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The short sea shipping & sustainable logistics network Conference Programme
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A neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea feeder shipping plus the sustainable intermodal and logistics networks through the ports that support the sector.
Chairman: Nick Lambert, Co-Founder & Director, NLA International Ltd
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DAY ONE – Wednesday 24th April 2024
THE SHORT SEA SHIPPING AND SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS NETWORK
08:30 Coffee & Registration
09:00 Chairman’s Welcome
Nick Lambert, Co-Founder and Director, NLA International Ltd
09:10 Welcome Address
Dorine Bosman, Chief Investment Officer, Port of Amsterdam
09:25 Gold Sponsor Address
Andima Ormaetxe, Director for Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy, Port of Bilbao
SESSION 1: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHORT SEA SHIPPING – HOW IS THE MARKET ADAPTING TO ECONOMIC & MARKET PRESSURES TO SUSTAIN FUTURE GROWTH
09:30 Keynote Presentation
Johan-Paul Verschuure, Director, Rebel Ports & Logistics
Shortsea market is making waves: sanctioned volumes, shift to unaccompanied/Lo-Lo, impact of carbon taxing on routings, deep-sea operators entering.
09:45 Keynote Presentation
Kari-Pekka Laaksonen, Group CEO, Samskip
Preparing for a sustainable future begins with action today.
10:00 Is the short sea fleet ready to address the call for green and sustainable growth?
Sabine Kilper, Senior Research Analyst, Toepfer Transport Gmbh
The current state of the short sea market, orderbook, latest newbuilding trends and key drivers of the green fleet renewal in European short sea shipping.
10:15 Q&A
10:35 Coffee & Networking
11:10 PANEL DISCUSSION: Green corridors – collaboration to drive sustainable growth
Panel Moderator: Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive, British Ports Association
Panellists include:
Jesper Christensen, Operations Director, DFDS
Andima Ormaetxe, Director for Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy, Port of Bilbao
Katrina Ross, Policy Director, Commercial and Governance, UK Chamber of Shipping
Nils Minor, Head of Key Account Management, P&O Ferrymasters
12:20 - 13:50 Lunch & Networking
SESSION 2: ADVANCING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE & EMBRACING THE BENEFITS OF MODAL SHIFT
13:50 Keynote Presentation
Marijn Moesbergen, Cocoa Sourcing Lead, Cargill
Almar van Herk, Senior Business Development Manager, KOTUG International B.V.
14:05 The contribution of the Port of Bilbao for a more environmentally responsible business model. Andima Ormaetxe, Director for Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy, Port of Bilbao
Ports have a key role to play in the transition to a more sustainable economy in Europe. The deployment of strategies to help deliver this transition is a challenge that ports need to meet head on.
14:20 Pioneering Sustainable Hinterland Transport
Marilyne van Hoey Smith, Senior Commercial Executive & Head of Sales EGS, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam
Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal leverages a robust network with partnerships to offer sustainable hinterland transport, efficiently linking European centers via rail and waterways.
14:35 The role of modal shift in the supply chain
Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK
Whether domestic or international, making supply chains efficient and safe is the main objective of Logistics UK. One way to achieve this is to move more goods by rail and water, showcasing the vital role modal shift can play in building resilience into the supply chain.
14:50 Delivering Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains Through Short Sea Shipping
Maria Matuszek, Commercial Manager, Associated British Ports
Co-presenter: André Mast, Commercial Director, A2B-online
ABP is the UK’s leading Ports Group, operating over 21 ports and showcasing how to deliver more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
15:05 Q&A
15:25 Day 1 Wrap-Up – Chairman (Pre-Port Tour)
15:30 Coffee & Networking
16:00 Port Tour aboard ‘Het Wapen van Amsterdam’ - the largest salon -18:30 boat still sailing in Amsterdam and its surroundings. The vessel dates from 1948 and has served for over 50 years on the Thuner and Brienzersee lakes, with Interlaken as its home port. Enjoy a tour through the Amsterdam port area while enjoying the Evening Drinks Reception aboard, hosted by the Port of Amsterdam.
19:30 Conference Dinner at Restaurant ‘Kanteen 25’
Sponsored by the Port of Amsterdam
DAY TWO – Thursday 25th April 2024
08:45 Arrival: Coffee
Conference Chair: Nick Lambert, Co-Founder and Director, NLA International Ltd
09:15 Chairman’s Opening
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SESSION 3: PORTS AS ENABLERS – FACILITATING THE ENERGY TRANSITION FOR SHIPPING & THE SUPPLY CHAIN
09:25 Keynote Presentation
Pavan Chhabra, Head of Hubs - Europe, Maersk
09:40 Accelerating the energy transition in Europe
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam
Providing some concrete examples on the port’s approach of creating an ecosystem for renewable energies, international cooperation to facilitate the development of green value chains and sharing insights on the progress of our ongoing strategic projects.
09:55 Energy transition: A challenge and an opportunity for ports
Patrick Walison, Senior Consultant Maritime Strategy & Economics, Royal HaskoningDHV
This contribution focuses on the challenges, opportunities and impact of the energy transition on ports and shipping, specifically related to offshore wind and hydrogen.
10:10 Leading the Energy Transition
Kieran Morton, Business Development Manager, Port of Aberdeen
Port of Aberdeen have set an ambitious target of becoming Net-Zero by 2040. Presented will be details of how Port of Aberdeen plan to make this step-change, the benefits, challenges and learning so far. Will also provide an overview of innovative projects currently in development and how private/public partnership has been an important aspect of the plans.
10:25 Q&A
10:45 Coffee & Networking
11:15 PANEL DISCUSSION – Shore Power – Overcoming the barriers to infrastructure and delivery
Panel Moderator: Kerrie Forster, Chief Executive Officer, The Workboat Association Panellists include:
Johan-Paul Verschuure, Director, Rebel Ports & Logistics
Arjan Meijer, Area Sales Manager, Cavotec
James Evans, Head of Operations, Portsmouth International Port
Geraint Evans, Chief Executive, UK Major Ports Group
12:30 Lunch & Networking
14:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Smart operations & logistics - What’s next in Digitalisation, Automation, and Innovation to drive efficiency?
Panel Moderator: Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO
Panellists include:
Mark Wootton, Deputy Director, Royal HaskoningDHV
Rob Tonissen, Head of Supply, Routescanner
Mo Dualeh, EMEA Sales Manager, TBA Group
Jan Egbertsen, Strategy & Innovation Manager, Port of Amsterdam
15:20 Conference Wrap up – Chairman
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