Coastlink 2024 Conference Programme
The short sea shipping & sustainable logistics network
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.
DAY ONE - TUESDAY 29th APRIL |
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08:30 |
Coffee & Registration |
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09:00 |
Chairman’s Welcome Nick Lambert, Co-Founder & Director, NLA International Ltd |
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09:10 |
Port Welcome Address Ricardo Barkala, President, Port of Bilbao |
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SESSION 1: RENAISSANCE OF SHORT SEA SHIPPING:Supporting sector growth and the impact on ports. |
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09:25 |
Ludovic Rosan, SVP Europe Short Sea Lines, CMA CGM |
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09:40 |
Short-sea Shipping; The Time for Action is Now Explores how the critical window for expanding short-sea shipping is here but why this opportunity may never happen. Nathan Alemany, Senior Marketing Manager, Peel Ports Group |
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09:55 |
The Renaissance of Short Sea Shipping Geopolitical blocks are forming more clearly. Knowing your trading partner and production process becomes increasingly important also in light of the new CSRD and carbon adjustment mechanisms. A new era of tariffs seems to be approaching. All drivers impacting trade and propelling the short sea shipping sector. Strategic independence and short supply chains are traded off versus longer global supply chain with some cost savings. Where is this heading and what to look out for? Johan-Paul Verschuure, Director, Rebel Ports & Logistics |
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10:10 |
SHORTSEA SHIPPING: What is its future? Elena Seco, President, Spanish Short Sea Promotion Center |
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10:25 |
Q&A |
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10:40 |
Coffee & Networking |
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SESSION TWO: PANEL DISCUSSION - OPS EXPANSION - HOW DO WE INCREASE THE PACE TO MEET DEMAND. |
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11:10 - 12:20 |
Moderator: Norbert Grech, Senior Manager - Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta Panellists include:- Kaushik Jadhao, Marine Electrification BD Manager – EMEA, Shell - Kieran Morton, Business Development Manager, Port of Aberdeen - Tania Berry, Electrical Capability Lead, BMT - James Evans, Head of Operations, Portsmouth International Port |
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12:20 |
Lunch & Networking |
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SESSION 2: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PORTS TO SUPPORT SHORT SEA SHIPPINGInfrastructure development at Ports to support Short Sea Shipping and the energy transition – how are ports and terminals adapting? |
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13:50 |
Keynote Presentation: Short sea shipping and energy transition The Port of Bilbao presents the infrastructure related to short sea shipping and the projects for the decarbonization of the port. Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa, Director of Operations, Commercial and Logistics, Bilbao Port |
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14:05 |
Ports Driving the Energy Transition: Enabling Short Sea Shipping and Clean Energy Infrastructure Focus on the critical role of the energy system, implementation of concepts at ports with a more sustainable future of energy systems. Uwe Augustat – Head of Verticals and Accounts Solutions, Siemens |
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14:20 |
Port of Moerdijk: multimodal hub for Europe Port of Moerdijk is the most inland seaport in the Netherlands, strategically located between ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. A relatively young seaport, grown into a multimodal hub and circular industrial hotspot for Europe. Kyra Lemmens, Commercial Manager – Logistics, Port of Moerdijk |
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14:35 |
Adapting Terminalling business to energy transition Understanding future trends and how existing infrastructures should be adapted to support the energy transition. Igor Salguero, Bilbao Terminal Manager – H2 Expert, Tepsa |
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14:50 |
Q&A |
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15:15 |
DAY ONE WRAP UP (Pre-Port Tour) |
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15:25 |
Coffee & Networking |
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15:30 - 18:00 |
Port Tour In the old times, the port facilities wer right in the centre of Bilbao. Nowadays port facilities are some 15 km from Bilbao city centre. From the beginning of the extension works in 1992, the Port Authority of Bilbao has been investing to provide the port with new land and new berths. Bilbao is a multipurpose port and we will see break bulk terminals, ro-ro and ferry terminals, solid bulk terminals, liquid bulk terminals and the industrial area. |
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19:00 |
Conference Dinner San Mames ‘Cathedral of Football’ stadium to host Coastlink conference dinner for 2025. San Mames Jatetxea restaurant serves Biscayan gastronomic identity in an incomparable place. Under the direction of Fernando Canales, product and flavor merge to create a delicious experience. The Athletic Club’s home acts as the perfect host for a unique space. San Mames Jatetxea, P.º Rafael Moreno “Pitxitxi”, SN, Puerta 14, Basurto-Zorroza, 48013 Bilbao |
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DAY TWO - THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2024 |
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08:45 |
Arrival Coffee |
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09:15 |
Chairman’s Opening Nick Lambert, Director & Co-Founder, NLA International Ltd |
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SESSION THREE: EXPANSION OF GREEN AND DIGITAL CORRIDORSShowcasing the latest developments driving change
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09:25 |
An offshore island and its Short Sea challenges Exploring how port disruption, vessel trends, and Brexit-driven shifts highlight the urgent need for green corridors, multimodal freight, and sustainable planning in Ireland’s evolving maritime landscape Howard Knott, Logistics Consultant, Irish Exporters Association |
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09:40 |
Next phase in green corridor development Sharing the latest updates on green value chain development, European cross-border collaboration and highlighting some examples of strategic partnerships to accelerate the energy transition Maurice Delattre, Regional Director (Europe), Port of Amsterdam |
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09:55 |
Bridging the Cost Cap: Global perspectives for local action Learnings from green corridor projects from across the planet. Engagement with the full value chain is the key to address the incremental cost of green and progress corridor projects through the feasibility stage Gitte Livbjerg, Head of Fuel Concepts, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping |
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10:10 |
Use of Green Methanol to become a Scalable Zero Emission Fuel in the maritime sector. This project explores the working partnership and collaboration which Green Shipping Corridors provide an approach to modelling a renewable scalable solution based on methanol as a hydrogen carrier. John Garner, Owner & MD, JG Maritime Solutions |
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10:25 |
Q&A |
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10:45 |
Coffee & Networking |
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PANEL DISCUSSION: ETS CARBON LEVY The impact on EU Ports and short sea shipping lines. What trends are emerging? |
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11:15 - 12:30 |
Moderator: Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK Panellists include: - Johan-Paul Verschuure, Director, Rebel Ports & Logistics - Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association - Katrina Ross, Policy Director - Commercial and Governance, UK Chamber of Shipping - Nils Minor, Director Freight Sales West & Southern Europe, P&O Ferrymasters |
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12:30 |
Lunch & Networking |
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PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT DO SHIPPERS WANT?Greening the value chain and developing sustainable multimodal logistics networks. |
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14:00 |
Panellists include: - Stefan Krattiger, Business Development Leader Global Ports, IKEA Supply AG - Julien Daguerre, Vice President of Short Sea, CMA CGM - Blasco Majorana, Line Manager, Finnlines - Alexander Prahl, Head of Sales and Contracting Trademanagement, Tailwind Shipping Lines |
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15:20 |
Conference Wrap up – Chairman |
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If you are interested in viewing previous Coastlink programmes, we have a selection below:
2022:
2021:
2019
Southampton - 12-13 June 2019
2012
Dublin - 24 May
2011
Hamburg - 19-20 April
Liverpool - 15-16 June
Bilbao - 6-7 October
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
