1ST MARITIME CHINA 2018

Following the very successful Mare Forum conferences around the globe, MARE FORUM is finally back in China and with ERASMUS SHIPINVEST GROUP and in cooperation with SHIPTEC CHINA 2018, World Maritime Fair in Dalian, are pleased to announce the occurrence of the of the 1st Maritime China 2018 conference, to be held on Tuesday 24th October 2018 at the Exhibition Conference Centre in Dalian.

The conference is sponsored and supported by our premium sponsor: the SHIPTEC CHINA 2018 World Maritime Fair in Dalian

The forum will analyse the “renaissance” of the shipping and commodity markets the maritime transportation of oil, gas and dry bulk commodities, containers and the offshore ongoing developments, the geopolitical risks, the upcoming industrial and technology post-crisis “revolution” impact on shipping and shipbuilding, the regulations, the environmental imperatives, Ship-finance and Investments, the threats and opportunities affecting shipping, and views on future smart investments .

The forum will gather an important number of leading Chinese and international shipping principals, commodity traders, charterers, trading and brokerage companies, shipbuilders, ship finance capital providers, analysts, lawyers, equipment manufacturers, key investors in shipping, financial institutions, consultants and entrepreneurs, classification societies, regulators and the media.

The Mare Forum conferences bristle with fresh ideas and dynamic debate; high level speakers, session chairmen, discussion panelists and audience will contribute to a day packed with knowledge & experience transfer, exchange of visions through stimulating discussions. This openly approach of the Mare Forum conferences produces a wonderful environment for brainstorming, sharing and improving knowledge and intelligence

If you are interested in global maritime and shipping business, and if you want to know what’s next in China, Asia and the world we invite you to attend the 1st Mare Forum China 2018 – You will find your answers here.

Together with a very high profile local and international audience, participants will plunge in a pool of booming business and new network opportunities

so make sure to be there!

PROGRAM

08:00   Registration

09:00   OPENING AND WELCOME

09:30   session 1

The Chinese Era of shipping and the world 
Geopolitics, Environmental  Imperatives, New Risks, Regulations, and Globalization in a multipolar global context

       Topics to be discussed:

●        Beijing, Washington, Singapore, Athens, London;  geopolitical considerations
●        Protectionism;  globalization vs. regionalism and effects on trade and shipping
●        The world economy and trade forecast in the new multipolar world
●        Exploring new risks in a changing global environment
●        Regulations on environment; exploring the right balances between market forces and administrative measures; Are we ready for 2020 sulphur cap?
●        Decarbonisation and all other alternatives
●        Are there incentives to avoid unfair competition?
●        What Will China’s maritime future look like?
●        The competitive advantages changes of the global Maritime hubs.

10:40     Discussion panel(s) between speakers, discussion panelists and audience participants:

11:20      Break

11:50      session 2

Exploring the shipping markets future;
The shipping and commodity markets outlook 
Topics to be discussed:

●   What are our market perceptions and expectations on dry, liquid bulk commodities trade,   containers, chemicals, LNG and bunkering,  shipping markets ?
●   Is there a real renaissance of raw and liquid commodities and shipping?
●   Oil rates up and down? - Renewables in and out?
●   What will be the price of oil and gas be next? And what does that mean for the shipping and maritime industries?
●   What type of ships is needed to fulfil future demands?
●   What are the Scrapping Volumes and Residual Values?
●   Offshore crisis: is there life after death?
●   What is the outlook for Chinese and Asian demand and supply of raw materials and energy in 2019 and beyond?
●   Is there a shifting of balance of trade and what are its effects in different vessels usage and freight rates?
●  The charterers views vs. shipowners’ interests
●  Shall we see Google, Amazon and Apple ships entering the shipping markets?

12:20   Discussion panel(s) between speakers, discussion panelists and audience participants:

13:10      Lunch

14:30     session 3

The New Technology Era in Shipping

What does the future hold? excitement, challenges or threats?

          Topics to be discussed:

● Who is afraid of the future?
● What are the shipping trends and innovations
● Unmanned ships - The Chinese  technological progress
●   Views and experiences on ECO-Ships
● New fuels will be introduced.. but when?
● The Chinese shipyards in balance with the new era of technology   
● Digitalization and security imperatives
● Smart shipping or Smart manufacturing?
● Block-chain and shipping; a game changer

15:10 Discussion panel(s) between speakers, discussion panelists and audience participants:

16:00    session 4

What’s next on Shipfinance?

Smart Investments opportunities and finance methods

Topics to be discussed:

●  Where is the fresh money for shipping in the next years?
●   What are the trends in ship finance?
●   What are the current cost of funding for shipping lenders;
●   What is the impact of the new Basel Capital Accord;
●   What are the new and alternative products?
●   Chinese Leasing finance for global shipping companies;  what’s next? 
●   How many banks are currently lending? And which amounts?
●  Are banks really willing to invest in new technologies?
●   What characteristics must the Borrower now have?
●   What types of deals is needed to quality for leasing ?
●   What about possible joint ventures between leasing firms and  commodity owners? 
●   What types of vessels are banks willing to finance? 
●   is there room for Private Equity companies?
●   IPO’s and Capital markets; towards a renaissance?
●   What about Startups in China?
●  What can the government do to support the shipping and maritime industry?

17:30   Conclusions

next day
25 October - programme to be announced 

Contact us: Mr. Harbor Chai    
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