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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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!
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 latest on Canada’s rail strikes, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is joined by maritime consultant Mike Wackett who recap’s last week’s ocean freight rates and discusses how the Red Sea diversions are contributing to an active charter market and low-available tonnage.Mr Wackett also summarizes Zim’s H1 financial results and why the ocean carriers might be secretly hoping for US East and Gulf Coast port strikes come October. 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 12 minutes!
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 takes on last week’s ocean freight rates and explains why the market is at ‘tipping point’ as contract and spot market rates converge. She also recaps ONE’s recent results and why it and Maersk have increased their full-year guidance. Ms Goldstone then looks into the recent announcement of Sennder buying CH Robinson’s subsidiary EST. Finally, she discusses a high-flying airfreight market but warns that that too is not without disruption. 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 12 minutes!
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 cargo insurance, extreme weather and an insight into Farnborough air show. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, reveals the latest ocean freight rate movement and discusses what impact the Red Sea crisis has had on forwarder’s H2 financial results. The Loadstar’s publisher, Alex Lennane, talks about DB Schenker’s disappointing Q2 results and what this could mean for its upcoming sale. She also speaks about the current backlogs in air and seaports across Bangladesh. 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 12 minutes!
In this episode, The Loadstar Podcast examines the pivotal freight stories and trends shaping 2024. Host Mike King and guests identify the winners and losers of the year so far and attempt to predict what will be the key market drivers over the rest of 2024 and into 2025. They also explore the dynamics driving air and ocean markets, especially the evolving Red Sea situation, as they seek to explain the challenges currently facing those charged with designing freight procurement and inventory management strategies. But with so much at stake for the world of logistics, the analysis begins with the looming US presidential election and its potential ramifications for global trade and geopolitics, not least due to the threat of new tariffs on US imports. The discussion then moves on to analyse how e-commerce demand is restructuring air cargo dynamics, who is still in the running to buy DB Schenker, looming changes to the container shipping alliance system, and the financial challenges SMEs face when they use IATA's CASS payment system. Mike and guests also consider whether it’s justified for commentators to compare current supply chain challenges to those encountered during the Covid pandemic. Guests: James Hookham, Director, Global Shippers Forum Alex Lennane, Publisher, The Loadstar Gavin van Marle, Managing Editor, The Loadstar Credits: Created, produced and edited by Mike King for The Loadstar www.theloadstar.com
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 strike updates from Europe, Asia and North America. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, recaps the latest ocean freight rates and discusses how there might be some hope for shippers' wallets on the horizon. The Loadstar’s publisher, Alex Lennane, details her latest scoop of IATA's cargo payment system, CASS, and how forwarders have reacted. She also updates the latest in Schiphol's ongoing noise reduction plight. 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 15 minutes!