As the industry heads into the peak season for airfreight, cargo owners are facing challenges to securing capacity out of Asia. Some origin and transit points are already struggling with congestion while capacity there can only be secured by paying premium rates, warned Dimerco Express Group in its latest market update... Ian Putzger reports. #supplychain #logistics #airfreight #aircargo #asia #asiaexport #cargo #freight https://lnkd.in/eKwbCR4k
The Loadstar
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Ipswich, England 27,313 followers
Independent, high-quality journalism for the benefit of logistics professionals, shippers and their suppliers.
About us
The Loadstar is the world’s most popular news source for shippers, logistics service providers and their carrier suppliers who manage containerised sea freight and air cargo supply chains. With over 52,000 registered readers our global importance to the people who move cargo is reflected in a readership that is truly international with a third of our readers based in North America, a third in Asia-Pac, and a third in Europe. The Loadstar’s focus is on independent, high-quality journalism and commentary for the benefit of our readers’ and listeners’ knowledge and understanding. We strive for authenticity and significance by a daily attempt to be first to the story, making the market think, and challenging the global freight industry to do better. 2018 saw the launch of Loadstar Premium, our paid subscription service providing essential financial news and analysis for executive teams, shareholders and investors of the major 3PLs and carriers, as well as investors and advisors to the global transportation industry. Currently, 1,200 clients subscribe to Premium. In December 2023, The Loadstar Media Ltd and digital optimisation agency, Hedging Beta Ltd, merged their operations into a jointly owned holding company, Loadstar Hedge HoldCo Ltd (LHH). The merger allows LHH to act as an open-ended talent platform to profitably grow its members’ media and tech propositions. Joining start-ups would have access to more resources and investment, while older independent businesses can tap into LHH members’ resources to enhance products, processes, human capital, and boost sales – all while retaining control of their businesses and shareholdings.
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- Logistics Media, Supply Chain Media, Publishing, Podcasts, Journalism, Maritime Media, Air Cargo Media, Container Shipping Media, and Freight Forwarding Media
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DSV - Global Transport and Logistics has declined to comment on a media report that it has ‘sweetened’ its takeover bid for DB Schenker by promising a €1bn investment and providing a guarantee that the workforce will remain intact for two years after the sale. “The threat of job losses in the event of a takeover of DSV is immense" Stuart Todd reports. #dsv #dbschenker #logistics #supplychain #jobloss #merger #acquisition https://lnkd.in/gx3M3yHE
DSV offering €1bn investment and jobs guarantee to land Schenker, claim - The Loadstar
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The UK container haulage sector is set for a shake-up after it was announced today that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s overland subsidiary, MEDLOG Transport & Logistics, has acquired the country’s largest haulier, Maritime Transport Ltd. Gavin van Marle reports on the details. #supplychain #logistics #msc #aquistion #maritimetransport #trucking #haulage #uk #ukhaulage https://lnkd.in/ejw9hjhD
MSC subsidiary Medlog buys UK's biggest haulier, Maritime Transport - The Loadstar
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Concerns are mounting among US legislators that surging Chinese e-commerce imports are feeding the fentanyl epidemic, as well as costing the country tax revenue. “There is an emergent camp of legislators and policymakers growing increasingly concerned about links between the fentanyl crisis and the de minimis exemption,” said Brandon Fried. Alex Whiteman reports. #aircargo #airfreight #ecommerce #supplychain #logistics #china #us #fentanyl #fentanylcrisis https://lnkd.in/eKH2Zxhz
Chinese e-commerce imports also feeding US fentanyl crisis, claim - The Loadstar
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🔴 The highly anticipated return of The Loadstar Podcast! 🔴 This episode, Michael King and guests delve into the following topics: 💵 The ongoing bidding war for DB Schenker 🚂 The increasing demand and rate spikes for Asia-Europe rail freight ⛔ The impact of union disputes on logistics operations in Canada, Germany, the US and India. 🛫 The reasons behind soaring air freight rates ahead of the traditional peak season 🔐 New US air cargo security rules 😨 The alarming threat posed to EU freight companies by incendiary devices 👀 How ports might enhance supply chain transparency and reduce risks for shippers 🚢 The role of ports in managing data, fostering collaboration and improving cargo traceability ⏰ This jam-packed 45 minute episode offers invaluable insights to the current hot topics of supply-chain news - it's one you DON'T want to miss. ⏰ Thank you to our amazing guests Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts's Ingrid Boqué Sastre, IKEA's Stefan Krattiger, Xeneta's Niall van de Wouw and The Loadstar's own Alex Whiteman! #podcast #airfreight #aircargo #supplychain #oceanfreight #oceanshipping #railfreight #cargo #freight #logistics #eu #us #dbschenker https://lnkd.in/eN4za4py
Loadstar Podcast | September 2024 | EU incendiary threats, US security tightens, air cargo surge and DB Schenker bidding wars - The Loadstar
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Cathay Pacific is checking all its A350 engines following a component failure. It has warned of some cancellations and delays, writes Charlotte Goldstone
Delays expected as Cathay Pacific starts fleet-wide inspection of A350s - The Loadstar
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Container flows out of India’s west coast ports are under severe pressure, as terminals battle cargo bottlenecks from extreme weather on top of lingering capacity pressure linked to a build-up of volumes. “Exports are getting ‘shut out’ and imports are delayed for 12 to 24 hours,” said Umesh Grover, secretary general of the Container Freight Stations Association of India. Angelo Mathais reports. #supplychain #logistics #oceanshipping #extremeweather #storm #cargo #india #freight https://lnkd.in/eQN7-5EJ
Bad weather causes chaos at Indian ports, and cargo backlogs build - The Loadstar
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There will be no rest for North American shippers as one strike ends, because another threatens to “increase delays and drive up costs”... Charlotte Goldstone reports with insights from e2open's John Lash. #strike #ila #usa #northamerica #portstrike #supplychain #logistics #tcrc #rail #oceanshipping #oceanfreight #seafreight https://lnkd.in/eRC7iVgN
East coast port strike threat grows – and Canadian rail dispute still lingers - The Loadstar
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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 offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week. She is joined by maritime consultant Mike Wackett who recaps last week’s ocean freight rates and discusses the current global equipment shortage, as well as why Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are banking on increased feeder ship demand. Ms Goldstone then gives a brief update on the current labour strike situations in Germany, Canada, India and the US East and Gulf coast. She also touches on a new challenge that a booming airfreight market has presented and how a security change to US customs regulations on airfreight put pressure on foreign airlines. So, what are you waiting for? This bite-sized but jam-packed news podcast will catch you up on anything you might have missed last week and put you ahead of the curve on this week’s happenings, all in under 11 minutes! #newsinbreif #podcast #supplychain #logistics https://lnkd.in/etcJ9zGE
News in Brief podcast | Week 36 2024 | Equipment shortages, Gemini alliance and soaring air cargo - The Loadstar
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A rates war on the Asia-US West Coast tradelane is under way, as newcomer transpacific carriers offer lower rates to gain market share. This has forced the established mainline operators to drop their rates to hold onto customers. Linerlytica said: “Several of the smaller carriers and recent newcomers on the trade are slashing their rates to boost volumes, forcing their large rivals to match.” Martina Li reports. #supplychain #containershipping #oceanshipping #seafreight #oceanfreight #logistics https://lnkd.in/eqWyCUd3
Transpacific rates war breaks out as new arrivals undercut major liners - The Loadstar
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