Commercial & Financing Meet September 2

Opening Remark by Host: Michael Kristensson

Introduction speech by Andreas Carlson, Minister for Infrastructure and housing

Moderator: Karin Hübinette, Project Manager Future of Democracy & Freelance Producer and Moderator

The shipping industry is fundamental to global trade and plays a pivotal role for Europe’s economy. The industry is currently facing a range of challenges - from rapid technological developments to growing sustainability requirements and ever fiercer global competition. How can the shipping industry transform these challenges into opportunities and, likewise, how should the industry evolve to face the challenges that lay ahead whilst increasing its competitiveness? What role can the EU play in strengthening innovation and competitiveness?

Panel discussions with:
Robert Mærsk Uggla, Chair of the Board, Mærsk
Anna Stellinger, Deputy Director General, International and EU Affairs, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
Annika Hult, Deputy CEO, Stena AB
Göran Eriksson, CEO, Port of Gothenburg

Interview
What are the forthcoming challenges facing the shipping industry in a new global setting for international trade and growing national and regional regulations. What are the challenges for the industry, and how can it affect international trade? In addition to trade. The changing security landscape has left shipping exposed to new treats. What are the effects? The industry has been active in the negotiation on an IMO climate framework, but as always what are the main challenges? Several major changes to the international landscape are affecting international shipping, and during the session we will discuss some of these with the Secretary-General for the International Chamber of Shipping.

Interview with:
Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Climate change and a range of environmental issues remain high on the global agenda. The shipping industry has a key role to play in lowering global emissions, namely through transitioning to more sustainable shipping operations. We will focus on the issues and opportunities connected to the industry’s green transition. As such, it will explore which technological, economic, and regulatory developments are needed to ensure the shipping industry continues to contribute to a sustainable future.

Panel discussion with:
Anna Muller, CEO, Volvo Penta
Magnus Heimburg, CEO Preem
Ted Lundström, OVAKO and Chair of Swedish shippers council
Karin Orsel, CEO MF-shipping group and ECSA chair

Shipping is not only a critical component of global trade, it plays a crucial role in terms of national security and preparedness. Increasing geopolitical tensions and new types of threats, such as cyber and hybrid attacks and supply chain disruptions, make the shipping industry’s role within defence and civil preparedness ever more important. This seminar explores both how the shipping industry - together with national governments, navies, and NATO - can collaborate to bolster supply chain security and how global trade can best be protected during uncertain times.

Panel:
Ewa Skoog Haslum, Chief of Joint Operations previous Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy
Sten Tolgfors, County Governor, County Administrative Board Västra Götaland
Carl-Johan Hagman, CEO NYK Europe