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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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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 joined by Freightos’ head of research, Judah Levine, for a data-driven look at how ongoing co... more

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again creating uncertainty for global supply chains. In this episode, host Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Marco Forgione, director general of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Export & International Tra... more

Global supply chains are once again navigating turbulent waters. In this episode, we break down the immediate logistics fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East – from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and vessels turning back mid-vo... more

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 part: getting your money back.

In this episode, we unpack the fallout of the tariff revocatio... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Mohammed Akoojee
CEO and MD for DP World Sub-Saharan Africa
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Episode: The Loadstar Podcast X DP World: Africa's Logistics Boom
Albrecht Grell
Managing director of OceanScore
OceanScore
Episode: News in Brief podcast | Week 43 2025 | Decarb delay, Suez stirrings and forwarder fortunes
Michael Douglas
Senior Consultant on the Customs Technology Team at ALS Customs Services with over 45 years of experience in customs management.
ALS Customs Services
Episode: The Loadstar Podcast | Beyond the buzz: how AI is changing customs and logistics
Nigel Pusey
CEO of Container Trade Statistics with over 30 years of experience in container shipping.
Container Trade Statistics
Episode: The Loadstar Podcast | Ocean freight trends with Container Trades Statistics
Macro Bloemen
Managing Director of Aviation Consultancy Aevean
Aevean
Episode: News in Brief Podcast | Week 33 | Ship fire, H1 results and another 90-day extension
Cindy Allen
CEO of TradeForce Multiplier and former executive director of Automated Commercial Environment for the CBP
Episode: News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 | TPM25, Hutchison Ports and tariff impacts
Steven Polmans
Chairman of Tiaca and former head of cargo at Brussels Airport
Tiaca
Episode: Air Cargo Podcast: De minimis, tariffs, and TIACA’s outlook for 2025

Host

Charlotte Goldstone
Host with focus on industry updates and narrative context; multiple entries across The Loadstar podcasts.

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
    5
    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

Listeners Say

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Hosts balance humor with hard industry analysis, making complex topics accessible.
Shows how policy moves impact day-to-day freight decisions.
Insightful coverage that helps newcomers grasp global supply chains.
Guest expertise often adds credibility and real-world perspectives.
Regular updates on tariffs and market shifts keep practitioners informed.

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Q: What should shippers do to navigate this market in the short term?
Shippers should actively negotiate flexible indexing contracts, pre-approve possible surcharges, and maintain close communication with forwarders to move cargo quickly as conditions change.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Q: How are tariffs affecting U.S. imports and global sourcing decisions?
Tariffs are causing readjustments in pricing and structure but aren't yet leading to widespread nearshoring; demand for imports remains strong in the U.S., though uncertainty grows as policy tools are used.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 2026 | Supply chains are more uncertain than ever
Q: What are we seeing so far in terms of impact on trade given the Middle East tensions?
Trade is experiencing elevated volatility with restructuring of supply chains, near-term rerouting, and price inflation in air and sea freight as capacity tightens and storage becomes constrained.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 2026 | Geopolitical escalation and TPM26
Q: What were the TPM takeaways amid the Iran conflict?
TPM sessions covered a broad set of topics from union mergers to AI in logistics, but participants noted that geopolitical news dominated discussions and influenced contracting timelines and project plans.
News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 2026 | Geopolitical escalation and TPM26
Q: Alex, what has the impact been on air freight?
Air capacity has been significantly constrained, with Gulf carriers not fully resuming service and global capacity down sharply; shipping lines reported disruptions in 45% of cargo on cargowise and notable rerouting toward alternative gateways.

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The show centers on global logistics, trade policy, and freight market dynamics, with frequent discussions about tariffs, Suez Canal developments, TPM conferences, and carrier rate movements. Hosts often dissect industry headlines, share practical anecdotes from the field, and bring in guest experts to illuminate complex topics like trade finance, regional infrastructure, and technology in logistics. It's likely to appeal to logistics professionals seeking deep context on how geopolitics, policy, and market shifts affect shipping, pricing, and capacity.

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2. Sinan Ozcan
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