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The Freight Buyers' ClubShould I Stay or Should I Go? Suez, China+1 and 2026 Freight BetsA deep dive into the 2026 freight outlook, the return of Suez routes, China+1 manufacturing shifts, capacity risks and what shippers must prepare for next year. Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/].
It’s the Freight Buyers’ Club Holiday Special — a festive wrap-up of a year that delivered more plot twists than a Christmas soap marathon. From tariff shocks to China+1 shifts, Red Sea detours, booming Vietnam factories and air cargo refusing to behave “normally”… 2025 kept shippers on their toes and clutching their eggnog.
To make sense of it all, Mike King is join...
2025-12-0253 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubHow Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?Air cargo wasn’t supposed to look this strong. Tariffs, the end of de minimis, political whiplash, war, and supply chain reshuffles all pointed to a difficult year. But the opposite happened.
In this Freight Buyers Club air cargo special — produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group — Mike King breaks down why the market held up, how shippers and carriers adapted, and what the data really says about the year ahead.
We hear from industry leaders on: • Why air cargo defied expectations • The impact of US tariffs and the end of de minimis
2025-11-2618 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubMega-Ships, Congestion and the Suez Wildcard: Hamburg’s Plan for 2026Hamburg is gearing up for a turbulent few years in global container shipping. In this episode, Mike King speaks with Mathias Schulz, Director of Communications at Port of Hamburg Marketing, about the port’s major 2025–26 investment programme — including the enlarged turning basin, terminal expansion, and Hamburg’s push to speed up mega-ship operations.
Schultz explains how Hamburg is managing congestion, the impact of strikes across the Northern Range, and why a potential reopening of the Suez Canal to container traffic could trigger fresh chaos. We also dig into shifting trade flows: Asia booming, the transatlantic lane slumping, and the...
2025-11-2407 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubTIACA's Glyn Hughes: Why Air Cargo Is Winning the Volatility GameTIACA Director General Glyn Hughes joins Mike King in Miami on the sidelines of transport logistic Americas for an after-hours beer and a straight-talking look at the state of global air cargo. Fresh from TIACA’s first Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi, Hughes breaks down why the sector keeps outperforming despite tariffs, geopolitics and chaotic trade policy.
He explains how shifting e-commerce flows, China+1 production, and a new “US+1” consumption trend are reshaping supply chains. We get into freighter tightness, belly shortages, spot-rate behaviour, and why yields look set to hold steady into 2026.
Hughes also g...
2025-11-1724 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubHow to Negotiate 2026 Transpacific Freight ContractsFreight buyers are entering 2026 with a rare advantage — a genuine buyer’s market. In this clip from Container Shipping 2026: Strategies Every Freight Buyer Needs Now, host Mike King speaks with Mark Chadwick (President, Global Shippers’ Association) and Chantal McRoberts (Director, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors) about how shippers can negotiate smarter, reduce risk, and secure stronger Transpacific contracts for the year ahead.
⚓ Produced with the kind support of Dimerco Express Group Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ERHtDwtarOg
#ContainerShipping #FreightBuyersClub #FreightContracts #FreightRates #ShippingMarket #FreightStrategy #DimercoExpressGroup #SupplyChain #Logistics #TranspacificTrade
2025-11-1109 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubThe Good, The Bad, and the ANC: South Africa’s Logistics on the BrinkSouth Africa’s logistics system is fighting for its life — corruption, collapse, and political paralysis have left ports and railways in chaos. But could a real turnaround finally be underway?
Host Mike King has just returned from a fact-finding tour of South Africa to uncover the good, the bad, and the ANC. In this hard-hitting explainer, Mike dives deep into: How Transnet fell apart under state capture and political cronyism The catastrophic impact on ports, rail, and exporters The reforms under new Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips ⚙️ The $7 billion recovery plan — and early signs of genuine...
2025-11-0613 min
The Freight Buyers' Club‘An Intense Rollercoaster’ — The 2026 Container Shipping MarketFreight buyers face another wild year ahead. Mike King speaks with Mark Chadwick and Chantal McRoberts about the 2026 container shipping market — contracts, rates, and risk management for those who want to stay one move ahead. Produced with the kind support of Dimerco Express Group.
Freight buyers are heading into 2026 facing a container shipping market full of volatility — from emissions uncertainty and patchwork regulation to rate swings and fragile carrier contracts.
In this episode, Mike King gets straight answers from two of the industry’s most experienced voices:
Mark Chadwick, President of the Global Shippers’ Associat...
2025-10-3050 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubGlobal Trade Roars Back: DHL Express CEO on the Fastest Growth Since 2010Global trade is booming again in 2025 — the fastest growth since 2010. In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, supported by Ontegos Cloud, Mike King talks with DHL Express CEO John Pearson about the new DHL Global Connectedness Tracker and what it reveals about today’s trade surge. From China’s export expansion and Africa’s growing trade power, to tariffs, de-minimis changes, and shifting supply chains, Pearson explains how global commerce is evolving and why globalisation is far from dead. Essential listening for anyone in freight forwarding, logistics, or international trade.
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DHL’s latest Glo...
2025-10-2211 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubDHL’s Rainer Haag on Tech, Trade, and the Future of European Supply ChainsIn this Freight Buyers’ Club interview, produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud, host Mike King speaks to Rainer Haag, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Europe, at the grand opening of DHL’s new European Innovation Center in Troisdorf, Germany.
They discuss how DHL is turning innovation into action — applying AI, automation, and digitalisation to make supply chains more resilient, sustainable, and efficient — while navigating the trade and tariff shifts reshaping global freight.
Rainer shares insights on:
How DHL decides which technologies to pilot and scale
The impact of robotics and automation on people and perf...
2025-10-1509 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubExplained: US Port Fees, Carrier Strategy & Why Ship Orders Won’t Shift From China with Lars JensenShipping analyst Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, explains to host Mike King how carriers are responding to new US port fees on Chinese-built vessels, the reshuffling of fleets, and why global ship orders aren’t shifting away from China despite the new policy. This extended clip is from The Big Interview – Freight Buyers Club EP54, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group. https://dimerco.com/ #LarsJensen #FreightBuyersClub #ContainerShipping #USPortFees #CarrierStrategy #ChineseShips #ShipOrders #GlobalTrade #MaritimeLogistics #DimercoExpressGroup
2025-10-0906 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubHow DP World Is Cutting Supply Chain EmissionsDP World’s John Trenchard explains how one of the world’s largest port and logistics operators is cutting supply chain emissions and shaping the future of sustainable logistics in the UK and worldwide.
Recorded at Sustainable Logistics LIVE in London, this interview features Mike King, host of The Freight Buyers’ Club, in conversation with John Trenchard, Vice President for Sustainable International Supply Chains at DP World.
They discuss: • How DP World is making its UK ports among the lowest-carbon in the world • Practical steps to decarbonise freight and support retailers and shippers • Re...
2025-10-0709 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubRobotics, AI & the Future of Logistics | Exclusive with DHL’s Katja Busch at the New EPIC HubJoin Mike King at DHL’s brand-new European Innovation Center (EPIC) in Troisdorf, Germany, for an exclusive conversation with Katja Busch, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Customer Solutions & Innovation. Discover how DHL is using robotics, AI and digitalisation to transform supply chains, warehousing and last-mile delivery — and what the future of logistics could look like over the next decade.
This content is produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud. [https://www.ontegos.cloud/]
#DHL #KatjaBusch #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #AI #Robotics #SupplyChain #Innovation #ontegoscloud
2025-10-0605 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubLars Jensen: US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026 Shipping OutlookGlobal liner shipping expert Lars Jensen joins Mike King on the Freight Buyers Club to break down new US port fees, tougher IMO rules and the 2026 container shipping outlook.They discuss:• How carriers are reshuffling fleets in response to US port fees• The impact of IMO carbon charging and green fuels• Transpacific, Asia–Europe, Africa & Australasia trade trends• What happens if the Suez Canal fully reopens Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/]#FreightBuyersClub #LarsJensen #ContainerShipping #ShippingForecast #LogisticsPodcast #DimercoExpressGroupChapters00:00:00 Cold Open – US Port Fees, IMO Rules, Suez...
2025-10-0131 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubAir Cargo Market Outlook: Analyst Insights & CEO PerspectiveWhere is air cargo headed next? In this Freight Buyers Club air cargo special, host Mike King is joined by Tom Crabtree, Managing Director at Transport Research Advisors and former Boeing air cargo analyst, and Robert van de Weg, CEO of ‘mas’ Cargo Airline.
Together they cut through the noise to explain today’s air cargo market outlook:
✈️ Global demand and capacity shifts across major trade lanes
Why air cargo rates are holding up better than many expected
The impact of e-commerce growth, tariffs, and de minimis changes
Which reg...
2025-09-2534 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubContainer Ship Fires: Who Pays When Cargo Goes Up in Smoke?Every 60 days, a container ship fire makes headlines — costing insurers, carriers, shippers and freight forwarders tens or even hundreds of millions. But who really pays when cargo goes up in smoke?
In this episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club, recorded at London International Shipping Week and produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud, Mike King speaks with Chris Grieveson, Managing Partner at Wikborg Rein, about the rising threat of container ship fires, the role of misdeclared cargo, and why “cutting corners” on dangerous goods can come back to burn the entire supply chain.
We dive into:
2025-09-2415 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubThe Future of Trade Rules and Customs ChallengesGlobal trade is being reshaped as old institutions weaken, tariffs reset, and customs systems struggle under pressure. Mike King speaks with Cindy Allen (ex-CBP), Greg Nichols (DHL Global Forwarding), and Stephen Tracey (WiseTech Global) about:
U.S. tariffs, bonds and enforcement
Europe’s customs reforms and Brexit aftershocks
Asia’s new trade blocs and China+1 strategies
The rise of digitalisation and AI in compliance
This is about the future of trade — the risks, the fractures, and the opportunities.
2:40 US tariff shocks and CBP under strain
6:20 Border friction and Brexit lessons
11:20...
2025-09-181h 07
The Freight Buyers' ClubRotterdam’s Container Challenge: Alliances, Disruptions & the Future of ShippingThe Port of Rotterdam — Europe’s biggest container port — faces global shipping disruptions, new alliances, and the challenge of building a sustainable supply chain. Rotterdam is under pressure, but it’s also leading the way — balancing container chaos with innovation, resilience, and bold sustainability goals.
In this episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club Podcast, produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud [https://www.ontegos.cloud/], Mike King sits down with Hanna Stelzel, Director of Containers at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, to discuss how Europe’s biggest port is navigating container shipping chaos.
We cover:
C...
2025-09-0914 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubHow Asian Supply Chains Are Adapting to New Rules, Freight Market Volatility and the China+1 ResetGlobal trade is shifting fast — and Asia is at the centre of it all. From new rules-of-origin checks and China+1 strategies to freight market volatility and shifting trade flows, supply chains are under pressure like never before.
In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/] Mike King speaks with:
Wolfgang Lehmacher – Independent Supply Chain & Logistics Expert
Renaud Anjoran – Co-founder of Agilian, manufacturing and quality specialist
Kathy Liu – VP Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Together they unpack:
How Asian supply chains are adapting to tariffs...
2025-09-0340 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubHow Big Shippers Buy Ocean Freight in 2025 | Gemini Shippers Association President ExplainsBig shippers reveal how they buy ocean freight in 2025’s volatile container shipping market – in this clip produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group.
Host Mike King talks with Ken O’Brien, President of the Gemini Shippers Association, about how one of the largest groups of US importers is navigating contracts, tariffs, and capacity challenges.
Ken explains:
Why Gemini members leaned on long-term contracts instead of chasing volatile spot rates
How tariff deadlines and Red Sea diversions shaped procurement strategies
The lessons learned from COVID about not betting against the US consumer
What the re...
2025-09-0112 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubWhat Big Shippers Really Think: Retail & Tech Leaders on Tariffs and TradeThis is Episode 50 of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group.
In this milestone episode, host Mike King is joined by three heavyweight shipper representatives to discuss how the world’s biggest retailers and technology companies are navigating today’s turbulent trade landscape.
Ken O’Brien, President of Gemini Shippers Association, reveals how major transpacific freight buyers are handling container contracts and tariff uncertainty.
Jess Dankert, VP Supply Chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), shares how America’s biggest retailers are managing inventory flows, holiday shipping, and front-loading strategies.
Ed Brzytwa...
2025-08-2042 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubThe Air Cargo Outlook: De Minimis Ban, Tariffs & Peak SeasonTemu, Shein, and other fast-growing e-commerce giants are facing a seismic change in how they ship to U.S. consumers. In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club – produced with the support of MSC Air Cargo – host Mike King is joined by three leading voices in global logistics to unpack the end of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption, its upcoming global suspension, and the ripple effects for air cargo, forwarders, and shippers.
Guests:
Brandon Fried – Executive Director, Airforwarders Association
Neel Jones Shah – Senior Advisor, The Boston Consulting Group & MD at INOA Capital (former EVP at Flexport a...
2025-08-1445 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubTariff Nightmares: As Told By A ‘Frustrated’ Trump SupporterIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King speaks with Susan Williams, founder and CEO of Kalalou Inc, a Mississippi-based importer that was once a heavy shipper from China, India, Indonesia, Haiti, and more. Now, due to sweeping US tariff policies, her container volumes have nearly halved – and her company faces over $1 million in annual tariff bills.
Despite being a Trump supporter, Susan shares her growing frustration with trade policy, explains why SMEs like hers weren’t the intended target, and unveils her own profit-sharing tax credit proposal as a way to support American worker...
2025-08-0612 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubUS Tariff Tsunami: Container Rates, Shipper Pain & One Big Beautiful ActUS trade policy is back in the headlines – and hitting global freight hard. In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, Mike King investigates the fallout from “Liberation Day”, tariff volatility, and the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Act” signed into law by President Trump.
We cover container shipping rate chaos, what exactly TACO means, and a bold SME shipper proposal to refund tariffs for profit-sharing companies.
️ Featured Guests: ● Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director of Trade Management – Transpacific, Hapag-Lloyd ● Edwin Lopez, Managing Editor, Supply Chain Dive (Industry Dive) ● Susan Williams, Founder, Kalalou Inc.
Topics include:
2025-07-2337 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubExplainer: Understanding De Minimis Reform and Its Impact on Air Cargo (Video)In this special Freight Buyers’ Club explainer, Mike King unpacks the recent U.S. crackdown on de minimis exemptions – and why this policy change is sending shockwaves through global air cargo and e-commerce supply chains.
Joined by:
John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express
Kathy Liu, VP Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Mark Chadwick, President, Global Shippers Association
David King, Board Member, The Airforwarders Association
This episode covers the regulatory changes, their impact on capacity, pricing, and logistics strategy – and what freight buyers need to know to stay agile.
Supported by MSC Air Cargo – enabling...
2025-06-2510 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubFrom War Zones to Warehouses: DHL’s CEO Talks Strategy in the GulfHow do you keep global trade moving when shipping lanes are under threat and borders are tightening?
In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King speaks to Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for the Middle East and Africa, inside DHL’s massive new EV logistics facility in Dubai.
Diallo reveals how DHL has responded to the Red Sea shipping crisis, is investing across the region, and has turned disruption into competitive advantage.
We cover:
DHL’s rerouting strategy around the Red Sea and Gulf tensions
Growth opportunities across...
2025-06-2008 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubExclusive: DHL Express CEO John PearsonHost Mike King meets John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, inside one of the company’s cutting-edge express logistics facilities in Dubai.
Standing on-site, Pearson unpacks DHL’s €500 million investment across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, explains why he remains bullish on global trade despite growing protectionism, and dives into the e-commerce boom and the fallout from de minimis regulation changes in the U.S.
Key talking points: DHL’s €500M strategic play in the Gulf The real state of global trade amid U.S. retreat ️ How platforms like Temu and Shein are reshapin...
2025-06-1706 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubJAS Worldwide: Freight Strategies for Uncertain TimesIn this episode of The Freight Buyers Club, Mike King sits down with Vivian Brunialti, Regional Development Director for the Americas at JAS Worldwide, and Andrea Goeman, Senior Vice President for QHSE and Sustainability. They share expert insights on navigating freight challenges amid tariffs, supply chain shifts, and geopolitical uncertainty in 2025.
Discover how freight buyers can strategically manage sourcing decisions, balance air and ocean freight, and adopt nearshoring trends to mitigate risks. Andrea and Vivian also explore how sustainability and ESG goals intersect with today’s fast-moving freight market.
Key topics include:
Navigating US ta...
2025-06-1231 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubRates, Robots & Rising Risk: Post-Munich Freight Outlook (video)In this video explainer edition of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King brings you exclusive insights and expert interviews recorded at the 2025 ‘transport logistic’ and Air Cargo Europe event in Munich.
In less than 15 minutes, we explore the key themes shaping global freight markets — including volatile rates, emerging risks, air cargo consolidation, and automation — all through the lens of top industry voices and companies.
Featured Thought Leaders & Companies:
Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO, Hapag-Lloyd
David Shepherd, CEO, IAG Cargo
Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting, A.P. Møller...
2025-06-1014 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubLars Karlsson (Maersk, ex-WCO) on Trade Risk, Tariffs & Customs StrategyIn this exclusive Freight Buyers’ Club interview filmed at transport logistic in Munich, Mike King speaks with Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at A.P. Møller-Maersk and former Director of the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Lars explains why customs is now central to supply chain strategy, how to handle tariffs and ESG-related compliance risks, and why owning your data is essential. He also shares insights on Maersk’s approach to trade disruption, and how SMEs can mitigate risk through proactive customs management.
#Maersk, #LarsKarlsson, #CustomsStrategy, #TradeCompliance, #Tariffs2025, #SupplyChainRisk, #Global...
2025-06-0607 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubToo Many Ships? Jan Tiedemann (Alphaliner) on Container Fleet Growth & Market ImpactIs container shipping headed for chronic overcapacity — or just entering a transitional phase?
In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, recorded at ‘transport logistic’ in Munich, Jan Tiedemann, Senior Shipping Analyst at Alphaliner, breaks down the dramatic growth in the global container fleet, the implications of extended order books, and the impact of shifting shipbuilding trends in China, Korea, and the U.S.
We also explore:
How carriers are managing supply vs. demand
Why short-term policy shifts complicate long-term shipbuilding strategy
Whether U.S. ambitions to revive commercial shipbuilding are realistic
️ Hosted by Mike Ki...
2025-06-0507 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubExclusive: IAG Cargo CEO David Shepherd on new 'Joint Business' with Qatar & MASkargoIn this exclusive interview with The Freight Buyers Club, host Mike King speaks to David Shepherd, CEO of IAG Cargo, following the major announcement of IAG's new Global Cargo Joint Business with Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo.
Recorded at Air Cargo Europe in Munich on the day of the announcement, Shepherd breaks down what could become the most powerful alliance in air freight history — offering global reach, truly integrated operations, and a single customer experience across three major carriers.
✈️ What you’ll learn:
How the Global Cargo Joint Business will work
What seamless operations mean for...
2025-06-0304 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhy Great Freight Forwarders Thrive in Chaos | Oliver Gritz, CEO of Ontegos CloudWhen markets turn volatile and supply chains get messy, the best freight forwarders don’t flinch — they thrive.
In this episode, Oliver Gritz, CEO of Ontegos Cloud and former CFO at DHL Express, breaks down why complexity is a freight forwarder's greatest opportunity. He shares how real-time business steering, high-precision billing, and operational data mastery can transform chaos into profit — fast.
Host Mike King and Gritz also dive into:
Why legacy systems and mindsets are holding freight back
What Enlightenment philosophy has to do with frontline logistics
How top performers unlock up to 50% return on cap...
2025-05-2834 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubShipping in a Tariff Truce: A Shipper’s Guide to Container Strategy (Video Explainer)In this Video Explainer episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King delivers a strategic visual briefing on the latest US-China tariff developments — and how they’re impacting global container markets, supply chains, and BCO planning in the summer of 2025.
Designed for C-suite decision-makers and logistics professionals, this explainer breaks down:
What the new US–China “tariff truce” actually means
The impact of a 90-day window on transpacific trade volumes and rates – is an early peak season brewing?
Strategic insights from leaders at the Port of Long Beach, Freightos, and the Global Shippers Association
SME survival tacti...
2025-05-1918 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubA Container Tidal Wave? With Mark Chadwick, Global Shippers AssociationIn this episode of The Freight Buyers Club, Mike King is joined by Mark Chadwick, President of the Global Shippers Association, representing some of the world’s largest cargo owners. With the highest US and China tariffs now temporarily paused, shippers are rushing to move backlogged cargo — creating a tidal wave of container volumes heading straight for the US.
Mark unpacks what this means for global supply chains, peak season prep, and freight buying strategy. From the possibility of rising spot rates to contract survival tactics and the risk of further policy shocks, this conversation is essential list...
2025-05-1508 minThe Freight Buyers' Club90 Days China-US Window: Can LA/Long Beach Handle the Surge?In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, host Mike King speaks with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach, about a potential game-changer in global trade: a 90-day pause in US-China tariffs.
With blank sailings still biting and cargo volumes recently in freefall, Dr. Hacegaba explains why optimism is returning — and how the port is preparing for a possible early peak season driven by shippers scrambling to front-load goods.
Expect insight on:
The impact of China accounting for 60% of Long Beach’s volumes
How close the port came to a...
2025-05-1407 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubEarly Container Shipping Peak Season? Freightos CEO on the US-China Tariff TruceIn this episode of The Freight Buyers Club, Mike King speaks with Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos, about the sudden and dramatic tariff truce between the U.S. and China. With duties dropping for 90 days, Zvi breaks down the implications for container shipping, forecasting a potential early peak season and a short-term surge in demand. He also warns that while rates may spike, actual price movement will depend heavily on carrier capacity management. A smart, timely analysis of what this geopolitical shift could mean for global supply chains.
Big thanks to Dimerco Express Group for supporting independent...
2025-05-1304 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubUS-China Tariff Truce: What Happens Next? With ex-Cargill VP John McCauleyIn a groundbreaking development, the US and China have announced a 90-day pause in their ongoing tariff war. As businesses and shippers brace for what's next, we dive deep into the implications of this truce for global supply chains.
In this episode, host Mike King is joined by John McCauley, BCO consultant, JOC columnist, and former VP of Transportation & Logistics at Cargill, to break down the immediate effects of the US-China tariff truce and what it means for the future of trade.
What we cover: ✔️ The immediate impact of the US–China tariff de-escalation on sup...
2025-05-1217 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubThe White House Kid: Tariff On, Tariff OffTariffs on. Tariffs off. And no one’s quite sure what comes next.
In this episode, host Mike King digs into the chaos surrounding U.S. trade policy, as shippers, retailers, and forwarders scramble to make sense of the White House’s shifting stance on China, exemptions, and trade deals. With tariffs appearing and disappearing overnight, the cost of global sourcing and international supply chains has never been murkier.
Joining Mike to break it down:
Jon Gold, VP of Supply Chain and Customs Policy, National Retail Federation
Brandon Fried, Executive Director, The Airforwarders Association
Key...
2025-04-1743 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubRobots, resilience and rerouting freight: DHL China's CEO on 2025In this exclusive interview, The Freight Buyers’ Club host Mike King speaks to Aditi Rasquinha, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Greater China, about the evolving dynamics of global trade and supply chains amid a spiralling US-China trade war.
From navigating the new US tariff regime to understanding China's automation advantage, Aditi shares how major shippers are rethinking resilience, rerouting freight, and managing geopolitical uncertainty.
She explains how demand patterns are shifting, where DHL is investing for growth, and why automation—not cheap labour—is now China's competitive edge.
They also discuss front-loading strategies by oce...
2025-04-0937 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTariff Day is coming: Breaking down the new trade warWith new Trump administration tariffs set to take effect on April 2, 2025—dubbed “Tariff Day” or even “Liberation Day” by some—businesses are bracing for impact. In this special episode of Freight Buyers Club, host Mike King speaks with Cindy Allen, CEO of Trade Force Multiplier and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) insider, about the evolving trade landscape. They break down the latest tariffs, their impact on supply chains, and what companies can do to prepare. From steel and aluminum duties to China’s retaliation and the complexities of enforcement, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating global trade.
2025-03-3113 minThe Freight Buyers' Club'Tariff Day’ April 2, CBP insights, de minimis timelines, and Robert van de Weg’s new CEO roleThis two-part episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club Podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, unpacks the biggest trade and freight disruptions of 2025, from new U.S. tariffs and de minimis rule changes to air cargo market challenges and supply chain resilience strategies.
In Part 1, host Mike King is joined by Greg Knowler (Senior Editor-Europe, Journal of Commerce) and Cindy Allen (CEO & Managing Director, Trade Force Multiplier) to analyse:
Tariff Day or Liberation Day? What to expect from Trump’s April 2 tariff hikes and why they could be a game-changer for global trade.
De mini...
2025-03-261h 13The Freight Buyers' ClubSMEs in the freight squeeze: Insider survival tactics from 30-year ocean veteran Stephanie LoomisIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King is joined by ocean freight executive Stephanie Loomis, who brings over 30 years of industry experience at major logistics providers including DHL, DB Schenker, Kuehne + Nagel, and Rhenus. Fresh from the TPM25 conference in Long Beach, Stephanie and Mike break down the key takeaways from the event and analyse the seismic shifts happening across the global container shipping industry.
They dive into the evolving liner alliance structures, exploring how MSC’s independent strategy, ONE’s excellence, and Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation are reshaping service offerings. Stephani...
2025-03-2042 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubBREAKING: MSC, BlackRock, Hutchison, and Container Shipping Trade Wars with Lars JensenAs news broke at #TPM25 in Long Beach that MSC/BlackRock had acquired most of Hutchison Port Holdings' global port network—including key Panama terminals flagged by President Trump for excessive Chinese control—host Mike King breaks down the deal with container shipping expert Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime.
They also dive into tariff wars, the container shipping outlook, Suez, and potential US port fees for container lines.
Key Highlights:
Exclusive insights into the massive MSC/BlackRock deal involving Hutchison Ports
Deep dive into the latest Trump administration trade policies and...
2025-03-0511 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubPort of Long Beach exclusive: Can West Coast ports keep winning?In this special episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, recorded at #TPM25 and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King speaks with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach. They discuss the port’s record-breaking 2024 and the key trends shaping global trade in 2025. ✅ Will shippers stick with the West Coast, or will traffic shift back east? ✅ How labor strikes and tariff threats shaped shipping patterns ✅ Why Long Beach handled 9.6 million TEUs with no congestion ✅ The impact of Red Sea disruptions and shifting container alliances https://dimerco.com/
2025-03-0406 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubExclusive: Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben JansenAt #TPM25, host Mike King recorded an exclusive interview with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd. They discussed the shifting landscape of global shipping, the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk and its goal of achieving 90% schedule reliability, how shippers are responding to tariff uncertainties, and whether customers will pay a premium for reliability. Rolf also shared insights on investment priorities, the hub-and-spoke model, and how geopolitical risks impact ocean freight strategies. Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group. https://dimerco.com/
2025-03-0407 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTrade wars & Trump's new rules: A container shipping legend's survival guideThe global trading landscape is experiencing seismic shifts under President Trump's administration. In this pivotal episode of The Freight Buyers' Club (https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/), we decode the impact of new tariffs, de minimis rule changes, and escalating geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains worldwide.
Join host Mike King with two industry powerhouses:
Bronson Hsieh, former Chairman of Evergreen and Yang Ming Shipping, reveals how smaller carriers can outperform industry giants and shares his outlook on shipping profitability amid market turbulence
Kathy Liu, VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Dimerco Express Group, unpacks the air freight implications...
2025-02-2034 minThe Freight Buyers' Club5 FMC moves to watch in 2025, with 'The Maritime Professor'
In this standalone interview from EP34 of the The Freight Buyers' Club (https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/), produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King speaks with maritime law expert Lauren Beagen, ‘The Maritime Professor’, about the top five regulatory and policy issues that could impact freight buyers in 2025:
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Leadership & Powers – With Louis E. Sola as the new FMC Chair, what changes should shippers expect? Will the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) remain intact?
Detention & Demurrage Policy – Ongoing legal battles over pandemic-era charges could reshape D&D regulations.
Panama & U.S. Policy –...
2025-02-1728 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTPM25 preview: Tariffs, reshoring, and the art of contract negotiationsIn episode 34 of The Freight Buyers' Club (https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/), produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group (https://dimerco.com/), we dive into the critical factors shaping this year's ocean freight contract negotiations. As the transpacific contracting season approaches at TPM25 to be held at Long Beach at the start of March, we examine how spot rates, minimum quantity commitments, new carrier alliances, and US trade policy are influencing shipper strategies. With spot rates tumbling, uncertainty around tariffs, and the emergence of the Gemini Cooperation shipping alliance promising improved schedule reliability, what should freight buyers consider when...
2025-02-121h 15The Freight Buyers' ClubScan Global’s Mads Drejer talks ‘permacrisis’, trade wars and supply chain resilienceIn this illuminating episode of The Freight Buyers Club Insight series, produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud (https://www.ontegos.cloud/), host Mike King sits down with Mads Drejer, Global CCO and COO of Scan Global Logistics, for a wide-ranging discussion on freight markets and modern logistics leadership.
From navigating tariff wars to embracing what Drejer calls our new state of "permacrisis," the conversation offers unique insights into how global trade has become more resilient amid constant disruption. Drejer shares SGL's distinctive approach to growth and technology, explaining why the company puts people before automation and "...
2025-02-1046 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTrump’s tariffs, what Flexport got wrong, and the air cargo shake-up ahead, with Neel Jones ShahIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club Insight series (https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com), host Mike King sits down with Neel Jones Shah—former senior executive at Flexport, Delta, and United—to dissect the biggest forces shaping air cargo in 2025. From Trump’s latest tariffs and their impact on e-commerce exports to the slow pace of air freight digitalization, Neel shares candid insights on where the industry is headed. He also reflects on Flexport’s bold ambitions, why combination airlines may have the upper hand in a downturn, and how geopolitical risks—from the Suez Canal to de minimis rules—will s...
2025-02-0438 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubFreight playbook 2025: Robbert van Trooijen talks leadership and strategyIn this Insight episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King is joined by Robbert van Trooijen, founder of Inception Partners and former Regional President for Maersk, to provide forwarders and shippers with expert insights into the pressing challenges shaping supply chains in early 2025.
With U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strikes potentially disrupting global trade from January 15, President Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20 driving regulatory uncertainty, and container shipping alliances set to realign in February, this timely discussion helps listeners prepare for the year ahead.
Robbert draws on decades of leadership expe...
2025-01-0838 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubIs a US port strike in January good for container lines? Lars Jensen & Peter TirschwellIs a US port strike in January good for container lines? This is an extended clip from EP 29 of The Freight Buyers' Club featuring host Mike King, Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime and Peter Tirschwell, VP, S&P Global.
Big thanks to Dimerco Express Group (https://dimerco.com/) for supporting independent journalism.
The full episode is available on all podcast platforms, YouTube and at https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/.
2025-01-0711 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubLars Jensen and Peter Tirschwell unpack trade wars, labour strikes, and container shipping challengesIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King is joined by Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, and Peter Tirschwell, Journal of Commerce veteran and VP at S&P Global, to explore the latest challenges and opportunities facing global trade and shipping. From the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House and potential new tariffs on China, to the looming threat of US port shutdowns, our expert guests provide unparalleled insights.
We also discuss the reconfiguration of liner alliances, the Red Sea crisis, and the evolving strategies of major carriers. Whether you're ma...
2024-12-1151 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTrump v Harris: Why it matters for global trade and logisticsWelcome to The Freight Buyers Club, the essential podcast for global trade professionals and supply chain leaders. Hosted by Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, each episode unpacks critical issues in international trade, geopolitics, and the logistics industry.
As the upcoming U.S. presidential election draws near, we explore what each candidate’s trade policy could mean for global commerce and the technology sector. In this episode, we’re joined by Stephen Olson, a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global...
2024-10-1741 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhy is air cargo so 'slow'?In this entended clip from EP25 we are discussing why air cargo is frequently so slow. And what can be done to speed it up.
Host Mike King is talking to (in order of appearance):
Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA
Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Peyton Burnett, MD, TAC Index
2024-10-0707 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubStrikes ahead: Preparing your supply chain for U.S. port shutdownsIn this episode, host Mike King and guests discuss the imminent threat of a major dockworker strike on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and its potential to disrupt more than half of the nation's container shipping capacity. With the clock ticking on labour negotiations, businesses are facing the possibility of severe disruption to logistics, supply chains and pricing.
The conversation covers key issues, including how this strike could impact U.S. industries reliant on imported goods, the ripple effects on global trade, and what shippers can expect in terms of price hikes, surcharges, and operational...
2024-09-2544 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubAir-mageddon? What freight buyers need to know ahead of peak seasonThis episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, focuses on what buyers need to know about the looming air cargo peak season as freight rates soar.
Host Mike King and guests examine the latest trade lane dynamics, with a particular focus on outbound rates from Asia to Europe and the U.S.
The discussion covers the unexpected demand surge this summer, security concerns affecting global supply chains, and the key drivers reshaping the market, including Suez Canal container shipping diversions and e-commerce growth.
Looking ahead to the air freight peak season...
2024-09-1659 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubU.S. Election: Trump, Harris, and the Importance of U.S. TariffsIn this extended clip from EP24 of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is talking to Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, about upcoming US President elections and the disruptive element policy uncertain on tariffs brings to supply chain planning.
2024-09-1103 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubHapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Ambitions, North American Union Threats, and the Future of Sports Supply ChainsIn this special two-part episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, we tackle some of the most pressing issues in global trade and supply chains. First, we dive deep into the container shipping markets with Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director of Trade Management for the Transpacific at Hapag-Lloyd.
Torsten provides critical insights on the disruptions in North American freight due to recent rail worker lockouts in Canada and looming dockworker strikes on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts.
We also explore how Hapag-Lloyd is navigating the complex challenges of...
2024-09-0446 min
The Cams Channel"Mike King" Camera OperatorWe sit down with Camera Operator Mike King. We dive deep into his past and his 45 year television production career. We discuss the double edged sword that is freelancing, and he shares some incredible advice and stories.You can contact Mike by emailing him at claritytv@comcast.net.Facebook: Clarity TV Production ServicesFollow the show on Instagram @TheCamsChannelPodcastFollow the the host, Tony Holt on Instagram @HoltVideoCheck out the Swag Shop for Production Shirts, Pins, Stickers, and more!Support The Show: Follow, ...
2024-09-031h 01The Freight Buyers' ClubWhy strike action by ILA dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports will have global ramificationsIn this extended clip from #EP23 of The Freight Buyers' Club, hosted by industry veteran Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Lars Jensen, one of the world’s foremost container shipping and supply chain analysts, explains why any union action at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will have global ramifications.
2024-08-1504 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubLars Jensen: Geopolitics, Looming Port Strikes and the Future of Container ShippingIn this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, hosted by industry veteran Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Mike interviews Lars Jensen, one of the world’s foremost container shipping and supply chain analysts. As CEO of Vespucci Maritime, Lars brings his unparalleled expertise to the table to discuss the pressing issues facing shippers.
Topics covered include:
What next for container spot and contract freight rates?
The ongoing Red Sea Crisis and its long-term impact on global shipping routes
Comparisons with past disruptions such as the Ever Given blockage of the Su...
2024-08-0736 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubAre US legislators targeting the Shanghai Shipping Exchange? FMC Chairman Daniel MaffeiIn this clip from EP21 of The Freight Buyers Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is talking with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei.
2024-07-2305 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhat would an escalation of the US-China trade war mean for the US economy. Is decoupling feasible?In this extended clip from EP 22, Mike King is talking to Jason Miller, Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, and Jessica Dankert, Vice President Supply Chain, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) about the economic and trade implications of a ramping up of US tariffs. Who pays for this and what does it mean for the US economy?
Mike and guests also discuss whether decoupling the US economy from China's is feasible.Big thanks to Dimerco Express Group for supporting independent journalism.
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2024-07-0907 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTariffs, Trade Wars and Freight Market VolatilityIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King and his guests Jessica Dankert, Vice President Supply Chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and Jason Miller, Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, examine the complexities and challenges of today's supply chain landscape.
The conversation starts with the latest on US tariffs and the ongoing trade tensions with China, exploring potential impacts on the US economy and global trade and the feasibility of a total economic decoupling of the US and Ch...
2024-06-2545 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubSupply Chain Shake-Ups and Exclusive Insights from FMC Chairman Daniel MaffeiIn this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King addresses the most critical issues impacting the global supply chain. An exclusive interview with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei reveals the potential effects of the forthcoming U.S. presidential elections on the FMC’s powers. The conversation also explores why U.S. legislators are targeting the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and what U.S. shippers can do to safeguard their operations amid unexpected challenges such as unseasonally strong Q2 demand and Red Sea diversions.
Mike is also joined by...
2024-06-1156 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubMaersk/Hapag-Lloyd's Gemini Cooperation; implications for alliance system and service reliabilityIn this clip from EP19 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is chatting to Hua Joo Tan, Founder of Linerlytica, about the 2025 restructuring of the container shipping alliance system.
In this clip they also discuss the pros and cons of the Gemini Cooperation partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
2024-05-2912 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTrans-Pacific Trends and Challenges: Insights from Freight Industry ExpertsThis episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, hosted by Mike King and supported by Dimerco Express Group, delves into current trans-Pacific shipping trends and challenges, particularly in relation air cargo and supply chain dynamics.
It features insights from Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo and Supply Chain Editor at FreightWaves and American Shipper, and Kathy Liu, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Dimerco Express Group.
They discuss unseasonal demand and rate increases in air cargo, the impact of geopolitical issues like the Red Sea conflict on shipping, the burgeoning role of e-commerce, particularly companies like Shein an...
2024-05-1440 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubNavigating the Future of Global Trade and Supply ChainsIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King delves into the current state of global trade amidst geopolitical tensions and disruptions with renowned economist, historian, and journalist, Marc Levinson. They explore the long-term implications for importers, exporters, carriers, and the entire transport ecosystem.
From the impact of recent events on supply chains to the shifting dynamics of globalization, in this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Marc shares valuable insights into the future of trade and logistics.
Mike and Marc also discuss the regionalization of supply chains, the delicate ba...
2024-04-0940 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubFreight markets, politics, the threat of tariffs and the future of global trade – with Brandon Fried & Jon MonroeUncertainty and risk haunt supply chains right now, just as they shadow global politics and economics. Indeed, the future of trade and the musical chairs of international relations have possibly not been tethered so tightly since at least the Cold War, and perhaps even the Second World War.
From Guyana to Central Asia, the Middle East to the South China Sea and Black Sea, risk stalks trade and threatens supply chain resilience, while the outbreak of conflict is reshaping the logistics landscape.
And we also have a different type of risk in 2024 in the shape...
2024-03-2043 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubUS West Coast ports hope for a cargo bonanza in 2024 – but are they prepared?In this deep dive into US logistics and international trade, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King explores whether 2024 could see a major surge of cargo into US West Coast terminals.
Levi Strauss & Co said earlier this year that it had “already shifted some product to go through the West Coast instead of the East Coast". Clearly it is not alone. The share of US seaborne imports of apparel shipped from Asia to US West Coast ports rose to 59.1% in December 2023, up from 56.7% in December 2022, S&P Global Market Intelligence data shows. In the f...
2024-03-0118 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubUS West Coast truckers ready for box import surge (but less keen on buying non-diesel trucks)In this news insights episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King is talking U.S. trucking, drayage, domestic freight demand and international trade with Matt Schrap, CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association.
Among other topics, they delve into:
The readiness of US West Coast truckers to cope with for an influx of import cargo due to disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal.
Whether LA and Long Beach ports have the processes, capacity and labour in place to handle a surge of cargo.
Actions taken to improve the container return system, which had a...
2024-02-2729 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubIs the Port of Long Beach ready to receive a new wave of container imports?In this news insight episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Long Beach, outlines why the de facto closure of the Suez Canal to container shipping, low water levels on the Panama Canal, and the threat of union action at rival ports on the US East and Gulf Coast, are creating a unique window of opportunity for West Coast trade gateways.
But after the congestion and chaos of the Covid years, host Mike King asks if Long Beach’s terminals and supply chain stakeholders are now fully prepared to smoo...
2024-02-2219 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubThe 2024 trade and economic growth outlook as geopolitical headwinds intensifyIn this special News Insight episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King discusses the following with Robert Subbaraman, Head of Global Markets Research at Nomura:
Global economic and trade prospects in 2024
Asia exports outlook
Geopolitical risk in 2024
The slowdown in China
Freight rates and inflation
Trade and a Trump Presidency
Protectionism vs global growth
China + 1 impact on trade
2024-02-0617 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubA shipper’s view: Maersk/Hapag, the Red Sea crisis, CNY and freight rate strategyIn this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King has an in-depth discussion with Bjorn Vang Jensen, Executive Director for International Transport at American multinational Cummins, on all things shipping and supply chain.
They discuss what the Gemini Cooperation agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk means for the remaining THE Alliance container lines – Yang Ming, ONE and HMM – and whether 90% service reliability is a realistic target for the new partnership.
They also analyse the Red Sea crisis and how to plan and adapt to disrupted supply chains. And they discuss what ship...
2024-01-2334 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhy the threat of strikes at US east coast ports is pushing retailer cargo back to the west coastIn this clip from EP14 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King hears that the threat of union action at US east and Gulf coast ports later this year is already prompting retailers to route cargo via west coast terminals. Mike is talking to: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce Jon Gold, VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, National Retail Federation
2024-01-1708 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubIATA: Geopolitical turmoil and air cargo markets in 2024In this special new insight episode, host Mike King and Brendan Sullivan, Global Head, Cargo, International Air Transport Association (IATA), discuss if air cargo is ready to fill supply chain shortages emerging as a result of the Red Sea shipping crisis.
They also look at the performance of the air freight industry last year, what 2024 has in store for the sector, SAF uptake, and what operators can do better to meet the needs of shippers.
2024-01-1517 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubAs a perfect storm hits global trade, will shippers be the biggest losers of 2024?In this clip from EP14 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King asks who will foot the bill as a combination of factors including diversions away from the Suez Canal impact global supply chains and trade.
Mike is talking to: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce Jon Gold, VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, National Retail Federation.
2024-01-1207 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubSuez, Panama, geopolitics and union disputes: A shipper’s guide to risk in 2024In this episode, host Mike King and guests examine the multiple challenges facing international trade in the early days of 2024 as supply chain disruptions mount and container shipping freight rates soar.
The prime cause of these disruptions is attacks on container shipping services by Houthi rebels based in Yemen. These are prompting carriers to divert vessels away from Bab-el-Mandeb, the strait which acts as the gateway to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, a key global artery for trade.
Instead, ships are now steaming to Europe and the US via the Cape of Good...
2024-01-0843 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubThe Suez Canal container shipping crisis – shipper options, expected rollovers and revised transit timesIn this special news insight episode, Mike King is joined by Alvin Fuh, shipping veteran and current Special Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at Dimerco Express Group, for an update on the Red Sea/Suez Canal shipping crisis. They also explore shipper options as transit times increase and Asia-Europe ocean shipping freight rates soar.
2024-01-0313 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubA year in review, 2024 forecasts and ocean freight tendering adviceIn this episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, the big freight, economic and shipping stories of 2023 are put under the microscope when host Mike King speaks to Paul Berger, The Wall Street Journal’s Logistics & Supply Chain Reporter. The implications of the Yellow and Convoy bankruptcies are examined. Mike and Paul also discuss shipper risk and the economic outlook in 2024, and why labour disputes might further disrupt supply chains in the months ahead.
In part 2, Mike interviews Philip Damas, Managing Director of Drewry Shipping Consultants and Head of Drewry’s Supp...
2023-12-1349 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhat next for container shipping - former Evergreen and Yang Ming chairman exclusiveIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced in partnership with Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King has an exclusive interview with Bronson Hsieh, former chairman of both Evergreen and Yang Ming container lines.
They discuss future container shipping demand and supply, what this means for freight buyers and why everyone in the business of ocean supply chains should understand how new European Commission emissions and competition regulations will impact them.
Kathy Liu, Senior Director, Dimerco Global Sales & Marketing, discusses the view of China + 1 and nearshoring strategies from China’s perspective. And Bronson talks abou...
2023-11-2938 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWherefore art thou (air cargo) peak season?In this episode of The Freight Buyer’s Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King looks at global and US air cargo markets.
What has happened to peak season is the key question examined, but Mike and his guests also discuss inventory levels, global demand and economics, what the decarbonisation of supply chains means for air freight, SAF availability forecasts, and the market for freighters.
Guests
Niall van de Wouw, Chief Airfreight Officer, Xeneta
Eric Kulisch, Supply Chain and Air Cargo Editor, FreightWaves
2023-10-1033 min
The Freight Buyers' ClubExplained: AI and the future of supply chainsIn this pilot episode of Freight Expectations, a Freight Buyers' Club podcast which will be launched in 2024, host Mike King speaks to one of the world’s foremost authors and thought leaders on logistics technology and the future of supply chains.
Professor Yossi Sheffi is the current Director of the Center for Transportation & Logistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the author of a new book, “The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, AI, and the Future of Work”.
Prof. Sheffi has also advised governments, retailers and manufacturers, and co-founded a string of successful supply chain...
2023-10-0526 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubGlobal freight market outlook, US inventories, and why India’s share of global manufacturing and exports is on the riseIn this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King looks at the current global freight market, the US demand outlook, and examines why the container peak season failed to materialise.
Mike and his guests then deep dive into India’s growing attraction as a global manufacturing hub as OEMs diversify away from China. His guests explain that while India still faces many challenges, it has already succeeded in attracting top-end manufacturers including Tesla, Apple, Asus, Lenovo, and Dell.
India’s young population and sizeable land bank...
2023-09-2544 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubGeopolitical and economic headwinds batter freight markets; 'ally-shoring' and the allure of MexicoIn part 1 of this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King interviews one of the world’s leading economic and transport analysts: Paul Bingham, Director of Supply Chain Transportation Consulting, S&P Global Market Intelligence. They swing between freight markets and economic forecasts as they discuss Paul’s view that transport markets across modes are suffering from a pandemic ‘whipsaw effect’ which will result in consolidation and bankruptcies. Paul also believes that 2023 will be a “trough” for global growth and trade, and recovery will start in 2024, even as some key economies teeter on recession.
In par...
2023-07-1957 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubWhy a US recession might not kill peak season; how the FMC's new powers could reshape container shippingIn part 1 of this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host and producer Mike King speaks to Lee Klaskow, Senior Freight and Transportation Logistics Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence. He hears that while the US is likely heading in to a recession, this does not automatically mean the death of peak season. They also discuss M&A activity, restocking and destocking, and what falling Panama Canal water levels mean for trade.
In Part 2, Mike has an exclusive interview with Commissioner Carl Bentzel, one of just five Commissioners on the increasingly powerful Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). They...
2023-05-311h 00The Freight Buyers' ClubThe Big Air Cargo Debate; west coast docker negotiations; Flexport/Shopify analysisIn Part 1 of this episode, host and editor Mike King speaks to two of the world’s most renowned air freight experts: Cathy Roberson, President, Logistics Trends & Insights LLC, and Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association.
Among other topics, they discuss: what next for air freight; the challenges facing integrators’; security regime alignment; US infrastructure; and labour disruptions.
In part 2 of this podcast, produced with the support of the Dimerco Express Group, Mike And Edwin Lopez, Managing Editor of Industry Dive, discuss: Flexport’s purchase of Shopify Logistics; CPKC, the new super railroad which is offeri...
2023-05-101h 14The Freight Buyers' ClubUS 'freight recession'; trans-Pac vs trans-Atlantic demand; pros and cons of non-China options.In Part 1 of this episode. host and editor Mike King speaks to two freight and trade experts: Judah Levine, Head of Research at Freightos, and Jason Miller, US government advisor and Interim Chairperson, Department of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business.
They discuss US trade policies, inventory levels, freight rate movements and the very significant differences in the nature of US freight demand on the trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades. They also digest how dockworker negotiations on the US West Coast are impacting the trans-Pacific contracting season and discuss why the US has...
2023-04-1056 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubThe Big Debate with WSJ's Paul Page and the National Retail Federation's Jon GoldThe inaugural episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, features an in-depth debate with two thought-leaders in the world of business, logistics, container shipping, freight and retail.
Host Mike King is joined by Paul Page, Editor of the WSJ Logistics Report, and Jon Gold, VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation.
They discuss the state of the US economy, world trade forecasts, post-Covid supply chain takeaways, the future of China as the factory of the world and the shift of US trade and in...
2023-02-0847 minThe Freight Buyers' ClubTrailer: Welcome to The Freight Buyers' ClubWelcome to The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, a new home for anyone interested in international trade, container shipping, procurement, logistics and air freight; in fact, all things supply chain in the Americas, Asia and beyond.
This podcast is brought to you by your host, Mike King, and produced in partnership with Dimerco Express Group, a global 3PL that specializes in managing logistics to, from and within the Asia-Pacific region.
Please subscribe at the freightbuyersclub.com to receive every episode direct to your email. You can also follow and review this podcast on all major platforms.
2023-01-2701 min
Nine Lives With Jeff King: Live Your Best One"Presence-Centered Spirituality" with Mike KingMike King joins me in a robust discussion of spirituality and faith formation. Mike is my first cousin, and our spiritual journeys parallel each other in many ways. In this episode, Mike traces his development of understanding and applying his faith. He sums up his approach to experiencing faith in the phrase, "Presence-centered spirituality." Mike is President and CEO of Youthfront Ministries, which offers a range of innovative programs for youth, families and churches. Mike leads as an Enneagram 3, which offers him many strengths as a leader. Find out more about Mike and Youthfront, based in Kansas City, at...
2022-10-1355 min
Screen GreenThe Problem of repetition in filmAfter reports of another beloved asian movie getting redone for hollywood, Mike & King break down the problem of repetitive plots in movies today
2021-03-3137 minScreen GreenThe Problem of idea theft in moviesAfter news of yet another beloved eastern blockbuster getting pilfered by hollywood, Mike & King delve into the morality of "borrowing" ideas in modern cinema
2021-03-2637 min
The Graveyard Shift Horror PodcastThe Possession of Michael King (2014) - Ants in Your PantsMichael King is joined by Michael King and Michael King to discuss the lack of sympathy they feel towards Michael King. OK here’s the explanation.Michael King (the host) is joined by 2 other Michael Kings who are actors in LA to discuss a found footage horror film called The Possession of Micheal King. We eventually figure out how to tell each other apart as we can all agree on Michael King being an unlikable person… wait… Handsome Micheal King The Engaged can be found @: Twitter IMDB Instagram VimeoElder Micheal King the Marrie...
2021-03-232h 14
Crucial Talks PodcastCrucial Talks Episode 105: Safety - Focus on People, Impact the Organization with Mike KingMike King, a safety professional in the construction industry discusses safety with Mike Sedam.
Not only are safety topics discussed, but the two Mikes discuss a deeper level of the importance of people and how focusing on people can have a high return on investment for any organization.
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2019-12-0800 min
Screen GreenMike & King & Jo & Cann talk movies 🎬Join Mike & King as we host our first guests on the show in a nostalgic discussion on our favourite tooic: Movies!
2019-06-0558 min
Screen GreenTV Shows to Watch/ Watch Out for 2019Tired after the 4 week December reviews? well here's to sticking with us this long. Today we'll talk about 10 tv shows you have to keep an eye out for and ones you should be watching already. Welcome to another piece of the Mike & King Arc. Enjoy!!
2019-04-0329 minScreen GreenSeason 1 Intro Session: enter ye into the gatewayWelcome for the first time to Mike &King Talk Movies where we bring you awesome chatter, reviews and ranks of your favourite hollywood movies and TV shows. It's going to be an exciting journey.... Ready?
2019-02-2703 min
The Graveyard Shift Horror PodcastVideodrome (1983) - High DeathinitionWe are joined by Rich Rehder this week who, along with our very own Mike King, hosts various podcasts. The 3 of us Tackle Videodrome (1983), the surreal Horror/Sci-fi/Thriller that only David Cronenberg could conjure.We are hosted at Captivate where you can tip us to send us movie suggestions and theme months. If you would like to make continued support to help keep the show going and get access to bonus perks, you can do so by checking us out at PatreonYou can also support us IN STYLE by getting MERCH! Follow us...
2018-11-261h 17