{"id":2146,"date":"2025-10-07T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portstrategy.nfdtesting.uk\/coastlink\/2025\/10\/07\/meet-the-first-sponsors-for-coastlink-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:19:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:19:48","slug":"meet-the-first-sponsors-for-coastlink-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portstrategy.com\/coastlink\/2025\/10\/07\/meet-the-first-sponsors-for-coastlink-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the first sponsors for Coastlink 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the third year running, Port of Bilbao share their support for Coastlink. <\/p>\n

Following their successful role as host port for Coastlink 2025, the Port of Bilbao continues its strong support for the event and its mission to champion sustainable short sea shipping and multimodal logistics across Europe. <\/p>\n

With more than 700 years of maritime history, the Port of Bilbao serves as a key communication gateway between Spain and Europe. Its 400-hectare facilities offer specialised terminals for all cargo types \u2014 from break-bulk and containers to liquid and solid bulks \u2014 supported by strong multimodal connections to the main Spanish and European transport networks. <\/p>\n

Coastlink is delighted to welcome the Port of Bilbao once again, this time as Gold Sponsor for 2026, and to continue building on the success of their partnership. <\/p>\n

Clarksons Port Services Ltd Confirmed as Silver Sponsor for Coastlink 2026. <\/p>\n

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A global leader in maritime services, Clarksons provides specialist expertise across shipbroking, port services, logistics, and technical consultancy. With a strong international network and a commitment to innovation, Clarksons plays a vital role in connecting the global supply chain and supporting sustainable growth across the maritime sector. <\/p>\n

Graham Cross, Business Development Manager, Clarksons Port Services Ltd said \u2018We\u2019re proud to be a key sponsor of the Coastlink Conference 2026 in Hull and on the Humber \u2014 a region at the heart of UK maritime connectivity. Supporting collaboration and innovation across the short sea shipping network reflects our commitment to driving sustainable growth in port services and logistics\u2019. <\/p>\n

Their continued involvement in Coastlink highlights Clarksons\u2019 dedication to advancing short sea shipping, multimodal transport, and resilient logistics solutions that strengthen connectivity across Europe\u2019s coastal and inland networks. <\/p>\n

As Silver Sponsors for Coastlink 2026, Clarksons will join industry peers, port authorities, and logistics professionals to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends, and promote collaboration for a greener, more efficient future in maritime transport. <\/p>\n

Interested in sponsoring Coastlink 2026? Get in touch with our team at sales@coastlink.co.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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