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John Kartsonas

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Oct 2026

John Kartsonas is the founder and managing partner of Breakwave Partners, an investment firm focused on shipping and related markets. He is known for his work and commentary on shipping risks and maritime markets.

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1
across 1 show

First heard

Oct 2026

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1

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What John Kartsonas has said on podcasts

5 statements

  1. on Freight ratesNegativeOct 1, 2026· Bloomberg Surveillance

    Freight rates will eventually adjust downward or otherwise normalize.

    “freight rates have to adjust.”

    Listen at 19:26

    Open the episode · The Yield Curve and Shipping Risks
  2. on Oil shipping costsNegativeOct 1, 2026· Bloomberg Surveillance

    Current oil shipping costs are unsustainable.

    “This is not sustainable by any means.”

    Listen at 19:44

    Open the episode · The Yield Curve and Shipping Risks
  3. on Freight ratesNeutralOct 1, 2026· Bloomberg Surveillance

    Freight-rate normalization could occur within a month to a year.

    “Could be six months, could be next month, could be a year, nobody knows.”

    Listen at 20:11

    Open the episode · The Yield Curve and Shipping Risks
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Episodes

1 episode featuring John Kartsonas, newest first

John Kartsonas · PodLume