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The Loadstar The Loadstar is the link between sourcing and transport logistics. Our high-quality journalism helps readers understand the narrative of globalisation.

Please “like” our page for the latest updates. Alex Lennane launched The Loadstar blog in March 2011, and it grew out of the encouragement we had from the industry. That original content remains at the core of the website http://www.theloadstar.co.uk/. The Loadstar also remains an independent voice in the industry. Alex is an experienced writer on aviation and logistics, with many contacts in the

air cargo industry, and she edits the quarterly magazine Airline Cargo Management. She is also Europe editor for the Seattle-based subscription news service, Cargo Facts. She has freelanced for IFW, HeavyLiftPFI and Cargo Systems, among other publications. She is also editor of Low Cost & Regional Airline Business. Gavin van Marle joined The Loadstar from Lloyds List, where he was senior reporter. He was previously editor of IFW and before that Cargo Systems. He is managing editor of Port Technology International, and contributes monthly columns for Drewry Shipping Consultants and Lloyds List. Gavin also works as a consultant on the sea freight industry, providing insight to shippers and other companies, and is the author of the forthcoming book Around the World in Freighty Ways: Adventures in Globalisation.

24/07/2025

Non-state parties involved in X-press Pearl fire ordered to pay $1bn by the Sri Lankan Supreme Court in landmark judgement.

24/07/2025

US DoT has failed to properly communicate with air cargo industry, and not fully assessed the reliability of data, said the government.

24/07/2025

Confusion reigns in the Mexican air cargo charter market since the US imposed restrictions which could lead to significant disruption.

24/07/2025

Despite a record in container handling for South Africa’s ports last week, continued operational challenges “prevented optimal performance”.

24/07/2025

Growing volumes in air and sea failed to offset currency fluctuations which saw Kuehne + Nagel register a 4% half-year decline in EBIT

24/07/2025

South Korea's government is keen to move shipping line HMM and the country's shipping ministry to Busan. Unions oppose the move

23/07/2025

Enhanced alignment between shipping and fuel producers is essential if the industry is to meet its 2050 climate goals.

23/07/2025

Americans will fork out an additional 15% on Japanese goods, including cars, while they must pay tariffs of 19% on Indonesian and Filippino goods.

23/07/2025

Maersk records “disproportionately high growth” on the intra-European trade in both capacity and market share,, according to Alphaliner.

23/07/2025

Authorities in the UAE are now closer to the rollout of a revamped, tighter cargo manifest system for ocean stakeholders, beginning 31 July.

23/07/2025

DSV is likely to face questions from investors on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, given the prospect of a significant downscaling of NEOM.

23/07/2025

US tariffs will likely rebound to the initial ‘Liberation Day’ rates for most countries, but negotiations with China are more constructive.

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