DRY BULK SHIPPING FORUM 2018

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October 17, 2018
9:15 am – 1:30 pm SGT

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S&P Global Platts, 12 Marina Boulevard Level 23, MBFC Tower 3, Singapore 018982


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With a focus on Dry Bulk freight, this event is a great opportunity to stay informed and be ready to capitalize on today's volatile markets. Our market specialists will discuss developments in the Capesize, Panamax, Ultamax/Supramax and Handymax/Handysize markets along with a look at the dry commodities sector.

In addition to market trends in the dry freight market, we will provide insights on future developments regarding Platts dry bulk freight market coverage. This complimentary forum will also offer opportunities to hear the latest market news from our experienced editors.




Speakers

Peter Norfolk

Peter Norfolk

Global Editorial Director, Shipping & Freight
S&P Global Platts

Pradeep Rajan

Pradeep Rajan

Senior Managing Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight
S&P Global Platts

Shriram Sivaramakrishnan

Shriram Sivaramakrishnan

Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight
S&P Global Platts

Andrew Khaw

Andrew Khaw

Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight
S&P Global Platts

Andrei Agapi

Andrei Agapi

Managing Editor, Asia Pacific Agriculture
S&P Global Platts

Jeffery Lu

Jeffery Lu

Senior Research Analyst, Metals
S&P Global Platts

Jayendu Krishna

Jayendu Krishna

Director-Maritime Advisors
Drewry


Agenda

9:15 am

Registration and Networking Refreshments

9:45 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Peter Norfolk, Global Editorial Director, Shipping & Freight, S&P Global Platts

10 am

What's the state of dry commodity markets

  • Metals – Global demand/supply overview & trade flow update
    Jeffery Lu, Senior Research Analyst, Metals, S&P Global Platts
  • Grains – Changing trade flows in Asian markets
    Andre Agapi, Managing Editor, Asia Pacific Agriculture, S&P Global Platts
  • Coal – What's happening to thermal coal & freight market impact
    Jayendu Krishna, Director-Maritime Advisors, Drewry

11 am

Platts TCE Average assessments – Evolving Indices

Andrew Khaw, Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight, S&P Global Platts

Shriram Sivaramakrishnan, Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight, S&P Global Platts

11:30 am

Panel Discussion and Q&A

Topic:
Expert market panel deliberate on the impact of trade wars on freight market and challenges posed by upcoming IMO 2020 sulfur cap

Moderator:
Pradeep Rajan, Senior Managing Editor, Asia Pacific Shipping & Freight, S&P Global Platts

Panelists:

  • Punit Oza, General Manager & Vice-President, Klaveness Asia
  • Carl Ackerley, Managing Director, Grindrod Shipping
  • JY Lim, Director of Asia Pacific Oil Market Analysis, S&P Global Platts Analytics

12:30 pm

Networking Lunch

1:30 pm

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Agenda subject to change

TIME UNTIL EVENT