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← Australian Industry Group Podcasts26 jul 2024 · 47 min

Supply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia

Supply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia26 jul 202447 min

In this episode, Jim Wilson mounts a passionate and cogent argument for the global shipping industry, especially in support of the industry’s performance during the Covid years.

James and Jim discuss the current issues of the industry and look to the future. Issues discussed include:

Recent and future expectations of container pricing

The issues for shipping in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal

How the global container industry works

The issues with Port operations around the world, and how Australia port compare to similar operations around the world

The two also have an extended conversation regarding the active decarbonisation of the shipping industry, and how the industry is leading the way.

A fascinating conversation full of insights and information on this critical industry to the Australian economy. Well worth a listen.