Maritime Trends and Strategic Supply Chains with Sean Riley of Veson Nautical - Ep 182

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Discover the unique complexities of maritime and chemical shipping with Sean Riley, President, and COO of Veson Nautical. Sean and host Victoria Meyer delve into the nuances of regulatory compliance, risk management, and data integration, essential elements driving competitive advantage in today's maritime logistics sector. The discussion covers how Veson's expertise distinguishes client relationships, turning them into collaborative partnerships to ensure alignment with ever-evolving regulations. Victoria and Sean further explore the shift towards more proactive supply chain management, emphasizing the critical role of data and collaboration.

Sean offers valuable career advice, stressing the importance of curiosity, self-confidence, and a willingness to take risks and exceed expectations. He shares personal insights on the significance of feedback and highlights Veson's journey to enhance its data capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Victoria and Sean also address the industry's pressing challenges, including supply chain disruptions and the imperative of sustainability, presenting a future where data sharing and connectivity are paramount for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Join us to learn more about the following topics this week:

• Challenges in the maritime industry: geopolitical conflicts, weather related impacts, and new regulations
• The 2020's: the decade of supply chain
• Biggest trends chemical shippers are facing today
• Veson's platforms: helping chemical shippers manage risks
• Sustainability and regulatory shifts in the maritime industry
• Finding success in the maritime industry through leadership skills
• Veson's future: data, artificial intelligence and collaboration

Killer Quote: "Finding what you like doing and doing a bit more than expected is key to career success. It's about being reasonably curious and confident, not fearing failure, and understanding feedback as perception, even if you disagree with it. Ultimately, it's not about whose fault something is, but who's willing to take responsibility and solve the problem." - Sean Riley

Thank you to our sponsor Veson Nautical:

From multi-jurisdictional regulations to geopolitics and decarbonization, the maritime ecosystem is more complex than ever. This is creating unprecedented levels of risk exposure. With trusted maritime data and built-for-purpose workflows from Veson Nautical, you can confidently make decisions to better manage risk and maximize profit.

For over twenty years, Veson has been co-innovating with the world’s largest buyers and sellers of bulk marine freight.

Join their client community and find your decision advantage. Learn more at veson.com.

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Thank you to our sponsor Veson Nautical:
From multi-jurisdictional regulations to geopolitics and decarbonization, the maritime ecosystem is more complex than ever. This is creating unprecedented levels of risk exposure. With trusted maritime data and built-for-purpose workflows from Veson Nautical, you can confidently make decisions to better manage risk and maximize profit.

For over twenty years, Veson has been co-innovating with the world’s largest buyers and sellers of bulk marine freight.

Join their client community and find your decision advantage. Learn more at veson.com