Folk Maritime focussing on slot costs and partnerships

Folk Maritime will maintain a focus on optimising slot costs as it expands and seeks further global and regional partners to serve its clients in and around the Middle East, CEO Poul Hestbaek told Seatrade Maritime in a video interview.

Speaking at Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, Hestbaek reflected on the company's initial months as a feeder and short sea operator, the impact of the Red Sea crisis on its operations, and the company's ambitions as a Saudi-based, Saudi-backed company playing its role in Vision 2030.

Watch the interview to hear about Folk's first owned vessel, the importance of trade with India and other regional partners, and Poul's expectations for 2025 as the new container alliances take form.