📅 Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 19:00 SGT
📍 Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Global shipping and trade have often been at the mercy of global geopolitical developments, but recent years have seen unprecedented challenges—conflicts, sanctions, cyber threats, and shifting trade policies..
The ability to anticipate and navigate these risks is more critical than ever for shipowners, operators, shippers, cargo traders, insurers, and all stakeholders in the global trade ecosystem..
From the Ukraine-Russia war to trade tensions between the USA and several other countries, and from sanctions on key economies to emerging cyber risks and regulatory changes, the maritime industry is caught in a complex web of global disruptions..
Consequences of these conflicts
These issues are not just theoretical—they have real-world consequences:
- Supply chain disruptions impacting global trade routes and increasing lead times..
- Higher operating costs, rising insurance premiums, fuel costs, and compliance expenses..
- Regulatory and legal uncertainties, require businesses to constantly adapt to new trade restrictions and financial regulations..
- Security threats, including piracy, cyberattacks, and regional conflicts pose risks to vessels and cargo..
To address these pressing concerns, the Association of Maritime International Commercial Interests & Expertise (AMICIE) is bringing together industry leaders for an exclusive seminar:
“Weathering Geo-Political Risks for International Shipping and Trade”
This high-impact seminar will provide a 360-degree perspective on geopolitical risks and their impact on maritime trade..
It will feature renowned speakers from leading multinational organizations, offering practical insights, global best practices, and innovative strategies to navigate these turbulent times..
If you are someone based in Singapore and wish to add some of your unique perspectives or contribute to the seminar as a speaker or a sponsor please contact the event organiser here.
Key discussion topics
- The Commercial Perspective: How shipowners, cargo operators, and traders can incorporate geopolitical risk assessment into business strategies and turn challenges into opportunities..
- The Operational Reality: Managing real-world risks such as sanctions, cybersecurity threats, piracy, and conflict zones, and equipping businesses with on-ground solutions..
- The Role of Technology: How AI-driven Risk Assessments, big data analytics, and real-time geopolitical intelligence are shaping maritime decision-making..
- The Importance of Risk Management: Insights from insurers, brokers, and legal experts on mitigating financial and operational risks effectively..
This half-day seminar, led by renowned shipping professional Punit Oza, will feature expert speakers from diverse segments of the industry, providing practical, actionable takeaways..
Who should attend..??
If you are a shipowner, operator, trader, insurer, port operator, legal expert, or maritime policy influencer, this seminar will give you the knowledge, strategies, and tools to navigate geopolitical uncertainty with confidence..
About AMICIE: A think tank for the maritime industry
The Association of Maritime International Commercial Interests & Expertise (AMICIE) is a maritime think tank dedicated to shaping the future of the industry through strategic insights and policy recommendations..
Unlike organizations that represent specific industry segments, AMICIE is a multi-disciplinary group of experts, including shipowners, port operators, legal specialists, insurers, regulators, and classification professionals..
This diverse expertise ensures that AMICIE delivers holistic, well-rounded analysis and recommendations for the maritime industry..
AMICIE has conducted several industry interactions and seminars in India, fostering critical discussions on maritime challenges and policy frameworks..
More details about our initiatives can be found at www.amicie.net..
📢 Secure Your Spot – Register Now!
and be part of this critical conversation shaping the future of maritime trade and logistics..
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