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. 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
  2. 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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