Best Zim First Podcasts (2025)

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Year in Brief | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of 2025 27:03

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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 would use to summarise this year’s antics, plus their winners and losers of all that has transpired in the last 12 months. This podcast recaps forwarding woes and wins, carrier ambitions, ship f…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 50 2025 | Zim’s pressure, AI in air freight, pricing vs demand 28:50

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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 at fresh CTS data, the role of China in reshaping freight buying behaviour, and why overcapacity isn’t showing up where you might expect. We’ll also unpack new ecommerce handling fees being …

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News in Brief podcast | Week 49 2025 | Refunds, route resets and Wisetech backlash 24:03

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After weeks of disruption, Southeast Asia’s ports are slowly reopening following historic floods - but delays and backlogs still plague regional supply chains. In more positive news, seafarers from the MV Eternity C have finally been released, and carriers are starting to eye a return to the Suez Canal, with the Ocean Alliance restarting transits a…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 47 2025 | Ship fires, Suez standoff and air cargo’s mini peak 20:49

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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 return — despite pressure from the Suez Canal Authority — leaving carriers and insurers guessing when routes might reopen. Meanwhile, strikes in Belgium, ship fires in US ports, and record-lo…

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The Loadstar Podcast: Africa's Logistics Boom 26:14

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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 Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Mohammed Akoojee CEO & MD of DP World Sub-Saharan Africa. Together, they unpack why Africa is emerging as one of the most important players in global logisti…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 47 2025 | America first, airfreight peak and liners' market share 19:10

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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 ocean rate dynamics. In under 20 minutes, our award-winning journalists provide insights into how these topics - and many more - could affect supply chains and consumer prices. So, tune in no…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 46 2025 | Shifting trade, Suez suspense and Supreme Court hearing 17:51

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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 Loadstar team unpacks the numbers — and what they mean for rates, resilience, and rerouted cargo. As the US Supreme Court takes on Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, tension builds over whether …

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News in Brief podcast | Week 45 2025 | Ocean highs and headaches and insight from ACF 16:27

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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 amid warnings of a looming capacity glut that could stretch to 2030. Gavin van Marle breaks down the latest rate moves, the growing talk of rate wars, and what Q3 results reveal about carriers’ …

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News in Brief podcast | Week 44 2025 | Hurricanes, headwinds and hints of harmony 19:49

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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 terminal, while in Asia, the fallout from Dhaka’s cargo village fire continues to snarl Bangladesh’s garment exports. Meanwhile, hopes for Red Sea stability were dashed as Israel resumed airs…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 43 2025 | Decarb delay, Suez stirrings and forwarder fortunes 17:22

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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 a return to Suez Canal transits threaten to swamp Europe’s ports with redirected cargo. Gavin van Marle breaks down whether recent GRIs are holding and what the first Q3 earnings reports from…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 42 2025 | Sanctions, strikes and sliding rates 19:47

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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 you on the ripple effects in Antwerp, Bruges and Rotterdam, before turning to the week’s biggest story: a tense MEPC84 meeting where the IMO’s net-zero framework faced an unexpected twist of U…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 41 2025 | Strikes in Europe, growth in Asia and chaos in Washington 23:36

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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 Zeebrugge, while carriers raise charges at Chittagong and brace for new US port fees under the escalating trade war. Gavin van Marle breaks down how container volumes held up in August despite the…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 40 2025 | Trade war, legal battles & government shutdown 15:58

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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 of US tariffs — a move that could drag transpacific rates even lower. Gavin van Marle breaks down the latest freight rate moves, and why China’s Arctic shortcut isn’t tempting the likes of MS…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 39 2025 | Typhoons, tariffs and Cosco's global push 18:28

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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 Golden Week. In Europe, Poland’s border closure with Belarus sparks airfreight rate hikes and rail disruptions, while Italian dock strikes target military shipments. Host Charlotte Goldstone…

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The Loadstar Podcast | Beyond the buzz: how AI is changing customs and logistics 24:56

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In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Charlotte Goldstone dives into the world of artificial intelligence in logistics and customs with two industry insiders: James Coombes, co-founder and CEO of Raft.AI, and Michael Douglas, customs technology consultant at ALS Customs Services. Together, they unpack the reality behind the AI buzz – what’s…

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News in Brief podcast | Week 38 2025 | Bullish IMO and emerging rate war 17:52

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Following London International Shipping week, host Charlotte Goldstone shares her highlights of the events and useful takeaways and is joined by Alex Lennane and Gavin van Marle from The Loadstar team, who recap the week’s main supply chain headlines. In both air and ocean, freight rates have plummeted. The ocean freight market is dealing with the …

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News in Brief podcast | Week 37 2025 | DSV job cuts and Trump at Surpeme Court 18:28

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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 logistics right now, including tariffs, the status of demand across major trade lanes, the looming USTR port call fees, and why DSV have announced major job cuts. Both airfreight and ocean freigh…

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The Loadstar Podcast | Ocean freight trends with Container Trades Statistics 25:48

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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 factors impacting supply, demand, and rates. Special guest, Container Trade Statistics’ CEO Nigel Pusey, offers the very latest data for teu volumes and pricing, while he and The Loadstar’s Charl…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 35 | Government policy and capacity management 20:10

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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 heads-up on what to look out for next week. Ms Goldstone lists some government policies that are having an impact on supply chains, including ICS2 and a ban for Israeli vessels in Turkey. She…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 34 | Steel tariffs and rate drops 12:43

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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 chain news and gives you a heads-up on what to look out for next week. The episode begins with a recap of the recent flight attendant strike at Air Canada and the current status of relations …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 33 | Ship fire, H1 results and another 90-day extension 10:57

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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 heads-up on what to look out for next week. The episode begins with a look at the recent blaze abord Marie Maersk and an update to the June ship-fire on the Wan Hai 503. Ms Goldstone is then …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 32 | Maersk’s Q2, H1 container demand, more tariffs 15:06

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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 give you a heads-up on what to look out for next week. The episode begins with a tariff rate update, and an explanation from Ms Goldstone about how the uncertainty has impacted the European and US road f…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 31| De minimis, tariff negotiations and Q2 earnings 19:48

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In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, the team recaps this week’s supply chain moves and give you a heads-up on what to look out for next week. Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone kicks off the episode with a summary of where tariff negotiations sit, then is joined by publisher Alex Lennane to discuss the air cargo …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 30 | Mexican charter confusion and the Port of Santos 18:57

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In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, The Loadstar team recap this week’s supply chain news and give you a heads up on what to look out for next week. Host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone kicks off the episode with a summary of where tariff negotiations sit and is joined by publisher Alex Lennane to discuss the air c…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 29 | Overcapacity and tariff extension 19:46

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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 lets you know what to look out for this week. She is joined first by The Loadstar’s publisher Alex Lennane to discuss a few impacts of continued tariff chaos on the supply chain last week, including a demand s…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 27 | Transpac rates crash, tariffs and M&A 19:41

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In this week’s episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps this week’s supply chain news, including warnings to US truck drivers She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor Gavin van Marle to chat about what impact European port congestion had on the carrier’s June schedule reliability scor…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 25 | TOC Europe, Multimodal and M&A updates 15:50

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In this early episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps this week’s supply chain news, including the impacts of rising geopolitical tension and the hot topics at this year’s Multimodal event in Birmingham. The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane gets listeners up to speed with what impact the Ira…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 | Ship fires, geopolitics and DSV drama 14:15

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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 rise in ship fires and heightening geopolitical tension. The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane gets listeners up to speed with the recent update in Trump’s tariff legal battle, while Ms Goldstone expl…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 23 | Transport Logistic and Volatile Transpacific 17:50

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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 gives an insight of what you might see next week. The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane gives her overview of Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe and looks at what's been in The Loadstar Premium. The Loadsta…

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The Loadstar Podcast | Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe 2025 12:17

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In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone compiles snippets of her interview at Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe. Hear from executives at Hapag-Lloyd, Lufthansa Cargo, Maersk and Etihad Cargo – just to name a few – about what is driving supply chains and how major players are adapting. Topics covered…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 22 | Trump’s tariff hurdle, ocean schedule reliability and rate rise 19:29

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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 latest schedule reliability data and a Red Sea update. The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane explains the latest roadblock to Trump’s tariff plans and what it could mean for shippers, plus a glimpse i…

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The Loadstar Podcast | May 2025 | Tom Bradley of Amazon Air Cargo talks trade lanes, tariffs and technology 16:48

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In this interview podcast Charlotte Goldstone chats with Tom Bradley, director and GM for Amazon Air Cargo, about new and existing trade lanes, how to be reliable in an unreliable market and how flexibility is key for customer satisfaction. Mr Bradley gives The Loadstar exclusive details on Amazon Air Cargo’s latest move into the Latin America mark…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 21| GRIs and European port congestion 16:53

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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 European port congestion and a Red Sea update. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, chats to Ms Goldstone about how ocean carriers are aggressively implementing GRIs and what this has done t…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 20 | 90-day countdown, India and Pakistan 19:03

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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 reprieve in the China/ US trade war, the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, and her recent trip to Miami for IATA’s CNS. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, tells listeners ho…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 19 | Airfreight nosedive and blank sailings 21:06

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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 possible end to the Red Sea crisis and a depressing outlook for US truckers. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, tells listeners about the diverging strategies between the alliances when …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 18 | Transpac chaos and Q1 earnings 20:46

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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 latest changes to de minimis rules in the US. Ms Goldstone concludes the episode as usual by giving you a heads-up on what to look out for this week. She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 17 | China-ship fees, supply and demand 20:00

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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 updated proposal for USTR fees on China-built ships calling at US ports and what it will mean for the alliances. The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, then reveals a possible winner in th…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 16 | Frontloading and halting shipments 20:42

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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 highlights from IATA’s World Cargo Symposium. She is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane who discusses how shippers have reacted to a tariff exemption for electronics, which airports saw the m…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 15 | Tariffs and takeovers 21:38

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In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, starting with a situation update on tariffs and de minimis. She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin van Marle, who discusses how ocean carriers had responded to a market impacted by tariffs and giv…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 14 |The immediate impacts of Tariffs 16:52

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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 how the revealed US tariff levels have upended the supply chain in their first week. Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is join…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 13 | USTR hearing; WestJet Cargo's future? 20:45

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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 carriers would be most affected by the proposed 301 rule for China-built vessels calling at US ports. Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 | Geopolitics, Gemini and DOGE 13:59

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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 concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is joined by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane who details where some major airlines are deploying their summe…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 | Ocean rates down, uncertainty up 19:48

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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 tariff updates and Cape Town congestion. Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is joined by The Loadstar’s managing editor, Gavin …

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 10 | TPM25, Hutchison Ports and tariff impacts 19:45

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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, including her thoughts from TPM25. After recapping tariffs and CMA CGM’s recent investment, Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She…

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TPM25 under Trump's cloud: When it rains shipping news, it pours 49:34

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Recorded live at TPM25 in Long Beach by host Mike King and including additional reaction as the trading landscape further evolved, this episode of the Loadstar Podcast brings you the latest breaking news while also explaining how politics is reshaping global trade. From President Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs to the $19 billion MSC/BlackRock/Hut…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 9 | Sanctions, executive orders and rates 12:31

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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 logjams at ports and rail terminals and updates to executive orders from the US. Ms Goldstone concludes the episode with a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is helped b…

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Air Cargo Podcast: De minimis, tariffs, and TIACA’s outlook for 2025 1:00:46

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2025 has kicked off with unprecedented disruption across global freight, and air cargo is at the centre of the storm. In this episode, co-hosts Mike King and Alex Lennane unpack the biggest stories shaping the industry, from shifting U.S. trade policies to the evolving role of e-commerce in air freight demand. In our exclusive interview with The In…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 8 | Schiphol tariffs, Canadian weather and Asia- Europe Capacity 14:18

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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 how weather is affecting Canadian shippers. She also offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week! She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains why propo…

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News in Brief Podcast | Week 7 | Tariff pandemonium and port congestion 16:13

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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 ports battling backlogs and tariff threats. She is helped by The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, who explains the possible repercussions of Trump giving the green light to bribery and how different…

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Shippers vs Carriers: ‘A vessel on time is a black swan event’ 53:10

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In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Mike King sits down with James Hookham of the Global Shippers Forum and Bjorn Vang Jensen, EVP Ocean at Easy Speed International Logistics, to unpack the chaos and uncertainty defining global shipping in 2025. From fluctuating spot rates to geopolitical shakeups, tariffs wars to the failures of containe…