Conference Programme

GROWING SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS: SHORT SEA SHIPPING & INTERMODAL NETWORKS

Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea feeder shipping and the intermodal transport networks through the ports that support the sector.

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		DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY 03 MAY 2023
08:30		Coffee & Registration
09:00		Chairman’s Welcome Nick Lambert, Director & Co-Founder, NLA International Ltd

		SESSION 1: MARKET SECTOR OVERVIEW - THE NEW NORMAL IN AN ADAPTING MARKET Considering trends, market forces, and emerging opportunities for short sea feeder services
09:10		Port Welcome Address Claudio Veritiero, CEO, Peel Ports Group
09:25		Gold Sponsor’s Address
09:35		Keynote Address Robert Clegg, Short Sea Director United Kingdom, Containerships CMA CGM GmbH
09:50		Speaker to be announced
10:05		Michael Rosenkilde Lind, Senior Commercial Manager - Bulk, Oil, Project & Cruise, Port of Aalborg*
10:20		Q&A
10:40		Coffee & Networking
11:15		Panel Discussion: Post-Brexit & Post-Pandemic - Are we where we need to be?
		Panel Moderator: *Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive, British Ports Association* Panellists Include: Doug Bannister, CEO, Port of Dover Howard Knott, Logistics Consultant, Irish Exporters Association Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa, Director - Operations, Commercial & Logistics, Port of Bilbao Authority Sean Potter, Commercial Director, DFDS A/S

12:30		Lunch & Networking

		SESSION 2: HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND DELIVER RESILIENT END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAINS A look at the changing landscape in end-to-end intermodal networks & the just in time supply chain.
14:00		Opening Address Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy, Logistics UK Logistics UK will highlight the opportunities in the supply chain for innovation and modal shift to benefit the environment and consumers as well as operators throughout the supply chain.

14:15		What mode of transport uses Ports? Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group We explore why the true answer to that question defines why both industry and consumers need to think differently about the role and the functions of modern ports.

14:30		Practical examples of building resilience into a supply chain using intermodal services Geoff Lippitt, Chief Commercial Officer, PD Ports How intermodal, short sea shipping, RoRo, LoLo and last mile delivery road haulage can interlink to provide resilience and enhance capacity for ports and operators.

14:45		Port of Antwerp-Bruges – providing total intermodal connectivity solutions Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative, Port of Antwerp-Bruges With excellent connections to the hinterland by estuary and inland barge, rail, road, and pipeline, discover how the Port of Antwerp-Bruges provides totally integrated transportation solutions, helping shippers ‘green’ their supply chains.

15:00		Q&A

15:20		Coffee & Networking

15:50		Panel Discussion: Freeports - Driving change for coastal shipping and the supply chain? A discussion on the impacts and benefits of Freeports. How will supply chains adjust?
		Panel Moderator: Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive, British Ports Association Panellists include: Giles Jones, Project Manager, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Nolan Gray, Freeport Director, Tees Valley Combined Authority Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager Ltd

17:15		CONFERENCE DAY 1 WRAP-UP – CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
17:30		CONFERENCE CLOSE
17:30		Evening Drinks Reception at the Royal Liver Building (Bella Ballroom)
19:00		Conference Dinner at the Royal Liver Building (Bertie Suite)

		DAY TWO - THURSDAY 04 MAY 2023

08:45		Arrival Coffee & Registration

		SESSION 3: SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENERGY TRANSITION - A ROUTE TO SHIPPING FREIGHT SUSTAINABLY The journey and challenges for ports, shipping & logistics in achieving net zero

09:10		Chairman’s Opening & Summary of Day 1 Nick Lambert, Director & Co-Founder, NLA International Ltd

09:15		Keynote Address David Browne, General Manager, MAERSK

09:30		A Green Port’s Journey to Net Zero Tanya Ferry, Green Port Consultant, Royal HaskoningDHV Learn how Royal HaskoningDHV is helping the world’s ports embrace digital innovation, decarbonisation, and new-found resilience. And discover the challenges, savings, and operational benefits to be found on the journey to Net Zero.

09:45		Port of Amsterdam – At the forefront of the transition Mark Hoolwerf, Deputy Director, Port of Amsterdam The port of Amsterdam is a global energy hub, meaning that it stands for a significant decarbonisation challenge. This presentation will focus on how the Port of Amsterdam approaches the energy transition, with a focus on its overall strategy and recent initiatives and developments. This will include subjects such as the role of hydrogen, clean shipping, and the collaboration with different parts of the value chain.

10:00		Lessons learned with shore power Jacob Bjarkam, Business Development Manager, PowerCon Shore power is expected to be scaled tremendously. PowerCon will provide key insights and lessons learned on how to best to implement this technology successfully, by sharing hands-on experience from past projects plus the latest news and innovation.
10:15		Q&A
10:40		Coffee & Networking

11:20		Panel Discussion: Driving Efficiency through Data & Port Collaboration Improving supply chain efficiency through data, collaboration & digitalisation.
		Panel Moderator: Tim Morris, CEO, UK Major Ports Group Panellists Include: Richard Willis, Technical Director, Port Operations & Technology, Royal HaskoningDHV Eleni Bougioukou, Innovation Manager – Energy and Sustainability, Port of Tyne Grant Hunter, DIrector - Standards, Innovation & Research, BIMCO

12:35		CONFERENCE WRAP UP - CHAIRMAN

12:45		LUNCH & NETWORKING

14:15 - 16:30		TECHNICAL VISIT & WORKING GROUP Delegates can enjoy a tour of the Port of Liverpool, hosted by Peel Ports Group, or take the opportunity to collaborate in one of the afternoon working groups.
		* invited

Supporters

If you are interested in viewing previous Coastlink programmes, we have a selection below:

2019
Southampton - 12-13 June 2019

2013
Zebrugge - 20-21 February

2012
Dublin - 24 May

2011
Hamburg - 19-20 April
Liverpool - 15-16 June
Bilbao - 6-7 October

2010
Antwerp - 14-15 September

To submit a paper contact see our Call for Papers page. To book a place at the conference please visit the Delegate Bookings page, or to register your interest, please contact:

Events Team on +44 1329 825335 or email info@coastlink.co.uk

Conference Programme

GROWING SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS: SHORT SEA SHIPPING & INTERMODAL NETWORKS

DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY 03 MAY 2023

08:30

09:00

SESSION 1: MARKET SECTOR OVERVIEW - THE NEW NORMAL IN AN ADAPTING MARKET

Considering trends, market forces, and emerging opportunities for short sea feeder services

09:10

09:25

09:35

09:50

10:05

10:20

10:40

11:15

Panel Discussion: Post-Brexit & Post-Pandemic - Are we where we need to be?

12:30

SESSION 2: HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND DELIVER RESILIENT END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAINS

A look at the changing landscape in end-to-end intermodal networks & the just in time supply chain.

14:00

14:15

14:30

14:45

15:00

15:20

15:50

Panel Discussion: Freeports - Driving change for coastal shipping and the supply chain?

A discussion on the impacts and benefits of Freeports. How will supply chains adjust?

17:15

CONFERENCE DAY 1 WRAP-UP – CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

17:30

CONFERENCE CLOSE

17:30

Evening Drinks Reception at the Royal Liver Building (Bella Ballroom)

19:00

Conference Dinner at the Royal Liver Building (Bertie Suite)

DAY TWO - THURSDAY 04 MAY 2023

08:45

SESSION 3: SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENERGY TRANSITION - A ROUTE TO SHIPPING FREIGHT SUSTAINABLY

The journey and challenges for ports, shipping & logistics in achieving net zero

09:10

09:15

09:30

09:45

10:00

10:15

10:40

11:20

Panel Discussion: Driving Efficiency through Data & Port Collaboration

Improving supply chain efficiency through data, collaboration & digitalisation.

12:35

CONFERENCE WRAP UP - CHAIRMAN

12:45

14:15 - 16:30

TECHNICAL VISIT & WORKING GROUP

Delegates can enjoy a tour of the Port of Liverpool, hosted by Peel Ports Group, or take the opportunity to collaborate in one of the afternoon working groups.