In this podcast episode, Matt Morgan sits down with David Hirschman of the Blue Economy Podcast to discuss maritime market intelligence. How are data analytics shaping the future of global trade? Who's in line to become the "Amazon of shipping?" What are the difficulties facing digital startups in the maritime industry? Matt Morgan, CEO of Boston-based Freight Flows, weighs … [Read more...]
Podcast: Blue Economy Podcast with gCaptain’s John Konrad
In this podcast gCaptain's very own John Konrad sits down with David Hirschman of the Blue Economy Podcast to discuss some of the projects he has going on. The Blue Economy Podcast is presented by Rhode Island, the Ocean State and dives deep into every aspect of the world's burgeoning ocean economy. Have a listen below: Episode Description: Captain John Konrad is the … [Read more...]
Why NOBODY Wants To Recognize US Merchant Marine Veterans
In this controversial episode of The REAL gCaptain Podcast Captain John Konrad explores why WWII US Merchant Marine Veterans and many Merchant Navy Allies are still fighting TODAY for full veteran status... and why this battle is of critical importance to the future. His answer might surprise you. Also in this episode.... John is excited to announce that he will be … [Read more...]
Why Are American Shipyards So Expensive And Prone To Delay?
In today’s episode of The REAL gCaptain podcast Captain John Konrad reflects on a topic that frustrates, saddens and sometimes angers him… the state of American Shipyards today. The fact is that building ships in America is significantly more expensive and prone to delay (which is VERY expensive from an economists point of view). The question is why? And John’s answer to … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Hour In Shipping Is NOT 23:00 To Midnight
Most professional mariners agree that the most dangerous hour of shipping is the hour between 23:00 and 24:00 - this is because it’s the one hour when the most junior officer, the 3rd Mate, is alone on the bridge of most ships - but a new book by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink suggests that the most dangerous time of shipping starts at 13:00 in the … [Read more...]