Hay Kings: Logistics, Time, and the Future of Agricultural Exports (S8:E8)

In this episode of Hay Kings, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Eric Wright of Portland Container to break down the complex world of logistics and how it affects hay and agricultural exports. From container shortages and tariff risks to the high cost of downtime, Eric explains why time is the most valuable—and unforgiving—resource in the freight game. This episode dives deep into the challenges and choices that shape the movement of ag products around the world.

• ⏱ Time drives everything—from billing to shipping to harvest.

• 🚚 Disruptions cut into revenue and reduce asset use.

• 📦 Hay exports face challenges due to low container value.

• 💸 Fixed costs don’t stop when the press does.

• 🌎 Global shifts hit hard at the farm level.

🎧 Episode 96 of the Hay Kings Podcast
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