Season 2, Episode 2: Container Shipping and the Green Agenda with Vespucci Maritime’s Lars Jensen

Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change

The container shipping industry faces unique challenges in transitioning to greener practices. External factors have driven a period of rapid growth and profit since the late 20th century. However, major disruptions such as the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 Red Sea Crisis have significantly impacted the industry. Amid these significant upheavals, how can container shipping advance its green agenda?

In this episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth sits down with, Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner at Vespucci Maritime, a strategic advisory and analysis firm for container shipping. Lars has over 20 years of experience in the industry with previous roles at A.P. Moller-Maersk and The Containership Company. He is widely known for his analysis and forecasting as an expert in the container market.

Lars and Lora discuss the climate of container shipping in 2024, the industry’s appetite for the green transition, and how, to measure emissions, there must be a consensus on metrics.

The world is in a climate crisis, and all industries must do their part to reach zero emissions. Maritime trade is critical to today's society but is responsible for roughly 3% of all greenhouse gases. A future where global trade reaches zero emissions is possible. But how do we get there? In this podcast, we're sitting down with thought leaders to explore the inner workings of global trade, its massive impact on our society, and the obstacles it faces while navigating its way to zero.

About Lars Jensen: LinkedIn Profile

About Vespucci Maritime: Website

About ZeroNorth: Website

About Lora Jakobsen: LinkedIn Profile

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