The Loadstar

Had a busy week? Join The Loadstar Team as they catch you up on the most recent supply chain news!  This 20-minute episode briefly recaps the hot-topics in logistics right now, including tariffs, the status of demand across major trade lanes, the looming USTR port call fees, and why DSV have announced major job cuts.   Both airfreight and ocean freight news items are covered in this episode - including the most recent rate levels - to give listeners an overall picture of the market in one convenient place.   So, whether you haven’t had time to stay up to date with the news, or you simply need a refresher going into next week, this podcast is perfect.  The episode also gives listeners a chance to get ahead of the curve, and details what might crop up on The Loadstar soon.

14 Sep 18min

This episode of The Loadstar Podcast explores the current dynamics in the ocean freight market, with a deep dive into major trade lanes and the contextual factors impacting supply, demand, and rates.  Special guest, Container Trade Statistics’ CEO Nigel Pusey, offers the very latest data for teu volumes and pricing, while he and The Loadstar’s Charlotte Goldstone and Gavin van Marle discuss what the numbers might indicate.   Mr Pusey and Mr van Marle also give listeners their best ‘crystal balling’ and give some predictions on what might happen over the next quarter.  So, sit back and enjoy the next 26 minutes of up to date-data-driven analysis on the most influential market factors and what they mean for your supply chain!  If you’d like to discuss any topics you heard on today’s podcast, or suggest questions for the next episode, please get in touch!  Nigel Pusey, CEO, Container Trade Statistics: nigel@containertradesstatistics.com  Gavin van Marle, Managing Editor, The Loadstar: gavin@theloadstar.com  Charlotte Goldstone, News Reporter, The Loadstar: charlotte@theloadstar.com

14 Sep 25min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps the week’s supply chain news and gives you a heads-up on what to look out for next week.       Ms Goldstone lists some government policies that are having an impact on supply chains, including ICS2 and a ban for Israeli vessels in Turkey.   She is joined by Alex Lennane who details the latest on the air freight market post-de minimis exemption and what this turbulent time means for rates and capacity across major trades.   Ms Lennane then gives the latest update to the proposed merger between major US railroad companies Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.   The Loadstar’s managing editor Gavin van Marle joins a conversation on the dynamics influencing ocean freight rates, including expected blank sailings and the growing order book.  He also reveals the winners and losers of H1 port throughput figures around the world.  The episode ends with a brief round-up of what has been on Premium this week.    So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in under 20 minutes!

31 Aug 20min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, sponsored by Etihad Cargo, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps the week’s supply chain news and gives you a heads-up on what to look out for next week.      The episode begins with a recap of the recent flight attendant strike at Air Canada and the current status of relations between the airline and its employees.   Then, Ms Goldstone discusses the widened scope of US tariffs on steel and aluminium as well as a comment from the CBP on those trying to doge tariffs.   She also covers recent Chinese export figures and details of how one carrier could be looking to capitalise on the European ecommerce import rise.  Ex-Loadstar writer, chartered shipbroker and owner of MJW Consulting Mike Wackett. discusses ocean rates, Zim’s Q2 results and how the Israeli carrier’s H2 expectations might compare to actual demand.   The episode ends with a brief round-up of what has been on Premium this week.   So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in under 13 minutes!

24 Aug 12min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps the week’s supply chain news and gives you a heads-up on what to look out for next week.      The episode begins with a look at the recent blaze abord Marie Maersk and an update to the June ship-fire on the Wan Hai 503.  Ms Goldstone is then joined by Macro Bloemen, Managing director of Aviation consultancy Aevean, to discuss how current tariff levels, the US-China tariff extension and the pending end of global de minimis, are impacting the air freight industry.   Ms Goldstone then gives a brief round-up of the latest ocean and air freight rates and reveals what has been on Premium this week.   So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in 11 minutes!

17 Aug 10min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps the week’s supply chain news and give you a heads-up on what to look out for next week.     The episode begins with a tariff rate update, and an explanation from Ms Goldstone about how the uncertainty has impacted the European and US road freight markets. Ms Goldstone is then joined by ex-Loadstar writer, chartered shipbroker and owner of MJW Consulting, Mike Wackett. They discuss Maersk’s Q2 earnings result and how this compares with the global container market growth and another major carrier’s report.   Ms Goldstone then gives a brief round-up of the latest ocean and air freight rates and reveals what has been on Premium this week, including Alex Lennane’s exclusive long-read article on what it’s like to be taken over by DSV.   So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in under 15 minutes!

10 Aug 15min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, the team recaps this week’s supply chain moves and give you a heads-up on what to look out for next week.    Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone kicks off the episode with a summary of where tariff negotiations sit, then is joined by publisher Alex Lennane to discuss the air cargo impacts.   Ms Lennane then summarises the latest M&A news, including the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, and how states how Flexport has “bucked the trend”.   Ms Goldstone is then joined by managing editor Gavin van Marle, who gives the highlights of Q2 earnings season, including DSV, UPS and CMA CGM, and rounds up the latest ocean freight rates. They then discuss what has been on Premium this week, and detail one article on the ageing feeder fleet.  So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in under 20 minutes!

3 Aug 19min

In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, The Loadstar team recap this week’s supply chain news and give you a heads up on what to look out for next week.   Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone kicks off the episode with a summary of where tariff negotiations sit and is joined by publisher Alex Lennane to discuss the air cargo impacts.  Ms Lennane then explains the confusing and disruptive US restriction on Mexican airlines and the reaction from stakeholders, plus the details of a US Government investigation into its Department of Transport.   Ms Goldstone is then joined by managing editor Gavin van Marle who offers listeners the latest updates on the bid for a terminal at the Port of Santos and highlights the key takeaways from Kuhne+Nagel’s H1 results.  He also, as always, rounds up the latest ocean freight rates and analyses what they indicate.   So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed this week in under 19 minutes!

27 Jul 18min