Episodes
Published 07/09/24
Over six months have passed since the Red Sea tensions began, and the ripple effects on maritime shipping and supply chain continue. How did the effects spread beyond the Red Sea region? Why are delays and shipping capacity shortages being felt around the world? Hear from the following experts: Jan Hoffman, Head of Trade Logistics, UNCTAD   Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce Rohit Gupte, Head of Transported By Maersk Solutions, Maersk   Get more supply chain...
Published 07/09/24
From managing disruptions to optimising complex networks - we uncover how AI is (and isn't) changing logistics and supply chains, and what role humans will play in future. Listen for a thought-provoking discussion that will leave you eager to see what AI could mean for your world. You will also hear the insights of our experts: Dr Yossi Sheffi: Director, MIT Centre for Transportation and Logistics Peter Swartz, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Altana AI Krishnana Srinivasan,...
Published 07/02/24
Supply chains have never been more global, complex or interconnected - but something is shifting. In this episode, we talk about the rise of regionalisation, today and into the future. Featuring insights from: Shannon K. O’Neil, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Ambassador Brian McFeeters (ret.), Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, US-ASEAN Business Council Ditlev Blicher, President of Asia-Pacific, A.P. Moller - Maersk
Published 06/04/24
Welcome to the jungle! For businesses, customs and international trade regulations can feel like a labyrinth. There are now 3,000 trade regulations in place, which are constantly being updated and added to. How did we get here and where are we going next? Find out in this panel discussion, featuring: Dr. Ralph Ossa, Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Statistics Division at the World Trade Organization Philippe Isler, Director for the Global Alliance for...
Published 05/07/24
The race to net zero is on.  And one of the trickiest sectors to decarbonise is the chemicals industry.   But, it’s not impossible.   Find out more in this special, bonus episode of Beyond the Box – brought to you in partnership with FT Longitude.   Featuring insights from: Ann Vereecke, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vlerick Business School Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association Morten Bo Christiansen, Senior Vice President and Head of...
Published 04/23/24
The maritime industry is moving towards a goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What will it take to get to zero? And what progress has been made? This panel discussion was recorded at the World Maritime Forum in Copenhagen with  guests:  - Pernille Dahlgaard, Chief Officer of Government, Business & Analytics at the Mærsk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping - Gareth Prowse, Head of Decarbonisation, Svitzer - Øistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability...
Published 04/01/24
There are more women working in supply chain jobs than ever before. What has helped turn the tide in this traditionally male-dominated space? What's it like for women in the industry, espeically on the frontline? And, what would it take to get more women working in logistics and supply chain roles?
Published 03/05/24
How is the situation in the Red Sea affecting global trade? And why does it seem like its just one supply chain crisis after another these days? The threat of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea has led to most carriers prioritising the safety of their crews and bypassing this critical gateway for global trade. In this episode of Beyond the Box, find out how the Red Sea situation has destabilised the flow of goods and energy supplies, and why traditional supply chain designs might be...
Published 02/13/24
The robots are coming! Well actually, they're already here. But, before you let images of sci-fi horror take over, give this epsiode a listen. We hear from three experts on how how humans and robots can work together - both now and into the future. Recorded at the Web Summit in Lisbon, this panel discussion unpacks the potential for this technology to improve everything from productivity to efficiency, safety and more.
Published 12/20/23
From Diwali to Singles Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, peak time has long been a key revenue raiser for businesses, as well as a strain on supply chains. While supply chain planning traditionally stretched from August to November, these days peak season looks a little different. Why is peak season changing so much? And, what can we expect for peak seasons to come?
Published 11/21/23
It happens every day - thousands of container vessels sail across the oceans and enable global trade to make sure that consumer goods, food and medicine reach the consumers.  However, the world currently burns around 300 million tons of fossil fuels per year, which makes shipping one of the world’s most polluting industries.  Amid the turbulent seas of climate change, environmental regulations, and the dire quest for sustainability, global shipping stands at a crossroad to lower its...
Published 09/13/23
We have a climate deal!  The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – part of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) – has agreed on a united strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.  This episode unpacks the contents of that new strategy, how it fits into the bigger picture of sustainability in shipping, and what it means for the future.
Published 07/27/23
Visibility is such a buzz word. Unless you’ve been living under rock, you will have heard it bandied around the logistics and supply chain industry. You may even have used the concept in a conversation yourself. Most of us will understand why a captain navigating a ship would need visibility, but what we are hearing about now is ‘end-to-end visibility’ - visibility of all stages of the supply chain, in as close to real time as possible. What does that mean, and how do you get it?  In this...
Published 06/28/23
80% of world trade is carried out through containerised logistics, generating trillions of data points every single day. But until recently, only a few actors capitalised or even knew how to create value of all this data. Digitilisation in shipping and logistics represents a fundamental redraw of global supply chains that will profoundly change global trade for both businesses and consumers. Technology will increase the scale, scope and speed of trade. It can provide access to markets for...
Published 05/26/23
The COVID-19 pandemic stretched supply chains beyond their limits with a perfect storm of lockdowns, stranded containers, backlogged ports, empty shelves, and record levels of consumer demand. In the aftermath of these unprecedented disruptions, supply chain diversification has accelerated and resilience is more important than ever. In this episode, we deep dive into what this has meant for links to Southeast Asia and China, and whether China can prevail as the world's factory.
Published 04/21/23