From involvement with Singapore ​Shipping ​Association ​and ​the ​IMO ​to ​speaking at ​industry ​events ​and ​selfies ​on ​social ​media today’s podcast guest is an advocate for all things maritime.

In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we sit down with Akanksha Batura Pai a well-known personality in Singapore maritime circles and internationally.

A conversation between Akanksha and Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand explores the challenges the industry faces, the importance of networking, and Akanksha's commitment to giving back through various roles, including her position as the IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador.

Listen to the episode to hear more about Akanksha’s

• Early career and background
• The challenges she sees facing the maritime industry
• Attracting young talent to shipping and maritime
• Industry organisation roles and advocacy
• Networking and career growth
• Balancing family and career
• Where maritime will take Akanksha in future

Join us in an inspiring conversation about a journey in the world of maritime and shipping

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Digital systems in ports help to boost efficiency and cut emissions by eliminating time consuming paperwork and opportunities for human error. Nuno Nunes, Associate Partner and VP Americas at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting joins host Gary Howard to explore the topic and the beneficial impacts Maritime Singles Windows and Port Community Systems have beyond the port environment.

Tune in to hear about the economic and geopolitical changes brought about by closer trade relationships supported by digital systems, and how this can strengthen regional stability. Nunes also speaks on the benefits to shipping of a more streamlined process for port calls and a more predictable voyage for seafarers.

With an eye to the future, Nunes discusses how these systems can be built for interoperability and flexibility, and the value of regular reviews of a port's needs and its systems' capabilities in order to maintain efficiency and identify new opportunities.

The discussion includes multiple examples of completed projects and those underway where challenges are being solved or alleviated with digital systems at ports around the world.