Maritime Impact

Market Views: Shipping strategies in a world of conflict and change

In this episode of DNV Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz talks with Carl-Johan Hagman, Managing Executive Officer of NYK Group Europe and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Carl-Johan reflects on navigating geopolitical turbulence, the effectiveness of the IMO's consensus-based system and the role technical conversations play, the moral responsibility shipowners bear toward seafarers’ safety, and what the industry's shifting trade patterns can mean for the future of global commerce.

Market Views: Shipping and the future world trade map

Rapid geopolitical developments, shifting trade flows, and rising uncertainty are reshaping the market today, while demographic and economic trends are redefining the world order of tomorrow. In this episode of DNV’s Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz and his guest Christopher Pålsson, CEO and partner of maritime‑insight, discuss the short‑ and long‑term impacts on global trade and how these forces are rewriting the future world trade map.

Methanol in focus: barriers and pathways explained

In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus speaks with Marius Leisner, lead author of DNV’s latest methanol paper, to explore its key findings. The conversation covers major barriers and potential pathways for the uptake of low-greenhouse-gas (GHG) methanol, as well as insights from the report’s future demand modelling of this promising fuel option.
Download the methanol paper for all insights: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/publications/methanol-fuel-in-shipping-download/

Preparing for UK ETS: Key compliance requirements

Entering into force on 1 July 2026, UK ETS is set to mirror the EU scheme but with its own requirements. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV, explains the regulatory details, affected operations, and reporting obligations.

Market Views: Net-Zero Framework on hold – the commercial impact

In this episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Eirik Nyhus to discuss the implications of the adjournment of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and what the new regulatory uncertainty means for the maritime market. They also discuss the guideline package that will be worked on until the next vote for adoption.

Navigating Norway’s zero-emission mandate for World Heritage fjords

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus examines Norway’s upcoming zero-emission rules for passenger ships in UNESCO fjords, their strict fuel requirements, and the broader implications for cruise tourism and compliance.

From expectations to delay: Updates on the work around IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus unpacks the unexpected outcome of the latest IMO MEPC meeting, and explores why key decisions were delayed and what this could mean for the global shipping’s decarbonization efforts.

From Forecast to fleet: lessons from Höegh’s ammonia transition

In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare technically and secure future demands.

GHG regulations: what’s the state of play?

In his last episode before the summer, Eirik Nyhus provides a round up of global greenhouse gas regulatory action, cutting through the complexity of maritime decarbonization policy to deliver a much-needed status check on FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS and IMO. Tune in to hear what’s known, what’s pending, and the big questions still unanswered.

Market Views: Shipbuilding conundrum: regulations, USTR, and constrained capacity

In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Claire Wright, Managing Director of Hanwha Ocean Europe to discuss what can be done about an increasingly ageing fleet, and the challenges being faced by the newbuild market.