This podcast is a new home for anyone with a professional interest in international trade, shipping, procurement, logistics and air cargo. Each episode your host, award-winning journalist Mike King, will be speaking to leading decision-makers, analysts, journalists, operators and shippers to get their take on current freight and logistics markets and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Trump 2.0, DHL tragedy, and freight markets: Geopolitical risks and outlook for 2025

November 27, 2024 richard 00:47:20 Comments Off

In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, we tackle a turbulent few weeks for global logistics. With parcels network security being tightened following the DHL plane crash in Vilnius, we explore the implications for freight safety and geopolitical tensions. Guests dissect how a new wave of tariffs under Trump 2.0...

Explained: How Trump and Harris view tariffs

October 31, 2024 richard 00:04:11 Comments Off

In this clip from EP 27 of the Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Stephen Olson, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, compares and contrasts the approach to tariffs of the two U.S. presidential contenders. Big thanks to Dimerco Express for supporting this channel.

Trump v Harris: Why it matters for global trade and logistics

October 17, 2024 richard 00:41:03 Comments Off

Welcome 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...

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In the latest episode of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Kathy Liu, VP, Global Sales and Marketing, Dimerco Express Group, explains how shippers approaching tariff wars ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.
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Full episode details below:
Description
In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, we tackle a turbulent few weeks for global logistics. With parcels network security being tightened following the DHL plane crash in Vilnius, we explore the implications for freight safety and geopolitical tensions.
Guests dissect how a new wave of tariffs under Trump 2.0 could impact global trade, US importers and exporters, and shippers pivoting supply chains to Southeast Asia and Latin America. And we hear how new tariffs threats are being received – and acted upon - in Asia.
This episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, also examines air and ocean freight markets heading into 2025, including the pressures of Chinese New Year, a possible US East Coast port shutdown, and potential reforms to the de minimis rules.
Guests
Paul Bingham, Director, Transportation Consulting, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Cathy Roberson, Founder, Logistics, Trends & Insights
Kathy Liu, VP, Global Sales and Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
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Links:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/04kbgo0tekSEqbVo3cynoS?si=9b96570475144285
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trump-2-0-dhl-tragedy-and-freight-markets/id1668766055?i=1000678404678
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Episode in more detail:
DHL freight tragedy – security implications (2.29)
How did the US peak season go? (5.30)
Trump 2.0 – State of the Union (6.30)
New tariffs (8.16)
Economics – Republican v Orthodox (11.26)
January freight market crunch looms (14.19)
Tariffs and Trump: The view from Asia (18.51)
Accelerating China + 1 (19.55)
Frontloading? (21.27)
Reforming de minimis (23.59)
S&P’s view on the China economy (28.33)
Geopolitical trade risk in 2025 (30.52)
Diversification of sourcing (33.26)
US domestic freight recession over? (37.05)
Crony capitalism risk (40.33)
Container shipping outlook (43.07)
Air freight outlook (45.34)

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Are shippers are front loading cargo ahead of new tariffs? Dimerco’s Kathy Liu

In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, we tackle a turbulent few weeks for global logistics. With parcels network security being tightened following the DHL plane crash in Vilnius, we explore the implications for freight safety and geopolitical tensions.
Guests dissect how a new wave of tariffs under Trump 2.0 could impact global trade, US importers and exporters, and shippers pivoting supply chains to Southeast Asia and Latin America. And we hear how new tariffs threats are being received – and acted upon - in Asia.
This episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group https://dimerco.com, also examines air and ocean freight markets heading into 2025, including the pressures of Chinese New Year, a possible US East Coast port shutdown, and potential reforms to the de minimis rules.
Guests
Paul Bingham, Director, Transportation Consulting, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Cathy Roberson, Founder, Logistics, Trends & Insights
Kathy Liu, VP, Global Sales and Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Episode in more detail:
DHL freight tragedy – security implications (2.29)
How did the US peak season go? (5.30)
Trump 2.0 – State of the Union (6.30)
New tariffs (8.16)
Economics – Republican v Orthodox (11.26)
January freight market crunch looms (14.19)
Tariffs and Trump: The view from Asia (18.51)
Accelerating China + 1 (19.55)
Frontloading? (21.27)
Reforming de minimis (23.59)
S&P’s view on the China economy (28.33)
Geopolitical trade risk in 2025 (30.52)
Diversification of sourcing (33.26)
US domestic freight recession over? (37.05)
Crony capitalism risk (40.33)
Container shipping outlook (43.07)

#SupplyChainManagement #TradeWars #Procurement #Tariffs #Freight #MaritimeShipping #FreightBuyersClub #GlobalLogistics #FreightSafety #GeopoliticalRisks #SupplyChain #Trump2.0 #DHL #DimercoExpress #FreightMarkets2025 #Podcast

Air freight outlook (45.34)
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Note:
As cited in the podcast: The Political Economy of Tariff Exemption Grants - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3963039

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#28 Trump 2.0, DHL tragedy, and freight markets: Geopolitical risks and outlook for 2025

In this clip from EP27, Ed Brzytwa, VP of International Trade at the Consumer Technology Association, explains how tariffs on Chinese exports to the US mostly hurt US companies and US consumers.
Big thanks to Dimerco Express Group for supporting independent journalism.
#GlobalTrade #Logistics #Election2024 #TradeWar #InternationalRelations #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #TradeAgreements #Shipping #GlobalTradePodcast #TrumpVsHarris #LogisticsInsights #USPresidentialElection #ElectionAffectsOnLogistics

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Why US tariffs on China are hurting US tech companies and consumers

In this clip from EP 27 of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Stephen Olson, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, explains how and why global trade and supply chains will be impacted by the next U.S. president.
The full episode is available here:

Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/trump-v-harris-why-it-matters-for-global-trade-and-logistics/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_aqOM7RDUQ0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gKrYX9WEHViYv7xoQjS8t?si=9289993d32f24429
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trump-v-harris-why-it-matters-for-global-trade-and-logistics/id1668766055?i=1000673393568
Hashtags:
#TrumpvHarris #GlobalTrade #Logistics #Election2024 #TradeWar #InternationalRelations #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #TradeAgreements #Shipping #GlobalTradePodcast #TrumpVsHarris #LogisticsInsights #USPresidentialElection #ElectionAffectsOnLogistics

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What should supply chain professionals expect from the next U.S. President?

In this clip from EP 27 of the Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Stephen Olson, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, compares and contrasts the approach to tariffs of the two U.S. presidential contenders.
Big thanks to Dimerco Express for supporting this channel.

The full episode is available on all podcast platforms including:
Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/trump-v-harris-why-it-matters-for-global-trade-and-logistics/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_aqOM7RDUQ0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gKrYX9WEHViYv7xoQjS8t?si=9289993d32f24429
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trump-v-harris-why-it-matters-for-global-trade-and-logistics/id1668766055?i=1000673393568
Hashtags:
#TrumpvHarris #GlobalTrade #Logistics #Election2024 #TradeWar #InternationalRelations #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #TradeAgreements #Shipping #GlobalTradePodcast #TrumpVsHarris #LogisticsInsights #USPresidentialElection #ElectionAffectsOnLogistics

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Tariffs: Trump v Harris. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies’ Stephen Olson

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#27 Trump v Harris: Why it matters for global trade and logistics

In this clip from EP 27, Stephen Olson, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Yusof Ishak Institute, explains the different approaches to trade policy of the rival U.S. presidential candidates.
Big thanks to Dimerco Express for supprting independent journalism.
#TrumpvHarris #GlobalTrade #Logistics #Election2024 #TradeWar #InternationalRelations #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #TradeAgreements #Shipping #GlobalTradePodcast #TrumpVsHarris #LogisticsInsights #USPresidentialElection #ElectionAffectsOnLogistics

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Explained: What Harris and Trump have planned for trade and logistics

A clip from EP 26 of FBC, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group. Host Mike King speaking to Paul Page, Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report.
The full EP is available on all podcast platforms including:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwQrykRloow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Cg5JRPB0MXGfej5vUZiSW?si=1b78939e86f6463f
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port/id1668766055?i=1000670649914
Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port-shutdowns/
#supplychain
#GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo #ILA #Strikes #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #TradeDisruption #Podcast #BusinessContinuity

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What a dockworker strike means for the US economy – WSJ's Paul Page

This is a clip from EP 26 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group.

Full EP Description
In 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 delays. We also look at the political complexities of the situation, as the government balances union relations with the potential economic fallout of a prolonged shutdown.
From container lines shifting their strategies to shippers racing to move goods ahead of the strike, this episode dissects the likely short- and long-term impacts on U.S. supply chains and global trade flows. With crucial holiday shipments on the line and industries ranging from retail to agriculture at risk, this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, unpacks the broader impact of this potential strike on global trade and supply chain resilience.
Guests
Paul Page, Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report
John McCown, Senior Fellow, Center for Maritime Strategy
Michael Angell, Senior Editor, Journal of Commerce

The latest episode of The Freight Buyers' Club is now available on all podcast platforms including:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwQrykRloow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Cg5JRPB0MXGfej5vUZiSW?si=1b78939e86f6463f
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port/id1668766055?i=1000670649914
Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port-shutdowns/
#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo #ILA #Strikes #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #TradeDisruption #Podcast #BusinessContinuity

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Explained: ILA demands and why USMX hasn’t met them. JOC’s Michael Angell with Mike King

In this clip from the EP26 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, John McCown, Senior Fellow, Center for Maritime Strategy, explains to host Mike King the size and seriousness of a potential strikes at US East and Gulf Coast ports in October.
The latest episode of The Freight Buyers' Club is now available on all podcast platforms including:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwQrykRloow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Cg5JRPB0MXGfej5vUZiSW?si=1b78939e86f6463f
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port/id1668766055?i=1000670649914
Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/strikes-ahead-preparing-your-supply-chain-for-u-s-port-shutdowns/

#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo #ILA #Strikes #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #TradeDisruption #Podcast #BusinessContinuity

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Why an Oct.1 US dockworker strike and port shutout is 'a big deal' for global trade and US economy

Description
In 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 delays. We also look at the political complexities of the situation, as the government balances union relations with the potential economic fallout of a prolonged shutdown.
From container lines shifting their strategies to shippers racing to move goods ahead of the strike, this episode dissects the likely short- and long-term impacts on U.S. supply chains and global trade flows. With crucial holiday shipments on the line and industries ranging from retail to agriculture at risk, this episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, unpacks the broader impact of this potential strike on global trade and supply chain resilience.
Guests
Paul Page, Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal’s Logistics Report
John McCown, Senior Fellow, Center for Maritime Strategy
Michael Angell, Senior Editor, Journal of Commerce

#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo #ILA #Strikes
#SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #TradeDisruption #Podcast #BusinessContinuity

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#26 Strikes ahead: Preparing your supply chain for U.S. port shutdowns

In this clip from episode 25 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King asks how air cargo supply chains can be more efficient and rapid.
Guests
Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA
Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Peyton Burnett, MD, TAC Index

The latest episode of The Freight Buyers' Club is now available on all podcast platforms including:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/qpVSn3d-qEM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rKzjsHps4mplj537JUCtL?si=539462a5ac6c4d4c
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/air-mageddon-what-freight-buyers-need-to-know-ahead/id1668766055?i=1000669673648
https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/air-mageddon-what-freight-buyers-need-to-know-ahead-of-peak-season/

Hashtags
#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo

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Why is air cargo so ‘slow’ (and what to do about it)?

Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group, explains how e-tailers like Temu and Shein are buying up freighter capacity, making shortages and higher prices likely during the Q4 air freight peak season.
This is a clip from EP25 of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group.

#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo

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Expect a tight air cargo peak season in 2024 – Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Mar

Why security crackdowns in North America and Europe could create a supercharged Q4 air freight peak season - Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA ,speaking to Mike King, FBC host.
This a clip from EP25 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group.
#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo

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Why security crackdowns could supercharge the 2024 air freight peak season

#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #FreightBuyersClub #Airfreight #Cargo

This 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, the conversation addresses capacity shortages, potential port strikes, and the impact on air freight rates. Broader issues such as U.S.-China tariffs, U.S. Presidential elections, long-term demand growth, and the increasing role of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are also explored.
This episode provides essential analysis and expert perspectives on the challenges and changes facing the air cargo industry in 2025 and beyond, not least the potential capacity crunch.
Mike and his guests conclude by debating whether the current supply-demand balance reflects what we can expect in terms of capacity availability and pricing in 2025, or if the current market is a house of cards, vulnerable to geopolitical and policy changes that could lead to a rates collapse.

Guests
Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA
Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
Peyton Burnett, MD, TAC Index

Episode in more detail:
Air cargo’s Indian summer (2.31)
Market drivers (3.40)
SE Asia wins (4.48)
Heightened security risk (6.02)
Suez diversions + e-tailers (10.14)
Capacity crunch and charters (13.46)
US dockworker strikes (15.32)
What price peak season rates (17.54)
U.S. tariff threat (22.20)
China+1 challenges and opportunities (30.53)
How to speed up air cargo (35.16)
Air freight’s wish list (41.47)
Supply, demand and rates in 2025 (43.07)
Solid foundations or house of cards? (47.42)
The state of SAF (54.24)

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#25 Air-mageddon? What freight buyers need to know ahead of peak season

In this clip from EP 24 of the Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director Trade Management for the Transpacific at Hapag-Lloyd explains what US shippers can expect next year from the Gemini Cooperation.

#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #SportsIndustry #FreightBuyersClub

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What US shippers can expect from the Gemini Cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd

In this clip from EP 24 of the Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explains why there has been a downturn in the global trade in sport equipment.
#SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #SportsIndustry #FreightBuyersClub

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Explained: The downturn in global sports apparel trade according to S&P's Chris Rogers

In this clip from EP 24 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director Trade Management, Transpacific, Hapag-Lloyd, explains the implications of a strike by US dockworkers in October.
The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, is available on all podcast platforms including:
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/HOXyqoN9gg4
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qabyXPAExOpNRLOZN5lus?si=a8c37f82dc6347e0
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hapag-lloyds-gemini-ambitions-north-american-union/id1668766055?i=1000668339225
• https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/
#GlobalTradeInsights #SupplyChainChallenges #ContainerShippingMarket #TranspacificTrade #ServiceReliabilityGoals #SportsIndustryTrends #SupplyChainDisruptions #MarketIntelligence #ProductSourcingStrategies #IndustryInsights #Shipping #Elections

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The shipping implications of an ILA dockworker strike at US ports

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