Laud and Magnify
In most of these commentaries I entreat the industry to recognize the need to accelerate the transformation of our practices to meet societal demands. It comes as a breath of fresh air, then, to read how some in our industry…
Convergence: Silos crumbling in the face of change? (Part 2)
Right now, we think we are a noble industry, carrying 90% of the world’s goods and energy. But if people think about us, they think of water and oil and dead birds. If we’re not connected as an industry, we…
Convergence: Silos crumbling in the face of change (Part 1)?
We know where we are today, we don’t know where we’re going tomorrow and that creates some anxiety, because change is uncomfortable. It’s the unknown that challenges us emotionally, physically and professionally. Shipping connects the globe, we all know that.…
Reducing Shipping’s Vulnerability
I was in Athens last week speaking at two events (US Regulatory Update and SAFE4SEA). Both generated a lot of discussion, both enlightening and concerning. Despite the nearly daily introduction of new products and services designed to make shipping more…
What’s on the Horizon for 2020 and Beyond…
We use the timeframe of 2020 as a watershed moment for our industry, but what does it really portend? In addition to the seismic shift of IMO’s Sulphur 2020, there will be other trends that will also require our attention:…
A Clarion Call for Change
Our industry is going through a period of disruption bordering on turmoil. With the regulatory tsunami, accelerated technological development, automation, satcomms, and the demands of Millennials and Generation Z the shipping industry is encountering change in an unprecedented fashion. Some…
Gazing into the 2019 Crystal Ball- Part 2
Here are a couple more views on what we can look forward to in 2019! Angus Campbell, Corporate Director Energy Projects, Bernhard Schulte Ship ManagementShipping is certainly facing an interesting year, as we approach a cleaner and more efficient future. The…
Gazing into the 2019 Crystal Ball- Part 1
Happy New Year! I hope the holidays were kind to you! With the new year underway, I reached out to learn what some of our industry leaders are seeing in their 2019 crystal balls: Kirsi Tikka, Executive Vice President and…
Carleen’s Christmas List for Maritime
Dear Santa: I hope you have been well this year. How is the automation of your workshop going? I understand your connectivity has improved—has that resulted in more requests from kids wanting even more technology? How is your home doing? …
Weighing in on Methanol as a Marine Fuel
Greetings from Dubai where I was invited to present at a conference entitled “Methanol as a Marine Fuel” produced by Capt. Saleem Alavi’s Sea Commerce. What a fascinating voyage into the opportunities, and challenges, presented by methanol as a bridge…