Bulk Carrier Webinar Week
28 June 2023 - 29 June 2023
09:00 - 16:00
BST - ONLINE 
Bulk Carrier Webinar Week, be sure to join us
Port calls. Markets. EEXI and CII. Green corridors
Beginning Wednesday 28 June, Riviera will present a series of webinars focused on port call optimisation and digitalisation, markets, EEXI and CII and green corridors. Each webinar is meticulously researched and speaks to a key industry challenge, headache or opportunity.
Our webinars are designed to strike the right balance between the transmission of key information and interaction with the expert panel assembled. Those who register will also receive copies of webinar materials post event.
Our discussions are focused, cover the advertised subjects, and deliver registrants actionable insights.
Registration is free, please sign up below
To guarantee a position on one of the webinar panels, as either a premium partner or sponsored presenter and panellist, please speak with Colin Deed or William Johnston A number of positions are made available throughout our webinar weeks for our commercial partners on a first come, first served basis.
Please join us for any or all of the following:
Port call optimisation and digitalisation’s role in shortening bulk carrier port staysDate: Wednesday 28 June - Time: 09:00-10:00 BST |
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How digital technologies and data-driven solutions are optimising port calls for bulk carriers from operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability standpoints. Pre-arrival processes, berth scheduling, cargo handling, and post-departure procedures will be considered alongside charter party clauses, incentivisation and benefit-sharing. Our panel will also consider data privacy, cyber security, global standards and the integration of port call optimisation initiatives within existing port infrastructures and regulatory frameworks.
Join us as we discuss:
- Bulk carrier port calls: Just-in-Time (JIT) operations for bulk carriers
- Interface with Port State Control authorities
- Digital communications to reduce port congestion
- Optimising port operations to improve delivery times and reducing overall emissions with shore power
- Port State control and inspections and interface with other inspecting authorities
Panellists:
Ulf Siwe, Project Manager, Research and Innovation, Swedish Maritime Administration
Karno Tenovuo, CEO, Awake.AI
Navigating the dry bulk market: challenges, opportunities and future outlookDate: Wednesday 28 June - Time: 15:00-16:00 BST |
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Our panel of industry experts will analyse key factors influencing demand and supply, explore market challenges and highlight potential growth opportunities
Join us as we discuss:
- The low order book, slow fleet growth and potential impact of slow steaming
- Major commodities’ demand outlook
- Stimulus measures and changing trade patterns
- China’s growth targets and likely demand for the dry bulk market
- A flat iron ore trade in the midst of volume growth for grain and coal
- Fuel prices and their impact on profitability
- When it will make financial and technological sense to order newbuildings
- How stricter ESG regulations will impact dry bulk shipping
- Aligning owners and charterers around new regulations
Panellists:
Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO
Nikos Kakalis, Global Bulk Carriers Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register
Rahul Sharan, Lead Research Analyst, Dry Bulk - Drewry Shipping Consultants
The impact of EEXI and CII on the dry bulk carrier marketDate: Thursday 29 June - Time: 09:00-10:00 BST |
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We look at the technical challenges and commercial implications in the global bulk shipping sector related to EEXI and CII regulatory compliance, including impacts to chartering rates, competition and emissions reduction strategies.
Join us as we discuss:
- How compliance with EEXI and CII will affect the dry bulk carrier market
- The commercial consequences for the bulk carrier segments
- How EEXI and CII impact chartering rates and competition
- Whether EEXI and CII significantly lower bulk carrier emissions
- Options for emissions abatement, including technological and operational strategies
Panellists:
Roberto Vettor, PhD, Senior Research and Innovation Manager, Shipping Solutions, NAPA
Maximiliano Mavica, Naval Architect & Marine Engineer, AURELIA Green Ship Concept Design
Morten Løvstad, Vice President, Global Business Director - Bulk Carriers, DNV Maritime
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Green corridors: an enabler of alternative fuel options for bulk carriersDate: Thursday 29 June - Time: 15:00-16:00 BST |
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Our panel assesses green corridors’ potential to drive the adoption of alternative fuels in the bulk shipping industry. With over 110 stakeholders actively involved in supporting these initiatives, clusters are emerging in key Asia-Europe, Asia-Australia and Northeast Asia-US shipping routes. Panellists will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with developing alternative fuel infrastructure, including supply chain collaboration, vessel design, retrofitting, and the impacts on ports and ship maintenance.
Join us as we discuss:
- Regions with green corridors for bulk carriers
- Green corridors: logistics, cost-effectiveness, and operational advantages for bulk shipping
- Leveraging supply chain collaboration to drive market development and optimise the effectiveness of green corridors
- The implications of green corridors on ports, vessel maintenance and repairs
- Early adopters and investors, competitive advantages, and whether green corridors build closer ties with important charters
Panellist:
Ahila Karan, Decarbonisation Analyst, Lloyd’s Register
Webinar details:
A confirmation email will be sent after registration. A reminder will be sent with your access details no later than 72 hours before the events date and a further reminder will be sent 1 hour before the webinar is due to begin.
- During the webinar, the identity of the attendees is confidential
- All attendees join the webinar with their microphone off
- We encourage questions to be sent during the webinar; the moderator will raise these to the expert presenters
- A recording of the webinar will be accessible at www.rivieramm.com/webinar-library following the live event taking place.
