Annual Current Trends in Shipping Review 2023
An in-person symposium taking place 15th November 2023, 10.00 – 13.30
Kindly hosted by Clyde & Co at The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AR

Insights into Evolving Maritime Markets and Sustainability Strategies
This annual symposium, brought to you by the SMI Ports & Terminals Group and hosted by Clyde & Co will provide vital market intelligence, analysis and perspectives drawn from unprecedented times in shipping.
Join us for this vital, in-person, symposium which provides maritime professionals with the latest expert opinion, analysis and intelligence on market conditions as well as the operational dynamics that are shaping the outlook of the ports, shipping and logistics sector.
Hear from our expert panel of speakers:
- Trevor Crowe, Director and David Whittaker, Senior Shipping Research Analyst, Clarksons Research will present expert analysis of the shipping markets via a comprehensive source of commercial data on shipping and seaborne trade, including macroeconomic data and global trade flows.
Ahila Karan, Decarbonisation Analyst, LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will share key findings from ground-breaking research including the “The Future of Maritime Fuels” report, the ‘First Mover Framework’ methodology developed to kickstart green corridors and engagement, as well as lessons learned from the ‘Silk Alliance’ green corridor cluster, designed to revolutionise fuel supply chains across the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
- Ian Palacio, Business Development Manager and Eleanor Toyer, Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator, Portsmouth International Port will explore the UK Ports’ perspective and the critical journey of the port towards achieving its net-zero targets and future readiness, the specific infrastructure challenges of the vessel/shore interface and how these efforts are contributing to a more sustainable future.
Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute via Q&A sessions. A light lunch will also be served.
Programme:
10.00 – 10.30 Registration and networking
10.30 – 10.40 Welcome, Opening comments,
Gordon Rankine, Chairman SMI PTG Council & Director Beckett Rankine
10.40 – 11.30 The Shipping Markets
Trevor Crowe, Director and David Whittaker, Senior Shipping Research Analyst, Clarksons Research
11.30 – 11.50 Networking, tea and coffee Break
11.50 – 12.10 Accelerating Maritime Decarbonisation in ports
Ahila Karan, Senior Analyst, LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
12.10 – 12.25 The UK Port’s Perspective.
Ian Palacio,Business Development Manager and Eleanor Toyer, Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator, Portsmouth International Port.
12.25 – 12.30 Closing remarks, Gordon Rankine, Chairman SMI PTG Council & Director Beckett Rankine
12.30 – 13.30 Light Lunch, refreshments and networking
To purchase tickets, please click here
| Date | 15th November 2023, 10:00 - 13:30 |
| Venue | The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AR |
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