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

Latest Episodes

October 06, 2025 00:05:18
Robotics, AI & the Future of Logistics | Exclusive with DHL’s Katja Busch at the New EPIC Hub

Robotics, AI & the Future of Logistics | Exclusive with DHL’s Katja Busch at the New EPIC Hub

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...

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October 01, 2025 00:31:52
Lars Jensen: US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026 Shipping Outlook

Lars Jensen: US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026 Shipping Outlook

Global liner shipping expert Lars Jensen joins Mike King on the Freight Buyers Club to break down new US port fees, tougher IMO rules...

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September 25, 2025 00:34:45
Air Cargo Market Outlook: Analyst Insights & CEO Perspective

Air Cargo Market Outlook: Analyst Insights & CEO Perspective

Where is air cargo headed next? In this Freight Buyers Club air cargo special, host Mike King is joined by Tom Crabtree, Managing Director...

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September 24, 2025 00:15:59
Container Ship Fires: Who Pays When Cargo Goes Up in Smoke?

Container Ship Fires: Who Pays When Cargo Goes Up in Smoke?

Every 60 days, a container ship fire makes headlines — costing insurers, carriers, shippers and freight forwarders tens or even hundreds of millions. But...

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September 23, 2025 00:07:48
Europe’s Customs Future Explained: Tariffs, Trade & Tech |

Europe’s Customs Future Explained: Tariffs, Trade & Tech |

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,...

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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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