- 14
- Episodes
- 18
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
About Shipping Matters
Welcome to Shipping Matters. The new podcast from SSY. In each episode, our panel of shipping experts will aim to cut through the market noise and go behind the headlines to tell you what really matters when it comes to shipping. About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 25 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Ship Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Athens, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- SSY
- Category
- business · business · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Mar 2024
- Latest episode
- 29 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
29 Sept 2026
Shipping Matters — September ’26 Round-up — The Million Dollar Day
Shipping Matters is back after the summer break! In this episode, Michael Mervyn-Jones is joined by brand-new co-host Jasmin Mehrad as they discuss the key takeaways from September’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review. From VLCC earnings exceeding $1 million a day to dry bulk rates reaching a five-year high, they discuss the significant movements across shipping markets, including the rise of West African bauxite exports, evolving oil demand in China and a growing tanker orderbook. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Jasmin Mehrad SSY – Oslo E: j.mehrad@ssyglobal.com (mailto:j.mehrad@ssyglobal.com) Michael Mervyn-Jones SSY – London E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, and Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Jun 2026
Shipping Matters - Strait of Hormuz Update
Join Claire Grierson and Michael Mervyn-Jones as they discuss how the Tanker industry is approaching the recent developments in the US/Iran conflict and examine what could happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains open for a sustained period of time. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Claire Grierson Head of Tanker Research, SSY E: c.grierson@ssyglobal.com Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
26 May 2026
Shipping Matters - May ’26 Round Up
Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR), as well as an update on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the ramifications on global shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Alastair Stevenson Head of Digital Analysis, SSY E: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com (mailto:a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com) Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Apr 2026
Shipping Matters - April ’26 Round Up – Strait of Hormuz Special – Navigating the effects of a closed Strait of Hormuz
Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) as well as a spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz and what its continued closure means for energy supply. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Alastair Stevenson Head of Digital Analysis, SSY E: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com (mailto:a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com) Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Mar 2026
Shipping Matters - March ’26 Round Up
Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) as well as a spotlight on how the current conflict in the Middle East is impacting shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Alastair Stevenson Head of Digital Analysis, SSY E: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com (mailto:a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com) Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Feb 2026
Shipping Matters - February ’26 Round Up
Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) alongside the latest news impacting shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com (mailto:navigator@ssyglobal.com) Panellist contact details Alastair Stevenson Head of Digital Analysis, SSY E: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com (mailto:a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com) Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com (http://www.ssyglobal.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Jan 2026
Shipping Watch - January ’26 Round-Up
Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month's SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) alongside the latest news impacting shipping markets. The Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Alastair Stevenson, Head of Digital, Analysis, SSY Email: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com Michael Mervyn-Jones, Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY Email: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices, with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets, including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 May 2025
Charting a Course to Decarbonisation - The Future of Low-Carbon Shipping
Industry experts Alastair Stevenson, Cato Esperø, and Thomas Horschig examine regulations, technologies, and data's impact on reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry, focusing on the future of low-carbon shipping.
19 Dec 2024
“The Trump Effect” – the return of Donald Trump and what this could mean for shipping going forward.
Shipping experts Claire Grierson, Ole Ulstein, Phillip Tripodakis, and Michael Mervyn-Jones analyze the potential impact of the Trump administration's return on global shipping markets and trade policies.
5 Nov 2024
The role of Freight Derivatives in an ever-evolving landscape
In this episode of Shipping Matters, we examine the important role that Freight Derivatives play in an ever-evolving landscape. Over the course of the episode, Phoebus Kaloudis (Head of Business Development – SSY Futures Ltd.), William Chin (Group Head of Commodities – SGX Group) and Daejin Lee (Global Head of Research – FertiStream, Freight) outline how the freight markets have evolved over the past 15 years, examine the role of freight derivatives in managing complexity and discuss why freight derivatives should now be seen as an essential tool for all players in the market. Panellist contact details Phoebus Kaloudis Head Of Business Development – SSY Futures Ltd. E: p.kaloudis@ssyglobal.com William Chin Group Head of Commodities – SGX Group E: william.chin@sgx.com Daejin Lee Global Head of Research – FertiStream Freight E. d.lee@fertistream.com Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 25 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Athens, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com About SGX Group SGX Group is Asia’s leading and trusted securities and derivatives market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income, currency and commodity markets to the highest regulatory standards. SGX Group also operates a multi-asset sustainability platform, SGX FIRST or Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together (sgx.com/first). As Asia’s most international, multi-asset exchange, SGX Group provide listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services, with about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore. They are the world's most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN. In foreign exchange, SGX Group is Asia's leading marketplace and the most comprehensive service provider for global FX over-the-counter and future participants. Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX Group is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities. www.sgxgroup.com About FertiStream FertiStream is a young and lean, privately owned fertilizer trader, distributor, and freight provider, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Their mission is to bridge supply and demand, ensuring essential nutrients reach where they are needed most, with a focus on key regions like Brazil, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and beyond. Having grown rapidly, FertiStream now delivers high-quality fertilizers to over 70 markets worldwide. www.fertistream.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
25 Sept 2024
SSY Trainee Scheme – Special Episode
Shipping Matters is back – rested and rejuvenated after the summer break! In this episode, Jonathan Bond, Thelakshe Vigneswaran and Michael Mervyn-Jones discuss the thinking behind the SSY Trainee Scheme and catch up with four of the 2024 SSY Trainees (Tove-Kjerstin Vea, Charlie Hinton, Mariana Ruano and Esteban Gonzalez Landa) on what attracted them to shipping as a profession and SSY as a company. For any questions relating to the SSY Trainee Scheme, please email: traineescheme.ldn@ssyglobal.com (mailto:traineescheme.ldn@ssyglobal.com) For any questions relating to the Shipping Matters podcast, please email: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com (mailto:m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com) About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 25 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Ship Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 May 2024
How the tide turned for the S&P market
After almost a decade in the doldrums, the tide turned for the Sale and Purchase (S&P) market in 2020. Fast forward to today and we see a very different picture - with full orderbooks, full shipyards and considerably higher vessel prices. In this episode of Shipping Matters, SSY’s Toby English, Ben Pusey and Michael Mervyn Jones and special guest George Panayides (CEO of NS Lemos & Co Ltd.) examine the underlying factors that have driven this turnaround and discuss how long can this upward trend continue. Panellist contact details: George Panayides, CEO, NS Lemos & Co Ltd. E: gtp@nslemos.com Toby English Partner & Global Head of Sale & Purchase, SSY E: t.english@ssyglobal.com Ben Pusey Senior Director, Sale & Purchase, SSY E. b.pusey@ssyglobal.com Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications & Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 24 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Ship Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Athens, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Oslo, Rio, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com About NS Lemos & Co Ltd. N.S. Lemos & Co. Ltd are the London Agents of the Athens-based ship-management companies Enesel S.A. and Enesel Dry S.A. Using its extensive shipping contacts and long-standing expertise in the industry, N.S. Lemos & Co. Ltd. provides a combination of chartering, sale and purchase (S&P), consultancy and/or insurance services to all the Enesel Group companies. The Enesel Group is proud to have one of the longest continuous presences in the Shipping Industry. It was founded in 1848 by Andonis and Filippos Lemos’ ancestors and has sailed the seas for more than 176 years. The Group currently comprises five wholly-owned shipping companies, whose activities and offices span the globe, and who employ approximately 900 seafarers and 200 shore-based personnel. www.eneselnet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Apr 2024
How effective is the “Fit for 55” package when it comes to maritime decarbonisation?
In this episode, SSY’s James Ash, Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones are joined by Arcsilea founder and Chair of the RINA IMO Committee, Edwin Pang as they examine the various measures that make up the EU’s “Fit for 55” package (including the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime initiative) and assess just how effective they are when it comes to the decarbonisation of the shipping sector - great white hope or just another permit to pollute? Panellist contact details James Ash Head of Carbon Markets E: j.ash@ssyglobal.com Alastair Stevenson Head of Digital Analysis, SSY E: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.com Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com Edwin Pang Founder and Principle Consultant, Arcsilea E: ed@arcsilea.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 24 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Ship Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Athens, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Oslo, Rio, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. https://www.ssyglobal.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
12 Mar 2024
How the Red Sea crisis is impacting major shipping sectors.
In this episode, SSY’s Claire Grierson, Ole Martin Ulstein, Phillip Tripodakis and Michael Mervyn-Jones discuss the ongoing attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthi rebels. With the Red Sea being one of the most important transit routes in the world, our panel of experts outline the impact this crisis is having on the Tanker, Dry Cargo and LNG sectors. Panellist contact details: Claire Grierson Head of Tanker Research, SSY E: c.grierson@ssyglobal.com Ole Martin Ulstein, Partner, Dry Cargo, SSY, E: om.ulstein@ssyglobal.com Phillip Tripodakis Partner, LNG, SSY E: p.tripodakis@ssyglobal.com Michael Mervyn-Jones Director of Communications & Marketing, SSY E: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY: Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 24 local offices – with over 500 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage and Ship Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Athens, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Oslo, Rio, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug. www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Who has been a guest on Shipping Matters
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- Alastair Stevenson
- Cato Esperø
- Thomas Horschig
- Claire Grierson
- Ole Ulstein
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 3 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100
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- 3
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 60
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