What 30 years in shipping has taught me is not to make predictions that could come back to bite me. However, what I think is safer territory is underlining my ongoing belief in the value of long-term commitment and having the right team around you.

The $1bn question

This article is part of a series written by people across shipping in response to this question about how to deploy a hypothetical TradeWinds Sustainable Shipping Fund:

How, where and why would you invest $1bn for the best return in sustainable shipping, as the industry grapples with the need to cut carbon emissions, improve efficiency and keep cargoes moving in a world facing multiple economic and political challenges? The investment will be made now...