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Reading the 2023 freight market as China abandons zero-Covid policy
Chinese New Year traditionally sees a spike in air and ocean demand - and freight rates - ahead of factory closures for the Chinese...
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2022 Winners & Losers and the challenges of a post-Covid world
If 2022 taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. It was the year that shocked us with war in Ukraine, endless Chinese...
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'Not the mother of all peak seasons'
In part 1 we examine what one express executive calls the ‘modest’ 2022 peak season. We look at companies such as Shopify and TikTok...
Electrolux exclusive; TIACA Miami; economic downturn pummels rates
Ever wondered how the largest shippers manage vast supply chains, draw up contracts with favoured carriers or deploy the latest tech? If so, this...
DP World’s new London Gateway berth
Over the last year we have heard so much about the need for more UK port capacity. In this Sponsored Podcast The Loadstar explores...
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US Cargo Wars: East Coast vs West Coast
If you think East Coast versus West Coast is all about rappers, think again. In Part 2 of this episode the Loadstar examines cargo...