{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd","description":"Episode 125: Leveling the Playing Field in Global Trade with Carmit Glik of Ship4wd Guest: Carmit Glik, CEO, Ship4wd Episode Overview: Global trade isn\u2019t just mega-shippers and Fortune 500s. It\u2019s thousands of small and mid-sized businesses trying to move a single container without getting crushed by complexity. In this episode, Carmit Glik, CEO of Ship4wd, explains how her team is building a digital-first freight solution that combines technology and human support to give underdogs a fair shot in international logistics. Key Points:  Why SMBs Are the Real Backbone of Trade How small and mid-sized businesses make up the majority of economic activity\u2014and why they\u2019re often ignored by traditional logistics providers. Trust After Turbulence What COVID, the Red Sea disruptions, and shifting tariffs have done to SMB confidence\u2014and why \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d is the default reaction to new services.  Digital-First, Human-Backed How Ship4wd blends self-service booking, tariff calculators, and shipment tracking with real people on call when things go sideways. Knowledge as an Antidote to Chaos Why transparency on duties, tariffs, and total landed costs is now non-negotiable for business owners making tight-margin decisions. From VC to Founder: Lessons for Maritime\/Logistics Startups Carmit\u2019s path from maritime VC to operator, what\u2019s changed in the startup ecosystem since 2018, and her advice for founders who want to solve real problems in freight.  Sponsored by Accelleron This episode is brought to you by Accelleron and the LOREKA360\u00b0 Emissions Desk\u2014one partner, one process, and complete confidence in your compliance. Learn more at accelleron.com\/emissions-desk. If you\u2019d like to discuss sponsoring The Last Dinosaur, please get in touch with Digital Ship. Tune in Now: Listen to Episode 125 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. ","author_name":"The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In The Digital Age","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/404561\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39187030\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195883625"}