Delegates to the Coastlink conference this year enjoyed a special networking dinner at The Deep Aquarium in Hull.
It was a chance, after a tour of ABP’s facilities, to reflect back on some of the main take homes from the first day of the conference.
“Today we’ve seen how the short sea idustry has rallied around and started to drive progress forward itself,” said Nick Lambert, co-founder and director, NLA International Ltd, during the post dinner speech.
“When I think back to 2019 at the event in Southampton UK, there was a lot of handwringing going on over what the IMO was going to do next, but now the industry is ahead of the conversation and driving things forward despite any geopolitics, I think that’s really encouraging.”
Coastlink 2027
Andrew Dawes, regional director, Humber Region, ABP, addressed delegates.
“This a great event and we’re so pleased to see you all here this year on the banks of the Humber, where we have a fantastic maritime history.”
“Coastlink is so important because it’s the collaboration of our community to address the real issues that we’re facing today, not just governmental or geopolitical trade disruption issues, but also the long- term issues including sustainability and infrastructure.”
“Here in Hull we’ve experienced the transition from coal right the way through to renewable energy. For us, Coastlink is about tackling problems by looking at solutions and collaboration and that’s what we’ve been doing here today.”
He announced that Coastlink 2027 will take place in Rotterdam from 14 to 15 April, hosted jointly by the Port of Rotterdam and Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals.
Annette van Ketel, commercial manager, Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals, said: “We are very happy to host next year’s event in Rotterdam. We’ll be delighted to show delegates around our facilities where short sea, roro and everything is coming together, see you next year.”
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