As the world reels from another disruption to the global supply chain during the blocking of the Suez Canal, while coping with the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic, it has been a challenging time for all parties in the global supply chain. But how well can you prepare for the unthinkable? What will be the long-term impact? And what could have been done to avoid this full stop in the supply chain? In this Portcast Bart Kuipers gives us all the details on the resulting situation and provides an outlook on what might happen in the aftermath of these recent logistical challenges. Presented by Anouschka Laheij. Featuring Bart Kuipers PhD - Port economist, Erasmus Center for Urban, Port and Transport Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. More information: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/supply-chain-talks-the-portcast

Did you know 90% of world trade is transported by ship? And around 1.7 million seafarers on 61,000 ships make sure global trade continues 24/7 even during a pandemic and we never run out of supplies? These are the facts. Yet the general public does not seem to be aware of how crucial and progressive the sector is. It is an industry that deserves more credit and appreciation for the important role it plays in our daily lives. Annet Koster is on a mission to change the perspective of the maritime industry for the better and show the world how innovative and advanced this sector is. Tune in now! Presented by Anouschka Laheij. Featuring Annet Koster – Director KVNR - Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners.