This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023 with two of the report’s authors, Jan Hoffmann and Luisa Rodriguez.
The report says the volume of trade moving by ship fell slightly in 2022 during the pandemic but is expected to grow by 2.4% this year. That’s good news for the shipping industry and the global econom ... Show More
Jul 2025
141. The role of nuclear energy in a sustainable future
As the world moves toward a more sustainable future, nuclear energy is back in the spotlight. While wind and solar power are key to reducing carbon emissions, their intermittent nature presents challenges. Could nuclear energy provide a stable, low-carbon alternative? UN Trade an ... Show More
11m 53s
Jun 2025
139. Rethinking investment: Making money work for development
What is the real value of investment in today’s world? From green energy to public infrastructure, investment has the power to reshape economies and drive meaningful change. But in a world facing climate crises, growing debt, and fragile growth, how can we make sure that capital ... Show More
10m 53s
Jul 2025
Tariffs and trade: Preparing for the unpredictable
As geopolitical tensions persist, global trade dynamics are becoming increasingly complex—and many leaders find themselves on tenterhooks. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Cindy Levy and Shubham Singhal, two global coleaders of McKinsey’s geopolitics work, join Global Edi ... Show More
28m 29s
May 2024
Driving Discussions: How is US refined oil products export market affected by USGC medium range tanker rates bouncing back?
<p>Get a look at what’s happening now in the US refined oil products export market as medium range (MR) tanker rates in the US Gulf coast rebound from 2024 lows, in this podcast. US Products Associate Editor Jason Metko sits down with Americas Freight Deputy Editor Ross Griffith, ... Show More
17m 52s
Apr 2022
Transportation: Untangling the Supply Chain
<p>Global supply chains have been under stress from the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and inflation, and the outlook for transportation in 2022 is a mixed bag so far. Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner and Equity Analyst for North American Transportation Ravi Shanker discuss.< ... Show More
9m 31s