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Providing actionable supply chain and trade analysis for your business
Expert data analysis of global trade, logistics, and supply chains by Lori Ann LaRocco. The Trade Alert Substack is published multiple times per week, providing timely, data-driven insights for logistics leaders, investors, those interested in trade and supply chain. Data powered by SONAR, Xeneta, BIMCO, ImportGenius , VizionAI and Project44.
Analysis available through tiered newsletter or customized reports.
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SUBSTACK
The Architecture of Maritime Intelligence
LaRocco dissects the complexities of global trade by synthesizing raw data:
Maritime Routes
Tracking structural shifts in global shipping lanes, identifying transit delays at key chokepoints, and analyzing the impact of route diversification on total lead times.
Container Volumes
Deep-dive interpretation of port throughput across North American and Asian hubs, distilling volume fluctuations into actionable market sentiment and inventory trends.
Freight Rates
Monitoring the volatility of spot and contract rates. We analyze how capacity management and carrier alliances influence pricing across major oceanic trade corridors.
Logistics & Intermodal
Evaluating the health of intermodal networks, from drayage performance to warehouse capacity, ensuring visibility through every pipe of the supply chain.
Geopolitical Risk
Navigating the impact of trade policy, tariffs, and regional conflicts. We decipher how world events directly alter the flow of containerized trade.
Editorial Judgment
Applying decades of journalistic expertise to agnostic data sets. We filter the noise to highlight the critical narratives shipping leaders need to know.
Advisory & Custom Reports
Beyond standardized briefings, Lori Ann LaRocco deliver precision-engineered reports tailored to your specific organizational needs. Leveraging investigative rigor and an unparalleled network of maritime contacts, these custom reports translate complex geopolitical shifts into actionable intelligence, providing the clarity required to manage trade volatility in real-time.
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Whether you are interested in our tiered maritime newsletters—offering everything from basic summaries to executive briefings—or require a customized logistics report tailored to your specific investment or policy needs, our data intelligence provides the clarity to navigate today’s complex global trade environment.
Loriannlarocco@containersdontlie.com