News in Brief | Week 23 2026 | Carrier's rate run and TIACA Exec Summit
In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast News in Brief, we bring you the latest developments shaping global supply chains, from rising tensions in the Middle East to renewed controversy over ocean freight pricing and the key takeaways from TIACA's Executive Summit. First, Loadstar Managing Editor Gavin van Marle joins us for an update on the container shipping market that examines growing criticism from shippers over carrier pricing practices, as accusations of opportunistic rate increases and "price gouging" resurface amid tightening capacity and market uncertainty. We also take a look at…
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