Coastlink will bring together ports, terminals, shipping lines, logistics providers and technology specialists to explore the decisions shaping the sector’s future: connectivity, digitalisation, resilience and the energy transition.
Topics
Topics for the 2027 Coastlink Conference include:
- Optimising cargo flow for a changing world
Strategies to reduce congestion, optimise capacity, improve cargo flows and enhance operational reliability across increasingly complex RoRo, short sea and intermodal supply chains. - Digital innovation for smart(er) ports
Practical applications of digitalisation, automation, AI and data sharing that are improving visibility, productivity, decision-making and customer service throughout the logistics chain. - Implementing the energy transition and sustainable logistics – what is the opportunity cost?
Showcasing practical approaches to sustainable logistics including emissions reduction initiatives. How can businesses learn from early adopters about the challenges faced and opportunity cost? - Navigating change: The impact of trade disruptions, geopolitics and market shifts
How the ports, shipping and logistics sectors are addressing cyber threats, criminal infiltration, operational security and supply chain resilience, alongside collaborative approaches for managing disruption and safeguarding logistics networks. - Policy into practice: Regulation shaping the future
A look at European port strategy, transport policy, climate legislation, ETS, emissions reporting and regulatory developments influencing ports, shipping and logistics operations. How will the latest developments in regulation affect ongoing trade flows?
Submissions
Companies, organisations, and individuals are invited to submit abstracts relating to our session topics.
Abstracts should be approximately 250 – 300 words and submissions should include a biography and headshot photo of the Speaker.
The call for papers for 2027 is now CLOSED
If you are interested in speaking opportunities for the 2027 event please contact Ellie Minshull:
eminshull@mercatormedia.com