Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.
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The shipping industry is the backbone of international trade, contributing to the globalisation and development of the world, but it's the shipping people who makes the world go around.This is where you meet the maritime professionals, strong characters with an interesting background.
Episodes
- 265 Ina Reksten, CEO Manta Marine Technologies
265 Shipping Podcast - Can the shipping industry make the world a better place? Listen to Ina Reksten, CEO Manta Marine Technologies, and learn more about how technology is advancing the maritime industry to become a sollution for the futu…
- 264 Maria Bos, CEO Plug
Plugged In: How Shore Power Is Cleaning Up Our Ports In this episode, we dig into shore power—the system that lets docked ships plug into port power rather than burning fuel on board. This simple switch reduces fuel use, drastically cuts a…
- 263 Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO, Veer Group
Are we walking the talk of clean shipping? In this episode you will listen to Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO of the Veer Group, a multi-award-winning clean shipping startup. With the help of startup angel investors, the Veer Group is re…
- 262 Shipping Podcast Ten Years Anniversary
It's been ten years! Ten years of learning, finding new friends, and building something new and exciting! In this episode, Lena walks down memory lane and gives a little bit of behind-the-scenes content. It was hard to decide what to share…
- 261 Elizabeth Marami, Marine Pilot Unlimited Master Mariner, Kenya Port Authority
Turning the tide "Rejection is just another wave to ride." These words by Elizabeth Marami echo far beyond the deck of a ship—they speak to every woman daring to defy the odds. Listen to Liz Marami; she is a trailblazer in every sense of t…
- 260 Captain Kate McCue
Captain Kate McCue Sets a New Course Why did Captain Kate McCue—trailblazing mariner and the face of modern cruising—leave her high-profile role at Celebrity Cruises? And what's bringing her to the shipyards of Italy, where she's helping s…
- 259 Christian Ioannou, CEO MCTC Marine Ltd
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 seafa…
- 258 Women in Maritime Day 2025
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 celebra…
- 257 Maria Yiassa, Co-Founder Seaorama
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…
- 256 Camilla Wadstrup Westergaard, Vessel Assurance Surveyor
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 serio…
- 255 Britta Müller, Brittas Hafen Podcast
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…
- 254 Dr Therese Canning, Southampton Solent University
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 sinc…
- 253 Emma Mark, Executive Coach, EJB Coaching
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…
- 252 George S. Leone, President and Chair of the Board of Homecoming 250
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 - Philadelphi…
- 251 Shipping Podcast Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer
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…
- 250 Lena Göthberg, Host and Producer, Shipping Podcast
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? Ther…
- 249 Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General International Maritime Organization
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 Pro…
- 248 Lena in London Autumn 2024
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 h…
- 247 Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer Shipping Podcast
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…
- 246 Erik Froste, CEO Swedish Roadferries - improved soundquality
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…
- 245 Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer, Cusack & Co Pty Ltd
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 un…
- 244 Lina Buurstra, SAR Mission Coordinator, Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Swedish Maritime Authority
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…
- 243 Erik Froste, CEO Swedish Roadferries for better sound, go to episode 246
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…
- 242 Kriss Petersson, Head of Talent & Culture, AELER Technologies SA
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 He…
- 241 Kshitij Parashar, Program Lead of Cargo Visibility, Digital Container Shipping Association, DCSA
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…
- 240 Chris Sunderman, Program Lead Banks, Digital Container Shipping Association, DCSA
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,…
- 239 Chirag Bahri, International Operations Manager at International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network, ISWAN.
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, ISWA…
- 238 Mathijs Slangen, Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe, Flexport
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 cha…
- 237 Lena Gothberg , Host and Producer, Shipping Podcast
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…
- 236 Tatiana Liperti, Content Writer for the maritime industry
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 Linked…
- 235 Elisabeth Munck af Rosenschöld, Head of Sustainability, IKEA Supply Chain Operations
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 s…
- 234 Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer, Shipping Podcast
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…
- 233 Sid Lewis, Partner Jones Walker LLP, and Sara Kuebel, Associate in the Jones Walker Maritime Practice Group
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 pre…
- 232 Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History Criminal Justice and Political Science at Campbell University
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 t…
- 231 Therese Lundquist, CEO Sea Technology AB
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 i…
- 230 Lena Göthberg, Host and Producer, Shipping Podcast
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 20…
- 229 Team Full Foarce - World's Toughest Row 2024 Pacific
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…
- 228 John Cooper, CEO BAR Technologies
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 shi…
- 227 Alexander Enström, Executive Vice President of Marine, Hempel
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 hu…
- 226 International Antifouling Conference 2023
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…
- 225 Vera Tax, Member of the European Parliament (MEP), member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism
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…
- 224 Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND
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 mar…
- 223 Slavia Kristina Jumelet, Product Owner for Operational Efficiency Standards, Digital Container Shipping Association
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 c…
- 222 Philip Chaabane - CEO i-tech AB
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 coat…
- 221 Digital Health Solutions
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. Charlott…
- 220 Baltic Ports Organization
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 strength…
- 219 Empowering Women in Transport: the maritime industry and the Role of the EU part 2
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…
- 218 Empowering Women in Transport: the maritime industry and the Role of the EU
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 improv…
- 217 Lena Gothberg, Host and Producer of the Shipping Podcast
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 T…
- 216 Emily Babot, Environmental Project Manager, Aeler Technologies
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 sin…