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.

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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:

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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:

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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.

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Global freight rates are falling, peak season demand is shifting, and e-commerce flows are moving from air to ocean. In this clip, Kathy Liu, VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Dimerco Express Group, explains what shippers need to know about current freight market volatility, the end of the US de minimis exemption, and how Southeast Asia is reshaping trade flows to the United States and Europe.

If you’re a shipper, freight forwarder, or supply chain leader trying to plan for the months ahead, this interview provides practical insight into what’s really happening in the market.

Full episode available on The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast.

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Global 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:

Together they unpack:

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00:00 Intro – Forces reshaping global trade

02:00 Guest introductions – Wolfgang Lehmacher, Renaud Anjoran, Kathy Liu

03:00 Kathy Liu on trade uncertainty and shifting flows to SE Asia

06:00 Wolfgang Lehmacher: How SE Asia is adapting to disruption

08:00 Renaud Anjoran: China+1, India tariffs and diversification risks

11:00 India vs China – strengths, weaknesses and realities

12:30 Customs strategy or risk? Tariff engineering & classification

14:00 New US transshipment rules and rules-of-origin checks

15:00 Kathy Liu: How Dimerco advises clients on compliance

16:00 Wolfgang Lehmacher: Are customs the new choke points?

18:00 From WTO to bilateral deals – fragmentation or new rules?

20:00 China, India and shifting trade alliances

21:00 Freight markets update – falling rates, excess capacity

23:00 Southeast Asia demand vs China slowdown

25:00 End of US de minimis exemption – impact on air cargo

27:00 Beyond fashion: publishing & other sectors hit

28:00 Freight market volatility – strategies from Wolfgang & Renaud

30:00 Decarbonisation: barriers, border taxes & US carve-outs

32:00 Is decarbonisation still a priority for manufacturers?

34:00 Shippers’ perspective on green freight choices

35:00 Looking ahead: Renaud’s advice on supply chain visibility

36:00 Wolfgang Lehmacher: Talent + technology + AI in supply chains

38:00 Is AI finally delivering for global trade resilience?

39:00 Kathy Liu: Preparing for more freight volatility

40:00 Outro and thanks

Big 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:

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