Beyond the Box

Welcome to the jungle! For businesses, customs and international trade regulations can feel like a labyrinth. There are now 3,000 trade regulations in place, which are constantly being updated and added to. How did we get here and where are we going next? Find out in this panel discussion, featuring: Dr. Ralph Ossa, Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Sta

The race to net zero is on. And one of the trickiest sectors to decarbonise is the chemicals industry. But, it’s not impossible. Find out more in this special, bonus episode of Beyond the Box – brought to you in partnership with FT Longitude. Featuring insights from: Ann Vereecke, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vlerick Business School Tim Doggett, CE

The maritime industry is moving towards a goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What will it take to get to zero? And what progress has been made? This panel discussion was recorded at the World Maritime Forum in Copenhagen with guests: - Pernille Dahlgaard, Chief Officer of Government, Business & Analytics at the Mærsk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Ca

There are more women working in supply chain jobs than ever before. What has helped turn the tide in this traditionally male-dominated space? What's it like for women in the industry, espeically on the frontline? And, what would it take to get more women working in logistics and supply chain roles?

How is the situation in the Red Sea affecting global trade? And why does it seem like its just one supply chain crisis after another these days? The threat of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea has led to most carriers prioritising the safety of their crews and bypassing this critical gateway for global trade. In this episode of Beyond the Box, find out how the Red Sea situ

The robots are coming! Well actually, they're already here. But, before you let images of sci-fi horror take over, give this epsiode a listen. We hear from three experts on how how humans and robots can work together - both now and into the future. Recorded at the Web Summit in Lisbon, this panel discussion unpacks the potential for this technology to improve everything from

From Diwali to Singles Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, peak time has long been a key revenue raiser for businesses, as well as a strain on supply chains. While supply chain planning traditionally stretched from August to November, these days peak season looks a little different. Why is peak season changing so much? And, what can we expect for peak seasons to come?

It happens every day - thousands of container vessels sail across the oceans and enable global trade to make sure that consumer goods, food and medicine reach the consumers. However, the world currently burns around 300 million tons of fossil fuels per year, which makes shipping one of the world’s most polluting industries. Amid the turbulent seas of climate change, environment

We have a climate deal! The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – part of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) – has agreed on a united strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. This episode unpacks the contents of that new strategy, how it fits into the bigger picture of sustainability in shipping, and what it means for the future.

Visibility is such a buzz word. Unless you’ve been living under rock, you will have heard it bandied around the logistics and supply chain industry. You may even have used the concept in a conversation yourself. Most of us will understand why a captain navigating a ship would need visibility, but what we are hearing about now is ‘end-to-end visibility’ - visibility of all sta