The Freight Buyers' Club

The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast is a new home for anyone with a professional interest in international trade, container shipping, procurement, logistics and air cargo. Each episode your host, award-winning journalist Mike King, will be ...more

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September 18, 2025 01:07:31
The Future of Trade Rules and Customs Challenges

The Future of Trade Rules and Customs Challenges

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),...

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September 16, 2025 00:05:39
India vs China: Why Supply Chain Diversification Isn’t So Simple

India vs China: Why Supply Chain Diversification Isn’t So Simple

Global supply chains are under pressure — but is India really a viable “China+1” option? In this clip from Episode 51 of The Freight...

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September 15, 2025 00:04:44
From Brexit to Global Trade Fragmentation: Wolfgang Lehmacher Explains

From Brexit to Global Trade Fragmentation: Wolfgang Lehmacher Explains

Global trade is shifting fast, with customs rules tightening and supply chains facing new choke points. Wolfgang Lehmacher, Independent Supply Chain and Logistics Expert,...

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September 09, 2025 00:14:24
Rotterdam’s Container Challenge: Alliances, Disruptions & the Future of Shipping

Rotterdam’s Container Challenge: Alliances, Disruptions & the Future of Shipping

The Port of Rotterdam — Europe’s biggest container port — faces global shipping disruptions, new alliances, and the challenge of building a sustainable supply...

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September 08, 2025 00:07:09
Global Freight Rates and Peak Season: Dimerco’s Kathy Liu Explains

Global Freight Rates and Peak Season: Dimerco’s Kathy Liu Explains

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,...

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September 03, 2025 00:40:10
How Asian Supply Chains Are Adapting to New Rules, Freight Market Volatility and the China+1 Reset

How Asian Supply Chains Are Adapting to New Rules, Freight Market Volatility and the China+1 Reset

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...

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