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This is a standalone version of Mike King’s interview with Tom Bradley, Director and GM of Amazon Air Cargo, which appeared on the inaugural episode of The Loadstar Air Cargo Podcast , sponsored by Air Charter Service. In it Mike hears about the company’s bold new strategies for 2025 and beyond. From expanding Amazon’s air cargo network to offering third-party services, Tom shares valuable insight...

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 hot topics at the 2025 World Cargo Summit in Bruges. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on  The Loadstar  this week.   She is helped by  The Loadstar  managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who says goodbye to the 2M alliance and we...

Welcome to the first episode of The Loadstar's Air Cargo Podcast , where we bring you exclusive insights from the biggest names in the air freight industry. Hosted by Mike King and Alex Lennane, this episode features two major interviews that shed light on the evolving air cargo landscape. First, we speak with Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, who shares his views on market trends, geopolitica...

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 contracting dilemma of carriers choosing between the Cape of Good Hope and the Suez Canal. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on  The Loadstar  this week.    She is helped by  The Loadstar  managing editor Gavin van Marle, who...

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 which ports are facing backlogs, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on  The Loadstar  this week.   She is helped by  The Loadstar  managing editor Gavin van Marle, who touches on the possible implication of an Israel/ Palestine ceasefi...

In this special episode of The Loadstar podcast, host Mike King unpacks a turbulent start to the year for container shipping. With major developments like the averted US port strikes, new container shipping alliances, and a wave of fresh regulations, the stakes are high for global supply chains. Henrik Schilling, Hapag-Lloyd’s Managing Director for  Global Commercial Development,  discusses the im...

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 expected impacts of Chinese New Year, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on  The Loadstar  this week.      She is helped by  The Loadstar  publisher Alex Lennane, who explains how the ILA and USMX finally came to an agreement, as w...

The first News in Brief Podcast  of 2025 recaps all the major supply-chain news items that you might have missed between Christmas and New Year and gives you a heads-up on what you will likely see on The Loadstar this year.   Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone gives a situation update to the negotiations between the ILA and USMX and covers a proposed bill in the US congress that could ramp...

This year-end episode of The News in Brief Podcast captures all the mistakes and outtakes from 2024.   Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane and The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle have given you a year of concise and timely supply-chain news summaries, but this compilation of outtakes reveals the laughs, frustrations and canine interruptions that...

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 helped by  The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains the background for recent managerial changes at Schiphol Airport and Seko Logistics. Together, they discuss wh...

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 helped by  The Loadstar  publisher Alex Lennane, who explains what is needed at the US border to keep up with growing volumes, and how airlines are maturing in their cargo-...

This episode takes a deep dive into the highs and lows of 2024 in the world of freight, logistics, and supply chain. Our panel reflects on the year’s biggest stories, including record-breaking elections, the resurgence of protectionism, and seismic shifts in global trade policies. We explore the winners and losers, from surging carriers to struggling international institutions, and unpack the impl...

In this jam-packed 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.   The Loadstar  managing editor Gavin van Marle speaks about the impact of the proposed US tariffs on ocean shipping and possible front loading. He then updates listeners...

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, who explains how MSC did a u-turn on its decision to abandon cargo after mass complaints from forwarders. The Loadstar...

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 cove...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 G...

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, alo...

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...

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 str...

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 w...

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 strik...

In this 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 resh...