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The Loadstar's podcasts help shippers and their logistics partners make sense of the container and air cargo supply chains. www.theloadstar.com

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Destine Ozuygur
Xeneta Senior Market Analyst
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Episode: News in Brief podcast | Week 20 2026 | Peak season speculation and DSV’s Tango
Jonathan Mellink
Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing at Rotate
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Episode: News in Brief podcast | Week 17 2026 | Strait uncertainty, shifting capacity and steep surcharges
Bayat Simon
Chief Operating Officer at DP World Logistics
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Episode: The Loadstar Podcast | DP World: Why one-size-fits-all supply chains are failing
Chantal McRoberts
Director of Supply Chain Advisory at Drewry
Drewry
Episode: News in Brief podcast | Week 16 2026 | Fuel surcharges, contract advice, and IEEPA refunds
Maarten Wormer
Head of Consulting at Aevean
Aevean
Episode: News in Brief podcast | Week 15 2026 | Ceasefire, capacity crunch and freight cost still up
Judah Levine
Head of Research, Freightos
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Episode: News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 2026 |Capacity squeeze, Rate rise & Network shifts
Marco Forgione
Director General, UK Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
UK Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
Episode: News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Peter Sand
Chief Analyst
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Episode: News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Sinan Ozcan
Senior Executive Officer and Board Director at DP World Trade Finance
DP World
Episode: The Loadstar Podcast X DP World Trade Finance: Re-shaping how trade is funded

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Charlotte Goldstone
Host of The Loadstar Podcast and related shows; affiliated with The Loadstar
Gavin Van Marle
Managing editor and editorial figure with deep industry insights and CTS data context
Alex Lanane
Co-host, journalist and analyst focused on logistics and air cargo commentary

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Invaluable Resource

    Mr. King, I want to thank you for your very insightful and informative podcast. As a relatively new entrant to the air cargo/logistics industry, I find your podcast to be helpful and thought provoking. Your sense of humor makes it all the more enjoyable to listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
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    DPS74
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic insight into the big picture

    As a project manager in his third year in UK road haulage the podcast is giving me a valuable overview of the global supply chain and gives me useful ideas for student projects as a STEMNET Ambassador.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The real Spanners
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Thoughtful, data-driven industry insights that help listeners understand complex market moves
Consistently timely coverage of volatility and policy shifts in global trade
High-quality guests and practical takeaways for supply-chain professionals

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2026 | Carrier control, CBP scrutiny and ceasefire confusion
Q: Alex, what's the takeaway from the AI freight tech stories you've been tracking, especially the European vs U.S. funding gap and the forwarder's view on AI's role?
Europe lags the U.S. in growth capital for freight tech, pushing startups toward the U.S. market; forwarders see AI as enabling governance and data-driven decision-making, with humans handling exceptions rather than being replaced.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2026 | Carrier control, CBP scrutiny and ceasefire confusion
Q: Can you explain what the new US executive order on customs enforcement means for importers and how significant the impact might be?
The order directs CBP to tighten importer requirements, potentially raising bonds, asset thresholds, and data disclosures. The exact details will emerge in forthcoming regulations, with varying timelines across different requirements.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2026 | Carrier control, CBP scrutiny and ceasefire confusion
Q: Do you see a similar power dynamic between shippers and forwarders to the one you described with carriers, or is it mainly from the carriers?
There is a range of responses among forwarders; some pass through costs, others absorb them temporarily, and transparency in invoices helps shippers push for fairer terms and longer-term agreements.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2026 | Carrier control, CBP scrutiny and ceasefire confusion
Q: So a lot of our coverage recently has been reporting on shippers complaining about price gouging from carriers in the form of opaque surcharges and spot rate rises. What are you actually seeing from your members at the moment?
Shippers are facing sustained disruption and higher costs, with surcharges sticking as a persistent response from carriers. Members are looking for clearer cost visibility and more reliable, long-term partnership arrangements to offset volatility.
Unpacking Q1 2026 with Container Trades Statistics
Q: One prediction that I can be very certain of for later this year is that CTS will launch a new product; what are the details here, Nigel?
CTS plans to launch a regional trade newsletter that will provide more granular coverage of specific trades, tracking volumes and price indices with analysis by the CTS team including the CEO, and aims to offer a more interactive, data-driven experience than the current global newsletter.

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The show provides timely, data-driven insights into global logistics, with a strong focus on container shipping, air cargo, rate dynamics, and the geopolitical factors shaping supply chains. Episodes frequently feature industry insiders and analysts who unpack market volatility, contracting strategies, and resilience planning for shippers and forwarders. A notable strength is the blend of practitioner experience from field professionals with data-oriented perspective from respected market researchers, offering practical takeaways on routing, pricing, and digital tooling for logistics networks.

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