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On CougarTales: The Podcast we follow the adventures of the incredible students, faculty, and alumni of the Brigham Young University Executive MBA program. We highlight the achievements and backgrounds of our guests as they share their unique stories and what led us all to BYU. We’ll also talk with friends of BYU not directly associated with the program to learn, grow, and expand our network. Join us on our journey as we enter to learn and go forth to serve.
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The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast is a new home for anyone with a professional interest in international trade, container shipping, procurement, logistics and air cargo. Each episode your host, award-winning journalist Mike King, will be speaking to leading decision-makers, analysts, journalists, operators and shippers to get their take on current freight and logistics markets and the challenges and opportunities ahead. You can subscribe to receive each episode direct to your inbox at: thefre ...
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Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change is a podcast from ZeroNorth that explores the significant challenges facing the maritime industry on its journey towards a sustainable future. There’s no denying we are facing a climate crisis, and all industries must do their part to reach zero emissions. Maritime trade is critical to today’s society but is also responsible for roughly 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions. A future where global trade reaches zero carbon emissions is pos ...
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Welcome to Cougar Tales: The Podcast, your spooky one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. We’re going to change up the pace a little bit tonight. With Halloween upon us, I thought it might be fun to share a couple of spooky stories. The first story is actually a poem. It’s called The Cremation of Sam …
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Welcome to The Freight Buyers Club, the essential podcast for global trade professionals and supply chain leaders. Hosted by Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, each episode unpacks critical issues in international trade, geopolitics, and the logistics industry. As the upcoming U.S. presidential election draws near, we…
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Ryan Hall
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Today on the show, I talk with the one, the only Ryan Hall. Ryan is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025. He has worked in the construction industry for several years and recently started his own roofing business. In this episode, we get to know Ryan. He shares about how he tries to be a solution finder, how a New Years Eve trip to Las Vegas …
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In this entended clip from EP25 we are discussing why air cargo is frequently so slow. And what can be done to speed it up. Host Mike King is talking to (in order of appearance): Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA Kathy Liu, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Dimerco Express Group Peyton Burnett, MD, TAC Index…
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A pragmatic, collaborative approach to politics – one that fosters cooperation between political parties, committees, and the private sector – can drive meaningful change. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Sustainability Officer at ZeroNorth, sits down with Rasmus Nordqvist, a newly elected member of the European Parliament for the Danish Socia…
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In this episode, host Mike King and guests discuss the imminent threat of a major dockworker strike on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and its potential to disrupt more than half of the nation's container shipping capacity. With the clock ticking on labour negotiations, businesses are facing the possibility of severe disruption to logistics, supply c…
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This episode, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, focuses on what buyers need to know about the looming air cargo peak season as freight rates soar. Host Mike King and guests examine the latest trade lane dynamics, with a particular focus on outbound rates from Asia to Europe and the U.S. The discussion covers the unexpected demand …
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Green fuels have the potential to move the dial on reaching zero emissions. However, the complex nature of overhauling fuel supply chains and a lack of infrastructure present a barrier for the shipping industry. It's essential that collaboration amongst stakeholders is expanded and made more transparent if we are going to continue to trial and roll…
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In this clip from EP 24 of the Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director Trade Management for the Transpacific at Hapag-Lloyd explains what US shippers can expect next year from the Gemini Cooperation. #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Logistics #SportsIndustry #FreightBuyersClub…
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In this clip from EP 24 of the Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explains why there has been a downturn in the global trade in sport equipment.Di Mike King
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In this extended clip from EP24 of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is talking to Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, about upcoming US President elections and the disruptive element policy uncertain on tariffs brings to supply chain planning.…
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I talk with Nora Ballantyne. Nora is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and recently accepted a new role as a finance and operations officer for the BYU ARTS Partnership. In her new role, she administers grant funds, manages team operations for eight projects and initiatives, including marketing & communication, research, HR policies, and l…
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Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Ambitions, North American Union Threats, and the Future of Sports Supply Chains
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In this special two-part episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, we tackle some of the most pressing issues in global trade and supply chains. First, we dive deep into the container shipping markets with Torsten Hartmann, Senior Director of Trade Management for the Transpacific at Hapag-Lloyd. Torste…
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Convincing senior leadership of the importance of sustainability can be challenging. However, it is possible to build a strong business case for its adoption. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth, sits down with Pia Heidenmark Cook, an ESG and sustainability leader with over 25 years of experience across various globa…
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Lars Peterson
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Today on the program, I talk with Lars Peterson. Lars is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and is a a Fleet Management Specialist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, we get to know Lars. He shares about how his graduate studies at BYU required the right timing, some of the lessons he learned growing up pro…
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Global trade has not yet reached a consensus on green fuels. However, dual-fuel engines represent a step in the right direction, enabling incremental progress as further research is conducted. In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth sits down with Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President and Head Of Two-Stroke Business at …
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Why strike action by ILA dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports will have global ramifications
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In this extended clip from #EP23 of The Freight Buyers' Club, hosted by industry veteran Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Lars Jensen, one of the world’s foremost container shipping and supply chain analysts, explains why any union action at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will have global ramifications.…
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Welcome to Cougar Tales: The Podcast, your one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. Today on the show, I talk with Elizabeth Elder. Elizabeth is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and works as a Realtor for Lotus Real Estate. In this episode, we get to know Elizabeth. She shares about how a job…
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In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, hosted by industry veteran Mike King and produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, Mike interviews Lars Jensen, one of the world’s foremost container shipping and supply chain analysts. As CEO of Vespucci Maritime, Lars brings his unparalleled expertise to the table to discuss the pressing issu…
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Today on the program, I talk with David Chen. David is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and currently works as a compliance officer for Morgan Stanley. In this episode, we get to know David. He tells us about how he works everyday to put client interests first and protect the reputation of his employer. We also discusses how under appreci…
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The intersections of global trade, policy, and ecological limits are discussed by Katherine Richardson, a professor of Biological Oceanography, leader of the Sustainability Science Centre at Copenhagen University and former chairman of the Danish Climate Commission. She delves into the concept of planetary boundaries and planetary commons, highligh…
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In this clip from EP21 of The Freight Buyers Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is talking with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei.Di Mike King
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Season 2, Episode 2: Container Shipping and the Green Agenda with Vespucci Maritime’s Lars Jensen
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The container shipping industry faces unique challenges in transitioning to greener practices. External factors have driven a period of rapid growth and profit since the late 20th century. However, major disruptions such as the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 Red Sea Crisis have significantly impacted the industry. Amid t…
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In this extended clip from Episode 21 of The Freight Buyers' Club, Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei explains the latest D&D rule changes, how shippers can protect themselves from unfair fees, and how the FMC is SMEs. FBC is produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group and is available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.…
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What would an escalation of the US-China trade war mean for the US economy. Is decoupling feasible?
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In this extended clip from EP 22, Mike King is talking to Jason Miller, Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, and Jessica Dankert, Vice President Supply Chain, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) about the economic and trade implications of a ramping up of US tariffs. Who pays for this and what does it …
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Season 2, Episode 1: Efficiency and The Green Transition with the UCL Energy Institute’s Tristan Smith
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To comply with increasingly stringent regulations, the shipping industry must evolve in two ways: by transitioning to greener energy sources and continually optimising for efficiency. Bold change is needed to reach the IMO’s 2030 and 2040 targets - should we be optimistic that the industry is ready to meet them? In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chie…
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In this special episode of Navigating Zero, host Lora Jakobsen takes us to Folkemødet on the beautiful island of Bornholm, Denmark. This unique annual political festival aims to bridge the gap between citizens and decision-makers. Lora engages in compelling conversations with top business leaders and industry experts about their strategies and chal…
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In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King and his guests Jessica Dankert, Vice President Supply Chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and Jason Miller, Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, examine the complexities and cha…
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In this episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King addresses the most critical issues impacting the global supply chain. An exclusive interview with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei reveals the potential effects of the forthcoming U.S. presidential elections on the FMC’s…
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Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd's Gemini Cooperation; implications for alliance system and service reliability
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In this clip from EP19 of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King is chatting to Hua Joo Tan, Founder of Linerlytica, about the 2025 restructuring of the container shipping alliance system. In this clip they also discuss the pros and cons of the Gemini Cooperation partnership between Maer…
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Kevin Smith
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Welcome to the Cougar Tales Podcast, your one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. Today on the show, I talk with Kevin Smith. Kevin is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and currently works as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with Burns and McDonnell. In this episode, we get to know Ke…
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This episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, hosted by Mike King and supported by Dimerco Express Group, delves into current trans-Pacific shipping trends and challenges, particularly in relation air cargo and supply chain dynamics. It features insights from Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo and Supply Chain Editor at FreightWaves and American Shipper, and Kath…
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Emanuel Figueroa
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Welcome to Cougar Tales: The Podcast, your one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. Today on the program, I talk with Emanuel Figueroa. Emanuel is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and currently works as a compliance officer for USAA. In this episode, we get to know Emanuel. He tells us about …
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Today on the program, I talk with Fabrice Ntambwe-Kalala. Fabrice is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025 and currently works as the Director of Global Product Finance at Nu Skin. In this episode, we get to know Fabrice. We talk about his experience growing up in Africa, what athletics has taught him about being a leader, and how Jesus was th…
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The current global container shipping landscape, viewed through the lens of freight buyers, rivals the complexity seen during the Covid era. Threats of new US tariffs, shipping and geopolitical risks spanning the Middle East and beyond, and substantial shifts in the liner shipping alliance system are casting significant shadows. In the US market, c…
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Lizeth Kent
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Today on the program, I talk with Lizeth Kent. Lizeth is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025. Lizeth currently works as a Clinical Pharmacist Lead with Intermountain Medical Center. In this episode, we get to know Lizeth. We talk about her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ, her experience as an immigrant to Utah from Colombia, and why…
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Welcome to Cougar Tales: The Podcast, your one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. As the cohort of 2025 is off exploring Moab, I decided to do something a bit different this week. We’re gonna sit down with someone who is not a current member of the class, nor is she directly connected to the EMBA pro…
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Welcome to Cougar Tales: The Podcast, your one-stop shop to learn about the students and faculty of the BYU Executive MBA Program. Today on the show, we talk with Gregg Paskett. Gregg is a fellow classmate of the BYU EMBA cohort of 2025. Gregg currently works as a Project Manager with the aerospace company L3 Harris. In this episode, we get to know…
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In this episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club, host Mike King delves into the current state of global trade amidst geopolitical tensions and disruptions with renowned economist, historian, and journalist, Marc Levinson. They explore the long-term implications for importers, exporters, carriers, and the entire transport ecosystem. From the impact of r…
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Today on the show, we talk with Lee Petek, fellow classmate from the EMBA class of 2025. Lee currently works as a Sr. Principal Consultant with Cognizant, focusing on Workday Integrations. In this episode, we get to know Lee. We talk about his experience growing up in Taiwan, how he went from majoring in piano performance to business operations man…
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Shipbuilding is subject to the geo-political contexts, trends, and regulations that influence the wider maritime industry. The conflict in Ukraine, competition from Asia, digitalisation, and the maritime talent gap are all affecting how shipbuilders operate. Despite these challenges, ship manufacturers have a practical opportunity to lead the way i…
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Today on the show, we talk with Westlee Tonga. When Westlee isn’t in class with the cohort of 2025 working as the VP of Alumni Relations, he works as director of sales development with Nice CXone and consults under his own company, Halo Sales and Strategy. In this episode, we get to know Westlee. We talk about leadership lessons from his time playi…
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Today on the show we talk with Dr. Troy Nielson. Dr. Nielson is currently a professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources in the BYU Marriott School of Business. He previously served as the department chair of Business Management at Utah Valley University and worked as an associate professor of Management at CSU San Marcos. Dr. Nielson e…
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Freight markets, politics, the threat of tariffs and the future of global trade – with Brandon Fried & Jon Monroe
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Uncertainty and risk haunt supply chains right now, just as they shadow global politics and economics. Indeed, the future of trade and the musical chairs of international relations have possibly not been tethered so tightly since at least the Cold War, and perhaps even the Second World War. From Guyana to Central Asia, the Middle East to the South …
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It's hard to underestimate the importance of ports in our world. They are crucial hubs for global trade, with an estimated 90% of all goods transported by sea. Serving as vital links between land and sea, ports offer unique opportunities for spearheading digital and environmental innovations. This pivotal role underscores their potential to lead in…
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Today on the show, we talk with Michael Scott Peters, President of the BYU EMBA class of 2025. Most recently, Michael has been working as a senior manager in corporate sales development for Workday. Don’t be fooled, he’s nothing like his namesake from the NBC sitcom. It’s hard to keep up with our Micheal both figuratively and literally. Not only ha…
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Today on the program, we talk with Katie Neilson. Katie is a fellow student in the EMBA class of 2025. Katie most recently worked as President and Co-Founder of Assure, a venture capital fund administration company specializing in Special Purpose Vehicles, better known as SPVs. In this episode, we get to know Katie. We talk about what it’s like to …
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A view that takes the needs of future generations into account is critical if we are to change our world for the better. But how can we push boundaries, and make different decisions today that benefit the lives of our children and grandchildren tomorrow? In this episode, Sophie Howe, former Future Generations Commissioner for the Welsh Government, …
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In this deep dive into US logistics and international trade, produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group, host Mike King explores whether 2024 could see a major surge of cargo into US West Coast terminals. Levi Strauss & Co said earlier this year that it had “already shifted some product to go through the West Coast instead of the East Coast…
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