Seatrade Maritime Podcast

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On the go and on demand, Seatrade Maritime Podcast delivers updates on shipping's most pertinent topics including interviews with key executives – all free to listen to.

  1. Exploring the world of corporate diplomacy with Mardiplo

    3D AGO

    Exploring the world of corporate diplomacy with Mardiplo

    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 their insights on how shipping companies navigate complex geopolitical challenges and the importance of corporate diplomacy in today's uncertain environment. Discover real-life success stories and learn how to effectively manage stakeholder relationships in the maritime industry. Learn more about: The role Mardiplo playsSuccess story in BangladeshManaging stakeholder relationshipsThe role of technologyRecruiting the next generation Listen to the full episode to the get the full picture of the evolving world of corporate diplomacy 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/

    32 min
  2. Bonus episode: Shipbuilding market outlook for 2026

    JAN 20

    Bonus episode: Shipbuilding market outlook for 2026

    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 ordering boom with 90 million gt of vessels ordered last year. Listen to the episode now to get the full picture 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

    12 min
  3. Bonus episode: Tanker shipping market outlook for 2026

    JAN 16

    Bonus episode: Tanker shipping market outlook for 2026

    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 footing. Listen to the full episode to learn where the market is headed 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

    13 min
  4. Bonus Episode: Dry bulk shipping market outlook for 2026

    JAN 15

    Bonus Episode: Dry bulk shipping market outlook for 2026

    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 resilience to various external factors such as tariffs and the now suspended USTR port fees on Chinese built and owned vessels and on fundamental basis that the fleet grew by 3% but demand only grew by 0.5% in terms on tonnes traded. “So, it's quite remarkable that dry bulk earnings only fell by around 10% year on year,” he says. Listen to the full episode to find out where the markets are headed. 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

    10 min
  5. Bonus Episode: Container shipping market outlook for 2026

    JAN 13

    Bonus Episode: Container shipping market outlook for 2026

    A full return to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits by container lines is expected for 2026 combined with fleet growth will they be able to maintain profitability? In the second part of our 2026 shipping market outlook series, we are focusing on the container sector with Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analyst Daniel Richards. Speaking to the Seatrade Maritime Podcast Richards says the market is seeing the effects of cumulative supply growth - how will this impact 2026 and will container lines continue to order new tonnage? 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

    11 min
  6. Bonus episode: Shipping market macro-economic outlook for 2026

    JAN 12

    Bonus episode: Shipping market macro-economic outlook for 2026

    How will global the macro-economic outlook impact shipping markets in 2026? In a five-part series to start 2026 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 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 .

    8 min
  7. Shipping Markets Outlook for 2026

    JAN 8

    Shipping Markets Outlook for 2026

    2025 was a year like no other for shipping buffeted by US tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical conflicts but through it all markets across most major sectors performed remarkably well. Going into 2026 there seems to be not let up with the US military action in Venezuela with days of the New Year so what does the rest of the coming 12 months have to offer the world of shipping? In the first episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast for 2026 you will hear from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analysts Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith. They will be covering the macro-outlook for shipping as whole and then drilling down into the individual markets of container shipping, dry bulk, tankers, and shipbuilding. Find out the MSI team’s views on: On when container shipping might fully return to the Red SeaWill the container ship newbuilding order boom finally slow down in 2026?Whether the dry bulk shipping upturn will continue or are we headed for a Q1 seasonal lull?The drivers for dry bulk shipping demand in 2026 How an oversupply of crude oil will impact the tanker marketThe impact of geopolitical events on the tanker sectorWill the newbuilding boom continue for shipyards in 2026 and which sectors are likely to be ordering?Can anyone challenge China's dominance of global shipbuilding? To hear the answers to these questions and much more listen to the 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, 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

    54 min
  8. Maritime in Minutes - December 2025 in review

    12/23/2025

    Maritime in Minutes - December 2025 in review

    US seizes tankers of Venezuela, plenty of options for Zim, and find out what was the most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025. 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 December, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest. Hear more about: VLCC newbuild pair to get Norsepower sails Houthis release 10 seafarers from the Eternity C US seizes VLCC Skipper off Venezuela Cash stockpile gives Zim options for its future Premier Alliance quietly shifting to hub and spoke network Maersk completes first Red Sea transit in nearly two years Most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025 Listen to the full episode now to catch up on December in maritime and shipping 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

    13 min
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On the go and on demand, Seatrade Maritime Podcast delivers updates on shipping's most pertinent topics including interviews with key executives – all free to listen to.

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    Seatrade Maritime by Informa Markets
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
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