Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change

This week, we’re discussing how pragmatism drives reinvention, and what strategies can help shipping companies navigate change without losing sight of carbon goals.

This episode is a fan favourite from Season 2 and it's a brilliant conversation with Mikael Skov, CEO of Hafnia, one of the world’s leading product tanker companies.

With almost 40 years in shipping, including 25 years at TORM before founding Hafnia in 2013, Mikael brings a wealth of experience on the energy transition. He dives into the reality of tanker markets, complex ecosystems that can be shaped by geopolitical shifts and economic pressures. In this environment, how can companies meet today’s needs while staying on track to cut emissions?

Lora and Mikael explore this question, discussing how shipping companies can make measurable progress on emissions today, using technology, digital tools, and collaboration with customers, while keeping an eye on long-term goals. They also cover how innovation by market leaders can create momentum and opportunities for the wider industry.

If you’re interested in seeing how pragmatism and resilience are shaping the future of shipping, this episode pairs perfectly with our Season 3 opener with Julian Bray from TradeWinds, where we look at how the industry is navigating turbulence and adapting to react zero.

Global trade powers our world but contributes roughly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. A zero-emissions future is possible -- and this conversation shows how practical steps today can set the stage for a transition at scale.


About Mikael Skov: LinkedIn

Listen to Julian Bray on Industry Practices and Resilience in the Age of Uncertainty

About ZeroNorth: Website

About Lora Jakobsen: LinkedIn

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