Ship Happens

Julie Van de Kamp, Brad Guinane, SONAR

Let's be honest: in the world of logistics, ship always happens. "Ship Happens" is the podcast for shippers and supply chain professionals who navigate the daily chaos of the freight market. Join SONAR's experts as they sit down with industry leaders to cut through the noise. We'll tackle everything from market volatility and new tech to surprise disruptions and best practices for when things inevitably go wrong. If you're looking for real-world insights to manage the chaos, you're in the right place.

Episodes

  1. Jan 2

    Navigating Data, Tariffs, and the Unexpected in the 2026 Freight Market

    In this episode of Ship Happens, Brad Guinane (CRO, SONAR) and Julie Van De Kamp (CCO, SONAR) sit down with industry leaders to discuss the current state of logistics and their outlook for 2026. Recorded during the annual F3 Event, this episode features interviews with: Ryan Sharp, Senior Manager of Logistics Strategy at Nevados Engineering Josh McGrath, North American Logistics & Transportation Purchasing Senior Manager at Electrolux Brendan Stinson, Director of Transportation Services at Shaw Industries Key Topics Include: The Power of Data: How shippers are moving away from siloed operations to leverage real-time data for better negotiations and predictive analysis. Market Volatility & Tariffs: Strategies for navigating fluctuating market conditions and the shifting landscape of international tariffs. 2026 Market Predictions: Expert takes on when the freight market will reach equilibrium and the potential for a drop in capacity later this year. Handling the Unexpected: Guests share their "Ship Happens" moments—from navigating supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 to managing the fallout of a major bridge collapse in Baltimore. Learn how the implementation of ERP and CRM integrations with SONAR data is giving companies a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global supply chain.

  2. 11/06/2025

    Building a Resilient Supply Chain with Tim Jed of DPR Construction

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Ship Happens! SONAR's Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Julie Van de Kamp, is joined by Tim Jed, Supply Chain Leader at DPR Construction, to tackle the (frankly chaotic) world of construction logistics.They dive into the unique challenges of managing a project-by-project supply chain, navigating market volatility caused by shifting tariffs, and using data to bring order to the chaos. Tim shares his perspective on the current freight environment and explains why, in an unstable market, true collaboration with partners is the most critical tool for when... ship happens.

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About

Let's be honest: in the world of logistics, ship always happens. "Ship Happens" is the podcast for shippers and supply chain professionals who navigate the daily chaos of the freight market. Join SONAR's experts as they sit down with industry leaders to cut through the noise. We'll tackle everything from market volatility and new tech to surprise disruptions and best practices for when things inevitably go wrong. If you're looking for real-world insights to manage the chaos, you're in the right place.

Information

  • Creator
    Julie Van de Kamp, Brad Guinane, SONAR
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2