Rerouting Middle East trade amid regional conflict

How has Saudi headquartered container line Folk Maritime coped with and adjusted its business in the face of conflict?In this episode, Seatrade Maritime News’ Gary Howard speaks with Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime, about the challenges and adaptations faced by the company amidst ongoing regional conflicts.They discuss the impact of the geopolitical landscape on maritime operations, cargo flows, and the company's growth strategy in its third year.Poul also shares insights on safety measures, operational pressures, and the shifting dynamics in the shipping industry.The conversation covers:The impact of regional conflicts on operationsChanges in cargo flow and shipping routesOperational pressures and cost challengesSafety measures for crew and vesselsFolk Maritime’s future growth and fleet strategyListen to the full episode nowIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com.Connect with Gary Howard:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on Twitter:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn