Conrad Centennial Singapore
Xinde Marine Forum Singapore 2025
-- Shipping Market Outlook and Future Strategies --
Monday, 24th March, 2025
Ballroom, Level 2, Conrad Centennial Singapore
| 13:00-13:45 Registration | |||
| 13:45-14:00 Opening Address | |||
 | Kenneth Lim Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation ) Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) |  | David Loosley CEO & Secretary General BIMCO |
 | Caroline Yang President Singapore Shipping Association | ||
| 14:00-14:45 Panel Discussion 1 - Shipping Market Outlook | |||
| This section will focus on the risks and challenges posed to global supply chains by geopolitical instability and changes in trade policies, and their implications for the global shipping market. | |||
| Moderator: | |||
 | Elaine Yu Chairperson Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Singapore Branch | ||
| Panelists: | |||
 | Zhongyi (John) Su Founder, Chairman & CEO Erasmus Shipinvest Group |  | Bobby Zhu Managing Director Chinaland Shipping |
 | Arjun Batra Executive Chairman Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd. |  | Michael Jørgensen EVP and Head of Dry Bulk Torvald Klaveness |
 | Liu Zhi-Lin General Manager, Trade Development & Planning Line Management Division, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd | ||
| 14:45-14:55 Keynote Presentation - Global Maritime Trends - are we on track? | |||
 | Goh Chung Hun Strategic Business Partner & Senior Representative Lloyd's Register | ||
| 14:55-15:40 Panel Discussion 2 – New Technologies and Innovations Driving the Decarbonization in Shipping | |||
This session will focus on the practical application of new technologies in ships, including energy-saving and carbon-reducing innovations, smart applications, and digital management. The session will also address talent development to overcome technological barriers, offering practical guidance and development pathways for the industry. | |||
| Moderator: | |||
 | Aohan Qin Technical Manager China Classification Society Overseas Technology Center | ||
| Panelists: | |||
 | Ben Palmer OBE President Inmarsat Maritime |  | Dominik Schneiter CEO WinGD |
 | Gavin Allwright Secretary General International Windship Association (IWSA) |  | Man Mohan Manager GHG Rating, Marine Excellence RightShip Singapore |
 | Sanjeev Mathur Senior Vice President - APAC LR OneOcean | ||
15:40-15:50 Keynote Presentation - Strength through Collaboration - Safeguarding the Maritime Industry | |||
 | Dr. SONG Chunfeng Managing Director China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (CPI) | ||
| 15:50-16:10 Tea Break | |||
16:10-16:55 Panel Discussion 3 - Green Marine Fuels and Shipping Carbon Management | |||
| This session will focus on the economy and feasibility of green marine fuels such as LNG, biofuel, methanol and ammonia and the impact of carbon taxes on the shipping industry. It will also explore how shipping companies can balance regulatory compliance with economic efficiency. | |||
| Moderator: | |||
 | Wei Zhuang Head of Asia-Pacific BIMCO | ||
| Panelists: | |||
 | Dr. Hai Gu Vice President, Technology (Pacific) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) |  | Pernille Dahlgaard Chief Impact Officer Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping |
 | Philip Ho Regional Head (Singapore), Hong Kong Ship Registry Hong Kong Marine Department |  | Sunil Krishnakumar Senior Technical Manager International Chamber of Shipping |
 | Wee Meng Tan Chief Projects Officer Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation | ||
(Shipowners, ship managers, bunkering companies, green fuel producers, organizations, regulators, digital solutions providers, etc.) | |||
| 16:55-17:40 Panel Discussion 4 – Financial Investment and Ship Asset Management | |||
This discussion examines decision-making around financial investment and ship asset management in the context of market volatility, environmental compliance and high new building prices. | |||
| Moderator: | |||
 | Dr. Adam Kent Managing Director Maritime Strategies International (MSI) | ||
| Panelists: | |||
 | Dehui Gao Chief Executive Officer SDTR Marine Pte Ltd. |  | Kai Qi Head of Asia Pacific Maritime Marketing Department ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. |
 | Ning Han General Manager ShipBid.net Singapore |  | Stephan Vetter Vice President - Mobility Department KfW IPEX-Bank Asia Ltd. |
 | Sue Ann Gan Partner Norton Rose Fulbright (Asia) LLP | ||
| 17:40-17:50 Closing Remarks | |||
| 18:00-19:00 Cocktail reception | |||
| 19:00 The End | |||
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