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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 8 MIN

From War Zones to Warehouses: DHL’s CEO Talks Strategy in the Gulf

from The Freight Buyers' Club · host Mike King

How do you keep global trade moving when shipping lanes are under threat and borders are tightening? In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King speaks to Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for the Middle East and Africa, inside DHL’s massive new EV logistics facility in Dubai. Diallo reveals how DHL has responded to the Red Sea shipping crisis, is investing across the region, and has turned disruption into competitive advantage. We cover: DHL’s rerouting strategy around the Red Sea and Gulf tensions Growth opportunities across Africa and the GCC Challenges with customs regulations and talent acquisition The role of logistics in driving regional peace and economic growth Subscribe for more expert interviews from the world of global logistics and supply chain. #DHL #logistics #redseacrisis #supplychaindisruptions #freightbuyersclub #ShippingNews #shipping #containershipping #globaltrade #AmadouDiallo #DHLForwarding #freightforwarding #aircargo

How do you keep global trade moving when shipping lanes are under threat and borders are tightening? In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King speaks to Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for the Middle East and Africa, inside DHL’s massive new EV logistics facility in Dubai. Diallo reveals how DHL has responded to the Red Sea shipping crisis, is investing across the region, and has turned disruption into competitive advantage. We cover: DHL’s rerouting strategy around the Red Sea and Gulf tensions Growth opportunities across Africa and the GCC Challenges with customs regulations and talent acquisition The role of logistics in driving regional peace and economic growth Subscribe for more expert interviews from the world of global logistics and supply chain. #DHL #logistics #redseacrisis #supplychaindisruptions #freightbuyersclub #ShippingNews #shipping #containershipping #globaltrade #AmadouDiallo #DHLForwarding #freightforwarding #aircargo

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How do you keep global trade moving when shipping lanes are under threat and borders are tightening? In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King speaks to Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for the Middle East and Africa,...

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