What does 2025 look like for the shipping and maritime sector? And how could it impact your business and role?
Find out at this free event…
Brought to you by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers North East Branch, together with Port of Tyne, What’s on the horizon for shipping and maritime? will look at challenges, opportunities and trends… and provide invaluable industry insight from guest speakers.
Whether you are just starting out, are an experienced maritime professional, or work in an export or logistics role for your company, you’ll access a wealth of knowledge to support your career.
You’ll enjoy refreshments and have the chance to network with industry professionals too.
Time: Midday to 2pm
Date: Friday 7th February, 2025
Venue: 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub – Port of Tyne, Tyne Dock, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9PT
Open to both members and non-members of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Supported by Douglas Maritime and Casper Group.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Susan Oatway
Research Analyst with the Journal of Commerce, S&P Global and Co-Chair, Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference
A former International Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, a current ICS Lecturer, Susan Oatway is an expert analyst and highly respected international speaker on the shipping industry.
She will be providing delegates with a 2025 outlook for thedry cargo/breakbulk sector, and exploring key trends, challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.
Craig Morton
Commercial Director, Port of Tyne
Craig has decades of experience in the maritime and offshore wind sectors covering shipbroking, chartering and operations. Prior to joining the Port of Tyne in 2024 he headed up the Offshore Logistics team at Siemens Gamesa for many years.
He will be providing an update on activities at the port and its focus for 2025 and beyond.
AGENDA
12pm: Arrival and registration
12:10pm: Welcome
12:15pm: Introduction to the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
12:20pm: Susan Oatway – Outlook for the dry cargo / breakbulk sector; key trends, challenges and opportunities
12:40pm: Craig Morton -Port of Tyne
12:50pm: Q&A/panel discussion
1:20pm: Lunch and networking
2pm: Close
About the venue – the 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub – Port of Tyne
The 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub operates as a dynamic catalyst, fostering collaboration among partners to advance the maritime sector and the broader logistics industry.
For more information on the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers visit www.ics.org.uk
For more information on Port of Tyne visit www.portoftyne.co.uk
