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TradeWinds Wavelength - a weekly shipping news show

Craig Eason
Shipping Industry
Donald Trump
Decarbonization
China
LNG
Iran
Red Sea
United States
International Maritime Organization
Methanol
Ammonia
Strait Of Hormuz
Russia
Tradewinds
IMO
Lloyd's Register
South Korea
Ukraine
Sanctions
Marine Insurance

Regular updates on the top stories in the shipping industry from the editoral team of leading maritime news outlet TradeWinds. Hosted and produced by Craig Eason and the TradeWinds editorial team.

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In this week's episode:

The potential impact of US easing sanctions on tanker rates is under scrutiny.

Kpler tanker analyst Matt Wright is in the Wavelength studio to assess the impact of the Trump administration's latest move to get Russian diese... more

In this week’s Wavelength.

TradeWinds correspondent Paul Peachey has been uncovering what happened on the tanker Settebello before and after it was attacked by US forces in the Middle East in the summer.

This is the story of the families of three c... more

In this week’s episode:

TradeWinds’ tanker correspondent, Matt Coyne, is in the studio to unravel yet more superlatives about the crude markets as geopolitics and turmoil feed into rocketing rates.

Read more: Oslo-listed VLCC giants sitting on $2bn... more

In this week’s podcast:

Trafigura is bringing its VLCC tanker division, now called Volare Shipping, to the Oslo Stock Exchange with a planned IPO.

Lucy Hine joins host Craig Eason to talk through the listing and how the tanker market has reacted.

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Recent Guests

Matt Wright
Tanker analyst at Kpler
Kpler
Episode: The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates
Jonas Kamstedt
Chief executive of BlueYield
BlueYield
Episode: The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates
Sotiris Raptis
Secretary-general of European Shipowners
European Shipowners
Episode: The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates
Paul Peachey
TradeWinds reporter who spoke with families of the Settebello crew
TradeWinds
Episode: Uncovering the story of the Settebello
Alexis Ellender
Kepler's Senior Lead for Dry Bulk Research
Kepler
Episode: Tankers at the top?
Lars Benjamin-Vold
Managing Director at Norma Cyber
Norma Cyber
Episode: Tankers at the top?
Sean Dalton
President of IUMI; Head of Marine Underwriting for Munich Reinsurance America
Munich Reinsurance America
Episode: The Trafigura VLCC IPO
François Michel
CEO of GTT
GTT
Episode: Riding shipping's highest-ever rate wave
Andy McCarran
Chief Growth Officer, Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register
Episode: Riding shipping's highest-ever rate wave

Hosts

Craig Eason
Host of TradeWinds Wavelength and related shows; long-time maritime journalist and editor with deep industry contacts
Holly Birkett
Host and journalist covering Women in Maritime and industry issues; active editorials and reporting

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Shipping pod

    Easy to listen to, timely and informative. I really like it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    capt mainwaring
    United Kingdoma year ago

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High-quality interviews with a mix of regulators, owners, and reporters.
Informative and timely coverage that helps understand complex shipping issues.
Great for staying ahead on sanctions, decarbonisation, and risk signals.
Engaging guests and practical takeaways for business planning.

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#172
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#230
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The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates
Q: Can you tell me why you think the proposed mechanism is not actually going to send the right signals?
Raptis says the proposal has too narrow a range of eligible technologies and too little funding. European shipping pays a larger share of the EU ETS bill than its share of covered emissions, and his analysis estimates the proposed funding needs to triple.
The impact of softening US sanctions on tanker rates
Q: Do you think this relief to allow tankers to carry sanctioned diesel is going to have any impact?
Wright says it may bring a limited amount of Russian diesel to market, but Russia has domestic supply needs. Easing vessel sanctions is unlikely to ease the main rate pressure, which is in the Middle East Gulf, and compliance and insurance barriers would remain.
Tankers at the top?
Q: So let's start with the last seven days. What can you tell me about what fantastic news over the last week?
The market has seen a continuing surge in numbers and sentiment, with VLCC rates and asset values rising, supported by ongoing demand and strategic buying by large players; the overall tone is that earnings momentum may persist into the near term, though there could be eventual adjustments.
Getting under the lid of German shipowning
Q: Why did Höegh Autoliners decide to place six new vessels now and what does that say about the market?
The move reflects a structural tightness in the market driven by rising car exports from China and a belief in continued demand for larger, more efficient vessels, balanced with a cautious approach to environmental tech and the potential for later ammonia conversion.
Getting under the lid of German shipowning
Q: Could you remind us what the KG model was and what happened to it?
It was a retail-investor-based financing system that made Germany a hub for ship financing, but after the financial crisis it collapsed, leading to a long period of revival and rethinking among German shipowners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TradeWinds Wavelength

What is TradeWinds Wavelength about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers timely, in-depth analysis of global shipping news, policy, and market dynamics with a focus on risk, sanctions, decarbonisation, and geopolitical effects on routes and volumes. Episodes frequently feature industry regulators, shipowners, risk analysts, and journalists, offering practical takeaways for operators, insurers, financiers, and policy thinkers. Noteworthy are robust interviews with top maritime policymakers and analysts, candid discussions on regulatory reform (EU ETS, Net Zero frameworks), and on-the-ground reporting from major hubs and conflict zones. The format tends to blend hard data, policy context, and strategic business implications, making it valuable for listeners assessing risk, investment, and strate... more

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