Rates, Robots & Rising Risk: Post-Munich Freight Outlook (video)

In this video explainer edition of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King brings you exclusive insights and expert interviews recorded at the 2025 ‘transport logistic’ and Air Cargo Europe event in Munich. In less than 15 minutes, we explore the key themes shaping global freight markets — including volatile rates, emerging risks, air cargo consolidation, and automation — all through the lens of top industry voices and companies. Featured Thought Leaders & Companies: Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO, Hapag-Lloyd David Shepherd, CEO, IAG Cargo Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting, A.P. Møller-Maersk and former Director of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Jan Tiedemann, Shipping Analyst at Alphaliner Sean Dolan, CEO, NorthLink Aviation   Also featuring stories and insight from Qatar Airways Cargo, MASkargo, Xeneta, Drewry, Port of Rotterdam Key Topics Covered: Container Shipping: Tariff shocks, rerouting around the Red Sea, and Gemini Cooperation updates ✈️ Air Freight: The IAG-Qatar-MASkargo alliance and what it means for shippers Robotics & Innovation: What we saw on the floor in Munich (and yes—robot dogs made an appearance) Trade Policy: How U.S. tariffs, ESG rules, and global politics are rewriting the freight playbook Market Outlook: Latest data on spot rate trends from Xeneta and Drewry, plus congestion updates from Europe Whether you're a shipper, forwarder, or just trying to make sense of chaotic markets — this is your strategic briefing on what’s next. Listen on all major podcast platforms Watch the full video on YouTube Supported by: Dimerco Express Group [https://dimerco.com/] Presented by: Mike King Produced by: The Freight Buyers’ Club #freight #logistics #shipping #aircargo #supplychain #transportlogistic #munich2025 #robots #globaltrade #tariffs #freightbuyersclub