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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, including her thoughts from TPM25.
After recapping tariffs and CMA CGM’s recent investment, Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who explains what TiL’s acquisition of Hong Kong terminal operator Hutchison’s global operations will mean for the industry, and offers his highlights from TPM25.
Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane speaks about the impact that tariffs and removal of the de minimis exemption would have on the pharma and perishable markets and explains what this has done to the latest airfreight rates.
Finally, Mr van Marle offers the latest ocean freight rates and explains why they shouldn't be mistaken for a weak market.
All this, and more. 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 17 minutes!
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Recorded live at TPM25 in Long Beach by host Mike King and including additional reaction as the trading landscape further evolved, this episode of the Loadstar Podcast brings you the latest breaking news while also explaining how politics is reshaping global trade. From President Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs to the $19 billion MSC/BlackRock/Hutchison deal that prompted Trump to talk about "reclaiming the Panama Canal", the event was a whirlwind of insights that captured the intersection of politics and trade. As TPM unfolded, forwarders and shippers scrambled to secure trans-Pacific capacity amidst tariff confusion and the possible impact of a reopened Suez Canal. Smaller shippers are feeling the pressure as carriers seem to have the upper hand, while larger players are more confident in their positions. With the unveiling of the Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk promising 90% schedule reliability, this episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of global logistics. In other big news, CMA CGM's Rodolphe Saadé made headlines after meeting with Trump and pledging a $20 billion investment in U.S. logistics. His plans to triple the U.S.-flagged fleet and create a Chicago air freight hub are certainly one to watch. But where these ships will be built is still up in the air.
Industry leaders like Rolf Habben-Jansen (Hapag-Lloyd), Lars Mikael Jensen (APM Terminals), Ed Brzytwa (Consumer Technology Association), Doug Smith (DP World Canada), Lars Jensen (Vespucci Maritime), Soren Toft (MSC), Akhil Nair (Logisteed), and Niall van de Wouw (Xeneta) share their expert insights.
Though recorded live at TPM25, the news continues to evolve—and this episode is packed with timely takeaways that you won't want to miss. Guests
Rolf Habben-Jansen, CEO, Hapag-Lloyd
Lars Mikael Jensen, head of hubs, APM Terminals
Ed Brzytwa, VP of International Trade, Consumer Technology Association
Doug Smith, CEO, DP World Canada
Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime
Soren Toft, CEO, MSC
Akhil Nair, global head of freight forwarding, Logisteed
Niall van de Wouw, chief airfreight officer, 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 logjams at ports and rail terminals and updates to executive orders from the US.
Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who details Polar Air Cargo’s ‘swan song’ and why forwarders are getting a headache keeping up with rules from the EU and US.
Ms Lennane also gives the latest air freight rates and how airfreight carriers could actually benefit from stunted capacity growth.
Finally, The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, dials in from the USA to update us on the latest ocean freight rates.
All this, and more. 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 12 minutes!
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2025 has kicked off with unprecedented disruption across global freight, and air cargo is at the centre of the storm. In this episode, co-hosts Mike King and Alex Lennane unpack the biggest stories shaping the industry, from shifting U.S. trade policies to the evolving role of e-commerce in air freight demand.
In our exclusive interview with The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Steven Polmans and Glyn Hughes, we tackle key industry questions:
· How geopolitical tensions are impacting supply chains and air space
· Whether TIACA is effectively serving members and attracting enough forwarders
· If their events are priced accessibly and sufficiently inclusive
We preview TIACA's key 2025 events: June's Executive Summit in Hong Kong (hosted by Cathay Cargo) focusing on US-China trade tensions, and November's Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi—now competing directly with Munich's 'transport logistic 2025.'
The episode also examines payment and settlement system challenges, sustainability initiatives, and efforts to diversify industry leadership and event panels.
This episode is sponsored by Air Charter Service.
Guests:
Raymon Krishnan, president, The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
Steven Polmans, chairman, TIACA
Glyn Hughes, director general, TIACA
Peter Sundara Swamickannu, Singapore-based freight executive for a large BCO
Alex Lennane, publisher, The Loadstar
Mike King, podcast host and creator, The Loadstar
Credits: Produced, edited and hosted 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, including how weather is affecting Canadian shippers. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week!
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains why proposed tariff hikes at Schiphol airport would disproportionally affect freight and summarises her story on an aerospace firm charged with sanctions-busting.
The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, discusses a recent MSC service that seems to have disappeared and how the carrier plans to develop in the Med, plus what the new alliances heave meant for Asia- Europe capacity.
This is followed by a round-up of air freight rates from Ms Lennane and an ocean freight rate briefing from Mr van Marle.
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 14 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 the ports battling backlogs and tariff threats.
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains the possible repercussions of Trump giving the green light to bribery and how different countries are responding to tariff threats.
The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, discusses the odds of a return to the Suez Canal and how MSC has changed its networks.
This is followed by a round-up of the air freight rates from Ms Lennane and an ocean freight briefing from Mr van Marle.
All this, plus a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week!
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 16 minutes!
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In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Mike King sits down with James Hookham of the Global Shippers Forum and Bjorn Vang Jensen, EVP Ocean at Easy Speed International Logistics, to unpack the chaos and uncertainty defining global shipping in 2025. From fluctuating spot rates to geopolitical shakeups, tariffs wars to the failures of container lines, they explore why shippers are feeling dazed, confused, and apprehensive. Is the freight industry stuck in a Permacrisis, or is there another way forward that delivers win-wins instead of zero-sum outcomes?
Guests:
Bjorn Vang Jensen, EVP, Ocean, Easy Speed International Logistics
James Hookham, director, Global Shippers Forum
Credits: Produced, edited and hosted 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, including some countries’ response to the Trump administration, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane who details how airfreight stakeholders are coping with rule and regulation whip-lash, not least changes to de minimis and shipping from China.
The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, recaps Maersk’s annual results and reveals how the carrier is attracting shippers for Gemini in his ocean-freight rate round up.
This is followed by a round-up of the air freight rates from Ms Lennane and a road-freight briefing from Ms Goldstone.
All this, and more. 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 16 minutes!
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This is a standalone version of Mike King’s interview with Tom Bradley, Director and GM of Amazon Air Cargo, which appeared on the inaugural episode of The Loadstar Air Cargo Podcast, sponsored by Air Charter Service. In it Mike hears about the company’s bold new strategies for 2025 and beyond. From expanding Amazon’s air cargo network to offering third-party services, Tom shares valuable insights into Amazon’s vision for the future of air freight. The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities of the air cargo industry, the role of AI in logistics, and what sets Amazon Air Cargo apart from the competition.
Credits: Produced, edited and hosted 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, including the hot topics at the 2025 World Cargo Summit in Bruges. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who says goodbye to the 2M alliance and welcomes in the Gemini Network.
He also discusses the latest ocean freight rates and how they have been impacted by Chinese New Year, as well as his recent break down of Donald Trump’s claims to the Panama Canal.
All this, and more! 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 16 minutes!
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Welcome to the first episode of The Loadstar's Air Cargo Podcast, where we bring you exclusive insights from the biggest names in the air freight industry. Hosted by Mike King and Alex Lennane, this episode features two major interviews that shed light on the evolving air cargo landscape.
First, we speak with Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, who shares his views on market trends, geopolitical challenges, and how United is positioning itself for growth in 2025. From expanding global routes to leveraging technology, Krems offers a deep dive into United Cargo’s future.
Then (45.43), Mike sits down with Tom Bradley, Director and GM for Amazon Air Cargo, in what is likely Amazon’s first major air cargo interview. Bradley discusses Amazon’s growing third-party air freight services, AI in logistics, and whether Amazon is on the path to becoming an integrator.
Featuring:
Tom Bradley, director and general manager, Amazon Air Cargo
Jan Krems, president, United Cargo
Alex Lennane, publisher, The Loadstar
Mike King, podcast host and editor, The Loadstar
Credits: Produced, edited and hosted 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, including the contracting dilemma of carriers choosing between the Cape of Good Hope and the Suez Canal. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle, who discusses what the possibility of peace has done to ocean rates and how the Gemini Alliance could fare in its promise of 90% schedule reliability.
Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane discusses how the new US administration has already had an impact on the TSA and explains why DSV is in hot water over ‘bait and switch’ claims.
All this, and more! 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 16 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 which ports are facing backlogs, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle, who touches on the possible implication of an Israel/ Palestine ceasefire and the latest developments in a heating trade war ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane discusses a new proposal to change US de minimis rules and layoff rumours at Expeditors – A Loadstar Premium exclusive...
Finally, as always, this podcast offers a round up of last week’s air and sea freight rates.
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 14 minutes!
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In this special episode of The Loadstar podcast, host Mike King unpacks a turbulent start to the year for container shipping. With major developments like the averted US port strikes, new container shipping alliances, and a wave of fresh regulations, the stakes are high for global supply chains.
Henrik Schilling, Hapag-Lloyd’s Managing Director for Global Commercial Development, discusses the impacts of port productivity differentials, alliance restructuring, and ambitious plans to boost schedule reliability via the carrier’s Gemini Cooperation with Maersk.
Harry Stones, President of Swire Shipping North America, shares details about the Sun Chief Express service and its innovative offering on the transpacific trade.
Meanwhile, Gavin van Marle, Managing Editor of The Loadstar, and Daniel Cacciotti, Global Head of Ocean Freight at Scan Global Logistics, tackle the geopolitical challenges posed by tariffs, sanctions, and tensions in the South China Sea, along with strategies for navigating a fractured trade landscape.
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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 expected impacts of Chinese New Year, 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 how the ILA and USMX finally came to an agreement, as well as a sustainability initiative in air cargo.
Then, The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle recaps the latest in a heating up trade war between China and the US, and the background of an initiative to close the price gap between fossil and green fuels.
Finally, Ms Goldstone and Mr van Marle round up last week’s air and sea freight rates, the latter of which were affected by a rate war.
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 17 minutes!
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The first News in Brief Podcast of 2025 recaps all the major supply-chain news items that you might have missed between Christmas and New Year and gives you a heads-up on what you will likely see on The Loadstar this year.
Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone gives a situation update to the negotiations between the ILA and USMX and covers a proposed bill in the US congress that could ramp up trade wars.
The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle talks about what is going on at both the Panama and Suez Canal, a look into ocean freight rate movements and what the upcoming alliance reshuffle could do.
Finally, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane recaps the main items from air cargo news.
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This year-end episode of The News in Brief Podcast captures all the mistakes and outtakes from 2024.
Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane and The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle have given you a year of concise and timely supply-chain news summaries, but this compilation of outtakes reveals the laughs, frustrations and canine interruptions that were had behind-the-scenes.
Like any good blooper reel, this 11-minute podcast contains lots of swearing which some audiences may find offensive – you have been warned!
The Loadstar Podcast News in Brief will now be on a ‘brief’ hiatus until Mondy 6 January but be sure to join us in the new year as the best way to catch up on all you’ve missed over the holiday.
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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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