Episodes
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains the background for recent managerial changes at Schiphol Airport and Seko Logistics.
Together, they discuss why we could be headed for an airfreight peak in Q4 and what this has meant for stakeholders.
Finally, Ms Goldstone and Ms Lennane offer a situation update on global strikes, including the looming strike on the US east and Gulf coasts, the government ports in India and the lengthy dispute at Canada Post.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, in just 11 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains what is needed at the US border to keep up with growing volumes, and how airlines are maturing in their cargo-booking offerings. Ms Lennane then discusses her recent scoop involving management shifts at Chapman Freeborn.
Ms Goldstone offers a situation update for looming strikes on the US East and Gulf coasts and government ports in India.
Finally, they both give a brief rundown of last week's freight rates for both ocean and air.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, in just 10 minutes!
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This episode takes a deep dive into the highs and lows of 2024 in the world of freight, logistics, and supply chain. Our panel reflects on the year’s biggest stories, including record-breaking elections, the resurgence of protectionism, and seismic shifts in global trade policies.
We explore the winners and losers, from surging carriers to struggling international institutions, and unpack the implications of landmark deals like DSV’s acquisition of Schenker.
Looking ahead, we assess the freight markets as they brace for a turbulent January, marked by potential dockworker strikes, alliance restructuring, and new tariff regimes.
Air cargo trends, particularly the critical role of e-commerce, also come into focus, alongside the challenges posed by capacity shortages and Boeing’s ongoing production struggles.
Finally, our experts offer bold predictions for 2025 and share their personal songs of the year. How could you not be entertained?
Guests
Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta
Alex Lennane, Publisher, The Loadstar
Gavin Van Marle, Managing Editor, The Loadstar
Credits: Created, edited and produced by Mike King & Associates for The Loadstar
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In this jam-packed episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle speaks about the impact of the proposed US tariffs on ocean shipping and possible front loading. He then updates listeners on MSC’s new port calls, as well as an overview of last week’s ocean freight rates.
This is followed by an update on airfreight rates from Ms Goldstone.
She is then joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane who explains what is known about the recent DHL plane crash. She then explains the SAF partnership between Maersk and Lufthansa Cargo.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 20 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains how MSC did a u-turn on its decision to abandon cargo after mass complaints from forwarders.
The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle then gives an overview of Zim, Target and Walmart’s Q3 results, and recaps the game of musical chairs being played by MSC, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd across UK ports.
Finally, Ms Lennane and Mr van Marle both offer an update on last week’s ocean and airfreight rates.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 15 minutes!
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Host Mike King explores the latest developments in airfreight and global trade policy on this episode of The Loadstar Podcast. Reporting from TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Miami, Alex Lennane shares insights from industry leaders, while Brian Bourke (SEKO Logistics) and Niall van de Wouw (Xeneta) weigh in on market dynamics as we approach Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. Topics covered include the potential impact of new tariff regimes, the role of de minimis exemptions, e-commerce trends, and the freight market outlook for the new year.
Guests:
Brian Bourke, Global Chief Commercial Officer, SEKO Logistics
Alex Lennane, Publisher, The Loadstar
Niall van de Wouw, Head of Airfreight, Xeneta
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including a timeline of the Canadian port strikes, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane to chat about their recent trip to Miami for TIACA’s ACF. Find out what they thought of the event and what the hot topics in the air cargo industry are.
The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle then offers an update on US east coast port strikes, his thoughts on COP29 and a brief recap of last week’s Q3 results for ocean carriers.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in just 16 minutes!
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Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone interviews a plethora of supply-chain industry experts in a brief and engaging vox-pop style quick fire Q and A.
Recorded from TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami this week, this podcast offers a glimpse into the air cargo industry’s current hot-topics, market factors and challenges.
So, not to worry if you were unable to attend the event, this compilation of clips from the trade-show floor will make you feel like you were there in person - in less than 15 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane. Together, they discuss the industry’s reaction to a Trump victory and what it will likely mean for cargo capacity and rates, with insight from Xeneta, Drewry and a large US shipper.
They then chat about the strike that erupted on Canadian East coasts, now coinciding with the ongoing strike on their West Coast, and what forwarders are doing to mitigate the disruption.
Finally, as always, The Loadstar Managing Editor Gavin van Marle offers a round-up of last week’s ocean shipping rates.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 9 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including insights from her recent trip to Istanbul for Aviation Connect, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle, who discusses the latest in GXO’s bid to takeover Wincanton and recaps some ocean carriers’ Q3 earnings. He also offers a round-up of last week’s ocean shipping rates.
The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane discusses what happened when exploding parcels were found in DHL's network, and has last week’s updates on the ongoing strike action at Canadian ports.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 17 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of supply chain management through the lens of transformation. Recorded in the heart of the Middle East, this discussion highlights the implications of a fragmented global order for logistics stakeholders.
Featuring insights from industry leaders, the episode addresses the rapid development of logistics hubs like Dubai, alongside the significant impact of the Suez Canal closure on businesses in the region and global shipping dynamics.
Geopolitical tensions, economic disruptions, and emerging technologies also come into focus as experts from leading multinationals and the WTO share their strategies for navigating these challenges.
Guests
Johanna Hill, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including insights on the upcoming Gemini Alliance, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who discusses the latest in MSC’s bid for a stake in HHLA and why MSC thinks its services have the edge over Gemini. And he offers a round-up of last week’s ocean shipping rates. The Loadstar publisher, Alex Lennane, then discusses how Kenyan exporters are losing freighter capacity to the bustling Transpacific trade, and explains why Hurricane Milton didn’t have a huge supply-chain impact.So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 13 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, and The Loadstar publisher, Alex Lennane, to summarise the timeline and impacts of last week’s ILA strike. They discuss what it did to freight rates, airfreight, and surcharges. They also look at how long the effects will linger, as well as what the new January deadline could mean. Ms Lennane then provides the latest on the ongoing DB Schenker takeover. So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 11 minutes! www.theloadstar.com
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With the US on the brink of a large-scale dockworkers' strike, much is at stake for shippers, global trade and supply chain operators. A shutdown of 36 key ports along the Atlantic seaboard and Gulf Coast from midnight on October 1 could disrupt over half of the nation’s containerised imports and exports, with worldwide ramifications.
In this episode, recorded just hours before the strike action was due to begin, we break down the supply chain chaos that has built through September, explore the strike’s potential impact on global shipping, and examine how businesses are scrambling to mitigate disruptions.
Guests also weigh in on the ILA-USMX negotiations, the expected effects of a strike on freight rates (air and ocean) and US Presidential elections, and the ripple effects on retailers, shippers, and international trade.
GUESTS:
Stephanie Loomis, head of ocean freight, North America, Rhenus
Peter Sand, chief analyst, Xeneta
Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition
Jon Gold, VP of supply chain and customs policy, National Retail Federation
Credits: Created, hosted and produced by Mike King for The Loadstar www.theloadstar.com
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who recaps last week’s ocean freight rates and warns of possible impacts of the imminent dockworker strike on the US East and Gulf coast ports. Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane chats about the current airfreight market, gives the latest updates on the DB Schenker takeover and explains what is going on with Seko Logistics' refinancing announcement. So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 15 minutes! www.theloadstar.com
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In this sponsored episode of the Loadstar podcast, we dive deep into the world of AI and its transformative potential for the supply chain industry. Is the buzz surrounding AI warranted, or is it just another passing trend? Host Mike King sits down with Greg Kefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Raft, the world’s largest logistics AI platform, to separate fact from fiction. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping global supply chains, from routing cargo to automating processes and improving efficiency. Greg shares insights from his extensive experience at GT Nexus, Slync, and Raft, to illuminate how AI is becoming a true game-changer.
The conversation covers current applications of AI in logistics, future possibilities, and how shippers, forwarders, and carriers can adapt to this evolving technology.
Credits: Created, produced and edited by Mike King for The Loadstar www.theloadstar.com
This podcast has been sponsored by Raft, the world's largest logistics AI platform https://www.raft.ai/
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including her insights from the EU CBEC ecommerce forum. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who recaps last week’s ocean freight rates and how they’ve been impacted by the looming ILA strike, plus the announcement of the ‘Premier Alliance’.
Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane details how the air cargo capacity crunch is affecting stakeholders and what DSV’s winning bid for DB Schenker could mean for the German forwarder.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 10 minutes!
www.theloadstar.com
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including the ILA union’s plans to create a ‘mega-union’, and the latest on the bid for DB Schenker. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. Ms Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who recaps last week’s ocean freight rates, the recent talk of Wan Hai’s invitation to join an alliance, and MSC subsidiary Medlog’s acquisition of Maritime Transport. Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane reveals what’s driving air cargo’s steady growth, and how long it’s expected to last. Ms Lennane then warns of an issue with A350 aircraft and summarises her story on “unconventional incendiary devices” being sent via freight services. So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 15 minutes! www.theloadstar.com
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In Part 1, host Mike King and guests analyse the ongoing bidding war for DB Schenker, the increasing demand and rate spikes for Asia-Europe rail freight, and the impact of union disputes on logistics operations in Canada, Germany, the US, and India.
They also discuss the reasons behind soaring air freight rates ahead of the traditional peak season, examine new US air cargo security rules, and explore the alarming threat posed to EU freight companies by incendiary devices.
In Part 2, attention turns to port operations, exploring how ports might enhance supply chain transparency and reduce risks for shippers. Representatives from Hamburg Port Authority and IKEA Supply discuss the role of ports in managing data, fostering collaboration, and improving cargo traceability.
Guests:
Ingrid Boqué Sastre, Global Strategic Networks Officer, Hamburg Port Authority
Stefan Krattiger, Business Development Leader Global Ports, Supply Chain Operations , IKEA Supply AG
Niall van de Wouw, Chief Airfreight Officer, Xeneta
Alex Whiteman, News Editor, The Loadstar
Credits: Created, produced and edited by Mike King for The Loadstar www.theloadstar.com
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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is joined by maritime consultant Mike Wackett who recaps last week’s ocean freight rates and discusses the current global equipment shortage, as well as why Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are banking on increased feeder ship demand.
Ms Goldstone then gives a brief update on the current labour strike situations in Germany, Canada, India and the US East and Gulf coast. She also touches on a new challenge that a booming airfreight market has presented and how a security change to US customs regulations on airfreight put pressure on foreign airlines.
So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 11 minutes! - Show more
