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In the second episode of Straight Talk with Rolf Habben Jansen, maritime journalist Janet Porter speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about 70 years of containerization and the forces shaping the next phase of global trade.
The conversation starts with the birth of containerization in 1956 and looks at how a simple idea transformed global trade. Rolf explains why he believes globalization is not over, how trade flows are changing in response to tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical disruption, and where future container growth may come from, including Africa, India, Southeast Asia and South America.
He also discusses why vessels are unlikely to become much bigger, how ports and networks need to be planned decades ahead, why nearshoring is happening more gradually than many expected, and how trade imbalances, packaging efficiency and electric vehicles influence container volumes. The episode closes with a cautiously optimistic view on the future of container shipping and its role in spreading prosperity around the world.
In this episode
• Why Rolf Habben Jansen believes globalization is not over
• How 70 years of containerization transformed global trade
• Why trade flows are becoming more diverse and complex
• Where future container growth may come from, including Africa, India, Southeast Asia and South America
• What tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical disruption mean for customers
• Why nearshoring is real but still limited in scale
• How vessel size, port infrastructure and long-term fleet planning are connected
• Why rail and trucking can complement but not replace ocean transport
• How scale, mergers and acquisitions shape liner shipping
• Why EVs and changing consumption patterns could support future container growth
The speakers
Rolf Habben Jansen
Chief Executive Officer of Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. He shares insights into global trade, container shipping, crisis management, and the future of maritime logistics.
Janet Porter
Maritime journalist with many years of experience covering the container shipping industry. She brings deep sector knowledge and asks the key questions behind the stories shaping global shipping.
More Infos about Hapag-Lloyd:
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hapag-lloyd-ag
https://www.facebook.com/hapaglloydag/
https://www.instagram.com/hapaglloydag/
https://www.tiktok.com/@hapaglloydag_official
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https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/meta/imprint.html
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By Hapag-Lloyd AGIn the second episode of Straight Talk with Rolf Habben Jansen, maritime journalist Janet Porter speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about 70 years of containerization and the forces shaping the next phase of global trade.
The conversation starts with the birth of containerization in 1956 and looks at how a simple idea transformed global trade. Rolf explains why he believes globalization is not over, how trade flows are changing in response to tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical disruption, and where future container growth may come from, including Africa, India, Southeast Asia and South America.
He also discusses why vessels are unlikely to become much bigger, how ports and networks need to be planned decades ahead, why nearshoring is happening more gradually than many expected, and how trade imbalances, packaging efficiency and electric vehicles influence container volumes. The episode closes with a cautiously optimistic view on the future of container shipping and its role in spreading prosperity around the world.
In this episode
• Why Rolf Habben Jansen believes globalization is not over
• How 70 years of containerization transformed global trade
• Why trade flows are becoming more diverse and complex
• Where future container growth may come from, including Africa, India, Southeast Asia and South America
• What tariffs, sanctions and geopolitical disruption mean for customers
• Why nearshoring is real but still limited in scale
• How vessel size, port infrastructure and long-term fleet planning are connected
• Why rail and trucking can complement but not replace ocean transport
• How scale, mergers and acquisitions shape liner shipping
• Why EVs and changing consumption patterns could support future container growth
The speakers
Rolf Habben Jansen
Chief Executive Officer of Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. He shares insights into global trade, container shipping, crisis management, and the future of maritime logistics.
Janet Porter
Maritime journalist with many years of experience covering the container shipping industry. She brings deep sector knowledge and asks the key questions behind the stories shaping global shipping.
More Infos about Hapag-Lloyd:
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hapag-lloyd-ag
https://www.facebook.com/hapaglloydag/
https://www.instagram.com/hapaglloydag/
https://www.tiktok.com/@hapaglloydag_official
Impressum/Legal Notice:
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/meta/imprint.html