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Supply Circles: Update on Global Container Shipping industry with Jim Wilson, Shipping Australia

In this episode, Jim Wilson mounts a passionate and cogent argument for the global shipping industry, especially in support of the industry’s performance during the Covid years.

James and Jim discuss the current issues of the industry and look to the future. Issues discussed include:

  • Recent and future expectations of container pricing
  • The issues for shipping in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal
  • How the global container industry works
  • The issues with Port operations around the world, and how Australia port compare to similar operations around the world

The two also have an extended conversation regarding the active decarbonisation of the shipping industry, and how the industry is leading the way.

A fascinating conversation full of insights and information on this critical industry to the Australian economy. Well worth a listen.

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James Scotland

After a long career in multiple aspects of supply chain management, corporate training and business advisory, James brings a business improvement mindset to his role as General Manager of Supply Chain Resilience for Ai Group. A skilled communicator and adviser, James has been involved with Oil & Gas, the Defence industry and supply chain across the board for over 40 years.

James has a Masters degree in International Management and a partially completed Doctor of Business Administration. He says he'll get around to finishing it when he retires.