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:

• Container alliances, service changes & Red Sea reroutings
• ⏱ Delays, hinterland challenges & inland barge disruptions
• Tariffs, trade shifts & global supply chain volatility
• Rotterdam’s push to be the world’s cleanest, most sustainable port by 2050

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:

• Wolfgang Lehmacher – Independent Supply Chain & Logistics Expert
• Renaud Anjoran – Co-founder of Agilian, manufacturing and quality specialist
• Kathy Liu – VP Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group

Together they unpack:

• How Asian supply chains are adapting to tariffs, rules and geopolitical shocks
• The reality of China+1 diversification in 2025
• What freight market volatility means for shippers
• Whether technology and AI can finally deliver true resilience

Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more expert insight into the world of global trade and freight.

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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