While the first part of our maritime influencers list includes the top 1O voices to follow, we decided to take into account your suggestions for our research, and make the second part slightly bigger.
From international organisations to skilled Master Mariners and experienced market research managers, here are 15 more accounts you should follow in 2021.
1.Alan McKinnon
Professor of Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University (Hamburg), Alan has been researching and teaching freight transport and logistics for almost forty years, with research interests in green logistics. He is the author of “Decarbonizing Logistics”, published in 2018.
You can find his articles and views on his website and social media.
Twitter: @alancmckinnon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mckinnon-a3a79722/
Website: https://www.alanmckinnon.co.uk/
2.Craig Fuller
Craig is the CEO and founder of FreightWaves, a leading company providing news and analysis on transportation markets and technology. His main focus is on providing transparency and derisking the freight industry.
View his latest activity on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Twitter:@FreightAlley
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/incab/
3.Gina Panayiotou
Maritime Lawyer and committed to making a difference, Gina is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Oceans Arena. She also hosts a broadcast titled “It’s ALL about Shipping.” Find out her latest activity online by following the links below.
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginapanayiotou/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNrhGl6Ym7FJYgCd7pSurg
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“A post-Covid world for shipping means added value; despite the challenges, such as the crew change crisis, it never hit pause, consistently transporting food, supplies, medicine and much more across the globe. Going forward the shipping industry looks more collaborative, people-oriented, agile & digital; evidently making it more efficient and sustainable.”
4.Guy Platten
Guy is a qualified Master Mariner with extensive experience in the maritime industry both at sea and ashore. He is the Secretary General at International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) while he has prior served in a number of senior positions.
Twitter: @guyplatten
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-platten/
5.International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The International Maritime Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations, responsible for establishing regulations in shipping; from improving the safety and security of international shipping to preventing pollution caused by ships. You can see the latest work and projects of the IMO and the world of shipping regulations on various online channels.
Website: https://www.imo.org
Twitter: @IMOHQ
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-maritime-organization/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says: “Following the immense socio-economic impact of the pandemic on the shipping industry, it is time to pave the way for a re-imagined future of the industry. We have an opportunity to drive a green recovery and ensure a sustainable maritime future.”
6.Irene Rosberg
Ranked first in the Top Women in Shipping list by Allboutshipping.co.uk, Irene is among the leading voices throughout the maritime and logistics sectors. She is the Programme Director Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA), Copenhagen Business School, Denmark and President of WISTA Denmark.
Curious to see her work? Follow the link below to learn more.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-rosberg-68a8613/
7. Captain James Foong, AFNI
Among the youngest voices in the industry that stands out, Captain James is a dynamic maritime enthusiast with over 15 years of experience at sea. He is sharing his insights and real life stories aiming to inspire the maritime community and raise awareness on key topics. View more of his work by following the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfoong/?originalSubdomain=my
Clubhouse: james.foong
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“NO SEAFARERS = NO Shipping = NO Shopping, I would like to take this opportunity to address the importance of crew change crisis in the maritime industry. I believe this pandemic Covid-19 in general has brought attention to the importance of mental health as everyone is literally aware of the feeling of being “stuck” at where they are. And now, try to imagine those proud seafarers who are carrying out their extraordinary duties away from their families for months at sea.
These unsung heroes experienced a lot of challenges around themselves while serving onboard, physically and mentally. While we are moving forward with greater innovations, ideas and high-end technologies; I do hope that basic things like humanity can be put at higher priority in the maritime industry, because seafarers serving onboard sometimes break without coffee but most of the time, coffee without breaks, that’s life at sea.”
8.Judah Levine
Judah, Research Lead at Freightos, is an experienced market research manager, using analytics to deliver market-based insights. Judah shares reports and updates on what’s happening in the industry from shipper behaviors to the latest in logistics technology and digitisation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-levine-79b32858/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“Shippers and carriers will look to learn lessons from the extreme volatility of the past year, and apply strategies including those offered by digitization and tech to apply better stability during the next crisis.”
9.Kirsty Timbury
Nominated among the top women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics 2020 DCN – Daily Cargo News Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, Kristy is currently Manager Marine at BHP. Skilled and passionate, you can follow her activity online through the following links.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-timbury-70267543/
10.Neville Smith
Neville Smith is the founder of maritime PR and media consultancy Mariner Communications. His Twitter account counts over 10K followers, where he shares key updates of the maritime and shipping industry.
Twitter: @MaritimeInsight
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neville-smith-0269194/
Website: https://maritimeinsight.com/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“I would like to think post-COVID shipping would be a kinder, fairer place (especially to seafarers) but I won’t hold my breath and instead say it will quickly find itself facing some very hard choices as the reality of decarbonisation becomes clearer.”
11.Peter Sand
Peter Sand is Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO with over 15 years experience in the global shipping industry. He is also a teacher of Maritime Economics at the Danish Shipping Academy. Peter’s regular reports and focused analytical articles on the shipping market are widely read and have often been referenced in mainstream media.
Twitter: @BIMCO_PS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-sand-0983084/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“While the shipping industry is a great facilitator of global trade business and prosperity – its also the sector right in the middle of global supply chains, feeling the heat when they are all disrupted by the ‘first wave of Covid-19 recovery’.
While the box sector is ‘on fire’, the tankers can’t catch a break from appalling demand – and bulker once again appreciated the support of China. When the ‘next normal’ will arrive is a tricky one to call, but during 2022 – some sort of Business As Usual should be back. Most likely in the form an opposite market to the one we have today – as consumer starts spending money of other things than goods, China unwinds its stimulus-classic push to support its economy, and global oil demand gets thoroughly past the pre-covid level.”
12.Sam Chambers
Sam is the Editorial Director of Asia Shipping Media. He has been a China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia while his work featured in some of the world’s leading media outlets. Sam’s opinions can be found at http://splash247.com/
Twitter: @SamChambers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-chambers-b628714/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“How will shipping exit Covid? In booming fashion, with most sectors enjoying rates not seen since pre-Lehman thanks principally to the regulatory purgatory – or should that be heaven? – over new environmental legislation.”
13.Simon van den Dries
Simon is the Maritime General Manager at Spire Global, a space powered data and analytics platform. He is passionate about all things Data Analytics, satellites and space and is active in the industry’s key networks.
Want to learn more? Follow his activity online through the link below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonvandendries/
14.Simon Ward
Simon is the Director of Ursa Shipbrokers, with many years of experience as a ship sale & purchase broker. He is sharing his insights through the URSA blog and is also heavily involved with the Instituteʼs education team both in Greece and the UK.
Twitter: @Ursablog
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ward-a7b74a15/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“A post-COVID shipping world looks much like the pre-COVID world, except there’s a lot more stressed-out crews, and a lot more money in the system, for now at least. Beyond that, no-one knows, except the margin for error is even greater than usual for such predictions.”
15.Wolfgang Lehmacher
Wolfgang is a supply chain and technology strategist, focusing on all things transport, logistics improvements, and innovation. He is a Corporate CEO, board chairman and director, executive advisor, senior/operating partner, author of white papers and several business books and a keynote speaker.
Learn more about Wolfgang and view his recent business activity online.
Twitter: @W_Lehmacher
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfganglehmacher/
Website: wolfgang-lehmacher.com
Quora: https://supplychain50.quora.com/
What does a post-covid look like for shipping?
“The post-covid world of shipping will see an increased level of (data-driven) collaboration”
You probably already have yourself a list of people that you follow on social media to keep up with the latest industry news. Which are some of the most interesting voices you follow and trust?
