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Shipping 101 - THE INTRODUCTION
December 31, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano-a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - introduces the new series Shipping 101 and highlights Martin Stopford's Maritime Economics
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[@wgowshipping]

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[@stco2426]

When you get to it, LNG is going to be very important in 2025 (I think). While Russia can hide oil in its parallel or shadow fleet, gas is much harder to hide due to the newer and more specialised vessels. With Ukraine's decision to not renew a gas deal with Russia (why would it) ship-carried gas (as LNG) will be increasingly important and many countries are also increasingly reliant on gas for heating and as an alternative to coal for electricity generation. There also seems to be a shift to LNG in shipping rather than through pipes. What do you think?

[@mcgyrus]

1) Ship Systems: What big ship systems are (drive train?, generators?) how the systems work together. Like a Haynes manual for a ship would be cool. 2) How the crew works and the different jobs on ships and ports etc. 3) Nautical terminology explained. Why is the bridge called a bridge? What is keel hauling actually? Will California allow CalPoly Maritime to keep such a mascot?

[@Syndr1]

​@@mcgyrusYou just gave him 3 videos,lol

[@geckoman1011]

I would love to learn how they coordinated trade over long distance before the advent of telecommunications. Because until then, word spread at the same pace as the goods.

​@stco2426 follow-up to LNG would be hydrogen. How much more complicated is it, can it become economic?

[@moonasha]

I never thought I'd watch a power point on shipping, but here I am. Will definitely keep up with this one

[@wgowshipping]

Not a PowerPoint, but I appreciate it.

[@mojrimibnharb4584]

Exactly my thought.

[@captiannemo1587]

See Perun… all PowerPoint, all the time. Weekly.

[@Reziac]

LOL, let alone that I'd pause the vid for a closer look. Then run off and download the class text, just because.

[@piccalillipit9211]

PROOF THAT EVERYTHING IS INTERESTING - IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TEACHER...!!! I have watched and listened to the most obscure stuff and it has been fascinating, as long as you have the right person explaining it.

[@CatmintJelly]

I think I speak for everyone when I say this. Thank you, Sal! Thank you for your insight, experience, and your time. Happy New Years and best wishes for a bountiful 2025!

[@AllNighterHeider]

Yes, and thanks CatmintJelly

[@QuizmasterLaw]

it's like peter zeihan only actually factually accuraet as opposed to bullshit marketeering!

[@wgowshipping]

@@CatmintJelly Thank you!

[@sheldoniusRex]

Sal, please make this a playlist. I will definitely be watching the whole thing.

[@Reziac]

Agreed. Sal is a good teacher.

[@daveroche6522]

Sal is the lecturer you'd love to have a few beers with (after class, natch!).

[@HarryWHill-GA]

If I were still drinking, I would like to have a few BEFORE class. That would be a class for the record books.

[@kellychuba]

@@HarryWHill-GA beer for breakfast 5th company 03 deck shout out!

[@old_grey_cat]

Thank you, this is a good side of social media.

[@prosthoplus]

This is so exciting! I'm in Procurement for a large health system, and it's insane how much more I learn from you than my professors in grad school.

[@wgowshipping]

Thank you!

[@circumnavigator8177]

A free college course on shipping by one of the best in the business? Heck yea thanks for this

[@nickbrasche1189]

Thank you Professor Mercogliano! Glad to be taught by a real expert!

[@hunterwyeth]

Ok I’m pretty excited about this series

[@canuck600A]

I'm really looking forward to the new series. I never thought I would get hooked on a channel about shipping, but Sal is such an engaging speaker. I would like an episode that compares the Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, WA, cruise ship markets and their history.

[@janeneuharth7256]

I love how happy you are. This will be a fun series

[@kathybuttsarnold3534]

Thank you, Sal! I found you because of Oceangate and stayed to learn!

[@allenseeallendo5844]

Sal I’m so glad you joined KZbin. You’ve given me 100s of hours of entertainment actually me and my uncle watch almost every episode. Honestly I hope one day you do get into a position on the presidents cabinet, you truly care about sailing and shipping in the USA and globally.

[@dogbugler]

I 2nd your same thought on Sal getti99ng into the president's cabinet... Shalom

[@b1air77]

Shipping economics? Sign me up. THANK YOU, Sal! For helping us laypeople understand the nuance and high level of all topics you cover!!

[@WhiteWolf65]

I took Economics in Gr. 12 with the great Jim Daley (former coach to the Ottawa U GeeGees & Sooners and now asst. Head Coach for the St. F.X. X-Men - St. F.X. is my dad's alma mater) This was back when he was still coaching the Sooners... and he made Economica enjoyable, and not boring as all he-double-hockey-stix. You are talking me back to my HS days... Hanseatic League and all that, East India Company (& don't forget the Hudsons Bay Company!)

[@austin_brown]

Great idea Sal, looking forward to it!

[@clarino2]

This channel is an example of what’s good about the internet. (BTW, the cover art in that book was used on the cover of Claude Debussy’s “La Mer.”)

[@strawwmann3131]

It's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" from the late Edo Period in Japan (very appropriate given the gunboat diplomacy that ended the Edo Period and forced Japan into globalised seaborne trade). It's one of the most famous, and most reproduced, pieces of art.

[@algordon5843]

Sal This video series is a great innovation. During these times of de-globalization the impacts of shipping on world affairs and vice versa are tremendous. As someone from a non maritime background I find your videos to be a window into a hither to unknown world at a time where this knowledge is essential. Thanks.

[@hairypassage]

I had a girlfriend who went to Campbell and I always thought about sneaking into one of your lectures on maritime history. Now I don't have to, thanks Sal! I'll be watching every one of these, can't wait for the next episode.

[@1919champ]

Sal. Congratulations on your second runner up Moochie award on Ward Carroll’s channel. Well deserved!

[@wgowshipping]

I did not even expect to be on the running. It is nice that Ward invites me on.

[@timmummert63]

I was an international traffic manager for a decade throughout the 90’s. The very first time I ever stepped foot on anything close to being a steamship was this summer on an Italian cruise. Your channel has been a wealth of information and extremely entertaining.

[@jamesa3818]

Great video idea Sal. I never would have thought I'd become an international shipping nerd, but you've made it so accessible and interesting.

[@glassman304]

Awesome. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@eherrmann01]

Thank you Sal for continuing to keep us informed and for the extra effort you put into bringing us these series.

[@chipwilliams1640]

Thanks Sal for setting up this series. Looking forward to all the episodes

[@joshuahoward3337]

I love this. Thanks Sal, been following you for a while. Glad to see your channel become such a large success.

[@Emergency785]

As usual, LOVED IT! Just keep'em comin' Sal! And, BTW, A very happy 2025 to you and all your loved ones!

[@josephreed5155]

Thank you Professor. We are all grateful that your hobby became a full time job, and you do it so well

[@sleepysteam6541]

Thanks Sal for all that you do. I'd like to see episode in your new series on ship yards. How ship construction has moved from Europe to the US to Korea and finally to China. Construction, ship repair, tariffs on ship repair. What would it take to build ships at scale in the USA - man power, steel and other materials. Thanks again. Really love your channel! BTW

[@jimcarlson2252]

Great series for 2025. I’m a big fan of “What’s Going on with Shipping”. Happy New Year Sal. 🎉

[@eliseleonard3477]

It’s brilliant that you’re doing a 101 series! Shipping is such an important (and increasingly contentious) part of what we humans do, and unless you work in the field it can be a total mystery. You make it fun to learn about the people, ships, and conventions we all depend on, and it’s especially cool when you dive into the history behind events in the news. Thanks 🙏 🚢🐋

[@CrystalAbrahams]

Excellent episode, Sal. I'm looking forward to the entire series. I never thought about shipping 🚢 until Covid. Now I believe we all need to know at least a little bit. 🇨🇦

[@stevecrombie5357]

As usual I watched the whole thing Sal. You are agreat teacher. I'm looking forward to the rest of the story.

[@ferdi5407]

Very happy that you are doing this series. I did a lot of guessing when I started following you. Now there is much information to look forward to.

[@tomdewey9690]

Thank you Sal for all the great information you shared this past year! This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin. You are my favorite presenter on here as well. I’m looking forward to watching your videos next year.

[@hawkhatcher]

I am a regular viewer and merchant mariner. This video was very refreshing change. I like the coverage on news also, Thank you!!

[@dogbugler]

Stay Safe, Bee Free...Shalom

[@old_grey_cat]

Special thank you for linking in the description to the books.

[@geckoman1011]

I love commercial history. It's absolutely my favorite. It is fun to see how ancient peoples conducted long distance trade.

[@Snipeyou1]

Thanks for this Sal! As a landlubber, I am excited for this!!!

[@jmac8092]

Thank you Sal. Happy New Year. Solo sail boat sailors sleep in 15 minute naps so they can avoid being run over by big ships with no one. On watch.

[@stevehayes2922]

When ship hits the fan Sal will break it all down. Happy New Year!

[@ISED8EM]

Thanks! Great info and delivery.

[@wgowshipping]

Appreciate it!

[@marc1829]

Sal, love the channel, been with you since Evergiven in Suez. Had to stop the stream a few minutes in to go online and buy Maritime Economics. Hope your advertisers realize how much of a sales driver your expertise is! Happy New Year.

[@UAV1632]

I really like history. This was interesting and you always make it a bit funny. Have a wonderful new year🎉.

[@doughuttes281]

Laying the keel of understanding here Sal.

[@briangriffiths114]

That was great! Wishing the you and the channel every success for 2025.

[@AllNighterHeider]

I didnt comment on the video a few days ago, yet, but this channel is definitely a macro channel, and thats why I'm here for every video. I type macro because shipping is a vital piece of the puzzle that is macro economics. And Sal, you cover it the best. Im going to do more to plug you into my network of very successful people. The likes of George Gammon, Jason Hartman, Ken McElroy, and Robert Kiyosaki to name a few. I really believe youre expertise is of value at say a Rebel Capitalist Live conference or a Limitless conference. As always, Thanks Sal

[@dotmurphy7279]

Thanks for your videos this year and all the information you impart. Hope you and yours a safe and Happy Holidays. Look forward to your work in the new year.

[@davidgoodnow269]

This is going to become a Great Playlist to pass around!

[@daveroche6522]

EXCELLENT idea - thank you Sal. Athbhliain shona díobh go léir, a chairde.

[@Paeoniarosa]

Who would've guessed shipping could be so interesting? Thank you for taking the time to create these videos.

[@MotoNomad350]

Definitely looking forward to the series. Your channel is THE SHIP. 😉

[@mannymayer9250]

Sal, your presentations are always informative and you keep them captivating. So looking forward to the series.

[@epoelker]

Thanks for the primer, Sal! I'm looking forward to subsequent episodes.

[@ingridseim1379]

thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for choosing an accessible book for us to read. Lots of us are very interested, but don't want to buy a book we'll read once and then use to prop a door open. Love you, Sal, and love how you don't forget is little guys. ❤❤❤

[@judyhawkins6584]

This is great -- I always am so glad to get an overview of the subject, someone standing back and giving me the overall framework into which I can see the current details fitting. You do a great job of presenting a lot of information succinctly and engagingly.

[@thomasrandolph1333]

Outstanding program, Sal! I look forward to every program and with your new series I’ll be watching every one! God bless you in the new year!

[@aamera]

What a fantastic channel...thanks for the great content!

[@darrallflowers5544]

Sal helping me through Grad School at SUNY. Thank you for your service sir! My favorite section is the data on trade and what the different plots suggest.

[@Harsooo]

The Perun of Shipping! Coming from an Austrian far away from shipping, you manage to make it interesting as always, looking forward to the series :)

[@icourant]

Happy new year. congrats with the new way of doing things! GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Grow HUGE!!!

[@mostlyharmless1918]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you catching us up this way.

[@TS-gg9dk]

Looking forward to this series! 👍👌👏 Helps me to understand the business, as I have invested in shipping stocks. 🙂

[@jameslowrie8751]

I am so glad the Dali hit the FSK. That is when I discovered your channel. You do a good job.

[@SpookyEng1]

Same, and happy to learn more out our maritime industries!

[@mikemarkis8885]

I love your videos, and I am excited about this new series. My son is still in high school but has found the Maine Maritime Academy and has decided that he wants to live a life at see. The information you provide has helped me understand the world he is looking at making his living in and settled some of the concerns I had about it.

[@Kaiser_Kenny]

We need more of these and longer. Amazing work.

[@wgowshipping]

Next episode this week.

[@pigletsdaddy3052]

Always more for me to learn. Thanks for doing this series.

[@joebarilari9911]

Supporting my fellow paisano

[@gunslinger4203]

Great Lecture! Thank You ! Happy New Year 🎆🎆🎆🎆

[@kirklumsden8107]

Great video. I learned so much Following you from the Philippines.

[@stillcrass]

Fantastic! I’m teaching Developmemt & Globalization at Temple U in Philadelphia and will be recommending this video to my students-and downloading Stopford for the charts. Many thanks and great to see academics doing accessible videos.

[@wgowshipping]

Thanks for the kind words, and I hope my videos are accessible and helpful.

[@paulW5043]

Loved it Sal! Good innovation with fresh ideas 👌. Wishing you & the viewers a prosperous 2025 🎉🎉

[@tracyhebert2819]

Super Interesting. New subscriber. Looking forward to your 101 series. Thank you.

[@breakupgoogle]

Love this idea to learn some basics

[@JamieLeast]

looking forward to the series!

[@PensionerDave]

Of course you know we only tune in to admire your shirts. The great show is purely coincidental 😊

[@wmeckert945]

Great idea. Looking forward to this series. Thanks for the fascinating channel.

[@wgowshipping]

Episode dropping Thursday on Conatinerships.

[@sagittarius_]

Absolute top class video and channel. Facts presented in a straight forward way that is easy to understand. Looking forward to enjoy this fine channel in 2025+

[@ross-sy7rh]

Thank you Professor Sal! While I might think you need to be involved in Politics, educating the public is probably a wiser choice.

[@jamesmterrell]

Looking forward to the next episode.

[@erikrick]

This was a great intro. Looking forward to the series

[@andrea4633]

Thanks for making shipping so interesting and I love your shirts!

[@johngeorgegately7402]

Happy New year Sal. Looking forward to more of your content in 2025.

[@ausnorman8050]

Love the show Sal, can't wait for more of this series. I'm into shipping and merchant trade due to my Grandpa, he was a WW2 Merchant navy man and continued to sail the waters up until the late 70's. Remember growing up in the early 90's and he had a massive radio setup with a giant antenna wrapped around the property boundary to get max range. We were in Hobart Australia but he would listen in on merchant radio traffic and he would pick up all sorts of signals bouncing of the ionosphere. Good times and keen to learn the lil extra things I never knew I don't know!

[@FluffyTurtles]

Thank you. Looking forward to these videos. Happy New Year!🎉

[@WaltWashburn-up3np]

Sal - happy new year!! GREAT IDEA on the new series!! I'll be one of your students. Thank you! - Walt

[@IPC0101]

Great video as usual, looking forward to the new series. I had no idea shipping was so interesting

[@jonagill]

Thank you Sal for being strong enough to take so much ship🙂🙏🙂🙏 and I hope you uave an amazing new year!!!

[@danam0228]

Thanks for this, Sal, and Happy New Year. May it be another stellar one for you and your followers

[@alabamatechwriter6959]

Thank you! Your expertise is much appreciated!

[@elcastorgrande]

Sal, Happy New Year! Looking forward to your Shipping 101 series.

[@tomstoob]

good introduction to 'Shipping 101' - this is an essential guide to those interested in geo-politics as shipping plays a huge role in this regard. My guess is Sal is Italian-American - why do I say that? if you've ever been to Italy and get around for a few days, you'll know Italians are the world's best exemplars of how you can use your hands and arms to 'make your verbal points'. 😃😃

[@danoconnell1833]

Really looking forward to the new series!

[@dennishughes4089]

Great stuff! Thank you, Sal!

[@phillarragoite4524]

Great idea. First cool idea of the week from KZbin

[@michelleagnew8780]

Thank you for breaking this down! I often order supplies for my business from overseas. It’s good to know the process by which those supplies arrive to me or to my suppliers here in the states.

[@EdwardRLyons]

Thank you, Sal, this is an excellent initiative!

[@sventhormodpetersen1752]

Thanks

[@wgowshipping]

Welcome

[@smith...1]

Happy New Year to you Sal. Thanks for this wonderful channel - I’m learning so much about a subject I didn’t know I would love so much. From Australia 🌏

[@djbside1965]

Thanks once again for this excellent content, Sal! Happy New Year to you and your family!