This an out of the ordinary episode of the TOC PODCAST, where we are discussing with industry leader, Peter Sand, Chief analyst at Xeneta, how the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran, and the subsequent latest developments in the Middle East, are impacting maritime trade and supply chains, what the reactions of carriers have been, and what global markets might expect in the foreseeable future. So, let's talk about it.

**At the time when this episode is being recorded, it's only been 4 days since the conflict started and the situation might evolve quickly.

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Cuando uno piensa en el Mar Caribe, lo primero que viene a la mente son vacaciones bajo el sol, pero esta región es mucho más que eso. Localizada entre América del Norte y América del Sur, el Caribe no solo conecta las dos mitades del continente sino que también sirve como la entrada para el comercio marítimo transatlántico, redistribuyéndolo hacia las Américas. Con eso en mente, el crecimiento de las Zonas Económicas Especiales (ZEEs) adyacentes al puerto sirve como un catalizador para el comercio en la región, brindando valor agregado al cliente y estimulando desarrollo económico. En este episodio, conversamos con Manuel Martínez, CEO de DP World en República Dominicana sobre los beneficios específicos de las ZEEs y los requerimientos para su implementación exitosa. Let's talk about it.

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English Translation below:

When one thinks about the Caribbean Sea, one mainly thinks about the beach holidays and sun, but this region is so much more than that. Located between North and South America, the Caribbean not only connects the two halves of the continent but also serves a gateway to Trans-Atlantic cargo flows, redistributing it into the Americas. With that in mind, the growth of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) serves as a catalyst for trade in the region, bringing added value to the customer and igniting economic development. In this episode, we chat with Manuel Martínez, CEO of DP World Dominicana (in the Dominican Republic) about the benefits of SEZs, their benefits and requirements for a successful implementation. Let's talk about it.

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New technology is certainly revolutionizing the way stakeholders in the port and terminals operate, helping them in their goal to become end-to-end supply chain powerhouses. Whether it is AI, predictive analytics, or new improved TOSs, a holistic and strategic to technology implementation can be facilitate real-time visibility of the cargo and turn market volatility from a challenge into a competitive advantage. In this episode, Sangam Reddy, Group Executive Vice-President for Ports and Terminal Systems at DP WORLD, shares his views on how technology can be incorporated into daily port, terminal and logistics operations, while also emphasizing the importance of human problem-solving skills, adaptability and a curious min as the key differentiators for companies looking to fully grasp the benefits of AI and other technologies in the world of logistics.

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