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Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT

A new study by Moore calls into question the popular belief that consolidation and scale inevitably result to lower operating costs.Surveying more than 150 companies managing in excess of 1,500 vessels globally in the dry bulk and tanker sectors, data is grouped under four categories based on fleet size under management : 1-5 vessels, 6-10 vessels, 11-20 vessels, more than 20 vessels. It also takes into consideration vessel age and size, as well as sector income performance. The study aims at identifying possible relationships between fleet size and vessel operational performance.A one-on-one discussion on the study, its methodology and conclusions will follow a brief introductory presentation:

Costas Constantinou, Managing Partner - Moore Greece; Global Maritime Leader Moore Network

Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 9:00 AM EDT

The unprecedented challenges of the current environment have drawn attention again to the key role and function of Seafarers, who are the backbone of the maritime industry.When the world was in global lockdown, ships kept sailing, picking up and delivering cargo and keeping the global supply chain uninterrupted. This could not have been achieved without the endurance and commitment of the crews on board.But the issues related to Seafarers, who originate from several countries around the world, go well beyond the COVID-19 era. The shipping industry depends on the continued supply of well trained and well treated Seafarers who choose a maritime career.A top level panel of key stakeholders will discuss critical topics and initiatives related to Seafarers during the COVID-19 period and beyond, such as: 

An overview of the collaborative interaction among maritime organizations, unions and companies on issues and policies related to seafarers

The impact of technology and the digital revolution

The development of maritime education

Providing motives to choose a maritime career and making the transition from ship to shore

Panelists:

- Guy Platten, Secretary General - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

- Stephen Cotton, General Secretary - International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)

- Capt. Belal Ahmed, Chairman - International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC); Managing Director - Western Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore

Featuring: 

Dr. Martin Stopford, Non-Executive President, Clarksons Research Services, Ltd. 

Overview: 

The shipping industry’s preparedness to meet the challenges of climate change and the digital revolution has been patchy and disjointed. The Covid-19 pandemic which has been added to the mix lately might shake up the status quo and be a catalyst for the radical measures needed.This is the first public presentation that elaborates on the White Paper which Dr. Martin Stopford published just recently.He outlines three scenarios for the evolution of the industry during the period 2020-2050, a period during which the maritime industry must rebuild its cargo fleet.The three sets of scenarios cover   

Sea Trade

Shipbuilding Requirements

Ship Technology

As Dr. Stopford mentions “We know we cannot predict the future. But we can try to prepare for changes that are clearly “on the cards”. Not preparing can be riskier and more expensive than the “safe” option of doing nothing.” The white paper and presentation can help the industry assess alternative strategies and prepare for the way ahead.

CONQUERING THE NEXT FRONTIER – REDUCING GREEN HOUSE EMISSIONS – DECARBONIZATION

Moderator:  Mr. Panos Mitrou, Global Gas Segment Manager – Lloyds Register

Panelists:

Mr. Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO – Internship Navigation

Mr. Philippos Philis, Chairman & CEO – Lemissoler Navigation

Mr. Scott Bergeron, Director of Business Development & Strategy – Oldendorff Carriers

Mr. Hew Crooks, CFO – Ridgebury Tankers

Professor Dinos Arcoumanis, Chairman of the Board - Metropolitan College of Greece - Former Ambassador of Greece for Energy Policy and New Technologies

Featuring: Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings

Interviewer: Mr. Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Industrial – InvestHK

Overview:

Wah Kwong’s new direction under Hing Chao’s leadership – pioneering at the helm by combining conservatism and an entrepreneurial spirit…

…WK Lite – the division created as a comprehensive hassle free one-stop solution

Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area: Growth Opportunities in the maritime ecosystem.

Responding to this paradigm leap – Are IMO Regulations realistic? What it takes for the world to benefit at large

Outlook and Challenges in the Shipping Sector

Featuring: Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings

Interviewer: Mr. Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Industrial – InvestHK

Overview:

Wah Kwong’s new direction under Hing Chao’s leadership – pioneering at the helm by combining conservatism and an entrepreneurial spirit…

…WK Lite – the division created as a comprehensive hassle free one-stop solution

Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area: Growth Opportunities in the maritime ecosystem.

Responding to this paradigm leap – Are IMO Regulations realistic? What it takes for the world to benefit at large

Outlook and Challenges in the Shipping Sector

Featuring: Mr. Bing Chen, President & CEO - Seaspan Ltd

Interviewer: Mr. Jonathan Silver, Partner – Maples Group

Overview:

Seaspan (SSW) and the profound changes it has gone through the last two years

Unique business model as owner and operator leveraged by structural core competencies

Very positive growth and development outlook underpinned by sustainable capital allocation strategy and long-term contracted revenue

An overview of the container sector and the shipping markets landscape

Featuring: Mr. Bill Guo, Executive Director -  ICBC Financial Leasing

Interviewer: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance - Hill Dickinson International

Overview:

Changing landscape of ship finance and the role of Chinese Leasing

Addressing uncertainty in the global economy, in regulatory frameworks, in human capital needs and technological advances

Outlook in the shipping markets

ICBC Leasing’s competitive advantage and growth strategy

Featuring: Mr. Bill Guo, Executive Director -  ICBC Financial Leasing

Interviewer: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance - Hill Dickinson International

Overview:

Changing landscape of ship finance and the role of Chinese Leasing

Addressing uncertainty in the global economy, in regulatory frameworks, in human capital needs and technological advances

Outlook in the shipping markets

ICBC Leasing’s competitive advantage and growth strategy

Featuring Mr. Michael Parker, Chairman, Global Shipping, Logistics & Offshore - Citi

Interviewed by: Mr. Dan Rodgers, Partner - Watson Farley Williams

Overview:

• Banks, as major capital providers, to support the IMO’s objectives and adopt Poseidon Principles for responsible ship finance…

• …by pursuing portfolio composition that has a higher environmental alignment grade.

• Signatories, banks and shipping companies, to use reporting mechanisms and publicize emissions’ trajectory

• Reporting mechanisms development underpinned by transparency induces higher credibility

• Green Shipping Bonds: although fluid taxonomy, they are expected to drive real positive environmental results.

• Shipping to move from being laggard to being at the forefront of global sustainability efforts