The $315 Billion Visibility Gap with Rene Alvarenga of Kaleris

Everything is Logistics

If you've ever asked “Where’s my container?”—this episode is for you.

Rene Alvarenga, Senior Director of Product Management at Kaleris, breaks down why visibility is still one of supply chain's biggest unsolved problems.

Backed by data from a new report with maritime research firm Thetius, this conversation unpacks the massive disconnect between what terminals think they’re delivering and what shippers actually experience.

Key takeaways:

• 87% of terminals think they offer great visibility—but only 25% of shippers agree.

• In some regions, vessel ETAs change up to 15 times, causing mass disruption.

• Most companies only use about 30% of their logistics tech capabilities.

• Solving for visibility starts by improving your execution—not adding new tools.

LINKS:

• Rene's LinkedIn
• Kaleris' Website

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Chapters

1. The $315 Billion Visibility Gap with Rene Alvarenga of Kaleris (00:00:00)

2. The Visibility Disconnect Between Shippers and Terminals (00:02:45)

3. Why Execution Is More Valuable Than Visibility Tools (00:10:13)

4. The Impact of Digital Friction on Software Usage (00:18:28)

5. Real-World Consequences of ETA Inaccuracy (00:25:01)

6. How AI Investment Will Reshape Freight Communication (00:31:15)

7. The Case for Interoperability Over More Software (00:38:42)