Bostons and Baltimores big investments in their ports pay off EP465 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Published: July 20, 2022, 5:38 p.m.

On today\u2019s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to two Northeast ports about their growth and expansion.\xa0\nConley Terminal has nearly completed $850 million in infrastructure investments and is welcoming four new direct services to the Port of Boston. Lauren Gleason, deputy port director of business development at the Massachusetts Port Authority, tells us all about how the port got big ship ready and how it will help American shippers beat congestion.\nThe Port of Baltimore is the nation\u2019s largest importer and exporter of automobiles and high/heavy farm equipment. In Maryland's economy, the Port of Baltimore generates nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income and supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs connected to port work. William Doyle, executive director at the Maryland Port Administration, brings us inside this crucial cog in America\u2019s supply chain.\xa0\nChaos rules the day in rail right now, but that\u2019s not going to stop FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack from celebrating her birthday. We\u2019ll find out why trains are off the rails.\xa0\nBack The Truck Up\u2019s Rooster and SuperTrucker let us know if AB5 protests will enter a third day in Oakland, California. Plus, breaking down the coolest truck simulator you\u2019ll ever see.\xa0\nAnd we\u2019re joined by special guest co-host Curtis Garrett, who talks LTL and his next role.\nVisit our sponsor\nWatch on YouTube\nSubscribe to the WTT newsletter\nApple Podcasts\nSpotify\nMore FreightWaves Podcasts\nWith fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you\xa0 can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices