Shipping Matters
Shipping Matters is a podcast from SSY, a global shipbroking firm. In each episode, a panel of shipping experts cuts through market noise and goes behind the headlines to explain what really matters in shipping. SSY was established in 1880 and has grown into one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating worldwide through 25 local offices and over 500 experts. Its coverage spans major markets such as Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Chemicals, Towage, and Ship Finance.
Episodes
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@s
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.c
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@ssyglob
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&n
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 Panellist contact details Alasta
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 navigator@ssyglobal.comPanellist contact detailsAlastair Stevenson, Head of Digital
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 StevensonHead of Digital Analysis, SSYE: a
“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 o
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 p
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 compan
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.
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 - grea
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 GriersonHead of T
