209 Erik Eklund, Chief Commercial Officer, Candela

Electric hydro foiling vessels trending again

Seeing is believing. That is a saying that fits very well with Candela. You need to see this video to understand what we are talking about. Boats flying! It’s super cool, and it’s a changemaker. 

Erik Eklund is the Chief Commercial Officer of Candela. When he talks about his career, it’s like it was all building up to his current position. You can hear in his voice how passionate he is. And I cannot wait to go to Stockholm in the autumn to commute on...

https://shippingpodcast.com/209-erik-eklund-chief-commercial-officer-candela/

205 Dita Bruijn, Director North Sea P&O Ferries

From the Netherlands to South America and back again

In this episode, I am in conversation with Dita Bruijn, the Director North Sea of P&O Ferries. Dita is a true global maritime professional with an exciting career in the liner business who has now taken on the challenge of working with ferries. She is very interested in the digital transformation the maritime industry is experiencing.

Dita Bruijn is passionate about shipping. You can hear that from her way of describing the industry to young...

https://shippingpodcast.com/205-dita-bruijn-director-north-sea-po-ferries/

Jiangnan Shipyard Will Sign Large Orders

China State Shipbuilding Corporation released the announcement that Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of CSSC, signed letters of intent for several major contracts, says an article published on Xindemarinenews.

New ships worth

According to the announcement, Jiangnan Shipyard signed letters of intent with relevant shipowners to build 6 new ships worth about $1 billion.

Letter of intent

According to the announcement, Jiangnan Shipyard signed a letter of intent for the construction of two 175,000 m3...

https://mfame.guru/jiangnan-shipyard-will-sign-large-orders/

191 Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited

What about the S and the G in ESG? 

In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company’s sustainability and ethical impact.

Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing.

I asked...

https://shippingpodcast.com/191-catherine-smith-general-counsel-company-secretary-wah-kwong-maritime-transport-holdings-limited/

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