Episode 5 | Special Report: The Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Episode 5 | Special Report: The Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but what does that really mean for global shipping and supply chains? In this special report, host Kevin Byrne is joined by Jakob Larsen, Head of Security at BIMCO, one of the world's leading international shipping organisations, to discuss the implications for the maritime industry and global trade. Together they explore: ✅ The significance of the Strait of Hormuz to world trade ✅ The current security situation in the region ✅ What reopening means for ship operators and cargo owners ✅ Potential impacts on freight, logistics and supply chains ✅ Why the effects may be felt long after the headlines move on With a significant proportion of the world's energy supplies and seaborne trade passing through this critical waterway, understanding what happens next is essential for businesses, supply chain professionals and industry leaders. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. #SupplyChainIreland #SupplyChain #Logistics #GlobalTrade #Shipping #Maritime #BIMCO #StraitOfHormuz #Procurement #Freight #SupplyChainManagement #Podcast #KevinByrne

Episode 4 Nils Haupt Head of Corporate Communications at Hapag-Lloyd

We are delighted to be joined today by Nils Haupt from Hapag-Lloyd [https://www.hapag-lloyd.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — one of the world’s leading container shipping companies. Now, global shipping is one of those industries that most people rarely think about… until something goes wrong. Yet almost everything we use, wear, build, or consume has likely spent time on a container vessel somewhere in the world. From electronics and pharmaceuticals to food, retail, and industrial goods, global trade quite literally moves by sea. Nils has had a fascinating career journey across media, aviation, and now international shipping — giving him a unique perspective on how communication, leadership, and customer expectations are evolving in an increasingly volatile world. And there’s certainly no shortage of volatility right now. Over the past few years, supply chains have faced pandemic disruption, port congestion, geopolitical tensions, war in the Red Sea, rising fuel costs, and now renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. Today, we’re going to explore what these disruptions actually mean in practical terms for global carriers: how quickly shipping networks can adapt, the real operational and financial costs behind rerouting vessels, the knock-on effects across global trade, and importantly, the human impact on crews working in high-risk regions. We’ll also discuss how customer expectations have changed, why resilience is now becoming just as important as efficiency, and what supply chain leaders should be preparing for next.

Episode 3 Wissam Kazzaz ( What rising tension in the Gulf means for Irish businesses)

🎙️ New Episode – Supply Chain Ireland Podcast What does rising tension in the Gulf mean for Irish businesses? With uncertainty around key trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz — and no peace agreement yet between the US and Iran as of April 13th — supply chains are facing renewed pressure. In this episode, I speak with Wissam Kazzaz, a Gulf commercial strategist with over 25 years’ experience across the region, now supporting Irish companies entering Middle East markets. We discuss: ▪️ The reality on the ground in the UAE ▪️ Disruption to trade routes and logistics ▪️ The impact on Irish exporters ▪️ What businesses should be doing now 🎧 Listen now via the link in bio #supplychain #ireland #logistics #exports #uae #middleeast #geopolitics #business

Episode 2 Fuel Protests Dublin Ireland

Supply Chain Ireland Podcast – Episode 2 covers the ongoing fuel protests across Dublin and around the country, speaking with James Geoghegan, Paul Murphy TD, John Dallon, Peader Tobin, and members of the public.

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