Seatrade Maritime News Podcast

The mood behind the parties at Posidonia, could MSC really buy Hapag-Lloyd, and Strait of Hormuz in confusion. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of June, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply p...

This year’s IMO Day of the Seafarer comes at a time when the complex risks crew face daily has been highlighted by geopolitical tensions. In this latest episode, Seatrade Maritime News’ Emma Howell is in conversation with Temi Bonnetier, Business Development Director of the Seafarers' Charity, an organisation on the frontline of seafarer welfare. They discuss the charity's mission to support seafa...

In this special episode recorded at Posidonia 2026 in Greece, Arsenio Dominguez IMO Secretary General discussed the pivotal role of Greek ship owners in shaping global maritime regulations. As Greece accounts for nearly a fifth of global tonnage, the episode explores their contributions to sustainability, safety, and the welfare of seafarers. The conversation touches on the IMO's net-zero framewor...

In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News correspondent Gary Howard speaks with Eleni Politianopoulou, President of HEMEXPO, just ahead of the renowned Posidonia maritime exhibition, being held this week in Athens. Eleni shares insights into the role of HEMEXPO members in the Greek economy and their contributions to maritime technology and manufacturing. The discussion covers the importance of innov...

Alleged price fixing by container manufacturers, the bell tolls for fossil fuels, and stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of May, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that...

How has Saudi headquartered container line Folk Maritime coped with and adjusted its business in the face of conflict? In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News’ Gary Howard speaks with Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime, about the challenges and adaptations faced by the company amidst ongoing regional conflicts. They discuss the impact of the geopolitical landscape on maritime operations, cargo fl...

Maritime choke points, the shadow fleet, and the weaponisation of trade – shipping is finding itself at the centre of the shifting geopolitical landscape. In the latest Chat About Geopolitics and Trade episode, we explore the dynamics new Cold War with Professor Athanasios Platias, President Council of International Relations and Department of International and European Studies, University of Pira...

Conflict in the Middle East has left 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf and put crew welfare in spotlight. In this episode recorded at CMA Shipping, Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime News speaks with Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at the Mission to Seafarers to Seafarers. Emma and Ben discuss the current challenges faced by seafarers, particularly in the Arabian Gulf, and the critical suppo...

Panama plays a pivotal role in global logistics and the maritime sector is a major contributor to the country’s economy. In this episode, recorded at CMA Shipping, Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime News speaks with Rene Gomez, the President of the Maritime Chamber of Panama, about the vital role of the country in global logistics and maritime infrastructure. Rene and Emma discuss the economic imp...

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime News Podcast we explore the complex landscape of marine travel amidst rising airfares, cancelled flights, and crew stranded in conflict zones. Join Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, as he speaks with Vivian Miranda, Vice President at BCD Travel, about the challenges faced by seafarers with the war in Iran. The discussion examines how to...

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Schmidt, the Executive Director of Women Offshore, to discuss the vital role of women in the maritime industry. In conversation with Emma Howell from Seatrade Maritime Liz shares the inspiring journey of Women Offshore, from its inception as a podcast and blog in 2017 to its evolution into a non-profit organisation advocating for women in maritime We delve int...

Shipping under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of tanker rates and the global economy, and Somali piracy making an unwelcome comeback. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of April, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the bigg...

As the world's critical waterways come into sharp focus, the Panama Canal is in the middle of one of the most ambitious transformation phases in its history. In this episode, recorded at CMA Shipping 2026, Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Gary Howard speaks with Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez, Administrator of the Panama Canal, about how the waterway is adapting to climate pressures, growing trade volum...

In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, host Gary Howard sits down with Adam Pang , chief revenue officer at Unimed Maritime Solutions, to map out the digital revolution of healthcare at sea. Adam reveals how the industry is finally moving toward proactive health management. He shares concrete industry case studies on how aggregating "small signals" from across a fleet, such as spikes in...

An estimated 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf - what is it really like to sail through a war zone in a commercial tanker? In this gripping episode, we hear from Arjun Vikram Singh, CEO & MD of Quantum and former ship captain, as he recounts his experiences sailing through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War. Arjun shares firsthand accounts of navigating dangerous waters in a...

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Ships and ports targeted as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in Middle East war, Star Bulk joins Genco and Diana Shipping takeover battle, and can the IMO’s net zero framework survive? T...

In this episode, we sit down with Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer of Marine Services DP World, to discuss the evolution of the marine services sector and the company's strategic growth through acquisitions. Speaking with Marcus Hand Editor of Seatrade Maritime News Ganesh shares insights into the rebranding of services into Shipping Solutions, Multimodal Solutions, and Maritime Solution...

The war in Iran is dominating headlines with the impact on shipping and trade high up the agenda. In this episode, Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News speaks with Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, about the ongoing war in Iran and its significant implications for global trade. They discuss the changing geopolitical landscape, the role of misinformation in modern conflicts, and how the...

In this episode, we examine the impact of significant disruptions in shipping operations due to the escalating conflict in the Gulf region. Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand speaks with maritime lawyer Menelaus Kouzoupis, Partner with Stephenson Harwood , who provides insights into the legal implications for shipowners navigating these turbulent times. From the de facto closure of the Stra...

Panama port battle, Hapag-Lloyd buys Zim, and VLCCs go bananas. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of February, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Listeners please note...

Red Sea hokey-kokey, the top risk for shipping businesses in 2026, and a booming dark fleet market. These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of January, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued th...

Shipping operates in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment and companies have to deal with delicate government relationships at a level of corporate diplomacy. In this episode, we explore the intersection of geopolitics and maritime trade with Dr. Mary Papaschinopoulou and Neofytos Kourtesis from Mardiplo. In a conversation led by host Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, they share thei...

A continued newbuilding boom in 2025 sees shipyards with the third largest orderbook ever, can momentum be sustained in 2026? In the fifth, and final, part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the shipbuilding sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Managing Director Adam Kent. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast he says 2025 was the fifth year of a sustained...

The tanker market goes into 2026 on strong footing against a complex geopolitical back drop, rising production, and fleet growth In the fourth part of our shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the tanker sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) Analyst Tim Smith. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Smith says that the tanker sector is coming into 2026 on a very strong...

Dry bulk shipping went into 2026 in stronger than expected position, but will the market hold up? In the third part of our shipping market outlook series, we are focusing on the dry bulk sector with Will Fray, a Director of Maritime Strategies International (MSI). Speaking about the dry bulk market in 2025 to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast resilience is the word that Will uses. By this he means res...