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Geopolitical risks and shipping investment decisions

In this latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we take a dive into how geopolitics impacts investment decisions in shipping.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 20, 2024

Presenter Punit Oza, founder of MaritimeNXT, talks with Christoph Toepfer, Founder and Chief Eexcutive of Borealis Maritime, about the geopolitical landscape impacts their business.

The conversation covers:

  • Geopolitical risks and their impact on investment decisions

  • The Red Sea crisis and security challenges

  • Technology’s role in optimising shipping, although progress has been slow

  • Advise for students preparing for a future in shipping

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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