151. Trends in shipping industry (Key challenges & opportunities)

Guest Name: Faried Belbouab, Chief executive officer at Meratus Group, Language: English, Publication date: Sep, 11. 2021

Farid is currently the CEO (Chief executive officer) at Meratus Group, an integrated Indonesian shipping company providing point-to-point and network transportation solutions. Established in 1957, Meratus has grown into the following sectors: containers, charter, dry-bulk, terminals, logistics and LNG (JV). Visit the website to learn more about their business - https://www.meratusline.com/en/guest/home

Prior to this role, Farid has spent his professional working experience at CMA CGM where his last appointment was Vice president (Dubai, UAE). He holds a Master degree in International transportation and has joined a leadership executive program at INSEAD and Harvard Business School.

-—— Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast including:

• How do you see the current trends of shipping in 2021 and the next five to ten years from now? 
• Have you seen major changes that will be changing the landscape of the shipping industry?
• Particularly in Indonesia & SEA's context, what is your view on this (i.e trends and challenges in shipping )?
• What advice can you offer to the business leader & stakeholders to stay on top of trends? 
• Some other key takeaways.

Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farid-belbouab-1696567/