Folk Maritime is a newcomer to the feeder and shortsea trades but has chosen an experienced leader in container shipping to bring the company’s ambitions to life.

In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Folk Maritime CEO Poul Hestbaek speaks to Seatrade Maritime’s Gary Howard about the company’s expansion plans, and how Saudi Arabia’s backing and Vision 2030 gives Folk a long-term view of shipping in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

The conversation covers topics including:

• Fleet expansion and newbuilding plans
• Shipping market trends, vessel design, and fuel source
• The impact of Red Sea diversions on network planning
• Using technology to improve container shipping efficiency
• Network expansion and the growth of India-Middle East trade