The Shipbrokers Podcast
The Shipbrokers Podcast, brought to you by Gibson Shipbrokers, brings you broker driven analysis and expert-led conversations from the ever-changing world of shipping and trade. Produced in-house at our headquarters in London, this podcast delivers timely analysis of the events shaping freight markets.
From shifting geopolitics to market swings, if it’s moving the market, we’re talking about it.
Episodes
10 episodes
A Classic Combination: Talking Dual-Purpose Carriers with Engebret Dahm
Richard Matthews speaks with Engebret Dahm, CEO of Klaveness Combination Carriers, about the rise, fall, and resurgence of tanker/dry-bulk “two-in-one” vessels. Once prominent between the 1970s and 1990s, these ships declined due to stricter sa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:51
Shipbuilding in a Supercycle with Dan Gifford
Richard Matthews interviews Dan Gifford on the newbuildings market, which remains very strong—especially tankers—with a major VLCC and Suezmax ordering wave (nearly 40 VLCCs ordered so far this year and more in the pipeline). They e...
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25:55
AI Incoming: Digital development in Shipbroking and Chartering with Ioannis Martinos
In this episode of the Shipbrokers Podcast, Richard Matthews, Head of Research at Gibson, delves into the impact of technology and AI on shipbroking and chartering. Joined by Ioannis Martinos, founder of Signal Group, the discussion covers the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:56
Hell of a Start to 2026 - Gibson's Tanker and LPG views with Ed Romer-Lee and Senthuran Raviraj
In the first episode of 2026, Richard Matthews delves into the chaotic geopolitical landscape and its impact on the tanker and LPG market, joined by guests Ed Romer-Lee and Sen Raviraj from Gibson ShipbrokersThe podcast discusses recent ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:54
Oil Demand Delusions with Neil Atkinson
In this episode of the Shipbrokers Podcast, hosted by Richard Matthews, head of research at Gibson Ship Brokers, Neil Atkinson, an independent energy analyst, discusses the complexities of oil demand forecasts. They explore wh...
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34:49
Behind the Scenes - Exploring the World of Ship Recycling
In this episode of The Shipbrokers Podcast, host Richard Matthews talks with Anuj Gosalia, an S&P Broker from the Mumbai office at Gibson Shipbrokers, who specialises in sourcing vessels for recycling. Anuj shares his journey from a small t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:10
Is Hydrogen a Hoax?
In this episode of The Shipbrokers Podcast, Richard Matthews, head of research at Gibson Shipbrokers, interviews Paul Martin, a chemical engineer and independent consultant from Spitfire Research. They delve into the hydrogen and am...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:25
Navigating Arbs and Freight Dynamics with Michael Ryan
In this episode of the Shipbrokers Podcast, brought to you by Gibson Shipbrokers, Richard Matthews speaks to freight analyst Michael Ryan of Sparta Commodities to break down arbitrages in the shipping and commodities trading scene. The conversa...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:43
Ship Finance: What's Hot and, What's Not with Richard Moore
In this episode of the Shipbrokers Podcast, hosted by Richard Matthews, the focus is on the evolving landscape of ship finance. Guest Richard Moore, director of EA Gibson Capital, shares his extensive experience in shipping and finance, d...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:01
Crude Complexity: Sanctions and the Dark Fleet with Leigh Hansson
Crude Complexity: Sanctions and the Dark Fleet with Leigh Hansson of Reed Smith on The Shipbrokers PodcastIn this episode of The Shipbrokers Podcast, Richard Matthews, Head of Research at Gibson Shipbrokers, interviews Leigh Hansson, a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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