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 importance of digitising the supply chain for enhanced efficiency and transparency. Insights into the significance of automation and...

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 platform. In this episode, we discuss how and why the maritime people are not as eager to get involved as other people we know. We also discuss the...

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 to read more.  Elisabeth discusses IWAY– the IKEA way of Responsibly Procuring Products, Services, Materials and Components. It's ten...

The Audience view  The result is in, the audience has spoken. The Shipping Podcast is worth listening to. So say both men and women. The unique selling point is the diverse guests who generously share their knowledge.  There is much more to dive into, and in episode 234, Lena shares the results from the Audience Survey. If you haven’t had the time to give your views, you have until March 31st to do so. Here is the link. If you want to support the Shipping Podcast through Patreon, here is...

Safer Seas Act - Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels Listen to the Marine Log Listen Up Podcast   The maritime industry has acknowledged the problem, and measurements to prevent any harassment and bullying are being discussed by industry bodies. In this episode, we are going to discuss the maritime industry's response to sexual assault and sexual harassment onboard vessels by the Safer Seas Act, which the US Congress...

What is going on with shipping? In episode 232, Sal Mercogliano, a former mariner, a teacher and a Youtuber, is the guest. We talk about the global hotspots and how what is going on there impacts shipping. Sal is passionate about putting today's shipping in a historical context. He started his Youtube channel, What is Going on with Shipping, when EVER GIVEN was stuck in the Suez Canal, and he found it so fun, he got so many people cheering him on, so he decided to take it to the next...

Floating ports, is that part of a sustainable society? Sea Technology is currently working with the design of a new type of floating container and cruise vessel terminal. Therese Lundquist is the CEO of Sea Technology AB and is the guest in episode 231 of the Shipping Podcast.  Therese is passionate about disruptive, innovative ideas to contribute to the Blue Ocean. She has a marketing and sales background and has now taken over the leadership of this family-owned company, looking into...

https://shippingpodcast.com/230-lena-gothberg-host-and-producer-shipping-podcast/Who is in the audience? Hello, Shipping Podcast lovers! I am asking for your opinion. Please reply to the Shipping Podcast Audience Survey. We are closing 2023 and looking forward to the year ahead. In this episode, I sum up a bit of the year and ask my audience to let me know who they are and what they think about the show.  Thank you for listening. #everyconversationmatters 

The race of a lifetime Four adventurous women are preparing for the World's Toughest Row 2024. They will row from Monterey, California, to Hawaii. That takes at least thirty-five days. Listen to my conversation with Cassidy Hurd and Elaina Loveless, how it all came about, how they prepare, and their goal.  Mission: "To be a competitive, energetic, and uplifting team who forms lifelong friendships, embraces the journey and emerges as champions. We strive to ignite a passion in young women,...

Spearheading wind-assisted propulsion WindWings project is a commitment to leading the way towards a zero-carbon future while enhancing vessel efficiency. BAR Technologies believe there is more to be done to harness wind power and push shipping into a greener and more efficient era for the shipping industry. We cannot wait for future newbuildings to help us meet new regulations and CO2 reductions. There is a need also for refitting of the existing fleet. The WindWings installation is part...

How vital is coating for the efficiency of a ship? With more than 14 years of experience in the coating industry, Alexander Enström leads Hempel’s Marine Segment as Executive Vice President. In episode 227 we continue the deep dive into hull specifics or as Alexander says "We are in business to protect the assets from corrosion".  Listen to Alexander, go back and listen to episode 222 with Philip Chaabane and episode 226 from the International Antifouling Conference 2023 and you are up to...

Hull performance  Shipowners and ship managers are seeking solutions to manage hull performance more effectively. Why is that? It's because they want to make their fleet more sustainable, and they also want to save money. Les effective hull performance > more fuel and more emissions.  Listen to Jennifer Arden, Marketing, Brand & Relations Manager at i-tech and organiser of the International Antifouling Conference in Gothenburg 2023. José Gonzalez, Energy Conservation Manager, Stolt...

What does the "Fit for 55 in 2030 package" mean for the maritime industry? In episode 225, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vera Tax who is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. There are so many new proposals now in the pipeline for the maritime industry, and since Vera has been involved in them all, I took the opportunity to ask about them all.  EU Emissions Trading System Fuel infrastructure Renewal Energy Directive European...

Remote health care How can digital health solutions contribute to good health and wellness at sea? In this episode, I discuss that with the Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, Ronald Spithout.  Ronald held several positions in the maritime industry. Before retiring last year, he was the President of Inmarsat's maritime satellite systems, so connectivity is close to his heart. Combining Ronald's passion for connectivity and the well-being of seafarers has led him to take on a new role...

 Industry-standard in the container business Slavia Kristina Jumelet is a Product Owner for Operational Efficiency Standards at the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), which is a neutral, non-profit group founded by major ocean carriers to digitise and standardise container shipping. DCSA member carriers include MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM and ZIM.  Slavia Kristina has a very broad background in shipping, even though she started studying...

https://shippingpodcast.com/222-philip-chaabane-ceo-i-tech/Revisiting a Swedish maritime startup, now noted on NASDAQ Antifouling coatings are necessary to protect a ship’s hull from attaching marine organisms. Ship owners need marine coating solutions that deliver fouling prevention for vessels with differing activity levels, shipping routes and construction.  Selektope® is a unique biocide that, through biotechnology, creates the possibility of more sustainable and efficient marine paint...

Smooth Sailing How does the acceptance of digital health solutions in the maritime industry impact the employee well-being of seafarers? That is something two Master students decided to look into as they were writing their thesis.  Charlotta Herkommer and Sandra Siljevik Laine study Business Administration at the University of Jönköping, Sweden, in the Digital Business Programme. Nevertheless, they decided to look into the maritime universe to see how digital health solutions could make a...

Proactive. Flexible. Resilient. The Baltic Ports Organization's mission is to contribute to economic, social and environmentally sustainable development of maritime transport and the port industry in the Baltic Sea region, thereby strengthening its global competitiveness. Once a year, the Baltic Ports gather for a Conference, and September 6-8, 2023, the Conference will be hosted by the Port of Ystad. In this episode, we meet Mr Bogdan Oldakowski, Secretary General of the Baltic Ports...

Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023, part 2  Episode 219 is the second part of the panel discussion in Brussels organised by Ms Vera Tax, MEP, to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.  The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.  You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking; Ms Line Heimstad, Deputy Head...

Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023  Ms Vera Tax, MEP European Parliament, organised this panel event to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.  This is a recording of our discussion on June 27 in Brussels. The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.  You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking; Ms Line...

Why is it important with a diverse and inclusive maritime industry?  I was invited to the European Parliament to participate on a panel discussion on Empowering Women in the Maritime industry and the role of the EU, organised by Miss Vera Tax (MEP).  Since you were not there, and I took the time to prepare my interjections, I thought that it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on this topic with you. At a later stage, I might be able to share with you what was said since I have asked...

All parts in the logistical chain needs to link together  Listen to Emily Babot, Environmental Project Manager, Aeler Technologies, a young engineer and a former sailor. We talk about how rewarding it is to work in the maritime industry since we face many challenges. Emily's passion for the sea made her go for a career in shipping, first as a cadet and then on the engineering side when she decided to go ashore. Today, she works on the smart container and wants to spread the word about the...

The future is digital  Listen to Pacmar, an experienced Singapore-based ship agent who recently embarked on their digital transformation journey with MagicPort's Ship Agency solution. Capt Sitki Kok, the founder,  joins us, and Mr Osman Budak, the Operations Manager for their agency business. Together with Magic Port, we will create dedicated content focused on the digital transformation journeys of these crucial maritime industry players in a series of podcasts. This episode focuses on the...