In this episode of Maritime Matters, Dr Matthias Catón, Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre, sits down with Burkhard Sommer, partner at PwC and head of the Maritime Competence Centre in Hamburg. With over twenty years’ experience in maritime advisory and a background spanning ship owners, shipyards, finance, and logistics, Burkhard Sommer brings a comprehensive perspective to the evolving landscape of German and global maritime business. Their conversation traverses the industry’s transition since the shipping crisis, the resilience and transformation of German shipping companies, consolidation trends across logistics and port operations, and the delicate balance between strategic interests and open market policies. Together, they unpack the interplay of innovation, regulation, and global volatility shaping the maritime sector.

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