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

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April 27, 2022 01:01:31
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China lockdowns, M&A splurge & what next for Asia-Europe rail freight

Episode Description In Part 1 we hear about the latest M&A activity, what’s happening at ports and airports in China as Covid lockdowns bite,...

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April 20, 2022 00:24:23
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The Deep Dive Podcast: “E-commerce is where the gold lies for anyone involved in global logistics.”

In this Deep Dive Loadstar Podcast, Mike King explores how and why the acceleration in e-commerce trade due the Covid-19 pandemic is changing retail...

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April 07, 2022 00:45:42
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Easter challenges: Covid lockdowns, port congestion, war in Europe and a lack of slots and flights

The lesson of this Easter episode is do not put all your freight eggs in one basket. Supply chain disruptions covered include the implications...

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March 16, 2022 00:53:16
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The end of globalisation? How the invasion of Ukraine and Russian sanctions are impacting freight markets and the future of free trade.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing significant supply chain issues as carriers, ports and forwarders cancel services due to the fear of carrying or...

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March 09, 2022 00:17:47
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Deep Dive: Why US West Coast dockworker union negotiations could rock container shipping

Created, Produced and Hosted by Mike King In this inaugural episode of this Deep Dive Loadstar Podcast, editor Mike King explains why war in...

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February 24, 2022 01:05:22
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TPM 22 preview. What next for rates and competition policy? And a Loadstar Special Report: Labour Shortages & The Great Resignation.

Credits: Created, Produced and Hosted by Mike King Ahead of TPM22 in Long Beach at the end of February, this episode of The Loadstar...

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