Gender Balance

According to recent figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation, women currently make up fewer than 2% of the global maritime workforce. This statistic reflects how, historically, seafaring has been viewed as a male-dominated industry. In this episode we discuss why women may be less likely to pursue a career at sea and what more can be done to support women in the maritime industry.Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Om Podcasten

From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, shipping is an integral part of our society. As an island nation, the UK maritime industry handles over 95% of all imports and exports by volume and directly employs an estimated 152,000 people.The Shipping Exchange is a new podcast that aims to explore the latest developments across the industry, bringing together expert panellists to challenge the world view and discuss the topics that matter most.