Who we are
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 65,000 registered readers, our global importance to the people who move cargo is reflected in a truly international readership. The Loadstar’s focus is on independent, high-quality journalism and commentary for the benefit of our readers’ and listeners’ knowledge and understanding.
2018 saw the launch of 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 2021, we were the first major freight publisher to launch a regular podcast. Today, The Loadstar’s flagship weekly News in Brief podcast is an essential listen for thousands of shippers and freight professionals, whether on our website or their preferred streaming platforms such as Apple Podcast and Spotify. If you would like your story to be told in one of our podcasts, then please get in touch.
In 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.
Management team
Alex Lennane, Publisher
+44 7879 334 389 [email protected]
Gavin van Marle, Managing Editor
+44 7825 908 924 [email protected]
Alessandro Pasetti, Head of Loadstar Premium
+44 7402 255 512 [email protected]
Arabella Tancred, Operations Director
+44 7926 382 655 [email protected]
Nick Marsh, Chief Revenue Officer
+44 7541 370 812 [email protected]