The Game Change – Geopolitics, Trading, and Shipping

In an era marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, shifting trade patterns, and rapid technological disruption, the global shipping industry stands at a critical crossroads.

‍"The Game Change – Geopolitics, Trading, and Shipping" round table-webinar brings together leading experts to explore how current and emerging geopolitical developments are redefining global trade routes, shipping, and ship finance.

From the impact of regional conflicts and sanctions to the rise of digital resilience and global environmental regulations, this round table dives into the forces reshaping the future of shipping - and the strategies needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.

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THE PANELLISTS:
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- Nicholas Brown, Corporate Affairs Director. Marine & Offshore Bureau Veritas, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
- Rahul Kapoor, Global Head, Shipping Analytics & Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights, Singapore
- Benjamin Wong, Head, Transport Logistics and IndustrialInvest HK
- Pieter van der Burg Managing Director, NESEC Ship Finance
- Jianjun (JJ) Wang, Managing Director, Baosheng Marine HK Co. Limited
- Dagfinn Lunde, Chairman and Co-founder / ChairmaneShipfinance.com, DagMar Navigation Ltd / Cleaves Securities AS
- George Xiradakis, President of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping and CEO, XRTC Business Consultants
- Esther Roth, Program manager Maritime ClusterCity of Rotterdam
- more panellists to be announced, Stay tuned

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THE DISCUSSION TOPICS:
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•⁠  ⁠Who's afraid of the current geopolitical trends in trade, shipping, and ship finance?

•⁠  ⁠How are current geopolitical conflicts reshaping major global shipping routes, and what are the implications for international trade and shipping?

•⁠  ⁠How can current geopolitical risks be managed, and what strategies are used to manage potential disruptions in shipping trade patterns?

•⁠  ⁠What are the most significant long-term trends that will define the intersection of geopolitics, trading, and shipping over the next decade?

•⁠  ⁠Are we witnessing a true deglobalisation trend, or is global trade simply being reconfigured? What does this mean for shipping demand?

•⁠  ⁠What lessons have been learned from recent maritime security crises (e.g., Red Sea, Suez Canal disruptions), and how can the industry better prepare for future incidents?

•⁠  ⁠Will U.S. geopolitics influence global environmental regulations on decarbonization efforts and shipbuilding?

•⁠  ⁠How is the shift towards energy security and diversification impacting tanker and LNG shipping markets?

•⁠  ⁠What strategies can shipping companies adopt to mitigate risks from sudden regulatory changes, tariffs, and sanctions?

•⁠  ⁠What role does digitalisation (AI, blockchain, automation) play in enhancing resilience and transparency in global shipping amid geopolitical uncertainty?

•⁠  ⁠more topics to discuss

It will be inspiring

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