In this special Freight Buyers’ Club explainer, Mike King unpacks the recent U.S. crackdown on de minimis exemptions – and why this policy change is sending shockwaves through global air cargo and e-commerce supply chains.

Joined by:

• John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express
• Kathy Liu, VP Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group
• Mark Chadwick, President, Global Shippers Association
• David King, Board Member, The Airforwarders Association

This episode covers the regulatory changes, their impact on capacity, pricing, and logistics strategy – and what freight buyers need to know to stay agile.

Supported by MSC Air Cargo – enabling independent journalism in freight.

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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, 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

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Host Mike King meets John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, inside one of the company’s cutting-edge express logistics facilities in Dubai.

Standing on-site, Pearson unpacks DHL’s €500 million investment across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, explains why he remains bullish on global trade despite growing protectionism, and dives into the e-commerce boom and the fallout from de minimis regulation changes in the U.S.

Key talking points:
DHL’s €500M strategic play in the Gulf
The real state of global trade amid U.S. retreat
️ How platforms like Temu and Shein are reshaping logistics
Why new de minimis rules are hitting China–US flows
DHL’s long-term view on infrastructure and capacity in MENA

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Filmed standing at a major DHL major Dubai logistics hub

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