Seatrade Maritime News Podcast

The tanker sector was unexpectedly weak in the fourth quarter of 2024 and faces a growing supply of tonnage and slower demand growth this year. 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 notes a swing on the supply side with a grow...

Dry bulk shipping overall enjoyed a better year than expected in 2024, however Q4 saw a sharp dip in market fortunes, so where are we headed in 2025? 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 to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Fray said 2024 was actually a very...

Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and diversions via the Cape of Good Hope resulted in a much stronger container shipping market than expected last year, but will this be sustained in 2025? In the second part of our 2025 shipping market outlook series we are focusing on the container sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analyst Daniel Richards. Speaking to the Seatrade Mar...

How will global the macro-economic outlook impact shipping markets in 2025? In a five-part series to start 2025 we take a look at where shipping markets are headed in the coming year with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this first part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talked to Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the overall macro-economic outlook for shipping in 2025. If y...

Following a rollercoaster ride of a year for shipping last year where are shipping markets headed in 2025? Get the view of the experts in our 2025 markets outlook podcast episode. In the first episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast for 2025 you will hear from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analysts Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith. They will be covering the macro-out...

In this second episode on the Maritime Just Transition Taskforce, Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, is joined by Alishba Zaman from the UN Global Compact and Natassa Kouvertari from the Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. Together, they delve into the Maritime Just Transition Task Force's efforts to create a safer and more sustainable future for seafarers. Learn more about...

Cranes are an integral part of a heavy lift vessel's systems, defining much of a ship's operational capabilities and flexibility. In this Episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, we explore the development of a new generation of heavy lift vessels, a new all-electric ship crane, and the close relationship and trust necessary between crane supplier and vessel owner. Liebherr Maritime Cranes senior...

Trump's trade tariffs, wind-powered ships gaining ground, and the image of shipping and seafaring - all this and much more on the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of November, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more abou...

In this regulatory update podcast join Paul Bartlett from Seatrade Maritime News as he unpacks the upcoming emission regulations in the EU and these will impact shipowners in the region and worldwide. Learn more about Fuel EU Maritime that comes into force nextyear, developments with the EU Emissions Trading System and the new Mediterranean Emissions Control Area (ECA). Paul also explores the chal...

Shipping has ambitious targets to decarbonise but it will only be able to reach those goals with the help of those who operate the vessels – seafarers. When it comes to decarbonisation in shipping much of the talk is around new technology, engines and the availability of alternative fuels. But for these alternative fuelled vessels to work there is a very vital piece of the puzzle – trained crews t...

The future fuels war, differing views on port automation, and reshaping the container market - all this and much more on the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.  Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more ab...

In the second episode of our series with Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions, Thomas Pauly General Manager, future portfolio and market intelligence, and Henrik Lundgren , General Manager, new technologies and systems architecture delve into more detail on the Next Level Shaft Line Solutions range with host and Seatrade Maritime News correspondent, Gary Howard . The conversation begins with a look at ho...

Industrial cranes are business-critical assets across supply chains, from manufacturing to port operations on the landside, and onboard ships from heavy lift vessels to geared bulkers and cruise ships at sea. In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News senior correspondent Gary Howard talks crane safety with Unique Group's Ed Arias, VP-Water Weights, and Sales Representative, Tad Dunville. Ed and Tad...

Attracting young talent to seafaring, the role of unions in the energy transition, and the power of tripartism in fostering collaboration between unions, employers, and governments. Join Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, as he delves into the challenges and opportunities facing seafarers and the maritime industry with Larry Gwee, Assistant General Secretary of the Singapore Maritime O...

The ​impact ​of ​the ​US ​presidential ​election ​on ​geopolitics ​and ​shipping. ​A ​multipolar ​versus ​a ​bipolar ​world. The ​challenge ​to ​business ​of ​navigating ​a ​changing ​global ​landscape. In this latest Chat About Geopolitics and Trade episode of the Seatrade...

US East Coast ports face shutdown, container alliances and Red Sea diversions, and seafarers ripped off with illegal hiring fees – all these stories and much more in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of September, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that sim...

What is the role of LNG as a transition fuel and how does fit with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ambitions and regulations? Ahead of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting (MEPC 82) on 30 Sept – 4 Oct the Seatrade Maritime Podcast caught up with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. Seatrade Maritime News Correspondent Nick Savvides talked to the Secretary-Gener...

Nuclear power as an alternative fuel for maritime is gaining serious momentum as a pathway to zero emissions for the industry. One of those at the vanguard of trying to commericalise nuclear for shipping has been Mikal Boe, CEO of Core Power, a company he founded in 2018. It is over three years ago since Mikal last appeared on the Seatrade Maritime Podcast and things have clearly moved on a long w...

As the shipping industry scrutinises every aspect of onboard operations to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance, Paul Nailor of Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions  discusses the company’s shaft line innovations. From doubling the overhaul period of its Airguard Seal to a complete rethink of the stern tube set up, Paul outlines the industry challenges that led to the de...

In this In Focus episode of Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime, talks with Ahmad Abdulaziz Sindi, General Manager of the Transportation Sector at the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP). They discuss the upcoming Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress, the role of OSP in promoting sustainable hydrocarbon utilisation, and the key initiatives aimed at enhancing...

A massive blast in Ningo-Zhoushan port, building a regional carrier in the Middle East, and the X-Press Pearl master held in Sri Lanka for over three years. Maritime in Minutes runs through the editors' picks from the news in August 2024. Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of August, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the bigges...

The ​comparison ​between ​the ​shipping ​and ​the ​aviation ​industries ​is ​a ​common ​one, ​with ​it often ​felt that ​maritime ​lags ​behind. Bringing ​systems ​over ​from ​aviation ​to ​maritime ​has ​proved ​to ​be ​more ​difficult ​than&nb...

Efficiency is key to commercial and environmental performance in shipping, in this episode we discuss efficiency as an ethos and the technologies that enable more efficient tanker operations. With SMM 2024 and its environmental conference gmec just around the corner, Seatrade Maritime’s Gary Howard spoke to Ardmore Shipping technical manager Suraj Batra about the importance of operational efficien...

Folk Maritime is a newcomer to the feeder and shortsea trades but has chosen an experienced leader in container shipping to bring the company’s ambitions to life. In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Folk Maritime CEO Poul Hestbaek speaks to Seatrade Maritime’s Gary Howard about the company’s expansion plans, and how Saudi Arabia’s backing and Vision 2030 gives Folk a long-term view o...

The impact of geopolitics on shipping have come into sharp focus with the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and war in Ukraine. The latest episode of the Chat About Geopolitics and Trade series features John Thompson Co-founder and Commercial Director of global maritime risk management specialists Ambrey. In a chat with Punit Oza Founder of Maritime NXT, John comments, “Shipping is a huge...