9TH GREEN SHIPPING SUMMIT

Shipping Decarbonization Through Operational Excellence:
Making the Most of Innovation and Collaboration

28 - 29 January, 2025

ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

35+

speakers

200+

companies

80%

Decision Makers

20+

Countries

40

Award Nominees

Maritime Series Sponsors and Partners

Business Program

Speakers

Join visionary speakers from leading organisations for crucial insights and expert opinions.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS 2025

Isabelle Ryckbost

Secretary General ESPO

Nelson Mojarro (Tentative)

Head of Innovation and Partnerships
International Chamber of Shipping

Jonathan Feys

Chief Commercial Ofcer Liquid Bulk Terminals, Ghent Transport & Storage

Tor Øyvind Ask

Fleet Director
SOLVANG ASA

Captain Ben van Scherpenzeel

Chairman International Taskforce,Port Call Optimization, Vice Chairman IMO GIA Low Carbon Shipping SPI WG

Jerome Besancenot

Digital Transition Project Director
Haropa Port

Senior Representative

MSC Cruises

Senior Representative

Cosco Shipping

MARITIME SERIES SPEAKERS

Linden Coppell

Vice President Sustainability & ESG
MSC Cruises

Ilyas Muhammad

Director, Head of Green Fuels
Hapag-Lloyd AG

Peter Livey

Managing Director (Gt.Britain) & Global Environmental Ambassador, HMM

Refke Gunnewijk

Head of Clean Industry & Transport
Port of Rotterdam

Sin-Yee LOH

Regional Director (Europe), International Division
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Tor Øyvind Ask

Fleet Director
SOLVANG ASA

Benjamin Weinacht

Managing Director
CMB Germany

Serra Tukel

Arkas Maritime Group SustainabilityDirector
Arkas Line

George Souravlas

CEO
Load Line Marine SA

Vaisakh Kumar

HSE Officer Jebel Ali Port
DP World

Anouar Kiassi

Managing Director, Ascenz Marorka &Vice President Digital, GTT Group

Arwen Korteweg

Business Manager Logistics
Port of Rotterdam

Mark Aherne

Chief of Corporate Marketing, Project Management, ESG,HMM (Europe)

Captain Ben van Scherpenzeel

Chairman International Taskforce,Port Call Optimization, Vice Chairman IMO GIA Low Carbon Shipping SPI WG

Jerome Besancenot

Digital Transition Project Director
Haropa Port

Isabelle Ryckbost

Secretary General
ESPO

Nelson Mojarro (Tentative)

Head of Innovation and Partnerships
International Chamber of Shipping

Jonathan Feys

Chief Commercial Ofcer Liquid Bulk Terminals, Ghent Transport & Storage

Claudia Beumer

Board Director IBIA & Owner C4Fluel

Dr Sanjay C Kuttan

Chief Technology Officer
Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation

Graeme Power-Hosking

Head of Programme - Future Port Talbot
Associated British Ports

Annika Kroon

Head of Unit: Maritime Transport & Logistics
European Commission

Polona Gergorin

Head of Unit at DG Climate Action
European Commission

Sascha Gill

Vice President Environment and Sustainability
CLIA

Antonio Nicotra

COO
Olbia LNG Terminal Srl

Darko Levicar

Director of Mobility
Hydrogen Europe

Clémence Brodier

Mobility Policy Officer
Hydrogen Europe

Charis Christodoulou

Smart ports and Inland Navigation Economics, University of Antwerp - Faculty of Business and Economics

Filipe Santana

Engineering Adviser
OCIMF

Capt. Jorne Langelaan

Founder
Eco-Clipper

2 Senior Speakers

Cosco Shipping

About this event

Already in its 9th highly successful edition, the Green Shipping Summit 2025 is a premier two-day event dedicated to advancing sustainable maritime practices. The summit unites key stakeholders from the maritime industry, including shipping companies, ports, policy regulators, major industry suppliers, and technology providers, to address critical issues in green shipping.

This year’s summit will focus on evaluating new decarbonization strategies and regulations, exploring the latest advancements in shipping fuel alternatives, and discussing innovative approaches for financing the green transition. Attendees will gain insights into health and safety measures for handling new fuels and practical tools for enhancing decarbonization across the supply chain. The event will also highlight transformative strategies for sustainable and smart port operations, and the role of digitalization in boosting further decarbonization.

The summit's format includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and workshops, all designed to provide a nuanced and actionable understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the green shipping sector. Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 conference aims to set new benchmarks in collaborative problem-solving and industry alignment, offering a holistic roadmap for achieving decarbonization across the maritime sector.      
                            
             

Agenda

9:00    KEYNOTE ADDRESS

9:30     SESSION 1

                New Decarbonization Strategies and Regulations
               ●  
Impacts of EU Emission Trading System (ETS): Implementation and      competitive implications for EU vs. non-EU ports, and its role in                         achieving climate neutrality by 2050
               ●  IMO Green Balance Mechanism: Latest developments and potential      impact on the shipping industry
               ●  FuelEU Maritime Implementation: Initial outcomes and industry      adaptations following its January 2025 implementation      
                            
             

11:00    COFFEE BREAK

11:30    SESSION 2

               Maximizing Shipping Fuel Alternatives
               ●
Green Fuel Comparison: Methanol, ammonia, biofuels, hydrogen, and      synthetic fuels - environmental impact, production  and engine                         compatibility
               ● Infrastructure and Supply Chain: Evaluating the current state and      future projections for production, distribution, and bunkering facilities                ● Cost Effectiveness of New Fuels: Analyzing production and      operational costs, as well as long-term investment considerations      
                            
             

12:30     LUNCH

 13:45    PANEL DISCUSSION

               Financing the Green Transition in Shipping
               ●
Green Financing: Innovative approaches to funding sustainable      options, including industry initiatives (e.g., ZEMBA)
               ● Industry Actions and Investments: Potential financial opportunities and      challenges
               ●  Financial Instruments: Exploration of green loans, financing, and      credits for shipping industry stakeholders   
                            
             

EXCELLENCE IN GREEN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

SUSTAINABLE & SMART PORT INNOVATION AWARD

LEADING FUEL EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE

GREEN TRANSITION SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

GREEN SHIPPING LINE OF THE YEAR

DIGITALIZATION EXCELLENCE IN MARITIME OPERATIONS

EMISSION REDUCTION PIONEER

GREEN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP AWARD

Words from our clients that fuel our zeal to serve better.

It's very good to have all of the components, and all of the segments of the entire value chain in the room. It creates a lot of added value to talk with each other and about ways how to improve

Klaas Kerssemakers

Commercial Director of Anthony Veder

It is a good initiative to give awards to people who are doing something special in the domain of sustainability, ecology and environment. These initiatives should be awarded."

Dirk Vande Velde

Chief Sustainability Officer of MSC

I like the event, the participation is very qualified and the number of people overachieved my expectations. I like to be here and exchange views with partners and with people who share the same interests

Franco Porcellacchia

Vice President of Carnival Corporation

The Event has brought together a wide range of individuals across the whole value chain. ", Collaboration is key if you want to change some thing in the world and how we operate in the Maritime sector

Barbara van de Bergh

Barbara van de Bergh - Head of DLNG Business Development of Royal Dutch Shell