In this Vonheim interview, Anthony Whitworth shares powerful insights from five decades in the maritime industry. We dive into the untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the realities of working in one of the most demanding and dynamic sectors in the world.

💡 In this interview, you’ll learn:

- How the global shipping industry really works

- How the dry bulk market work

- Lessons on resilience, leadership, and long-term success

- Behind-the-scenes stories of selling and buying companies

Whether you're interested in business, global trade, or life stories, this conversation offers a look inside an industry that shapes our everyday lives.

📘 Check out Whitworth's book The Saltwater Highway to go even deeper into Tony’s journey and the world of shipping: https://www.anthonyrwhitworth.com

Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers.

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In this episode of Vonheim, we sit down with Svein Ringbakken, CEO of DNK, a leading provider of war risk insurance for the maritime industry, to break down the rapidly evolving threat landscape facing the maritime industry. From escalating tensions in the Middle East to rising risks of terrorism and piracy, we explore what these developments mean for global shipping, trade routes, and maritime operators.

What risks should companies prepare for, and what does the future hold? Leave a comment if you like the episode, and share your feedback with me. It helps the channel!

Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers.

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Andreas von der Heide is the founder and CEO of the Swedish geopolitical advisory firm Consilio International, and one of the most recognized geopolitical experts in the Nordics. In this conversation, we discuss the major geopolitical shifts shaping the world today. From global power competition and economic tensions to the long-term direction of international politics. What does the next decade look like? Are we entering a new global order? And how should businesses and leaders prepare for a more uncertain world?

I hope you enjoy the conversation. Feel free to share your thoughts, feedback, and ideas in the comments.

You can reach Andreas on LinkedIn and X.

X: https://x.com/AvdelningH

LinkedIn: Andreas von der Heide

And also check out Geopodden:

https://geopodden.se/

Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.