{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 112: Balancing Tradition &amp; Innovation \u2013 Kenji Togasaki of IINO Lines","description":"Embracing Innovation While Honoring Tradition: Kenji Togasaki of IINO Lines Guest: Kenji Togasaki, Senior Vice President at IINO Lines Episode Overview: Chris speaks with Kenji Togasaki about how IINO Lines\u2014a storied, publicly traded Japanese shipping company\u2014balances operational excellence with forward-looking innovation. They explore IINO\u2019s venture investments, focus on digitalization, decarbonization, and the promise of autonomous shipping while navigating the realities of a legacy shipping environment. Key Points:  Kenji\u2019s Maritime Journey: From chemical tanker chartering across Asia and the US to CPA-backed strategy roles, Kenji shares his pathway to leading IINO\u2019s innovation initiatives. COVID Spark to Innovation: How IINO began structured innovation during COVID, moving the company\u2019s mindset toward technology adoption. Investing to Learn: IINO\u2019s strategy of investing in TMV (US), The Dock (Israel), and Motion Ventures (Singapore) to map the maritime startup landscape before moving to direct investments. Focus on Decarbonization, Autonomy, Digitalization: Why these areas are critical for long-term compliance and competitiveness. The Importance of Hardware: Why emissions reductions require physical technologies like wind propulsion alongside digital tools.  Collaboration Across the Industry: How collaboration with charters, peers, and startups drives meaningful change. Building Internal Digital Literacy: Using internal newsletters and digital tools to raise innovation literacy within IINO\u2019s conservative culture.  Learn More: For more on how data-driven strategies are transforming maritime operations, revisit Episode 70 with Jeff Wakker of Viterra Chartering.  \ud83c\udfa7 Listen Now:  \ud83d\udd39 Apple Podcasts  \ud83d\udd39 Spotify  \ud83d\udd39 YouTube   Music by: Peg and The Rejected 'King of SKA' Artwork by: GA Design Produced by: Chris Aversano Support Our Podcast: If you find value in these conversations, please rate us 5-stars, follow, and share with a colleague. You can also support The Last Dinosaur on Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue bringing you top maritime leaders.   We are proud to be a media sponsor of London International Shipping Week 2025. ","author_name":"The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In The Digital Age","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/404561\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37388370\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190712520"}