In this episode of TradeWinds’ Wavelength podcast, we look at the spate of attacks by US forces on merchant vessels in the Middle East Gulf region in recent days, including missile strikes which have led to the deaths of seafarers.

The attacks have come from all sides as Iran, the US, Russia and Ukraine target shipping, adding heightened risks, but for some hefty rewards.

TradeWinds risk correspondent Paul Peachey and reporter Gary Dixon look at the latest attacks and what they mean for shipping.

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Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Trump talks up peace prospects

US confirms strike on third Indian-linked tanker off Oman

Onassis VLCC sailed for four days with Iranian missile lodged in fuel tank

Container shipping is having a bumper second quarter. We hear from Hapag-Lloyd chief executive Rolf Haben Jansen on how and why, and TradeWinds’ Ian Lewis looks to the near future with a warning.

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Hapag-Lloyd chief: Strong demand driving tight container shipping market

The Sea Cargo Charter signatories published their annual emissions reduction report, benchmarking against the International Maritime’s net-zero trajectory. The gap has not got much smaller.

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Sea Cargo Charter emissions reduction stagnates under pressure of global frictions

Norwegian owner Eitzen consolidates tech subsidiary Zen and orders the first fully electric shortsea container vessels.

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Eitzen orders electric powered boxship pair

Production and host: Craig Eason

Additional reporting: Paul Peachey, Gary Dixon, Ian Lewis, Matt Coyne and Yannick Guerry

A TradeWinds/DN Media podcast

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