EP 1240 Angel Barrera - Coffee Logistics 10 Years From Now - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Looking to start your business as a coffee consultant? Our workshop "It's Time To Become a Coffee Consultant" is for you - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast in this series is Angel Barrera, the Head of Coffee at Belco. In 2024, Belco, together with other partners like FAF Coffees in Brazil, started transporting green coffee from origin to its customers via sailboat, challenging the status quo of what the future of logistics and financing in coffee will be like in the future. In this series, we'll compare and contrast the conventional approach to logistics and financing the transportation of coffee with how it will be done in the future. The five episodes in this series are: 1. Understanding Coffee Logistics and Financing - https://youtu.be/9GJHnSUqXUk 2. Coffee Logistics Is Changing - https://youtu.be/n85-qKuVKNw 3. Sailboats May Be The Future of Coffee Logistics https://youtu.be/IA8DMEs4IYk 4. Financing Coffee Logistics - https://youtu.be/nO3kn27K4R0 5. Coffee Logistics 10 Years From Now - https://youtu.be/miSOW7mF8nk In this final episode of the five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Angel explore the innovative use of sailing vessels for coffee logistics, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of coffee transport. The episode dives into the engagement of companies in this sustainable practice, the challenges of geopolitical conflicts, and the potential market dynamics over the next decade. The conversation also covers the scalability of sailing as a viable logistics option, the importance of supply and demand, and how companies like TOWT and Belco are pioneering these efforts. Additionally, Lee touches on the significance of environmental consciousness and the role of new generations in fostering a sustainable future. Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue on the evolution of coffee logistics and sustainability. 00:00 Introduction and Business Philosophy 00:37 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:16 Final Episode Introduction 02:34 Discussion on Coffee Logistics and Sailing Vessels 04:48 Challenges and Future of Coffee Transport 06:23 Engaging More Companies in Sustainable Transport 12:24 Personal Reflections and Professional Insights 19:58 Call to Action for Importers and Roasters 22:38 Conclusion and Farewell Connect with Angel and Belco here: https://www.belco.fr/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/ https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/ https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops