AgriMundo | 009 | John McCown | Giant of the Sea

 


Dear AgriMundo Listener:


We are pleased to present our latest episode, featuring a fascinating conversation with John D. McCown, a globally respected authority on maritime trade.


In this episode, McCown takes us on a journey through the evolution of the container shipping industry, highlighting the revolutionary impact of Malcolm McLean and delving into the latest economic trends shaping global trade. He also discusses:


  • The importance of free trade and the economic effects of tariffs.
  • The Jones Act and its critical role in supporting national security.
  • The future of shipping, including automation and the increasing role of refrigerated transport in global supply chains.


This episode is packed with information for anyone interested in maritime trade, global trade, or the broader economic forces shaping our world.





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John D. McCown

Non-Resident Senior Fellow

 

John D. McCown is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. He is an internationally recognized expert in container shipping and maritime commerce. Mr. McCown has more than four decades of operating and investment experience in his field. He was a co-founder and CEO of U.S. flag carrier Trailer Bridge, Inc. and also formerly led transport investments at a large hedge fund.

Transportation pioneer Malcom McLean, the inventor of container shipping mentored Mr. McCown, and they worked together for twenty years. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and is also the holder of two maritime related patents. Mr. McCown is the author of “Giants Of The Sea: Ships & Men Who Changed The World,” a book on the modern cargo shipping industry and how it developed. He advises, lectures, and writes extensively about maritime issues and his regular reports on the container shipping sector are widely read and quoted.

At the Center for Maritime Strategy, Mr. McCown’s research and analysis will focus on the intersection of merchant shipping and maritime commerce with national security.




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