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The Loadstar
The Loadstar's podcasts help shippers and their logistics partners make sense of the container and air cargo supply chains. www.theloadstar.com
Episodes
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How AI will transform freight forwarding beyond the hype
AI is everywhere in logistics right now, but what does it actually mean for freight forwarding? In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Charlotte…
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Where forwarders lose margin – and how to stop it
A profitable quote does not always become a profitable shipment. In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Charlotte Goldstone asks where freight…
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Navigating airfreight volatility: rates, capacity & the ecommerce shake-up
Airfreight markets are facing constant disruption, from shifting ecommerce flows and changing rates to tight capacity and growing uncertainty across major…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 39 2026 | Transpacific rates, US-Canada trade war and dampening ecommerce
What’s keeping Transpacific freight rates elevated as the peak season approaches? This week, Gavin van Marle joins us to discuss the latest rate movements, the…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 38 2026 | Transpacific rates and airfreight reshuffle
Transpacific freight rates are on the rise — but is capacity really the problem? This week, Stephanie Loomis of Noatum Logistics joins us to unpack the latest…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 37 2026 | EU CBEC Ecommerce Forum and container shipping resilience
This week on News in Brief, we look at Hapag-Lloyd’s latest proposals in its bid for ZIM, the impact of renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and the…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 36 2026 | Geopolitics, Port congestion & Rising air freight rates
Geopolitcal tensions, port congestion and shifting freight rates dominate this week’s News in Brief. Host Charlotte Goldstone chats to ex-liner exec Nils Roche…
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SME Freight Forwarders: Challenges, opportunities and advice
The freight forwarding industry is changing fast, with consolidation, growing competition from major carriers and integrators, and a volatile geopolitical…
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Freight rates, peak season and what’s next
What’s really driving freight rates in 2026? In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we’re joined by Judah Levine, Head of Research at Freightos, to discuss…
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CTS: H1 2026 in Numbers
What do the first six months of 2026 tell us about the state of global container shipping? In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, Charlotte Goldstone is…
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US Tariffs: Refunds, Section 301 duties and Importer advice
While importers are beginning to receive refunds after the US Supreme Court struck down the original IEEPA tariff regime, the Trump administration has already…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 31 2026 |Peak Season, Middle East Risks and AI
In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast News in Brief, we unpack another busy week across global supply chains. Chief analyst Peter Sand of Xeneta joins us to…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 30 2026 | Transpac, terminals and air cargo contracts
This week on News in Brief, we unpack the latest wave of US tariffs on Canada and Brazil and what they mean for global supply chains. Gavin van Marle explains…
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The Loadstar Podcast: El Niño explained
In this one-off explainer episode, we're joined by Mathew Dib, duty director of Marine Operations at Pole Star Global, to explore how El Niño, unusually warm…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 28 2026 | Hormuz, hub and spoke and air forwarder advice
Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are once again rippling through global supply chains, driving congestion, tightening capacity and reshaping…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 27 2026 | Air forwarder liability and Maersk optimism
This week on the News in Brief podcast, we unpack one of the biggest changes to air freight liability in decades as new IATA direct air waybill rules shift…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 25 2026 | Surcharges and software outage
This week on News in Brief, host Charlotte Goldstone is joined by The Loadstar's managing editor Gavin van Marle and publisher Alex Lennane for a wide-ranging…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2026 | Carrier control, CBP scrutiny and ceasefire confusion
In this episode, host Charlotte Goldstone is joined by two leading industry voices to unpack the biggest stories shaping global supply chains. First, Charlotte…
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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…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 21 2026 | Overcapacity, contracting, and elevated air rates
This week on The Loadstar Podcast, Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Noatum Logistics’ Stephanie Loomis to unpack the shifting dynamics in ocean freight, from…
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Unpacking Q1 2026 with Container Trades Statistics
In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Container Trade Statistics (CTS) CEO Nigel Pusey and Loadstar Managing Editor Gavin…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 20 2026 | Peak season speculation and DSV’s Tango
This week on News in Brief, Charlotte Goldstone and her guests break down the latest developments shaping the freight and logistics market. First, Xeneta…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 18 2026 | Hormuz, Suez returns and air cargo's struggle
This week’s News in Brief dives back into the ongoing disruption in the Middle East, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and oil prices continue…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 17 2026 | Strait uncertainty, shifting capacity and steep surcharges
This week’s News in Brief returns to the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, as a ceasefire extension fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - leaving…
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The Loadstar Podcast | DP World: Why one-size-fits-all supply chains are failing
In a world where global trade is still growing but disruption is constant, traditional supply chain models are starting to show their limits. Built for scale…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 16 2026 | Fuel surcharges, contract advice, and IEEPA refunds
This week’s News in Brief takes stock of a fragile pause in Middle East tensions, as the US-Iran ceasefire enters its second week. But while the Strait of…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 15 2026 | Ceasefire, capacity crunch and freight cost still up
After a two-week break, News in Brief returns with a major geopolitical development at the top of the agenda: a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 2026 |Capacity squeeze, Rate rise & Network shifts
This week, we unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what a continued disruption means for global supply chains. Host Charlotte Goldstone is…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again creating uncertainty for global supply chains. In this episode, host Charlotte Goldstone is joined by…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 2026 | Geopolitical escalation and TPM26
Global supply chains are once again navigating turbulent waters. In this episode, we break down the immediate logistics fallout from the escalating conflict in…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 9 2026 | Tariff turmoil, Refund frenzy and Panama saga
Last week’s news of the US Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs has sent shockwaves through global supply chains but now comes the hard…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 9 2026 | TMS transition, Takeovers, and Tariff ruling
The Loadstar team unpacks a busy week in supply chain and logistics, in less than 20 minutes! This episode, Alex Lennane discusses her exclusive on DSV’s…
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The Loadstar Podcast with Container Trades Statistics: Unpacking 2025
Global container shipping had a rollercoaster year in 2025, and the numbers tell a fascinating story. In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Charlotte…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 6 2026 | Ocean rate reductions and TMS tension
Earnings season is in full swing, and the numbers are telling a story. This week on News in Brief, The Loadstar team break down Maersk’s Q4 and DSV’s…
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The Loadstar Podcast X DP World Trade Finance: Re-shaping how trade is funded
Global trade runs on one essential ingredient: access to capital. Yet for millions of businesses, particularly SMEs in emerging markets, trade finance remains…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 5 2026 | Terminal investment, Q4 and a looming rate war
This week’s News in Brief tracks a fragile balance across global shipping. Fresh investment into CMA CGM’s terminal portfolio highlights carriers’ long-term…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 4 2026 | Suez uncertainty, CargoWise alternatives and merger roadblocks
In this week’s episode, The Loadstar team explores mounting pressure across shipping, logistics tech and inland transport. As talk of a return to the Suez…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 3 2026 | Rate correction, Tariffs and a Tentative Suez return
This week on the Loadstar News in Brief, Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Alex Lennane and Gavin van Marle to break down a packed week in global supply chain…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 2 2026 | Cold ports, CargoWise confusion and CNY capacity
2026 gets off to a chilly start for global supply chains. Europe’s major ports are hit by snow and ice, disrupting terminal operations and road and rail links…
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Year in Brief | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of 2025
Join The Loadstar team as they round up the hot topics of 2025 and look forward to what might be coming up in 2026. They detail what one word and song they…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 50 2025 | Zim’s pressure, AI in air freight, pricing vs demand
Coming up in this episode: container volumes are rising but prices are still falling, so what’s really driving the disconnect between demand and rates? We look…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 49 2025 | Refunds, route resets and Wisetech backlash
After weeks of disruption, Southeast Asia’s ports are slowly reopening following historic floods - but delays and backlogs still plague regional supply chains…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 47 2025 | Ship fires, Suez standoff and air cargo’s mini peak
This week’s episode dives into the growing contrasts across global freight. In ocean shipping, Maersk has pushed back against claims of an imminent Suez Canal…
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The Loadstar Podcast X DP World: Africa's Logistics Boom
In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast we take you inside one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving regions in global trade: Africa. Host and news reporter…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 47 2025 | America first, airfreight peak and liners' market share
In this episode of News in Brief, The Loadstar team delves into the latest developments in the world of tariffs and refund issues, rail mergers, ecommerce and…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 46 2025 | Shifting trade, Suez suspense and Supreme Court hearing
New CTS data shows just how deeply tariffs have hit US trade and Indian airfreight volumes, as Southeast Asia surges ahead under the China + 1 strategy. The…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 45 2025 | Ocean highs and headaches and insight from ACF
This week, the shipping industry hits new highs and new headaches. MSC’s record 7m teu fleet cements its dominance, while Maersk eyes fresh megaship orders…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 44 2025 | Hurricanes, headwinds and hints of harmony
It’s been a week of turmoil — and tentative relief — across global trade. Hurricane Melissa brought chaos to the Caribbean but spared Jamaica’s vital Kingston…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 43 2025 | Decarb delay, Suez stirrings and forwarder fortunes
In this epsiode of news in brief, hear how the one-year delay to the IMOs net-zero measures has set the stage for conflicting national rules, and how hopes of…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 42 2025 | Sanctions, strikes and sliding rates
The dust is only just beginning to settle in Europe’s ports after last week’s strikes — but the disruption is far from over. Host Charlotte Goldstone updates…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 41 2025 | Strikes in Europe, growth in Asia and chaos in Washington
Recent supply chain news has been all about disruption and adaptation. Europe’s biggest ports are hit by strikes, causing chaos in Rotterdam, Antwerp and…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 40 2025 | Trade war, legal battles & government shutdown
From tariffs to lawsuits, this week’s episode is packed with supply chain drama. Host Charlotte Goldstone kicks off the episode with an update on another wave…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 39 2025 | Typhoons, tariffs and Cosco's global push
Are you looking for a quick round up of all that went down last week in logistics? Typhoon Ragasa slams southern China, halting factory output just days before…
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The Loadstar Podcast | Beyond the buzz: how AI is changing customs and logistics
In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Charlotte Goldstone dives into the world of artificial intelligence in logistics and customs with two industry…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 38 2025 | Bullish IMO and emerging rate war
Following London International Shipping week, host Charlotte Goldstone shares her highlights of the events and useful takeaways and is joined by Alex Lennane…
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News in Brief podcast | Week 37 2025 | DSV job cuts and Trump at Surpeme Court
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…
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The Loadstar Podcast | Ocean freight trends with Container Trades Statistics
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…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 35 | Government policy and capacity management
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…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 34 | Steel tariffs and rate drops
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…
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 33 | Ship fire, H1 results and another 90-day extension
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…