How Big Shippers Buy Ocean Freight in 2025 | Gemini Shippers Association President Explains

Big shippers reveal how they buy ocean freight in 2025’s volatile container shipping market – in this clip produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group. Host Mike King talks with Ken O’Brien, President of the Gemini Shippers Association, about how one of the largest groups of US importers is navigating contracts, tariffs, and capacity challenges. Ken explains: Why Gemini members leaned on long-term contracts instead of chasing volatile spot rates How tariff deadlines and Red Sea diversions shaped procurement strategies The lessons learned from COVID about not betting against the US consumer What the record 29% container ship orderbook means for the market ahead How shippers are planning around tariff truce extensions and peak season Subscribe for more insights from the front lines of global trade: https://www.youtube.com/@thefreightbuyersclub2866 https://dimerco.com/ #FreightBuyersClub #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #Tariffs #OceanFreight #Logistics #ShippingNews #Transpacific #ImportExport #Maritime