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...
Jun 25, 2025•11 min
How 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 a...
Jun 20, 2025•9 min
Host 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 tra...
Jun 17, 2025•7 min
In 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...
Jun 12, 2025•32 min
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, CE...
Jun 10, 2025•14 min
In 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 mi...
Jun 06, 2025•7 min
Is 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 pol...
Jun 05, 2025•8 min
In 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 carr...
Jun 03, 2025•5 min
When 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 ba...
May 28, 2025•34 min
In this episode, Dimerco Express Group CEO Jeffrey Shih shares his frontline insights on the rapidly evolving world of global freight and logistics. With over 30 years of experience, Jeffrey discusses the impact of the China+1 strategy, the US-China tariff truce, and the growing role of Latin America in nearshoring and sourcing diversification. We dive deep into how freight buyers can navigate shifting trade policies, build resilient supply chains, and leverage Dimerco’s extensive Asia-Pacific n...
May 22, 2025•36 min
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...
May 19, 2025•19 min
In 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 ...
May 15, 2025•9 min
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 Chi...
May 14, 2025•7 min
In 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 geopolit...
May 13, 2025•5 min
In 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 w...
May 12, 2025•18 min
In this exclusive Freight Buyers’ Club interview, World Shipping Council CEO & President Joe Kramek unpacks the impact of the U.S. port fees on China-built vessels, why the policy may backfire on U.S. exporters and manufacturers, and how it blindsided vehicle carriers. We also explore the bigger picture: the ongoing trade disruptions, their impact on container shipping, and what a comprehensive, long-term U.S. shipbuilding strategy might look like. Plus, what the historic IMO emissions deal ...
Apr 30, 2025•29 min
In this deep-dive in US shipping policy, maritime analyst Sal Mercogliano and industry expert John McCown join us to break down one of the biggest stories in global shipping: America’s push to reclaim maritime power. We unpack the political, economic, and strategic moves shaping the future of US shipping — and what they mean for freight buyers , port operators , and the global supply chain . From proposed port fees on Chinese-built vessels to international shipyard collaboration, this conversati...
Apr 29, 2025•38 min
Major new U.S. shipping policies are here — and they’re shaking global trade. In this special two-part episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club , produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group , we break down the latest U.S. tariffs , port fee changes , and policy strategy shifts that are reshaping global trade, logistics and freight. In Part One: Tactical Insights for Shippers & Importers We’re joined by: ➡️ Cindy Allen , CEO of Trade Force Multiplier & former CBP/FedEx exec ➡️ Peter San...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Tariffs 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 Polic...
Apr 17, 2025•43 min
In 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 DH...
Apr 09, 2025•38 min
With 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 al...
Mar 31, 2025•13 min
This 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?...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min
In 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...
Mar 20, 2025•43 min
Fresh U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are reshaping global trade dynamics, creating unprecedented challenges for businesses worldwide. Filmed live at #TPM25 in Long Beach on March 4, in this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, Paul Bingham, Director of Transportation Consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence, offers an in-depth analysis of these transformative trade policies. Sponsored by Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/], this episode provides business leaders, econ...
Mar 05, 2025•11 min
As 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/BlackRoc...
Mar 05, 2025•12 min
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...
Mar 04, 2025•7 min
At #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. Prod...
Mar 03, 2025•7 min
The 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 ...
Feb 20, 2025•34 min
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 Shi...
Feb 17, 2025•29 min
In 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 sp...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min
