10 episodes

Great Lakes Forward tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade. It’s simple – Shipping, Logistics, Capacity and Access. The Port of Cleveland is the Premier Port on the Great Lakes, which allows for products to flow in and out of Northeast Ohio – and the Great Lakes – with ease. Great Lakes Forward keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening at the Port of Cleveland, gives direct access to William Friedman, Port of Cleveland’s CEO, and offers insights from the region’s top companies that rely on the Port for their everyday business operations.

Great Lakes Forward Port of Cleveland

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Great Lakes Forward tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade. It’s simple – Shipping, Logistics, Capacity and Access. The Port of Cleveland is the Premier Port on the Great Lakes, which allows for products to flow in and out of Northeast Ohio – and the Great Lakes – with ease. Great Lakes Forward keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening at the Port of Cleveland, gives direct access to William Friedman, Port of Cleveland’s CEO, and offers insights from the region’s top companies that rely on the Port for their everyday business operations.

    Discussing Alternative Supply Chain Solutions with Spliethoff

    Discussing Alternative Supply Chain Solutions with Spliethoff

    In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Claus Sorensen, Vice President of Spliethoff Cleveland. They discuss how they are positioning themselves as a solution to the supply chain crisis in 2022 and beyond.

    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics, and trade.

    Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

     

    • 30 min
    Exclusive Great Lakes Forward Episode: Cleveland Europe Express – More Cargo, More Capacity

    Exclusive Great Lakes Forward Episode: Cleveland Europe Express – More Cargo, More Capacity

    In this exclusive episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by David Gutheil, Chief Commercial Officer, to announce that the Cleveland-Europe Express service is growing with the addition of the PEYTON LYNN C, a container-only vessel that further connects Europe directly to Cleveland. This additional vessel gives cargo owners more options to avoid coastal congestion and to move their cargo directly in and out of America’s heartland.

    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade. Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

    Global Visibility & Smart Logistics

    Global Visibility & Smart Logistics

    Proudly celebrating its 60th anniversary, on the shores of Lake Erie, World Shipping Inc., has grown to become an international organization managing complex international supply chains. In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Jackie Csiszar, Vice President, World Group. Together they discuss the creative solutions required to navigate the global supply chain, as coastal ports experience congestion and delays



    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade.



    Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

    • 34 min
    American Great Lakes Ports Association – Part II: Infrastructure on the Great Lakes

    American Great Lakes Ports Association – Part II: Infrastructure on the Great Lakes

    In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Steve Fisher, Executive Director of American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA).



    Together, they discuss the infrastructure on the Great Lakes, and Steve discusses what he's paying attention to in the nation's capital with the Biden Administration.



    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade.



    Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

    • 29 min
    American Great Lakes Ports Association – Part I: The Saint Lawrence Seaway System

    American Great Lakes Ports Association – Part I: The Saint Lawrence Seaway System

    In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Steve Fisher, Executive Director of American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA).



    Together, they discuss the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway System, identify pain points with the current structure, and examine ways to make the region more competitive.



    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade.



    Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

    • 26 min
    Modernizing Irishtown Bend

    Modernizing Irishtown Bend

    In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Tom McNair, Executive Director of Ohio City Incorporated, and Linda Sternheimer, Director, Urban Planning and Engagement at the Port of Cleveland.



    Together, they discuss the history and development of Irishtown Bend and the steps required to stabilize the hillside along the Cuyahoga River. Without this critical step, Irishtown Bend would fail, resulting in a lost shipping channel that impacts thousands of jobs regionally. The end goal is a successful shipping channel that is safe and a public park to bring waterfront access to the Ohio City neighborhood.



    Great Lakes Forward is a podcast series by the Port of Cleveland that tells the untold story of maritime and tackles topics of shipping, logistics and trade.



    Find us on the web at www.portofcleveland.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn we are @portofcleveland Email us with comments and questions at info@portofcleveland.com

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Shmeezer29 ,

Awesome insights from ArcelorMittal

Really enjoyed the podcast. Listening to Mike from AM was very insightful and it’s nice being able to hear straight from Will Friedman. Great work!

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