Alex Lennane is a seasoned journalist and publisher specialising in aviation and logistics. She launched The Loadstar in March 2011 as a blog focused on the air cargo industry. Its positive reception led to its evolution into a comprehensive news platform covering global supply chain, air freight, and maritime logistics. Today, The Loadstar is widely regarded as one of the most influential sources in the freight and logistics sector. Before founding The Loadstar, Lennane built an extensive career in logistics journalism. After leaving The Guardian in 2002, she freelanced for several key industry publications, including International Freighting Weekly, HeavyLiftPFI, and Cargo Systems. She served as editor of Airline Cargo Management for eight years and was Europe editor for the Seattle-based subscription news service Cargo Facts for four years. In addition to her publishing role, Lennane is a director at The Loadstar Media Ltd and chairs Loadstar Hedge HoldCo, an initiative aimed at fostering talent and innovation in media and technology. She is also a member of the committee for the Seahorse Journalist Awards, which promotes excellence and diversity in freight journalism. Lennane is known for her incisive reporting, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to uncovering exclusive stories. Her work continues to shape discourse in the global logistics and freight sectors.