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25 APRIL 2023

THE QEII CENTRE, LONDON


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 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:


Shipping Market Outlook

Megatrends, geopolitics, China, decarbonisation, digitalisation


Freight Markets

Forecasts, volatility, hedging strategies


Sustainability / decarbonisation

Innovations in fuel, solar, design, environmental indexes


Digital Innovation

Data journey, automation, cross industry initiatives, standardisation, interoperability

Regulations

Sanctions, IMO2020, EU taxonomy

Financing

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:

  • Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea – global shipping developments
  • Deep dive into alternative fuels – the case for Hydrogen, Ammonia and Methanol
  • Sink or swim – How is the shipping industry gearing up for the energy transition?
  • Digitising maritime shipping – where are we?
  • Making waves – Establishing standards for electronic bills of lading


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The impact of war on the global trade

Thumbnail Moderator: Maryana Stober, President, Wista Switzerland

Thumbnail Bjarke Nissen, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers

Thumbnail Anna Malamen, Finance Director, PMG Holding

Thumbnail Ilya Medvedenko, Director, Barens Group

Thumbnail Robert Soban, Senior Account Manager - Financial Markets / CAMS, Pole Star Global

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

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Digitalising commodity trading to drive success - The business perspective

Thumbnail Moderator: Kevin Kindall, Senior Data Scientist, Hartree Partners

Thumbnail Hugo Brodie, Head of Product Development & Innovation, London Metal Exchange

Thumbnail Gordon Allott, President & CEO, BroadPeak Partners Inc.

Thumbnail Adrian Carr, Business Development Manager, Nasdaq Risk Platform

Thumbnail Dirk Robers, Digital Ventures EMEA, Cargill

Thumbnail Richard Reid, Head of Risk Strategy & Integration, Marex

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'

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Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea - global shipping developments

Thumbnail Richard Watts, Founder and Managing Director, HR Maritime

Thumbnail Jonathan Le Feuvre, Managing Director, SPI Marine

Thumbnail Bart Van Gils, Managing Partner, The Agency

Thumbnail Bjarke Nissen, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers

Thumbnail Jason Martinet, Head of Dry Freight, Montfort Trading (Switzerland)

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

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Deep dive into alternative fuels - the case for Hydrogen, Ammonia and Methanol

Thumbnail Moderator: Richard Watts, Founder and Managing Director, HR Maritime

Thumbnail Bjarke Nissen, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers

Thumbnail Peter Livey, Managing Director (Great Britain) / Global Sustainability Ambassador, HMM (Europe) Ltd.

Thumbnail Olivier Maronneaud, Executive Director Chemical Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights

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

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Networking Lunch

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Sink or swim - How is the shipping industry gearing up for the energy transition?

Thumbnail Moderator: Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean

Thumbnail Eman Abdalla, Global Operations & Supply Chain Director, Cargill

Thumbnail Alex Haubert, Head of Freight, Amaggi

Thumbnail Benjamin Wilkes, COO, d'Amico International Shipping

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

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Digitising maritime shipping - where are we?

Thumbnail Moderator: Richard Watts, Founder and Managing Director, HR Maritime

Thumbnail Daniel Rose, CEO, Shipergy

Thumbnail Niclas Dæhli Priess, Director of Product Management, Veson Nautical

Thumbnail Court Smith, Partnership Lead - Maritime, Kpler

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

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Coffee Break

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Container market overview

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Making waves - Establishing standards for electronic bills of lading

Thumbnail Moderator: Richard Watts, Founder and Managing Director, HR Maritime

Thumbnail Grant Hunter, Director, Bimco

Thumbnail Piotr Cichocki, Managing Director - Europe, SECRO

Thumbnail Maria-Teresa Pisani, OIC Chief Trade Facilitation Section / Economic Cooperation and Trade Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

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

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Drinks Reception


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LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY

SPEAKERS


Former VP of Digital Science and Digital Innovation in Energy Industry

Julian Gray

Managing Director (Great Britain) / Global Sustainability Ambassador

Peter Livey

HMM (Europe) Ltd.

Chief - Transport Section of Trade Logistics Branch

Frida Youssef

UNCTAD

Business Development Manager

Adrian Carr

Nasdaq Risk Platform

OIC Chief Trade Facilitation Section / Economic Cooperation and Trade Division

Maria-Teresa Pisani

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Head of Technical Analysis & Senior Markets Analyst

Eddie Tofpik

ADM Investor Services International Ltd.

Head of Product Development & Innovation

Hugo Brodie

London Metal Exchange



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