DP 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
• Real-world emission savings and cost impacts
• Plans to expand these sustainability initiatives globally
• Advice for procurement teams on achieving verified carbon reductions

This interview was produced with the support of Ontegos Cloud. [https://www.ontegos.cloud/]

#DPWorld #SustainableLogistics #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #OntegosCloud #Decarbonisation #GlobalSustainability #Shipping #Ports

Join 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

Global 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 #DimercoExpressGroup
Chapters
00:00:00 Cold Open – US Port Fees, IMO Rules, Suez & 2026 Outlook (Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group – https://www.dimerco.com/)
00:01:00 Intro, Credits & Guest – Lars Jensen joins Freight Buyers Club (+ events & sponsor)
00:02:20 US Port Fees Explained – Who pays, when it starts, and how carriers are reshuffling fleets
00:05:00 USTR Uncertainty – COSCO/OOCL tactics, China–Mexico shifts, and Seaspan reflagging
00:06:20 Competitive Impact – Can carriers pass costs on? COSCO $1.5bn hit and surcharge reality
00:09:00 Transpacific Snapshot – Demand, inventories & spot rates
00:15:00 Beyond Transpacific – Africa/South America/Europe growth; “cargo finds a way”
00:18:00 Asia–Europe Rates – Not ‘free fall’: normalization, capacity via Cape, GRIs & CNY timing
00:23:00 IMO MEPC Carbon Charging – Why the October vote matters for green fuels & ship orders
00:27:00 2026 Playbook – Recession risk, schedule reliability ~65%, Suez reopening scenario to 2027

Where 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 regions and commodities are driving opportunities

How airlines and shippers can pivot for the next peak season

This is essential listening for freight buyers, forwarders, and supply chain professionals who want straight-talking insights into the future of air cargo and air freight.

Episode 53 of the Freight Buyers Club is produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/].

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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:

Whether you’re a shipper, forwarder, insurer, or just want to understand the legal and financial fallout from these billion-dollar incidents, this is a must-listen.

Subscribe for more straight-talking insights from the global freight industry.

#Shipping #ContainerFires #FreightForwarding #MaritimeLaw

European trade is being reshaped by US tariffs, shifting supply chains and the EU’s push for customs reform. In this Freight Buyers’ Club clip, Stephen Tracey, Joint General Manager for Europe at WiseTech Global, outlines the impact of tariff shocks, border friction and fragmented systems, and explains how digitalisation and data reuse could change compliance across Europe.

Key points:

#Tariffs #Customs #Europe #Trade #SupplyChain #logistics

Global 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:

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 Industry adaptation — volatility, bonds, compliance

18:00 Import strategies, warehousing, front-loading

23:00 Enforcement challenges and risk management

28:20 Transhipment rules explained

32:00 De minimis removal and e-commerce impact

38:10 Geopolitics reshaping trade — WTO, RCEP, BRICS

47:00 Europe’s role — EU customs reforms and regulation

58:20 The digital shift and five-year outlook

Guests:

#GlobalTrade #Customs #Tariffs #Transhipment #Trade #supply chain

Global supply chains are under pressure — but is India really a viable “China+1” option? In this clip from Episode 51 of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/], supply chain expert Renaud Anjoran explains why diversification isn’t as straightforward as it looks. From tariffs on Indian exports to differences in workforce, culture and manufacturing scale, he breaks down the risks companies face when trying to shift production away from China. Watch to learn why supply chain diversification in Asia is far more complex than a simple “copy-paste” move. #supplychain #china #india #manufacturing #globaltrade ️ Full episode here: Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/podcast/how-asian-supply-chains-are-adapting-to-new-rules-freight-market-volatility-and-the-china1-reset/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uH02uY_F1o&list=PLFCqj9ETHQ-swMbhVd6fuMQD7UDAp5urc&index=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72vtBpZw4NMwriOkGohNxl Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-asian-supply-chains-are-adapting-to-new-rules-freight/id1668766055?i=1000724790644

Global trade is shifting fast, with customs rules tightening and supply chains facing new choke points. Wolfgang Lehmacher, Independent Supply Chain and Logistics Expert, explains how today’s trade environment echoes Brexit—but on a far larger scale. In this clip from EP51 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/], Wolfgang shares his perspective on: • Why contingency mode is now the new normal for supply chains • How customs processes and new trade rules are creating fresh risks • The shift from WTO multilateralism to fragmented bilateral and regional deals • What businesses must do to stay resilient in an uncertain trade world From Brexit to today’s fragmented trading system, Wolfgang highlights what shippers, manufacturers, and supply chain leaders need to know to navigate disruption. #brexit #supplychain #globaltrade #customs #logistics #wto #trade #asiatrade #shipping #procurement

The 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:

Whether you’re a shipper, forwarder, or supply chain professional, this deep-dive reveals how Rotterdam is adapting to constant disruption — and what it means for the future of container logistics.

#PortOfRotterdam #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #Logistics #Shipping