Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea shipping and intermodal transport networks. Learn from and network with international attendees representing shipping lines, ports, logistics companies, terminal operators, cargo handlers, and freight organisations. For more information on attending, sponsoring or speaking contact the events team:
visit: coastlink.co.uk contact: +44 1329 825335 or email: info@coastlink.co.uk
Host port:
SALLY WATTAM
Events Director, Mercator Media
Welcome to the Coastlink 2025 Conference - we are delighted to meet you all. I am pleased to welcome you to our 2025 venue, the fascinating Itsasmuseum, the maritime museum in the centre of Bilbao. I am sure that this impressive building will add to your Coastlink experience and overall enjoyment of the event.
Firstly, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Port of Bilbao for hosting this year’s event including both the technical visit at Port Santurtzi and the conference dinner.
A vibrant host city, Bilbao is the leading port for the Atlantic trade route. The port have a key strategic focus on short sea, expanding multimodal and rail connections, plus developing green corridors and the energy transition for the port sector.
As a multipurpose port delegates will be able to see break bulk terminals, ro-ro and ferry terminals, solid bulk terminals, and liquid bulk terminals during the technical visit to Port Santurtzi.
I am delighted to confirm that Ricardo Barkala, President at the Port of Bilbao will be delivering the welcome address and we will be joined by Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa, Director of Operations, Commercial and Logistics, and Amaia Sarasola, Marketing & Commercial Manager at Bilbao Port.
The 23rd Coastlink remains focussed on the vital role of short sea shipping and sustainable logistics networks. Over the 2-days we will cover pertinent topics with a varied and diverse programme including the renaissance of short sea shipping, OPS expansion, infrastructure development at ports, the impact of the ETS carbon levy, and the expansion of green and digital corridors.
We finalise the event with a key panel discussion centred on ‘What shippers want?’ looking at greening the value chain, where we are joined by expert speakers from IKEA, Tailwind Shipping, CMA CGM and Finnlines.
I am also pleased that our esteemed chairman Nick Lambert, Co-Founder and Director at NLA International returns to Coastlink for the fourth year in a row. I know that Nick and our moderators will promote active debate and discussion throughout the event, whilst introducing you to our schedule of expert speakers.
I hope that you enjoy the sessions and the networking opportunities on offer –with a particular highlight being the conference dinner which will be held at the Jatetxea restaurant at the world-famous San Mames football stadium.
Once again, I would like to thank the Port of Bilbao for being our 2025 host port, and to all the supporters and speakers who have helped to make Coastlink 2025 possible.
On behalf of the Coastlink team I hope that you enjoy the Conference and the opportunity to connect and develop key partnerships that will help build a sustainable future.
We look forward to meeting you all throughout the 2 days.
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THE SHORT SEA SHIPPING AND SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS NETWORK
09:00 DAY 1
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
NICK LAMBERT
Co-Founder and Director, NLA International Ltd
A master mariner and a committed proponent of the maritime users’ perspective, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert concluded a long naval operational career as the UK National Hydrographer in December 2012.
A co-founder and director of NLA International, he advises on a wide range of maritime issues including the significant potential of the blue economy concept, the importance of spatial data infrastructures and hydrography for maritime economies, the evolution of eNavigation and GNSS vulnerability, near or real time situational awareness (especially that derived from space-based assets and applications), maritime connectivity and cyber security, human factors, and training and education in the maritime sector.
He has a particular interest in the Polar Regions and is also engaged in a variety of situational awareness, fisheries and aquaculture management, marine autonomous systems and vessel efficiency projects. Nick is a trustee of Seas Your Future, chair of the James Caird Society and chair of the Polar Citizen Science Collective.
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THE SHORT SEA SHIPPING AND SUSTAINABLE
RICARDO BARKALA
President, Port of Bilbao
Ricardo Barkala Zumelzu was born in Portugalete (Bizkaia) on March 22, 1955. He is a Merchant Marine captain with a master’s degree in Business Management from the University of the Basque Country and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Deusto. He has completed doctoral courses in applied economics and is also a graduate in advanced studies in public intervention and regional economics.
After a long career navigating large-tonnage ships (1974-1987), he began a new professional phase on land. From 1987 to 1995, he was a board member and representative in the Basque Country of the Professional College of Merchant Marine Officers (COMME), and from 1989 to 1991, he was a promoter, partner, and president of SAFE, an entity dedicated to Emergency Training Services.
On July 17, 2018, he was appointed President of the Port Authority of Bilbao. He currently also holds the positions of President and CEO of the Board of SIBPORT, Vice President of the Board of UniportBilbao, Board member of the Bilbao Ría 2000 Board, and member of the executive committee and full member of the Consorcio del Depósito Franco de Bilbao.
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DAY 1
SESSION 1: THE RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA SHIPPING 4
Supporting sector growth and the impact on ports
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPS expansion - how do we increase the pace to meet demand? 7
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT SEA SHIPPING.................................................................................................... 14
How are ports and terminals expanding to support the energy transition? Infrastructure development at Ports to support Short Sea Shipping and the energy transition –how are ports and terminals adapting?
DAY 2
SESSION 3: EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS .................. 19
Showcasing the latest developments driving change PANEL DISCUSSION – ETS Carbon Levy ............................................................... 24
The impact on EU Ports and short sea shipping lines. What trends are emerging?
PANEL DISCUSSION – What do shippers want? ...............................................30
Greening the value chain and developing sustainable multimodal logistics networks.
THE RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA
SHIPPING
Supporting sector growth and the impact on ports
7 DAY 1
SESSION 1
SHORT-SEA SHIPPING; THE TIME FOR ACTION IS NOW
09:25 DAY 1
Explores how the critical window for expanding short-sea shipping is here but why this opportunity may never happen
STEPHEN CARR
Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group
Stephen joined Peel Ports in 2009 as Head of Business Development for the Mersey Division before moving to his current group role, Commercial Director in 2017. He started his career with BP, working across a variety of sales and marketing roles for the best part of 12 years, before becoming Sales Director for Manchester based chemicals firm TGD.
Based in at the Port of Liverpool, Stephen is responsible for driving the businesses forward with new and existing commercial opportunities across the group’s diverse portfolio. During his time with Peel Ports, he has played a leading role in strategic projects including the development of container terminal Liverpool2, the growth in the use of the Manchester Ship Canal (as a multimodal logistics hub), and the development of port-centric warehousing throughout North-west England.
THE RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA SHIPPING
THE RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA SHIPPING
THE RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA SHIPPING
DAY 1
Geopolitical blocks are forming more clearly. Knowing your trading partner and production process becomes increasingly important also in light of the new CSRD and carbon adjustment mechanisms. A new era of tariffs seems to be approaching. All drivers impacting trade and propelling the short sea shipping sector. Strategic independence and short supply chains are traded off versus longer global supply chain with some cost savings. Where is this heading and what to look out for?
Johan-Paul Verschuure is a senior port & transport economist and director at Rebel Ports and Logistics. He has extensive experience with market studies and business case development in the port and shipping sector, in particular in the shortsea domain. He combines a technical background as a port engineer with financial economic expertise for developing business cases from a commercial, technical, and financial point of view.
In the shortsea domain he has particular experience in Northwest Europe and the UK. Recent studies in the shortsea domain he was involved in include the shortsea strategy for the port of Amsterdam, shortsea market study for Zeebrugge, Brexit Impact study for ABP, transaction support for a shortsea container terminal in Rotterdam, shortsea fleet analysis North Sea operators and port pricing analysis for the shortsea domain in Northwest Europe. In addition, he carried out studies on the supply of shore-power in the shortsea domain and looking at supporting the uptake of low carbon fuels in the Netherlands.
Before joining Rebel, He has been with WSP Maritime for almost 4 years where he was a Technical Director based in London, being responsible for the contents of the business cases which are delivered by the team. Prior to this position, he gained experience with Royal HaskoningDHV and Ocean Shipping Consultants for over 8 years, part of which being based in London.
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ELENA SECO
President, Spanish Short Sea Promotion Center
Elena Seco is Director General of the Spanish Shipowners’ Association (ANAVE) and currently President of the Spanish Shortsea Promotion Center, and member of the Board of Directors of the European Shortsea Network. She holds a M.Sc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and she is also Assistant Professor of Shipping Economics and Shipping Law at Madrid Polytechnic University.
She is member of different maritime sector Associations and advisory Committees as:
• Member of the Board of Directors of the European Community Shipowners Associations (ECSA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
• Member of the Spanish Permanent Observatory of Port Services, Puertos del Estado, Ministry of Transport.
• Member of the Intermodality Commission at the Land Transport National Council, Ministry of Transport.
• Member of the Spanish Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
• Vice-president of DNV GL Maritime – Spanish Advisory Council.
• Member of Bureau Veritas – Iberian Technical Committee and Lloyd’s Register –Spanish Technical Committee.
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OPS EXPANSION- HOW DO WE INCREASE THE PACE TO MEET DEMAND?
11:10 DAY 1
PANEL DISCUSSION
NORBERT GRECH
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The three key elements in motivation are intensity, direction, and persistence: Intensity: It describes how hard a person tries. This is the element most of us focus on when we talk about motivation.’
Have studied hard both in Malta and in UK, which is illustrated in my professional colourful experience, with my expertise in technical, engineering, operations & management highlights all my achievements, holding a Foundation Technical & Engineering Diploma, Management Diploma from the University of Henley Reading UK and an MMBA in Understanding Petroleum Dynamics from EuroMoney London UK.
Working in the public sector and in the local industry, has taught me so much and have built a good report and network with many professional people from various sectors.
Starting in 2000 in a worldwide semiconductor organization, STMicroelectronics and spent slightly more than a decade exploring and funnelling in my mind hydrogen. In 2013 jog down to a Ministry at Government of Malta with most remarkable milestones were HOGs’ events logistics organisation and several policies creations.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
KAUSHIK JADHAO
Marine Electrification BD Manager – EMEA, Shell
A Maritime, Logistics & Supply Chain professional with over 30 years’ experience in Shipping, Ports & Terminals.
Currently he is the Business Development Manager within Shell Marine’s decarbonisation global team and is leading commercial activities within the Europe region. He has been involved in decarbonisation within the marine sector for the last 3years, managing various projects across low-carbon fuels, electrification, and CCS.
Prior to this role, he has been leading the Maritime Value program within Europe-Africa region focusing on digitalisation, innovation, and energy efficiency within shipping.
Prior to joining Shell, Kaushik spent 10 years as a management consultant in the ports and terminals sector working on various optimization and business analysis projects. He has a master’s degree from Rotterdam School of Management in Maritime Economics and Logistics with a dissertation focusing on “Emissions Trading in Shipping” (2006).
His passion for Maritime comes from his sea career which lasted for 13 years before deciding to pursue higher studies and moving ashore.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
KIERAN MORTON
Business Development Manager, Port of Aberdeen
Kieran is an established industry professional with almost 20 years’ experience across multiple sectors.
His role at Port of Aberdeen involves leading the organisations growth across its diverse client base, supporting established clients in Oil & Gas, Cargo and Cruise while also developing to support new industry sectors such as offshore wind and Hydrogen.
Understanding how Port of Aberdeen adapts to support these new industries will be key to the nation’s energy transition, supporting security of supply and the Port’s own Net Zero targets, while continuing to support the Ports existing users.
Prior to his current role at Port of Aberdeen, Kieran held several roles for major international energy companies, beginning with roles in Engineering before transitioning to Operations Management and latterly Business Development.
As Scotland’s largest and busiest Port, Port of Aberdeen plays a large role across Oil & Gas and Cargo industries and has a huge opportunity to be a deciding factor in the success of Scotland offshore wind ambitions.
Port of Aberdeen is the UK’s oldest business and Kieran will be driving the growth for the next phase of its long history.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
TANIA BERRY MSc MIET
Electrical Capability Lead, BMT Ltd UK
An electrotechnical expert in her field, with over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry. With operator (Royal Navy), Class and design experience, she provides robust electrical engineering solutions that enhance the safety and operability of maritime operations. Tania holds an MSc in Systems Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde.
Current duties and responsibilities: As BMTs Electrical Capability Lead, Tania collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, working towards aligning the electrical capabilities with strategic objectives, thus fostering innovation and excellence.
PANEL DISCUSSION
JAMES EVANS Head of Operations, Portsmouth International Port
With over 30 years’ experience exclusively in the maritime sector, James has extensive knowledge of the ports industry.
After working in every aspect of operations throughout his career, James was recently promoted to head of operations at Portsmouth International Port. Focussing on coordinating complex operations and trade requirements, James is responsible for managing stakeholder needs from the ports main ferry and cruise customers and key suppliers, as well as the delivery of shore-side operations to ensure the port continues to meet industry standards and deliver a high quality service.
In 2023, Portsmouth was successfully awarded funding to embark on a groundbreaking decarbonisation project which will see the port design, build and operate a shore power system across its three busiest berths. This investment in infrastructure has the potential to revolutionise the UK’s maritime sector, and further establishes Portsmouth International Port’s reputation as a living laboratory of green technology with industry-leading sustainability credentials.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS
TO SUPPORT SHORT
SEA SHIPPING
SESSION 2 PAGE 19 DAY 1
How are ports and terminals expanding to support the energy transition?
Infrastructure development at Ports to support Short Sea Shipping and the energy transition – how are ports and terminals adapting?
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT
SEA SHIPPING
The Port of Bilbao presents the infrastructure related to short sea shipping and the projectsfor the decarbonizaion of the port.
SHORT SEA SHIPPING AND ENERGY TRANSITION SESSION
13:50 DAY 1
2
ANDIMA ORMAETXE BENGOA
Director of Operations, Commercial and Logistics, Bilbao Port
Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa has been the Director - Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy at the Port of Bilbao Authority since 2018.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of several Dry Ports and Intermodal Platforms such as Azuqueca de Henares (Guadalajara), Coslada (Madrid), Villafria (Burgos), CSP Iberian Zaragoza Terminal and Sibport.
He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Deposito Franco de Bilbao as well as a member of the Shipping Council Port of Bilbao.
He has held management positions in companies such as ‘Maritima Candina’, ‘Berge Maritima Bilbao’, and ’Agencia Perez y Cia’.
- Degree in Nautical Science
- Merchant Navy Officer
- Masters Degree in Maritime-Port Business Management - University of Deusto
- MBA - University of Basque Country
- Management positions in companies such as ‘Maritima Candina’, ‘Berge Maritima Bilbao’, and ’Agencia Perez y Cia’.
- 2018 to present - Port of Bilbao Authority currently holding the position of Director - Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy.
PORTS
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT SEA SHIPPING
ENERGY
SHORT
Focus on the critical role of the energy system, implementation of concepts at ports with a more sustainable future of energy systems
UWE AUGUSTAT Head of Verticals and Accounts Solutions, Siemens
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT SEA SHIPPING
PORT OF MOERDIJK: MULTIMODAL HUB FOR EUROPE
SESSION 2 14:20 DAY 1
Port of Moerdijk is the most inland seaport in the Netherlands, strategically located between ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. A relatively young seaport, grown into a multimodal hub and circular industrial hotspot for Europe.
KYRA LEMMENS
Commercial Manager – Logistics, Port of Moerdijk
Kyra Lemmens is an experienced commercial manager with a demonstrated history of working in the field of international shipping & logistics.
From 2023 she is responsible for maintaining and increasing the shortsea volume via the port of Moerdijk in close collaboration with the terminals, shortsea shipping lines, rail operators and other logistic companies in the port.
Until 2022 Kyra was Business Developer at iTanks, a knowledge and innovation platform for port related industry with the aim to accelerate innovations to make operational processes more safe, efficient, and sustainable.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT SEA SHIPPING
ADAPTING TERMINALLING BUSINES TO ENERGY TRANSITION
14:35 DAY 1
Understanding future trends and how existing infrastructures should be adapted to support the energy transition.
IGOR SALGUERO
Bilbao Terminal Manager –H2 Expert, Tepsa
Igor Salguero is an Industrial Technical Engineer from the University of Deusto and holds an MBA and PDD from UNED and IESE Business School.
His professional career has been linked to the Oil & Gas sector with 10 years of experience in different positions within Exolum, ranging from pipeline operations to the management of Storage Facilities. For the past 6 years, he has been working at Tepsa as the Terminal Manager at the port of Bilbao. After completing a Master’s degree in Hydrogen technologies 3 years ago, he now provides support as a Hydrogen Expert in the CSR/PROJECTS/ ASSETS Management department.
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EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
Showcasing the latest developments driving change SESSION 3 PAGE 25 DAY 2
EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
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SESSION 3 09:25 DAY 2
Exploring how port disruption, vessel trends, and Brexitdriven shifts highlight the urgent need for green corridors, multimodal freight, and sustainable planning in Ireland’s evolving maritime landscape.
HOWARD KNOTT
Logistics Consultant, Irish Exporters Association
Howard Knott is an experienced logistics professional with a distinguished career spanning several decades. He has held key leadership roles in the Irish operations of prominent freight companies, including Norfreight, Containerships, and Lys Line. Throughout his career, Howard has demonstrated expertise in international freight management and operations.
Since 2006, Howard has served as a Logistics Consultant with the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), contributing his knowledge and expertise to various EU multimodal freight projects. In 2008, he established the IEA’s Rail Freight Group, with the goal of connecting exporters to gateway ports, starting with Ballina and Dublin. This initiative further solidified his commitment to enhancing logistics infrastructure and improving the flow of goods.
In addition to his professional achievements, Howard has been a respected columnist and maritime correspondent for “Fleet Transport” since 1991, sharing his insights on industry developments. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Trinity College Dublin.
Outside of his professional work, Howard is also a passionate sailing enthusiast, further demonstrating his lifelong dedication to navigating both the seas and the complexities of logistics.
EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
NEXT PHASE IN GREEN CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT
Sharing the latest updates on green value chain development, European cross-border collaboration and highlighting some examples of strategic partnerships to accelerate the energy transition
09:40
DAY 2
SESSION 3
MAURICE DELATTRE
Regional Director (Europe), Port of Amsterdam
Maurice is a business professional with a strong aspiration for business development, supply chain management and strategic projects in the context of energy transition.
Maurice joined Port of Amsterdam in 2019 as Area Manager for Germany, Scandinavia & Baltics following various commercial positions at shipping lines and global logistics companies across Europe. In his current role, Maurice is responsible for business development of short sea and hinterland connections, growth of sustainable cargo segments, as well as strategic initiatives focusing on the development of green value chains.
Maurice holds a master’s degree as MSc in Supply Chain Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
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EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
BRIDGING THE COST CAP: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES FOR LOCAL ACTION
3 09:55 DAY 2
Learnings from green corridor projects from across the planet. Engagement with the full value chain is the key to address the incremental cost of green and progress corridor projects through the feasibility stage
GITTE LIVBJERG
Head of Fuel Concepts, Maersk Zero Carbon Shipping
Gitte Livbjerg has a 20-year background in the energy industry within large and mid-sized oil and gas companies. With a background in chemical engineering, she has a track-record leading business delivery and change management projects within complex technical and stakeholder landscapes. In 2023, she joined the Maersk McKinney Moeller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping where she is working with maritime decarbonisation. She is currently involved with a number of green corridor projects across the globe as well as other projects supporting the green transition of the maritime value chain.
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EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
USE OF GREEN METHANOL TO BECOME A SCALABLE ZERO EMISSION FUEL IN THE MARITIME SECTOR
Sharing the latest updates on green value chain development, European cross-border collaboration and highlighting some examples of strategic partnerships to accelerate the energy transition
3 10:40 DAY 2
JOHN GARNER
Owner & MD, JG Maritime Solutions
As founding director of JG Maritime Solutions Ltd (JGMSL), John has provided advice to three ferry newbuild, ship management and decarbonisation projects. John is a former Interferry Director, the current chair of the Interferry Regulatory Committee and provided regulatory liaison on behalf of Interferry in the LASH FIRE project. Last year John participated in two domestic ferry safety projects in Nigeria, providing regulatory advice and surveyor training in a feasibility study to provide net zero emission ferries and infrastructure in Lagos lagoon. JGMSL is currently a partner leading on policy and regulatory compliance in the successful bid to provide a UK domestic green corridor utilising methanol, fuel cells and onboard carbon capture and storage. John is the current chair of Lloyds Register Technical Committee, a former member of the Supervisory Board of the UK Chamber of Shipping, a Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a Chartered Master Mariner, a Fellow of IMarEST and a Chartered Marine Technologist.
EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORS
USE OF GREEN METHANOL TO BECOME A SCALABLE ZERO EMISSION FUEL IN THE MARITIME SECTOR
Sharing the latest updates on green value chain development, European cross-border collaboration and highlighting some examples of strategic partnerships to accelerate the energy transition
David is a Chartered Marine Engineer and former Lloyd’s Register Surveyor who moved from offshore oil and gas into renewables 32 years ago to form the B9 Energy group of companies.
As founding director of JG Maritime Solutions Ltd (JGMSL), John has provided advice to three ferry newbuild, ship management and decarbonisation projects. John is a former Interferry Director, the current chair of the Interferry Regulatory Committee and provided regulatory liaison on behalf of Interferry in the LASH FIRE project. Last year John participated in two domestic ferry safety projects in Nigeria, providing regulatory advice and surveyor training in a feasibility study to provide net zero emission ferries and infrastructure in Lagos lagoon. JGMSL is currently a partner leading on policy and regulatory compliance in the successful bid to provide a UK domestic green corridor utilising methanol, fuel cells and onboard carbon capture and storage. John is the current chair of Lloyds Register Technical Committee, a former member of the Supervisory Board of the UK Chamber of Shipping, a Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a Chartered Master Mariner, a Fellow of IMarEST and a Chartered Marine Technologist.
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THE IMPACT ON EU PORTS AND SHORT SEA SHIPPING LINES. WHAT TRENDS ARE EMERGING?
11:15 DAY 2
ALEXANDRA HERDMAN
Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK
Alexandra Herdman is a Senior Policy Manager at Logisitcs UK, representing members across all modes of the logistics sector. Her portfolio includes air, water, skills and planning. Her current policy work includes campaigning for additional funding for level 2 training and increasing freight on rail and water.
A qualified project manager, Alexandra has an MSc in Global Challenges from the University of Edinburgh, which had a strong focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation, decarbonisation, global health and international development.
Prior to Logistics UK, spent five years as a Senior Researcher in the Scottish Parliament, working on public policy and legislative scrutiny.
A role implemented in the supply chain organization of the Swedish home furnishing company to reach a closer collaboration with the Port stakeholders and to optimize the value chain, to become more efficient and transparent in the Port related business.
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THE
IMPACT
ON EU PORTS AND SHORT SEA SHIPPING LINES. WHAT TRENDS ARE EMERGING?
Johan-Paul Verschuure is a senior port & transport economist and director at Rebel Ports and Logistics. He has extensive experience with market studies and business case development in the port and shipping sector, in particular in the shortsea domain. He combines a technical background as a port engineer with financial economic expertise for developing business cases from a commercial, technical, and financial point of view.
In the shortsea domain he has particular experience in Northwest Europe and the UK. Recent studies in the shortsea domain he was involved in include the shortsea strategy for the port of Amsterdam, shortsea market study for Zeebrugge, Brexit Impact study for ABP, transaction support for a shortsea container terminal in Rotterdam, shortsea fleet analysis North Sea operators and port pricing analysis for the shortsea domain in Northwest Europe. In addition, he carried out studies on the supply of shore-power in the shortsea domain and looking at supporting the uptake of low carbon fuels in the Netherlands.
Before joining Rebel, He has been with WSP Maritime for almost 4 years where he was a Technical Director based in London, being responsible for the contents of the business cases which are delivered by the team. Prior to this position, he gained experience with Royal HaskoningDHV and Ocean Shipping Consultants for over 8 years, part of which being based in London.
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THE IMPACT ON EU PORTS AND SHORT SEA SHIPPING LINES. WHAT TRENDS ARE EMERGING?
PANEL
RICHARD BALLANTYNE Chief Executive, British Ports Association
Richard Ballantyne joined the British Ports Association in 2007 and became the Chief Executive in 2016.
Richard has in-depth expertise in ports, transport, trade and environmental policy matters as well as a wide experience of the legislative process around the UK. He is a champion of sustainable development and is also a passionate advocate of the value of the UK ports industry both to the regions in which they are based but also as national gateways.
He is a Director of Maritime UK, a Trustee of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board charity and was previously a Director of Port Skills and Safety Ltd.
Before joining the BPA Richard spent five years at a Westminster political consultancy and was previously an MP’s researcher in the House of Commons.
KATRINA ROSS
Policy Director - Commercial and Governance, UK Chamber of Shipping
Katrina Ross is Policy Director, Commercial and Governance at the UK Chamber of Shipping (www.ukchamberofshipping.com). Her responsibilities include tax and economics, international trade, commercial shipping policy and, in particular, green and sustainable finance. She works closely with the UK Chamber’s Environment team on policy relating to GHG/carbon pricing and sustainability reporting.
Katrina started her career in financial services, before moving into policy for the shipping industry. Katrina is a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS), with a Masters in Commercial Law (LLM). Before returning to the UK Chamber in 2023, she worked for a UK-based financial services trade body as the policy lead on green finance and tax issues.
NILS MINOR
Director Freight Sales West & Southern Europe, P&O
Responsible for Key Account Management within P&O Ferrymasters, a Joint Venture between Unifeeder and P&O Ferrymasters.
In 2022, P&O Ferrymasters joined forces with sister company Unifeeder, which operates Europe’s largest feeder and shortsea network. The result is a multimodal transportation engine delivering cost efficiencies, broad geographic reach, and guaranteed access to capacity on key maritime routes.
GREENING
PANEL DISCUSSION - What do shippers want?
14:00 DAY 2
STEFAN KRATTIGER
Business Development Leader Global Ports, IKEA Supply AG
Stefan Krattiger – Business development leader Global Ports from IKEA supply AG, based in Pratteln Switzerland
The supply chain operations organization within IKEA counts 850 co-workers across the world and connects our customers with IKEA products and delivers excellent transport and logistics solutions.
He started his career 20 years ago in the freight forwarding industry, where he steadily grew his expertise by leading large industrial infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the World. Besides the project activities he was also in charge for the company’s business development on the African continent, before joining IKEA in January 2022.
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14:00 DAY 2
ALEXANDER PRAHL
Head of Sales and Contracting Trademanagement, Tailwind Shipping Lines
2002 – 2006: Start career with European feeder carrier Teamlines
2007 – 2012: Line and Trade Manager at Bengal Tiger Lines in Dubai and Singapore, responsible for Middle East, India and South East Asia
2012 – 2013: Chartering Manager Handy Size at TGM in Singapore
2013 – 2022: General Manager Sales at EUROGATE Group in Germany, responsible for sales for Terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven
2023 – ytd: Head of Sales and Contracting at Tailwind Shipping Lines / LIDL, responsible for third party sales and strategic procurement
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- What do shippers want?
BLASCO MAJORANA
Line Manager, Finnlines
A passionate logistics and operations expert with nearly two decades of experience in enhancing operational efficiency, implementing strategic solutions, fostering stakeholder relationships, and driving team excellence.
Blasco has been with Finnlines since 2013, overseeing the development of RoRo connections from the Baltic region to Spain, including routes through the UK, Belgium, and Germany.
Prior to that, he served as Senior Line Executive at Grimaldi Group. Throughout his career, Blasco has gained extensive expertise in various transport sectors, including the automotive industry, car transporters, and multipurpose RoRo vessels.
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PANEL DISCUSSION - What do shippers want?
JULIEN DAGUERRE
Vice President of Short Sea, CMA CGM
With 19 years of experience in the maritime sector— entirely within the CMA CGM Group—Julien Daguerre has built a distinguished career in shipping and logistics. Today, Julien serves as Vice President for Short Sea Shipping Logistics, leading CMA CGM’s operations in Northern Europe.
Julien’s focus lies in advancing sustainable multimodal logistics networks and optimising regional shipping operations, making him a key contributor to CMA CGM’s broader environmental and operational goals. His expertise and strategic leadership continue to shape the future of short sea shipping across Europe.
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Get Set for Workboat 2050, Series 5, Session
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27 March 2025, Rotterdam
The 'Get Set for Workboat 2050', in partnership with Seawork and Maritime Journal and in Association with The Workboat Association, is a series of conferences which deal with decarbonisation and improving OPEX efficiencies seawork.com
23rd Coastlink Conference
29-30 April 2025, Bilbao, Spain
Coastlink is a pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea feeder shipping and the intermodal networks through the ports that support a competitive and sustainable supply chain coastlink.co.uk
26th Seawork
10-12 June 2025, Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK
The European commercial marine & workboat annual three day exhibition and conference Seawork is a proven platform to build business networks, with an international audience of visitors. It is the meeting place for the commercial marine and workboat sector and is supported by our trusted partners. seawork.com
World Ports Conference - International Association of Ports and Harbors
7-9 October 2025, Kobe, Japan
The International Association of Ports & Harbors World Ports Conference will bring together stakeholders from the global maritime supply chain delivering an international platform for networking, innovation and debate. worldportsconference.com
20th Greenport Congress & Cruise
Dates & Host Port TBC
The premier yearly congress providing environmental departments in Ports and Terminals with methods of greening their operations. portstrategy.com/greenport-cruise-and-congress
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Propulsion & Future Fuels
25-27 November 2025, Hamburg, Germany
Propulsion & Future Fuels provides the latest developments in efficient propulsion technology and low flashpoint, low carbon fuels motorship.com/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference
15th Icelandic Fisheries Seafood & Aqua Exhibition & Awards
Smárinn, Fifan Halls Kópavogur, Iceland
Longest running Icelandic and International fishing exhibition in Iceland, covering every aspect of the commercial fishing, processing, seafood and by-product sector icefish.is
6th Fish Waste for Profit Conference
Reykjavik, Iceland
Fish Waste for Profit provides attendees with knowledge on how to maximise the return on investment (ROI) from potential discarded parts of the catch that can be turned into high value products icefishconference.com
The organisers and publishers accept no responsibility for the statements made neither inthis publication nor for any errors or omissions which may have occurred.
