How food is contributing to the welfare onboard a ship In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between food and crew welfare onboard ships. Gone are the days when meals were the central social event of the day—today, many seafarers spend more time alone in their cabins. But despite this shift, the importance of a good meal has not dimin…

Happy International Day for Women in Maritime 2025! Lena is at the IMO to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime and attend the IMO Gender Equality Award Ceremony. The International Day for Women in Maritime has been celebrated globally on May 18th every year since 2019. This year, the International Maritime Organisation is conductin…

Maritime as a gaming concept Maria Yiassa is the Co-Founder of SeaOrama, a strategic game where you can experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company. This is the way to raise the profile of the maritime industry! Get the gamers and their parents interested, and there is a way to influence young people to choose a career within…

Are we following the times? Leadership and situational awareness are not part of maritime education. If we want to achieve our goals to become sustainable, then we need the right people. So many things have to change for us to become seriously competitive with other industries. We need to target very young children so that we can become part of the…

Spreading the word about the maritime industry in Germany Hearing someone say you have inspired them to do something is the best feeling in the world! After listening to the Shipping Podcast, Britta Müller started the Brittas Hafen Podcast in 2021. Now, we get to "compare notes" about what it is like to be a podcaster in the maritime sphere. Listen…

Words are powerful Have you ever been the subject of a dissertation? The first 63 episodes of the Shipping Podcast laid the groundwork for an extensive research project, and now is the time to unveil the results. It's been eight years since Therese Canning contacted me to discuss her study. She mentioned using the interviews from this platform to e…

Who leaves the maritime industry? Meet Emma Mark, Executive Coach at EJB Coaching. She left the maritime industry for a while but has returned to contribute with her experience and knowledge. We discuss our similar experiences as women in the maritime industry and share the good and the bad. What is the current role model when entering the industry…

Homecoming 250, the celebration of the US Navy and US Marine Corps’ 250th anniversaries Mark your calendar for October 9 -16, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps in their birthplace - Philadelphia and the Delaware River - as a grand opening event of the Semiquincentennial of the United States. In episode …

The disappearing act is over! I am back! Happy New Year, and best wishes for a prosperous 2025! What are the pros and cons of continuing the Shipping Podcast? How can I be the voice for change and progress in the maritime industry if I don't change myself? Am I able to live up to my demands on the maritime industry? Please send me feedback on this …

Shall I stay or should I go? I am working my way through big decisions. Should I continue podcasting when I reach the tenth-anniversary next summer, or should I stop? How do I take the Shipping Podcast to the next level if I continue? There are so many things to consider moving forward. I am strategising, so I haven't had time to make new interview…

Navigating the Future of Maritime Sustainability In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome Arsenio Domínguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded during the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in London, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionar…

London calling! In this episode, I take you on a journey to London. It's like a diary of my visit from September 30 to October 2nd. I went to https://www.nykeurope.com/ to https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-gb/locations/london and to https://www.imo.org/ I hope you enjoy my little adventure. Thanks for listening! #everyconversationmatters…

What have I learned from my mistakes? What mistakes have you made, and what have you learned? In episode 247, I share my mistakes as a podcasting host and producer, inviting you to join me in this shared learning experience. If you want to email me, please do so at [email protected] Thank you for listening! #everyconversationmatters…

On a maritime mission in Ukraine Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and find out when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union. Erik was on this mission for six …

https://shippingpodcast.com/245-alison-cusack-principal-lawyer-cusack-co-pty-ltd/The Australian General Average Nerd Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne, is an expert on General Average. If you have never understood the principles of the General Average, this episode is for you! In addition, there is no aspect of the…

Mayday! Who is answering your emergency call? In episode 244, we meet Lina Buurstra, a SAR Mission Coordinator at the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre. She answers your call when you are in distress, and she knows how to make things right again. Lina has a background as a Master Mariner before becoming a rescue leader. We hear about what incidents…

On a maritime mission in Ukraine Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and urgently assess when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union. Erik was on this mission f…

A new way of looking at the workforce in shipping A new way of looking at the people working in our organisations is to take a more human approach to work. Kriss Petersson is the Head of Talent and Culture at Aeler Technologies, not the Head of HR. Listen to Kriss explain how a more people—and culture-oriented mindset can change an entire industry.…

Continuous visibility into container whereabouts This episode is sponsored by the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). Learn more about their efforts in shaping the digital future of container shipping at https://www.dcsa.org/ In this episode, we dive into the digital transformation of the container shipping industry with insights from th…

Accelerating trade digitalisation This episode is sponsored by the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). Learn more about their efforts in shaping the digital future of container shipping at https://www.dcsa.org/ In this episode, we dive into the digital transformation of the container shipping industry with insights from the Digital Conta…

Seafarers - the unsung heroes Imagine being held hostage onboard a ship, which is your workplace, for seven months! Chirag Bahri is now the International Operations Manager at the International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network, ISWAN, but he knows the feeling and is willing to share. Picture the fear, the willingness to obey, and the uncerta…

With the mission to make global trade easy for everyone In this episode, I reconnect with Mathijs Slangen, now the Vice President of Sales & Marketing Europe for Flexport, to delve into the transformative power of digitising the supply chain. Key Points: Mathijs Slangen's journey from our past acquaintance to his current role at Flexport. The impor…

Shipping Podcast - No conversation available There are too many things to do and too little time. You have 236 previous episodes to listen to, and I hope you can forgive me for not meeting your expectations this week. I haven't had time to record any new conversations. Until the next time - from me to you, over & out! #everyconversationmatters…

Advice on marketing - how to become an influencer and attract new clients Let's craft compelling content for your business to boost your visibility on LinkedIn. That's Tatiana Lipertis' mission; she knows how to build your brand on LinkedIn. Tatiana is a Content Writer for the maritime industry, and she has 11,000+ followers on that social media pl…

Sustainability is truly about people! Listen to Elisabeth Munck, Head of Sustainability at IKEA Supply Chain Operations. She is passionate about sustainability and has been working on the sustainability agenda in Supply Chain Operations since 2016. IKEA released their Supply Chain Operations Decarb Catalogue this week. Here is the link if you want …