Global Freight Procurement Manager with 18 years of experience in ocean and air cargo negotiation. Expert in managing carrier relationships and navigating volatile freight markets.
David Chen spent the first decade of his career working directly for a major ocean carrier before switching sides to manage freight procurement for a global retail giant. His deep understanding of carrier pricing models, capacity allocation, and contract structures allows him to secure slot availability when others cannot. David specializes in multimodal transport strategies, balancing air freight speed with ocean freight economics and handling project cargo. He writes extensively on spot market tactics, contract negotiation, and managing relationships with freight forwarders to ensure cargo continuity.