Future Bound

Courtesy of Nordnet Norge, we bring you CEO Engebret Dahm’s recent interview on their podcast Markedspuls . The podcast is also available on the YouTube channel of Nordnet here . Norwegian language only. About: KCC CEO Engebret Dahm joins Nordnet for an update on shipping markets, geopolitics and Klaveness Combination Carriers’ business model. The conversation explores how KCC’s combination carrie...

Courtesy of E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers ‘The Shipbrokers Podcast’, listen to their recent podcast episode with Engebret Dahm, KCC CEO, interview by podcast host Richard Matthews. Matthews speaks with Dahm about the rise, fall, and resurgence of tanker/dry-bulk “two-in-one” vessels. Once prominent between the 1970s and 1990s, these ships declined due to stricter safety and vetting standards following m...

Hull coatings are no longer just about protection. They have become an important lever for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and limiting shipping’s impact on the marine environment. In this episode of Future Bound, learn how coating technology has evolved to meet rising demands on performance, sustainability, and asset longevity. Drawing on a long-standing collaboration between Hempel and Kla...

Courtesy of Njord Solutions podcast 'Seathrough Efficiency' , listen to their recent episode with Martin Wattum, Head of Energy Efficiency Projects a KCC, quizzed by Caroline Evert, Podcast Host and Business Project Manager, on how KCC is turning energy efficiency from a strategic priority into operational reality. Discussion points include: How to assess and prioritize technologies How to handle...

As climate regulation continues to evolve, the spotlight often falls on shipowners to deliver on emission reductions. But what about the cargo owners? In this episode of Future Bound, KCC’s Head of Decarbonization, Peter Rayers, sits down with Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director of Klaveness Digital, to unpack the evolving role of cargo owners in the push for greener shipping. Together, they explore...

The IMO’s draft Net-Zero Framework, developed at MEPC 83, marked a major step forward in maritime climate regulation. But is it enough to put shipping on track for reaching net-zero, and will it pass the final hurdle at IMO’s extraordinary session in October 2025? In this episode, KCC’s Head of Decarbonization Peter Rayers sits down with Helene Tofte, Executive Director of the Department of Intern...

In this episode of Future Bound, we’re turning our focus to the heart of our operations - our seafarers. Our unique vessels transport both dry bulk and liquid cargo, requiring highly skilled crews with deep operational knowledge across both segments. Joining us in the studio to discuss this were Captain Adrian Dima and Captain Lupsor Cornel, two seasoned seafarers with a combined history sailing o...

In this episode of Future Bound, Ingeborg Almås, Senior Analyst at Clarksons Norway AS, and Kristian S. Hauff, Market Analyst at Klaveness Dry Bulk, sit down with Engebret Dahm, CEO of Klaveness Combination Carriers, to discuss recent developments in the dry bulk market and what lies ahead. With some analysts predicting a downturn, is the outlook truly as bleak as it seems, or could the market def...

In this episode, Peter Rayers, Head of Decarbonization at KCC, sits down with Andreas Haavik, Head of Newbuilding at KCC, to discuss functionality of the bound4blue suction sails that will be installed on the upcoming KCC newbuildings. They also dive into selecting the optimal wind-assisted propulsion system based on vessel design and trading patterns. 

In this episode, CEO Engebret Dahm and Peter Rayers, Head of Decarbonization at KCC, discuss the latest updates on IMO regulations and the efforts to establish new mid-term measures for decarbonization in the shipping industry. They break down what these measures mean, the challenges involved in reaching an agreement and what it means for the progress towards net zero.

Host: Peter Rayers Head of Decarbonization, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guest: Robert Haqquist Charterer and Decarbonization Lead, South32   Robert Haggquist reveals South32's approach to reducing shipping emissions, and how our Carbon Adjustment Factor (CAF) could be a silver bullet for the shipping industry.

It is five years since KCC took delivery of the first CLEANBU vessel and 10 years since the work on the CLEANBU concept was initiated. In this episode, KCC’s CEO, Engebret Dahm, and the VP Global Head of CLEANBU Chartering, Snorre Blix, talk about this journey. Discussion points include introduction to the CLEANBU capabilities and activities, challenges and successes during the first five years an...

KCC CEO Engebret Dahm joins Nordnet analyst Roger Berntsen in a conversation about the company's quarterly figures and future outlook.  In Norwegian language only.  About Nordnet: Nordnet is a bank for investments and savings, based in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. The idea behind Nordnet is to give customers control of their money and investments. 

Christopher Vonheim is the host of Vonheim. A popular podcast and YouTube show covering ocean industries, investing and start-ups, with interviews from the best investors, leaders and entrepreneurs.    In the episodes, you learn what it takes to run a successful company and build a business moat. How to find your edge in investing, and all the different opportunities in shipping and ocean industri...

Host: Peter Rayers Head of Decarbonization, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guest: Roger Strevens VP Regulatory & Environmental Affairs, Wallenius Wilhelmsen MEPC 81 — shaping a difficult, disruptive, and dear transition In this episode of Future Bound, we explore the implications of the MEPC 81 meeting in March 2024, which further developed a selection of so-called "mid-term measures" that aim...

Host: Engebret Dahm CEO, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guest: Eman Abdalla Vice Chair, Sea Cargo Charter and Global Operations & Supply Chain Director, Cargill Sea Cargo Charter - Three Years On In this episode of Future Bound, join Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) Vice Chair Eman Abdalla as we navigate its journey since launch in October 2020. The SCC, covering approximately 18% of 2022's total bulk...

Host: Pareto Securities AS Guests: Engebret Dahm CEO Klaveness Combination Carriers In Norwegian language only "Why Sail Empty-Handed?" KCC CEO Engebret Dahm guests on ‘Paretopodden’, the podcast by Pareto Securities, to discuss what differentiates KCC from other shipping companies and what the markets we are exposed to look like now. Together with stockbroker Sebastian Baartvedt and shipping anal...

Host: Engebret Dahm CEO, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guests: Helene Tofte, Political Advisor at Norwegian Shipowners'​ Association and Sofie Fogstad Vold, Senior Advisor at Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment Synopsis: We delve into the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy agreed at the MEPC80 meetings held July 2023 , seen by many as a piv...

Courtesy of shipping enthusiast and new podcaster Edward Finley-Richardson, we are pleased to bring you the recording of his conversation with our CEO Engebret Dahm at our offices held in December 2023. Finley-Richardson quizzed Dahm on KCC's unique business model, decarbonization ambitions, and what makes KCC an attractive option to investors. About Finley-Richardson: A shipping investor and spec...

Host: Jean Sissener Project Developer, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guest: Ingrid Kylstad Sustainability Lead, ZeroLab by Klaveness “A big enough number to start conversations” The European Union Emissions Trading System, better known as the EU ETS, is the EU’s market mechanism that applies a price to CO2 and creates incentives to reduce emissions. Established in 2005, the goal has been to reduc...

Host: Liv Dyrnes, CFO, Klaveness Combination Carriers Guest: Anders Mjølsnes Sørheim Sustainability and CO2 Performance Manager, Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) / Klaveness Ship Management (KSM) “Sail in ballast all year if you want to" As stated by IMO to incentivize reducing the carbon intensity of vessels by 40% by 2030 compared to 2008 baseline: “Ships are required to calculate two rating...

Host: Craig Eason Owner/Editorial Director, Fathom World Guest: Engebret Dahm CEO, Klaveness Combination Carriers “Profitability and sustainability go hand in hand” While KCC is committed to transitioning to low and zero-emission fuels within this decade, achieving this ambitious goal requires a concerted global effort. Will it require a global price on carbon? Will customers be willing to coopera...

Host: Christine Korme Head of Communications, Norwegian Shipowner’s Association Guest: Engebret Dahm CEO, Klaveness Combination Carriers “It’s about walking the talk” Three years on from the release of KCC’s first Environmental Strategy in 2020, shipping is falling behind schedule on IMO’s 2030 targets as the choice and availability of new fuels, technology, and future regulatory framework remains...

Host: Martin Wattum Head of Projects and Business Transformation, KCC Guest: Noah Silberschmidt CEO, Silverstream Technologies “A case of seeing is believing” In April 2021 we announced KCC had concluded key strategic agreements for an energy efficiency retrofit on two of our vessels, which included the installation of an air lubrication system by Silverstream Technologies. Known as the Silverstre...

Host: Engebret Dahm CEO, KCC Guest: Andreas Krossøy Maritime Trainee, KCC + Various Klaveness business units "Steak and Karaoke Nights" Through the Klaveness Group, KCC is a regular participant in the Norwegian Shipowners Association’s Management Trainee program. This 18-month initiative combines the practical experience of working different departments at Klaveness, together with theoretical know...