Trade, tech, and sustainability collide — here’s who’s leading the conversation in Hull.
Coastlink 2026 is the premier event for industry professionals to collaborate on the future of short sea shipping and logistics, address economic and environmental challenges, and forge partnerships for a sustainable future.
Hosted by the Associated British Ports on The Humber, the conference will take place on 6-7th May 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull. Chaired by Nick Lambert of NLA International, the programme features a diverse array of presentations from leading experts, companies, and organisations across the short sea shipping and ports sector. Key topics will tackle pressing challenges, including the demand for growth, route expansion, and the increasing drive toward greener and more sustainable logistics networks.
“We’ve got a lot to showcase—from our historic service capabilities to the upcoming uplift in infrastructure we’re deploying.”
— Andrew Dawes, Regional Director – Humber, ABP
Dawes will open the conference on Day 1, to welcome delegates and share an update on the work being done at ABP on The Humber.
Who else is speaking?
We are thrilled to announce the following speakers have already confirmed for Coastlink 2026!
Richard Newton, Client Director, Integrated Sales, Automotive Maersk Logistics and Services UK&I
Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group
Johan-Paul Verschuure, , Maritime Entrepeneur – Director/Partner, Rebel Ports and Logistics
Tracy Jin, Business Development Manager, Port of Esbjerg
Chris Hicks, Managing Director, TBA Doncaster
Theresa Huang, Public Sector Account Manager, Amazon Web Services
George S Macleod, Managing Director, Highland Shipping Company
Matthew Lowes, Commercial Manager, PD Ports Humber Region
Graham Cross, Business Development Manager, Clarksons
Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Tim Morris, Principle Engineer, ARUP
Andre Mast, Commercial Director, A2B-online Container B.V
Nils Minor, Director Freight Sales, West & Southern Europe, P&O Ferrymasters
Featured Topics at Coastlink 2025 Include:
- Securing Maritime & Port Operations: Policy, Regulation and Technical Initiatives
- Sustainable & Resilient Distribution for Supply Chain Requirements
- Growth and Transformation in RoRo Shipping, Infrastructure, and Service Models
- AI, Digitalisation and Value Creation from Data
- Navigating Trade Policy & Market Volatility: Managing Uncertainty in a Tariff Era
- Port-Centric Logistics & Inland Waterway Distribution
Join us at Coastlink 2026 to be part of shaping the future of short sea shipping and sustainable logistics.
See full provisional programme here
Click here for more information and to book, or contact our delegate team at sales@coastlink.co.uk
