Panelists will discuss the current trends and opportunities in the dry bulk market as well as their outlook concerning the sector’s development.

Alternative fuels will play a key role in the push to decarbonize shipping. However, uncertainty surrounds which fuels will be feasible, & when is the right time to hedge one’s bets on the "winning" fuel. Panelists will also discuss how this uncertainty impacts shipping companies’ decisions regarding fleet renewal.

The panel will discuss regulatory, economic, and geopolitical issues and how these impact global trade and commerce and the dynamics of the major seaborne transportation markets.

Panelists will discuss the importance of technology and digitalization in optimizing fleet performance, particularly in terms of increasing vessel efficiency and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of seafarers.

On this panel, Shipowners & Global Financiers discuss the latest trends in ship finance internationally, as well as how these trends impact Singapore.

This panel features venture capitalists who will highlight their decision-making process as to which start-ups to invest in the maritime industry, and steps needed to launch the product into the market – with a focus on technology and digitalization.

This discussion will focus on optimizing corporate strategy and capital allocation in light of the many factors—regulatory, geopolitical, and environmental—impacting the maritime sector today.

Seafarers are vital to shipping, and their wellbeing, safety, and training are of the utmost importance for the industry. This panel will discuss the human factor of the maritime sector.