Northern Energy & Supply – DSM2025 Silver Sponsor

Interview with Christopher Askheim, General Manager and  Elin Kristensson, Managing Director at Northern Energy & Supply

Northern Energy & Supply supports DSM2025 as Silver Sponsor. What contributed to making this decision?
Elin – Donsö is our DNA, and it’s an obvious choice for us to support and be a part of DSM. We have the entrepreneurial spirit of Donsö to thank for our values and vision.

Christopher – DSM is such a unique platform to connect with the industry and we want to be a part of that.

What makes DSM different from other exhibitions in your opinion?
Christopher: DSM is the most important exhibition for us. It’s where the market is, and where our customers are.

Elin: What makes DSM stand out is that it’s the largest exhibition of its kind, with a huge part of the market in one place. For us, the best part is getting to meet our clients and customers face-to-face.

What are your expectations for DSM2025?
Christopher: I look forward to connecting with both new and existing customers. At N-E-S, we are proud of the services and solutions we provide, and I’m excited to share what we offer while also understanding our customers’ needs.

Elin: I expect to strengthen relationships and gain insights into new trends in the industry. DSM is a great chance to build relationships and explore new opportunities!

What is your best memory from DSM2023?
Elin: It’s hard to choose just one, but what really stood out were the meaningful conversations, the focus on the softer values for the maritime industry, such as Equality in Shipping, and reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones from across the industry. Those exchanges always spark new ideas.

Christopher: I agree, and I must mention the evening dinner. Great food, great people, and an amazing atmosphere. It was the perfect way to wrap up a busy day.

What do you find are the opportunities and challenges in the Shipping Industry today?
Christopher: Honestly, predicting the future is one of the biggest challenges! We’re focused on being ready to support our customers with whatever they need, especially when it comes to alternative fuels and sustainability. The real challenge for the whole industry is figuring out the right path forward, with so many options and uncertainties.

How would you describe DSM in one sentence?
Elin: The best, most fun maritime exhibition in the whole wide world.

And finally, do you prefer a sailboat or a motor boat for recreation, and why so?
Christopher: Motorboat. I have never tried anything else and have zero plans of doing so.

Elin: Motorboat, for sure. I want to go fast!