# FreightWaves Today | July 7

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Published: 2026-07-07T20:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this packed episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig and Julie dive deep into the major issues transforming the logistics world right now—from massive international cargo theft rings to the critical deployment of emergency technology in global disaster zones. First, we tackle the latest headlines exposing a staggering $10 million international freight fraud indictment. Then, we explore how freight tech providers are integrating real-time databases to fight identity theft and double brokering at no additional cost. Finally, we cover the financial shifts on the rails as Greenbrier reports a softer second quarter but raises dividends. Featured Guests: Tony Urban – Executive Vice President of Transportation Information Systems at Cass Information Systems. Tony (the "OG" of freight bill processing) shares how Cass leverages its stability as a federally regulated bank to help shippers secure working capital, reduce friction, and build layered security protocols to combat pervasive payment fraud. Vidya Sampath (Senior Product Manager of Disaster Relief) & Jeff Schweitzer (Principal Technical Product Manager for Disaster Relief) – Amazon. The tech and retail giant breaks down how they utilize their massive global footprint, dedicated fulfillment hubs, and rapid-response tech kits to deliver power and communication infrastructure to disaster areas like Venezuela and the Mariana Islands in a matter of hours. John Kingston – Market Expert & Journalist. John breaks down the unprecedented "nutty" crack spread that has blown out to levels never seen before, highlighting a major divergence between collapsing wholesale crude numbers and stubbornly high retail diesel prices. Michelle Livingstone – Supply Chain Veteran & Board Member. Drawing from her decades of leadership at Home…

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