Back in business!
The Shipping Podcast is back from the hiatus, and in this solo episode, I explain my absence.
How did you celebrate the International Women in Maritime Day 2026?Continue Reading …

The Shipping Podcast is back from the hiatus, and in this solo episode, I explain my absence.
How did you celebrate the International Women in Maritime Day 2026?Continue Reading …

Can the shipping industry make the world a better place?
Listen to Ina Reksten, CEO of Manta Marine Technologies, and learn more about how technology is advancing the maritime industry to become a solution for the future of our planet. We talk about leadership and bold decision-making, enabling further development of our industry.
Thank you for listening. If you like it, share it.
Lena


In this episode, you will listen to Danielle Southcott, Founder & CEO of the Veer Group, a multi-award-winning clean shipping startup.
With the help of startup angel investors, the Veer Group is ready to build the world’s first container vessel with no combustion at all. It’s all Wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and an electric engine.
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It’s been ten years!
Ten years of learning, finding new friends, and building something new and exciting! In this episode, Lena walks down memory lane and gives a little bit of behind-the-scenes content.
It was hard to decide what to share, what my listeners are interested in hearing, and what I haven’t shared previously. I dive into what I have learned, and what I might have contributed to the maritime industry by starting the first podcast focusing on shipping ten years ago. Continue Reading …

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between food and crew welfare onboard ships. Gone are the days when meals were the central social event of the day—today, many seafarers spend more time alone in their cabins. But despite this shift, the importance of a good meal has not diminished.Continue Reading …

Lena is at the IMO to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime and attend the IMO Gender Equality Award Ceremony.
The International Day for Women in Maritime has been celebrated globally on May 18th every year since 2019. This year, the International Maritime Organisation is conducting a Symposium on the theme An Ocean of Opportunities for Women. Continue Reading …

I am back! Happy New Year, and best wishes for a prosperous 2025!
What are the pros and cons of continuing the Shipping Podcast?Continue Reading …

I am working my way through big decisions. Should I continue podcasting when I reach the tenth-anniversary next summer, or should I stop? How do I take the Shipping Podcast to the next level if I continue? There are so many things to consider moving forward.Continue Reading …

In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome Arsenio Domínguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded during the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in London, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary leader who is spearheading global efforts to protect our oceans.Continue Reading …

Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and find out when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union. Continue Reading …

Alison Cusack, Principal Lawyer at Cusack & Co Pty Ltd in Melbourne, is an expert on General Average. If you have never understood the principles of the General Average, this episode is for you! In addition, there is no aspect of the maritime industry we don’t touch upon in our conversation. #everyconversationmatters Continue Reading …

Meet Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Roadferries, assigned by the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), to go to Odesa and urgently assess when Ukraine can fulfil the crucial maritime requirements of becoming a member of the European Union.Continue Reading …

In this episode, I reconnect with Mathijs Slangen, now the Vice President of Sales & Marketing Europe for Flexport, to delve into the transformative power of digitising the supply chain.Continue Reading …

Sustainability is truly about people!
Listen to Elisabeth Munck, Head of Sustainability at IKEA Supply Chain Operations. She is passionate about sustainability and has been working on the sustainability agenda in Supply Chain Operations since 2016.Continue Reading …

The result is in, the audience has spoken. The Shipping Podcast is worth listening to. So say both men and women. The unique selling point is the diverse guests who generously share their knowledge.
There is much more to dive into, and in episode 234, Lena shares the results from the Audience Survey.
If you haven’t had the time to give your views, you have until March 31st to do so. Here is the link.
If you want to support the Shipping Podcast through Patreon, here is the link.
Thank you for listening! #everyconversationmatters

In episode 232, Sal Mercogliano, a former mariner, a teacher and a Youtuber, is the guest. We talk about the global hotspots and how what is going on there impacts shipping.Continue Reading …

Floating ports, is that part of a sustainable society?
Sea Technology is currently designing a new floating container and cruise vessel terminal type. Therese Lundquist is Sea Technology AB’s CEO and guest in episode 231 of the Shipping Podcast.Continue Reading …

Hello, Shipping Podcast lovers! I am asking for your opinion. Please reply to the Shipping Podcast Audience Survey. We are closing 2023 and looking forward to the year ahead. In this episode, I sum up a bit of the year and ask my audience to let me know who they are and what they think about the show.
Thank you for listening. #everyconversationmatters


Spearheading wind-assisted propulsion
WindWings project is a commitment to leading the way towards a zero-carbon future while enhancing vessel efficiency. BAR Technologies believes there is more to be done to harness wind power and push shipping into a greener and more efficient era for the shipping industry.Continue Reading …

With more than 14 years of experience in the coating industry, Alexander Enström leads Hempel’s Marine Segment as Executive Vice President. In episode 227, we continue the deep dive into hull specifics, or as Alexander says, “We are in business to protect the assets from corrosion”.Continue Reading …