Team Malizia and The Ocean Race

Kuehne+Nagel's Shipping Insights

Dec 17 2023 • 19 mins

In this episode, host Sara Vollmer talks to her guest Boris Herrmann, a world-class skipper from Team Malizia, about the race we all are in against climate change and time. They also discuss The Ocean Race, one of the toughest professional sporting events in the world, and Team Malizia’s upcoming plans. Team Malizia's and Kuehne+Nagel's partnership aims to create a more sustainable future by sailing and raising awareness for ocean health. Key topics of this episode are: Team Malizia’s experience at The Ocean Race, global warming and clear warning signs for those in regular contact with the oceans, and "A race we must win", Team Malizia’s and Kuehne+Nagel’s joint goal and programmes. Recorded in June 2023. Details: (02:50) Sara and Boris talk about what the Ocean Race is, Team Malizia’s experience at the Ocean Race, and some of the incidents that happened to the competing boats. (04:33) Boris discusses global warming and its clear warning signs for those in regular contact with the oceans. (06:05) Boris shares his experience with the seaweeds in the oceans and how the boat goes through them without getting damaged. (07:10) Sara and Boris discuss "A race we must win" and Team Malizia and Kuehne+Nagel’s joint goals and programmes. (08:34) Boris expands on Team Malizia's educational plans, its target group and what they do. (11:20) Boris shares what awaits Team Malizia in the Ocean Race, how the team prepares for what is coming, and what happens next. (15:45) Sara and Boris discuss the impact of the pandemic on the last Vendée Globe. (16:31) The story of Greta Thunberg and Team Malizia is brought up by Sara.