Seatrade Maritime News Podcast

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Take a deep dive into the shipping's most pertinent topics with Seatrade Maritime News Podcast. Hear in-depth conversations with industry experts from around the world.

  1. Aug 11

    Bonus Episode: Shipping market macro-economic outlook in H2

    In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). In this first part the Seatrade Maritime News Podcast talked to Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI, about the overall macro-economic picture for shipping so far in 2026, and what lies ahead. This year has been characterised by geopolitical disruption with the US/Israel – Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a worsening of security in the Black Sea with the ongoing Russia – Ukraine conflict, and continued trade wars. “We didn't think that the world is shipping to get any more complex 2026 has certainly shown us otherwise. Up until year to date, the industry has once more been confronted with more geopolitical shocks and a playbook that seemed to change almost on a daily basis. But overall, I'd say that certainly from a shipping markets perspective, they've continued to adjust and have performed actually quite well,” Kent explains. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com. Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn

    Bonus Episode: Shipping market macro-economic outlook in H2
  2. Aug 5

    Shipping markets outlook for H2 2026

    Shipping has faced multiple geopolitical shocks in the first half of 2026 so where are markets headed in the remainder of the year? In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at the shipping markets as we head into the second half of 2026. Join Marcus Hand and the experts from Maritime Strategies International (MSI), including Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith, as they analyse the current state and future outlook for container shipping, dry bulk shipping, tankers, and shipbuilding. Looking back on the first half of the year Adam Kent, Managing Director of MSI comments, “We didn't think that the world is shipping to get any more complex. I think 2026 has certainly shown us otherwise. Up, until year to date, the industry has once more been confronted with more geopolitical shocks and a playbook that seemed to change almost on a daily basis.” While shipping has been rocked events such as the US – Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz markets have benefited from disruption, and while the likes of large tankers are witnessing extreme volatility the overall earnings picture across the major sectors of shipping has been extremely positive. Starting out with a broad macro-economic overview of shipping markets the team from MSI take the listener through specific major sectors, what has happened so far in 2026 and what lies ahead for the remainder of the year and beyond. You’ll hear about the: Container shipping market overview with Daniel RichardsDry bulk market analysis with Will FrayTanker market insights with Tim SmithNewbuilding and shipbuilding market overview with Adam Kent Listen to the full episode now get the low down on where shipping is headed in the second half of 2026 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com. Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn

    Shipping markets outlook for H2 2026
  3. Aug 3

    Maritime in Minutes - July 2026 in review

    Houthi Red Sea threat , record VLCC newbuilding orders, and Jones Act controversy intensifies. 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 July, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: US Jones Act controversy intensifies over foreign-flag vessel charters Can black swans continue saving container lines from overcapacity? Gemini Suez return signals cautious step towards liner normalisation Shanghai overtakes London in shipping hub rankings Trump pulls U-turn on 20% Hormuz tariff Record VLCC orders raise fears of 2028 tanker squeeze 10 seafarers killed in Russian strike on Golden Leo DP World seeks to bypass Hormuz with new Fujairah terminals Tanker rates set to soar on Houthi attack fears in Red Sea Drone strike hits Energos FSRU and a LNG carrier in Egypt’s Damietta port Listen to the full episode now If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com Connect with Marcus Hand: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Connect with Gary Howard: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn

    Maritime in Minutes - July 2026 in review
  4. Jul 30

    Chat About Geopolitics and Trade: AI and tracking the dark fleet

    One of the aims of shipping’s dark fleet is to not be detected – in this podcast episode we look at how you can track vessels trying to hide their identities and activities. In this latest Chat About Geopolitics and Trade podcast episode host Punit Oza, Founder of Maritime NXT, delves into the shadowy world of the dark fleet with Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Senior Maritime Intelligence Analyst with Windward. You will hear how Windward leverages multi-source intelligence and advanced analytics to bring transparency. The conversation delves into the challenges of understanding the dark fleet, the evolving sanctions landscape in global trade and the use AI in maritime tracking. Join us for a deep dive into how real-time data is reshaping decision-making for shipowners, insurers, and governments alike. Topics discussed include: Overview of Windward's technology solutionsUnderstanding the dark fleetThe role of AI in maritime intelligenceCollaborations with insurersThe impact of sanctions on tradeThe importance of human intelligenceGeopolitical hotspotsCommercial adoption of technology Listen to the full episode now to hear about all these topics and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, make sure you visit www.searade-maritime.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow Punit Oza: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punit-oza-fics-afni-llb-m-sc-6149893/

    Chat About Geopolitics and Trade: AI and tracking the dark fleet

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Take a deep dive into the shipping's most pertinent topics with Seatrade Maritime News Podcast. Hear in-depth conversations with industry experts from around the world.

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