The Freight Debate

In this eye-opening episode of The Freight Debate, hosts Philip Hennessey and Emily Stausbøll break down the biggest logistics news shaking the global supply chain—most notably the U.S.-China tariffs and the ongoing Red Sea conflict. The U.S.-China tariffs, having dropped dramatically from 145% to 30%, headline a turbulent period for international trade, prompting both hope and confusion across th...

In this episode of Freight Debate, host Phil Hennessy welcomes Kim Thornhill, Xeneta Principal Custom Solutions Manager and Team Lead at Xeneta, and Emily Stausbøll, Senior Shipping Analyst at Xeneta. Together, they explore the freight procurement challenges and 2025 tender negotiation tactics that shippers are facing today. Freight procurement and 2025 tender negotiation tactics are evolving rapi...

In this episode of The Freight Debate, host Phil Hennessy is joined once again by Emily Stausbøll, Senior Shipping Analyst at Xeneta, to explore the latest developments reshaping global supply chains. The focus is squarely on the impact of tariffs on freight rates and the implications of the Ships for America Act. The impact of tariffs on freight rates is not only disrupting carrier behavior but a...

On this episode of Xeneta’s Freight Debate, host Phil Hennessey is joined by supply chain expert Emily Stausbøll to break down the latest—and rapidly shifting—developments in ocean container shipping. Fresh off the Easter break, Phil and Emily dive into the recent updates on US port fees targeting Chinese ships and shipbuilding, and how these measures are escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Chin...

The Freight Debate is where industry disruptors and innovators collide. Each episode, we challenge the status quo, explore bold ideas, and break down the biggest shifts shaping ocean and air logistics. From tackling market volatility and pricing transparency to uncovering the tech and trends redefining global trade, we bring real talk, real insights, and real solutions. With expert insights and fr...