TradeSense Episode 9 | London’s Maritime Cluster and the Geopolitics of Shipping

London remains one of the world’s most influential maritime hubs, but as trade routes shift and global pressures mount, the cluster must continually adapt.

In this episode of TradeSense, Jos Standeven, CEO of Maritime London, joins Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Senior Maritime Intelligence Analyst at Windward, to explore how the UK’s maritime services ecosystem is responding to today’s geopolitical turbulence, from trade friction to rising global competition.

They discuss the London market’s legal and insurance strength, its educational legacy, and the growing role of AI and maritime technology in helping the cluster remain resilient and globally connected.

If your work touches maritime legal, compliance, shipbroking, or trade policy – in London, Singapore, Dubai, or beyond – this episode offers a grounded view of how legacy institutions are embracing complexity and preparing for the future.