The impact of geopolitics on shipping have come into sharp focus with the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and war in Ukraine. The latest episode of the Chat About Geopolitics and Trade series features John Thompson Co-founder and Commercial Director of global maritime risk management specialists Ambrey. In a chat with Punit Oza Founder of Maritime NXT, John comments, “Shipping is a huge part of global trade, but it's often the unseen part." Delving into how shipping is impacted by wider geopolitical events the conversation between John and Punit covers: The role of geopolitics in maritime tradeThe evolution of Ambrey and the shift into analyticsTechnology and maritime risk managementInsurance and risk assessmentData integration and AIGlobal risk mappingThe future of maritime domain awarenessCareer advice for aspiring professionals Listen to the full conversation now If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. Feel free to also recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.   For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you visit www.searade-maritime.com or subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with Punit Oza: Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/punitoza Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punit-oza-fics-afni-llb-m-sc-6149893/ 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