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  • Shipping Matters — October’26 Round-up

    In this episode, Michael Mervyn-Jones and Jasmin Mehrad discuss the key takeaways from October’s SSY Monthly Shipping Review.

    The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email [email protected]


    Panellist contact details

    Jasmin Mehrad

    SSY – Oslo

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    SSY – London

    E: [email protected]


    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  • 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 [email protected]


    Panellist contact details

    Jasmin Mehrad

    SSY – Oslo

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    SSY – London

    E: [email protected]


    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  • 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 [email protected] 


    Panellist contact details 

    Claire Grierson

    Head of Tanker Research, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    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 for more information.

    18 min
  • 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 [email protected] 


    Panellist contact details 

    Alastair Stevenson

    Head of Digital Analysis, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    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 for more information.

    13 min
  • 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 [email protected] 


    Panellist contact details 

    Alastair Stevenson

    Head of Digital Analysis, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    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 for more information.

    17 min
  • 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 [email protected] 


    Panellist contact details 

    Alastair Stevenson

    Head of Digital Analysis, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    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 for more information.

    17 min
  • 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 [email protected] 


    Panellist contact details 

    Alastair Stevenson

    Head of Digital Analysis, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    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 for more information.

    15 min
  • Shipping Matters - 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 [email protected]


    Panellist contact details

    Alastair Stevenson, Head of Digital, Analysis, SSY

    Email: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones, Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    Email: [email protected]


    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 for more information.

    14 min
  • Charting a Course to Decarbonisation - The Future of Low-Carbon Shipping

    As the shipping industry continues to face one of its greatest challenges - how to drastically cut carbon emissions in a sector traditionally reliant on heavy fuel oil, our expert panel takes a high-level look at how industry regulations, technologies and data collectively play a role in the future of low-carbon shipping.


    Panellist contact details:

    Alastair Stevenson

    Head of Digital Analysis, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Cato Esperø

    Head of Alternative Fuels, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    Thomas Horschig

    Senior Analyst Low-Carbon Fuels, Veyt

    E: [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected]


    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 27 local offices – with over 500

    experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, 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


    About Veyt

    Veyt is a global insight business for all significant low-carbon markets and renewable energy. As the energy transition picks up pace, businesses, governments and institutions need reliable and actionable insights as they lead the shift to a net zero world. That’s why Veyt covers green certificates for power and gas and carbon markets with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by expert independent objective research and analysis. Veyt’s team of analysts covers market developments on every continent, strengthening clients’ decisions through real-time analytics and market intelligence. www.veyt.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  • “The Trump Effect” – the return of Donald Trump and what this could mean for shipping going forward.

    In the final episode of the current season, the Shipping Matters panelists explore what impact the returning Trump administration could have on global shipping markets. Over the course of the episode, SSY’s Claire Grierson, Ole Ulstein, Phillip Tripodakis, and Michael Mervyn-Jones discuss the potential impact of trade tariffs and the consequences of sanctions in addition to Trump’s position on renewables. 


    Panelist contact details 

    Claire Grierson

    Head Of Tanker Research, SSY

    E: [email protected] 


    Ole Martin Ulstein 

    Partner (Dry Cargo), SSY 

    E: [email protected]


    Phillip Tripodakis 

    Partner (LNG), SSY 

    E. [email protected]


    Michael Mervyn-Jones

    Director of Communications and Marketing, SSY

    E: [email protected] 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

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