Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.
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Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.
Looking at the Ocean Container Shipping Market with John McCown
The Logistics Management Podcast
34 minutes
3 months ago
Looking at the Ocean Container Shipping Market with John McCown
GUEST: John McCown, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy
In this podcast, McCown provided a detailed overview of various aspects of the ocean container shipping market, including: volumes, rates and pricing, the impact of tariffs and trade policy on the market, and a 2025 Peak Season outlook, among key industry topics.
John D. McCown is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy, the Navy League’s think tank. He is a recognized expert in container shipping with four decades of senior operating and investment experience in the sector, including CEO of a container shipping carrier and managing transport investments at a $20 billion hedge fund. Mr. McCown now advises lectures and writes about maritime issues and his analyses and observations are widely read and quoted. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is also the holder of two patents, one related to container cargo handling and another related to vessel propulsion. Mr. McCown worked closely with transportation pioneer Malcom McLean, the inventor of container shipping, for twenty years.
The Logistics Management Podcast
Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.
