In this latest In Focus episode we put the spotlight on the Outlook for Shipping Markets and the Impact on Shipbuilding with James Frew, Director of Consultancy for Maritime Strategies International.Speaking with Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand ahead of Sea Japan, being held in Tokyo from 20 – 22 April, James provides a quick fire summary of the state of containers, LNG, tanker and dry bulk markets.James then drills into the newbuilding orderbook and it’s spread across the three big shipbuilding nations of China, Korea and Japan. Later in the episode Marcus and James discuss the prospects for the three nations shipbuilding industries with a particular focus on Japan exploring the shift to alterative fuels and new ship types such as carbon carriers and vessels to support the offshore wind sector.If you do like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow The Maritime Podcast. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.  For all the news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you check out Seatrade Maritime News.Sign up to our newsletters to receive all the latest headlines direct to you inbox - sign-up hereTo learn more about sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities, click here.