Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder shipping, and the intermodal transport networks through the ports that support the sector. It is a place for industry professionals to meet and discuss future innovation, economic and environmental considerations – and develop partnerships that will help build a sustainable future.
Coastlink is delighted to welcome back master mariner and leading advocate for the maritime user’s perspective, Nick Lambert.
The Deep aquarium confirmed as Dinner Venue for Coastlink 2026
Building on the momentum of our successful 2025 conference, we now invite prospective speakers to submit their abstracts for consideration.
The 24th Coastlink Conference, hosted by Associated British Ports (ABP), heads to the Humber, from 6-7 May 2026
Day 1 of Coastlink concluded with a tour of the Port of Bilbao in Santurzi.
Coastlink showcases how shippers are working diligently towards greening their own value chains
In its recent webinar looking at the future prospects of the port and terminal container market – see pxx - Drewry also considered the impact of the TIL-BlackRock bid to acquire MSC’s non-Chinese assets – a deal encompassing 43 terminals, with 199 berths in 23 countries.
The world is in a maelstrom of uncertainty as the US rapidly becomes an authoritarian state.
Probably emboldened by the inability of (international) institutions to enforce sanctions, Russia is moving towards re-opening ports in occupied Ukrainian territory.