Ceasefire or confusion in the Middle East

In this week's episode:

A fragile ceasefire in the Middle East does not mean shipping can easily flow again through the Strait of Hormuz. TradeWinds Holly Birkett and Matt Coyne run through the impact and implications of the ceasefire and the reluctance for shipping to think it is safe. Read more: Shipping stocks fall as Trump hits out at Iran over Hormuz handling Read more: Strait of Hormuz crossings at near standstill as MOL awaits government guidance

Gard boss and new chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs Rolf Torre Roppestad talks to TradeWinds risk correspondent Paul Peachey about the impact of conflicts and sanctions on casualties and insurance implications Read more: Conflict and sanctions threaten global shipping order, warns world’s largest marine insurer

Belgium gas carrier owner and operator Exmar has just taken possession of two ammonia dual-fuelled carriers, the industry's first. Lucy Hine spoke to Exmar chief executive Carl-Antoine Saverys about the delivery and whether the vessels will be using green ammonia. Read more: Exmar ships that can slash emissions by 95% debut into changed world order (The full interview can be found on Wavelength Plus podcast)

There's a new boss at the US Federal Maritime Commission and she does not intend to just sit on the sidelines and the country seeks to revitalise its maritime industry Read more: Trump’s Federal Maritime chair sets sights on boosting US-flag shipping

And shipyards and hull coating makers claim an EU bottleneck in approving new biocide chemicals for hull coatings is detrimental to the blocs competitiveness as Asian yards can offer more innovative solutions to tackle biofouling. Craig Eason talks to i-Tech, one of the biocide additive makers that is feeling the impact. Read more: Europe restricts shipowner hull coating choices as new additive approvals slow to a trickle

Producer and host: Craig Eason Additional reporting: Holly Birkett, Lucy Hine, Eric Priante Martin, Matt Coyne A TradeWinds/DN Media podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.