing Long Beach and most of the major goods movement corridors of Southern California near the port. The two talk about Josh’s background and the good movement and the issues and opportunities that come […]
Why Gustavo Petro’s Fossil Fuel Plan is Bittersweet for Colombian Businesses
Newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro has pledged that “the world needs an immediate withdrawal from the oil and gas industry”, marking a huge step towards net zero emissions. Starting by cutting back production significantly in his own country, Petro’s plan is not being received well by local communities who are feeling the full […]
Coffee Prices, Continue to Rise
‘The New York Times’ reports that the cost of coffee beans has soared this year, leaving roasters with little choice but to raise prices. In Brazil, the world’s largest coffee exporter, extreme weather has damaged crops. The pandemic has caused shipping bottlenecks, and political protests stalled exports from Colombia, where the price of beans […]