
THE SHIPPING & MARITIME FORUM WILL BE A PART OF COMMODITY TRADING WEEK IN LONDON ON THE 25TH – 26TH APRIL 2023 AND WILL FOCUS ON THE MEGA TRENDS OF COMMODITIES TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS.
Including highlights on the pain points and areas of improvement of the shipping market with a special focus on:
THE SHIPPING & MARITIME CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON THE MEGA TRENDS OF COMMODITIES TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS.
INCLUDING HIGHLIGHTS ON THE PAIN POINTS AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT OF THE SHIPPING MARKET WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON:
Megatrends, geopolitics, China, decarbonisation, digitalisation
Forecasts, volatility, hedging strategies
Innovations in fuel, solar, design, environmental indexes
Data journey, automation, cross industry initiatives, standardisation, interoperability
Sanctions, IMO2020, EU taxonomy
Trends, alternative structures, new entrants
In addition to watching the live sessions, you'll get to connect with your peers using our event networking platform and dedicated meeting times, so don't miss out on the opportunity to join us!
You'll get the lowdown from industry leaders on topics including:
PANEL DISCUSSION
• A look at the economic and geopolitical effect inflationary pressures have on commodity pricing and markets
• Addressing volatility in commodity markets
• Liquidity assurance in a climate of rate volatility; hedging, forward buying and refinance pressures in a moving environment
• Assessing the impact of geopolitical imbalances on commodities
• Industry resilience and profitability
Maryana Stober, Associate General Counsel EMEA - ADM & President, Wista Switzerland
Anna Malamen, Finance Director, PMG Holding
PANEL DISCUSSION
• Assessing further risks and consequences of Russia's attacks on Ukraine
• The status of the grain corridor
• Considering food security and disruptions to the global grain trade
• Addressing solutions and a look into the future
Hugo Brodie, Head of Product Development & Innovation, London Metal Exchange
PANEL DISCUSSION
• How are the global trends influencing strategic decisions in the digitisation space?
• Different departments, different needs: How do you create coherent approach across the board?
• How do you achieve such a deep transformation from the top to the bottom?
• Success stories: 'How we transformed our business through digitalisation'
Moderator: Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM ISI
Scott Wellcome, Director - Grains Risk Management, Goodmills Group
Kona Haque, Head of Research, ED&F Man
PANEL DISCUSSION
• Market dynamics, pressures, cycles, mitigation strategies
• Industry confidence for the year ahead
• How the commodity trading industry is adapting to high inflation
Natalia Haas, Managing Partner, Mercator Commodities
Scott Wellcome, Director - Grains Risk Management, Goodmills Group
Ana Yaluff, Sustainability Manager EMEAI, ADM
PANEL DISCUSSION
• The ongoing impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
• Global food supply: shortages and price impacts
• Weather outlook and ongoing impact of global warming
• Crops for energy vs crops for food - debate
• Global food supply chain - is a rethink needed?
Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime
Jonathan Le Feuvre, Managing Director, SPI Marine
PANEL DISCUSSION
The impact of the current global political and economic landscape on the shipping markets
Dry Bulk (20min)
• Global economic growth and demand for bulk commodities
• Supply and demand balance
• Decarbonisation regulation for dry bulk vs sailing speed
• Addressing claims and risks to cargo demands
Liquid Bulk (tankers) (20min)
• Supply & Demand drivers
• Global tanker market overview
• Upcoming regulations and environmental concerns
• ESG & emission control in Tanker Shipping
• Future proofing tanker shipping & trade
Natalie Gupta, Director Bunkering – Value Chain Partnerships, Yara
PANEL DISCUSSION
3 ten minute presentations - mini case studies on H2, Ammonia and methanol, followed by panel discussion focusing on:
• The most promising alternative?
• Mini case study or practical use
• Practical considerations of supply, availability (& availability of where the fuel is needed), safety and functionality
• Shipowner’s perspective - How useful and practical is it?
• Environmental impact considerations
Moderator: Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean
Eman Abdalla, Global Operations & Supply Chain Director, Cargill
Elsa Pernot, Global Head of HSEC, GUNVOR
Giorgio De Rosa, Senior Legal Counsel, Raizen Trading
PANEL DISCUSSION
• The outlook for the energy transition of maritime transport: future fuels, evolving regulatory framework and new market dynamics
• The impact of decarbonisation on chartering and operations of ocean transport for commodities
• Navigating change amidst sustainable transformation of maritime transport
• Power of partnerships, carbon markets, sustainable finance and green investments
Moderator: Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime
PANEL DISCUSSION
• The transition towards automation - Improving efficiency while cutting emissions
• What are the most promising technologies today?
• Voyage management, vessel tracking, STS (ship to ship) movements, shipping data management, emission tracking and more
• Managing your connectivity and capabilities - what is the future looking like?
• Digitising port call data between cargo owners and ship agencies
• Overview of artificially powered maritime operations and other digital tools
Luiz Carlos dos Santos Jr, Associate Director, SA Commodities
PANEL DISCUSSION
• Freight rates benchmarking
• Supply, demand and future uncertainties
• Regulatory measures as additional complexity?
PANEL DISCUSSION
• Exploring and selecting the appropriate data analytics tools for meaningful utilisation of information
• Latest market data management applications in energy trade systems: easy wins for the back office?
• Win-Win: Practical steps to drive collaboration between back office and IT around key data management projects
PARTNERS
CHARITY PARTNER
ASSOCIATION PARTNERS
GOLD MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS
Board Member
WISTA Switzerland (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) & MD | Recoupex
Head of Technical Analysis & Senior Markets Analyst
ADM Investor Services International Ltd.