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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
Russia
Tradewinds
Strait Of Hormuz
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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As the shipping industry descends on Hamburg for the week, Ian Lewis discusses the shape of Germany's shipowning community and what lessons it has learned.

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The number of fatalities and injuries in attacks on shipping increases as warring factions ignore calls to stop attacks on innocent seafarers.

Fears lead captain and crew on one vessel to mutiny against calls to leave port a... more

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Maersk and Hapag Lloyd published bumper second quarter results over the last week. 

But the news focused on whether liner trades are facing a structural shift due to non-shipping related constraints and the additional cargo types i... more

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Shipowner groups implore the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization to stop Iran from imposing a toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and point to the fear of the practice spreading. But will it... more

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Recent Guests

Soren Andersen
CEO of ZeroNorth, leading AI and digital tools for shipping.
ZeroNorth
Episode: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bosses disagree on structural change
Thomas Kazakos
Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Episode: Chokepoint tolls - The spread of a bad idea
Luke Wickenden
From the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
CREA
Episode: The Adnoc L&S raid on the secondhand VLCC market
Nick Maddalena
Ambrey expert on security and intelligence in shipping
Ambrey
Episode: The expanding theatres of war
Rob Peters
Ambrey analyst providing data on attack tempo and incident specifics
Ambrey
Episode: The expanding theatres of war
Sotiris Raptis
Secretary General of European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA)
ECSA
Episode: The expanding theatres of war
Jolyon Kruitt
Professor, Erasmus University; expert on European ETS and reimbursement mechanisms
Erasmus University/Vantra Advocaten
Episode: The expanding theatres of war
Kristian Skovmand
Chief Executive, Danish Ship Finance
Danish Ship Finance
Episode: Should the mariner be the fall guy when shadow vessels break sanctions?
Constantin Baack
CEO of MPC Container Ships and MPC Oceanic Group
MPC Container Ships / MPC Oceanic Group
Episode: Should the mariner be the fall guy when shadow vessels break sanctions?

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 16 ratings
  • Shipping pod

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    capt mainwaring
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bosses disagree on structural change
Q: Why do we see two different opinions from two majors in the same alliance?
The hosts highlight differing management perspectives and personalities; one CEO emphasizes a cautious view on structural shifts while the other is more bullish about ongoing demand and the potential for growth, suggesting different strategic focuses and interpretations of the same data.
Chokepoint tolls - The spread of a bad idea
Q: But why is UNCLOS central to this argument, and how does the lack of ratification by Iran or the US affect the legitimacy of tolls through Hormuz?
UNCLOS underpins the legitimacy of freedom of passage through international straits; tolls would challenge that principle regardless of treaty ratification status, because international practice and long-standing norms protect passive transit in these waters, and the legal position is that imposing charges would be illegal or at least highly controversial.
Shipping figures talk carbon cuts in Singapore
Q: What is the current risk level in the Gulf due to Hormuz tensions?
The discussion framed ongoing seizures and suspected mine activity as a persistent risk affecting routes and insurance considerations, with forecasts that the situation could fluctuate daily.
Who's ordering all these giant crude oil carriers?
Q: What is driving the current VLCC order spree and who are the major buyers?
The spree is driven by a combination of fleet renewal needs, strong demand, and strategic accretion by buyers in China and other regions; major buyers include MSC, Eastern Pacific, Kalova, and others, with Heng Li and several Chinese shipyards leading order books.
What to do with the floating wreck of the gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
Q: And I wanted to ask you, Ed, how unusual is this incident in the LNG industry?
Ed Carr explains that this is unprecedented in LNG shipping in terms of a full loss of containment and emphasizes the unusual nature of an intentional attack leading to such a severe incident, marking it as an extraordinary event with potential long-term impacts on safety perceptions and regulatory focus.

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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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