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The Freight Buyers' Club

Mike King
Tariffs
Container Shipping
Supply Chain
E-Commerce
Logistics
Air Cargo
China
Supply Chain Management
Global Trade
US Tariffs
Dimerco Express Group
Freight Rates
Air Cargo Market
U.S. Trade Policy
Suez Canal
International Trade
De Minimis Exemptions
Trade Policy
Global Supply Chains
Hapag-Lloyd

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 speaking to leading decision-makers, analysts, journalists, operators and shippers to get their take on current freight and logistics markets and the challenges an... more

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When markets break, most industries struggle.

Freight forwarders? They often make more.

In this episode of the Freight Buyers’ Club, Oliver Gritz (former CFO of DHL Express and Founder & CEO of Ontegos Cloud) explains why crisis creates opportunity... more

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Gulf air cargo hubs have taken a serious hit since the Middle East war began. The world's most strategically positioned freight network is under pressure - and the industry wants to know if it comes back.

In this segment from the latest Air Cargo Un... more

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The Middle East war that began on February 28th has sent shockwaves through global air cargo. Jet fuel has nearly doubled. Gulf hub capacity is still less than 60% of normal. And a fragile ceasefire has done little to restore confidence in the region... more

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The Strait of Hormuz has been closed to commercial shipping since the end of February. One month on, the world is still counting the cost. Freight rates are rising, bunkers and jet fuel are running short, and the risk of escalation into the Red Sea a... more

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Recent Guests

Ram Menen
Former Emirates SkyCargo head; instrumental in building Dubai as a global air cargo hub
Emirates
Episode: Emirates Legend Ram Menen on Gulf War III and the Future of Gulf Air Cargo Hubs
Bachi Spiga
VP Network Operations, DHL Express Middle East and North Africa
DHL Express Middle East and North Africa
Episode: Air Cargo Unpacked | Middle East War: Fuel Crisis, Capacity Disruption and Global Fallout
Greg Knowler
Europe editor at the Journal of Commerce
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Episode: Middle East Conflict 2026: Global Shipping and Trade Crisis ft. Lars Jensen and Greg Knowler
Andres Bianchi
CEO of LATAM Cargo
LATAM Airlines Group / LATAM Cargo
Episode: LATAM Cargo CEO: Perishables, Trade Wars and Growing a 19-Freighter Fleet
Mike DeAngelis
Logistics Tech Industry veteran
Independent (former roles at CargoWise, Intra, FourKites, Project44, ECMAersk)
Episode: Logistics Tech Procurement: The Questions Every Freight Buyer Should Ask Vendors
Peter Creeden
Advisor and former executive involved in MPC International and port optimization initiatives
MPC International
Episode: Before You Add AI to Your Freight Systems, Fix This First | Peter Creeden, MPC International
Jan Krems
President of United Cargo
United Airlines (United Cargo)
Episode: United Cargo's Jan Krems: No Freighters, No Problem - War, Disruption and Why Cargo Is Still Sexy
Ray Zedov
Commercial Director, Rotate
Rotate
Episode: Air Cargo: Capacity Shocks, War and What Comes Next | Ray Zedov, Rotate
Peyton Burnett
Founder, TAC Index
TAC Index
Episode: Air Cargo Unpacked l Middle East War Analysis

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Mike King
Host of The Freight Buyers' Club

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 424 ratings
  • Great Informative Podcast

    I live on the TexMex border and am not in the shipping or logistics business. I see a lot of trade in my area and was interested to learn about it. I found this podcast and it’s always interesting and informative. Smart guests and great hosts.

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    Toddyburns
    United States3 years ago

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Emirates Legend Ram Menen on Gulf War III and the Future of Gulf Air Cargo Hubs
Q: Where does this crisis rank among the various crises you've navigated in your career?
He placed this crisis as number two after COVID-19 in terms of regional impact, noting that global markets reacted more mutedly this time but the Gulf region showed robust resilience and capacity to rebound.
Air Cargo Unpacked | Middle East War: Fuel Crisis, Capacity Disruption and Global Fallout
Q: What does the capacity situation look like now and how are Gulf carriers responding?
Capacity has fallen unevenly with the Middle East showing a sharp decline in outbound/inbound flows; carriers are trying to bypass the Gulf with direct Asia-Europe routes while Gulf hubs leverage pricing power and multilateral routes to restore flow.
Before You Add AI to Your Freight Systems, Fix This First | Peter Creeden, MPC International
Q: How should freight buyers filter out vendors to ensure they're getting 'virgin data' for AI systems?
Start by examining internal systems for cyber security and a single source of truth, then focus on interoperable data sharing with partners to establish trust and data quality before deploying AI.
Before You Add AI to Your Freight Systems, Fix This First | Peter Creeden, MPC International
Q: What do you mean by the digital supply chain being like a cake?
The idea is that you must build a solid foundation of standards and data structure first, then layer on movements and transactions, and only then apply AI to optimize the system.
LATAM Cargo CEO: Perishables, Trade Wars and Growing a 19-Freighter Fleet
Q: What's next for LATAM Cargo in 2026 and beyond?
The plan is to grow using wide-body passenger capacity and the freighter fleet, with a target of 5-7% ATK growth in 2026, continuing fleet expansion from 8 freighters to 19, and focusing on cargo-heavy routes and destinations to improve service and capacity.

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A business-focused show that centers on global freight, logistics, and trade policy, with frequent deep dives into container shipping, air cargo, and the regulatory environment. Episodes often explore mergers and market consolidation, geopolitical risk, tariffs, capacity constraints, and how shippers manage costs and reliability amid volatility. Notable strengths include access to senior industry leaders, data-driven market commentary, and practical implications for freight buyers and procurement professionals. The format blends expert commentary with actionable insights for decision-makers across shipping, logistics, and supply chains, sometimes anchored by industry sponsorships.

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2. Bachi Spiga
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7. Jan Krems
8. Ray Zedov

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