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Listen to our podcast for expert conversations about navigating challenges and optimising your supply chain in the dynamic sea freight landscape.


Explore diverse topics and perspectives

Our podcast covers a wide range of topics, from navigating supply chain disruptions to leveraging digital tools and sustainable shipping practices.

Hear from seasoned professionals who share their expertise and unique industry experiences.

Join host Sara Vollmer, Vice President Sea Logistics Global Customer Engagement & Events, as she has conversations about a variety of logistics topics with industry experts.

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Expand your sea freight horizons with episodes that include:

  • Strategies for tackling drayage issues and adapting to disruption

  • Insights into the industry’s future and building resilient supply chains

  • The convenience and complexities of refrigerated container logistics

  • Supply chain planning tools for better-informed decisions

Episode 1

Introduction to Shipping Insights

Tune in to learn more about our podcast, featured guests, and discussion topics.

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Episode 21

Seafarers at the helm

18 Sep 2024 - Sara sits down with Jeremy Nixon, CEO at Ocean Network Express Co Ltd, to explore the human side of maritime shipping.

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Episode 20

Navigating drayage

22 Jul 2024 – Sara and guest Mason George, President at IMC Companies National Accounts, explore strategies for tackling these constant disruptions.

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Episode 19

The sea freight industry and the road ahead

26 Mar 2024 – Sara speaks to Michael Aldwell, Board Member of Sea Logistics, about the challenges and opportunities of being pushed to change.

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Episode 18

The convenience of refrigerated containers

08 Feb 2024 - Sara is joined by Marc Meseguer, Regional Sea Logistics Reefer Manager, to discuss the journey of temperature-sensitive cargo.

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Episode 17

Supply chain planning tools

09 Jan 2024 - Sara talks to Allison MacDonald, Global Key Account Manager Corporate Partner Consumer, about planning for on-time reliability.

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Episode 16

Emergency and Relief Logistics

20 Nov 2023 - Sara and Cormac O’Sullivan, Global Head of Emergency and Relief Logistics, discuss developing strategies to deliver emergency aid.

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Episode 15

Resilient international supply chains

19 Oct 2023 – Sara meets with Yutaka Matsuyoshi, Global Head of Sea Logistics International Supply Chain, to talk about current trends.

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Episode 14

Dried fruit and nuts

05 Jul 2023 - Sara is joined by Knud Meyer, Global Sea Logistics Development Manager Dried Fruit & Nuts, to talk about growing markets.

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Episode 12

Latin American sea freight market

8 May 2023 - Sara speaks with Matthias Blan, Senior VP Sea Logistics South and Central America, about the Latin American sea freight market.

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Episode 11

Network expansion and customer focus

04 Apr 2023 - Sara and guest Michael Aldwell, Board Member Sea Logistics, talk about the customer focus on our Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030.

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Episode 10

The history and impact of container shipping

10 Feb 2023 - Sara talks to Bill Rooney, Vice President Strategic Development, about this famous invention and its effects on the world.

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Episode 9

Sustainable maritime insurance explained

14 Dec 2022 - Sara chats with Steffen Bergholz, Global Head Nacora International Insurance Brokers, about protecting endangered marine life.

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Episode 8

Working in the sea freight industry

10 Nov 2022 - Sara and guest Marcus Reimann, Regional Sea Logistics Manager North America, discuss what it’s like to work in sea freight.

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Episode 7

What sea freight is doing to reduce CO2e

16 Sep 2022 - Sara talks to Kai Miller, Trade Manager Energy and Emissions, about the alternatives to conventional fuels.

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Episode 6

VinLog experts for the drinks business

12 Jul 2022 - Sara talks with Horst Mueller, Global Head of VinLog, to tell the story of how VinLog got its name and became a full-fledged service.

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Episode 5

Coping with uncertainty in container shipping

12 Jul 2022 - Sara talks with Horst Mueller, Global Head of VinLog, to tell the story of how VinLog got its name and became a full-fledged service.

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Episode 4

Africa as an emerging market

19 Apr 2022 - Sara is joined by John Costigan, Senior Vice President Sea Logistics MEA, to talk about the potential of the African continent.

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Episode 3

Our digital platform seaexplorer

15 Mar 2022 - Sara talks with Kathrin Wolf, Sea Logistics Product Manager for seaexplorer, about the innovative digital platform.

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Episode 2

You don’t have to be constrained by the box

07 Dec 2021 - Sara and Tomas Boenert, Global Head of LCL, discuss LCL flexibility, risk management and sustainability.

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