Episodes
Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Ambitions, North American Union Threats, and the Future of Sports Supply Chains
In this special two-part episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, 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...
Why strike action by ILA dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports will have global ramifications
In 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...
Lars Jensen: Geopolitics, Looming Port Strikes and the Future of Container Shipping
In 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...
Are US legislators targeting the Shanghai Shipping Exchange? FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei
In 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.
New FMC Detention & Demurrage Rules Explained: Are Dispute Mechanisms Open to SMEs?
In this extended clip from Episode 21 of The Freight Buyers' Club, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei explains the latest D&D rule changes, how shippers can protect themselves from unfair fees, and how the FMC is SMEs. FBC is produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group and...
Lars Jensen and Peter Tirschwell unpack trade wars, labour strikes, and container shipping challenges