How Asian Supply Chains Are Adapting to New Rules, Freight Market Volatility and the China+1 Reset

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. #supplychains, #freightmarkets, #asiatrade, #chinaplusone, #globaltrade #logistics #container #shipping 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