News in Brief Podcast | Week 4 | Suez vs Cape and tariff threat consequence

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 schedule reliability data and a Red Sea update.   The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane explains the latest roadblock to Trump’s tariff plans and what it could mean for shippers, plus a glimpse into what's been reported on The Loadstar Premium – including details of Wisetech’s acquisition of E2open.  The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, chats to Ms Goldstone about ocean freight rates, port congestion and an increased carrier focus on the Transpacific.  Ms Lennane also gives an overview of the rates and demand picture in airfreight.  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 under 20 minutes!

1 Jun 19min

In this interview podcast Charlotte Goldstone chats with Tom Bradley, director and GM for Amazon Air Cargo, about new and existing trade lanes, how to be reliable in an unreliable market and how flexibility is key for customer satisfaction. Mr Bradley gives The Loadstar exclusive details on Amazon Air Cargo’s latest move into the Latin America market and its agreement with Colombian flag carrier airline Avianca, as well as a look into its European network ahead of Air Cargo Europe. Tom Bradley joined Amazon in 2011 and serves as the director and GM for Amazon Air Cargo. Prior to leading Amazon Air Cargo, Tom led businesses across Amazon’s logistics and pick-up division, including Amazon Locker, Apartment Locker, and Locker+, and warehousing and delivery functions, including Multi-Channel Fulfilment and Amazon Warehousing and Distribution. Tom has also worked in the retail industry, focused on home, cell phones, and mobile electronics.

29 Mai 16min

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 European port congestion and a Red Sea update.  The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, chats to Ms Goldstone about how ocean carriers are aggressively implementing GRIs and what this has done to the ocean freight rates.  On the air cargo side, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane explains why tariffs and ecommerce are in the legal spotlight and looks at how capacity is moving in the wake of de minimis changes.   Mr van Marle and Ms Lennane take a quick look at Zim and CMA CGM’s Q1 results before Ms Goldstone reveals what you might see 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 under 17 minutes!

25 Mai 16min

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 reprieve in the China/ US trade war, the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, and her recent trip to Miami for IATA’s CNS.  The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, tells listeners how the ocean freight market is responding to the easing trade war, and details how the Suez Canal Authority is trying to encourage transits.   On the air cargo side, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane explains what a reduction in de minimis could mean for air cargo volumes, and how forwarders and logistics players are coping.   Mr van Marle then offers the latest ocean freight rates, and Ms Goldstone examines how the European road freight market is behaving and gives 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 19 minutes!

18 Mai 19min

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 possible end to the Red Sea crisis and a depressing outlook for US truckers.   The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, tells listeners about the diverging strategies between the alliances when it comes to organising their networks amid a demand slump.   Similarly, on the air cargo side, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane examines how airlines are rearranging networks to deal with a nosedive in demand.  Mr van Marle and Ms Lennane delve into Maersk’s Q1 earnings, including how its ocean freight business faired in line with market growth, and why the Danish company dropped some of its air freight customers.   They also offer the latest ocean and air freight rates, respectively.  Finally, Ms Goldstone gives 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 21 minutes!

11 Mai 21min

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 changes to de minimis rules in the US.  Ms Goldstone concludes the episode as usual by giving you a heads-up on what to look out for this week.     She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor Gavin van Marle and The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who offer updates on how the Transpacifc ocean freight and airfreight markets have been responding to tariff chaos respectively– including a rate report.   Then, Mr van Marle and Ms Goldstone look at how the European market is coping with increased port congestion and the knock-on effects of volatility on the Transpacific.  They also delve into the recent earnings season with the likes of ONE, Hapag-Lloyd and DSV.   Finally, Ms Lennane updates listeners on a recent acquisition within the air cargo market and chats about a big announcement made by The Loadstar last 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 20 minutes!

4 Mai 20min

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 updated proposal for USTR fees on China-built ships calling at US ports and what it will mean for the alliances.  The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, then reveals a possible winner in the USTR proposal and chats to Ms Goldstone about supply, demand and rates in the ocean shipping market.   One the air cargo side, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane gives a summary of rates and how some carriers are coping with increased requirements from US customs.  She also updates listeners on the ongoing Flexport vs Freightmate court case.  Finally, Mr van Marle summarises the Q1 earnings of Kuhne+Nagel and Ms Goldstone gives 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 20 minutes!

27 Apr 20min

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 highlights from IATA’s World Cargo Symposium. She is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane who discusses how shippers have reacted to a tariff exemption for electronics, which airports saw the most cargo in 2024, and Honkong Post’s reaction to “bullying”. Then, The Loadstar’s managing editor Gavin van Marle and Ms Goldstone chat about how frontloading has led to an early transpacific peak season and what this is doing to those trying to negotiate a contract. Finally, Mr van Marle offers you the latest ocean freight rates - and their relevance in today's environment - and Ms Goldstone gives 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 21 minutes!

20 Apr 20min