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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December 02, 2025 00:53:05
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Suez, China+1 and 2026 Freight Bets

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Suez, China+1 and 2026 Freight Bets

A deep dive into the 2026 freight outlook, the return of Suez routes, China+1 manufacturing shifts, capacity risks and what shippers must prepare for...

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November 26, 2025 00:18:46
How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

How Air Cargo Defied Forecasts — And What Happens Next?

Air cargo wasn’t supposed to look this strong. Tariffs, the end of de minimis, political whiplash, war, and supply chain reshuffles all pointed to...

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November 24, 2025 00:07:03
Mega-Ships, Congestion and the Suez Wildcard: Hamburg’s Plan for 2026

Mega-Ships, Congestion and the Suez Wildcard: Hamburg’s Plan for 2026

Hamburg is gearing up for a turbulent few years in global container shipping. In this episode, Mike King speaks with Mathias Schulz, Director of...

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November 17, 2025 00:24:01
TIACA's Glyn Hughes: Why Air Cargo Is Winning the Volatility Game

TIACA's Glyn Hughes: Why Air Cargo Is Winning the Volatility Game

TIACA Director General Glyn Hughes joins Mike King in Miami on the sidelines of transport logistic Americas for an after-hours beer and a straight-talking...

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November 11, 2025 00:09:44
How to Negotiate 2026 Transpacific Freight Contracts

How to Negotiate 2026 Transpacific Freight Contracts

Freight buyers are entering 2026 with a rare advantage — a genuine buyer’s market. In this clip from Container Shipping 2026: Strategies Every Freight...

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November 06, 2025 00:13:06
The Good, The Bad, and the ANC: South Africa’s Logistics on the Brink

The Good, The Bad, and the ANC: South Africa’s Logistics on the Brink

South Africa’s logistics system is fighting for its life — corruption, collapse, and political paralysis have left ports and railways in chaos. But could...

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