Nic Lawrence, global business development manager of marine dry bulk at coatings giant Hempel, is one of many delegates who is especially looking forward to the return of the Dry Decarbonisation panel later this month at Geneva Dry, the world’s premier commodities shipping conference. The session has been designed to shine a light on the financial impact of decarbonisation on dry bulk shipping, a specialist topic of Lawrence’s when he travels the world meeting clients.
“Owners will need to balance compliance with commercial viability, driving the industry toward efficiency solutions and alternative fuel strategies,” Lawrence says, something he concedes will only be possible with the help of charterers and financiers.
“Right now, dry bulk owners are focused on compliance, operational cost reduction, and maintaining vessel competitiveness. Many are seeking data-driven performance insights, flexible business models, and proven efficiency solutions that align with long-term sustainability goals,” Lawrence says.
Coatings are a strategic tool for compliance, competitiveness, and sustainability
“A premium hull coating still remains the lowest hanging fruit, with low up-front costs and a short return on investment,” Lawrence insists, adding: “With increasing regulatory and financial pressure, coatings are no longer just about fouling control, they are a strategic tool for compliance, competitiveness, and sustainability.”
Track Nick and five of his colleagues down at the Hotel President Wilson when Geneva Dry reconvenes on April 28 to find out more about coatings and savings with Hempel a Gold Sponsor of the event.
The global dry bulk summit has already surpassed last year’s 600 delegates figure and can report 58 brands have signed on as sponsors with 67 top names now confirmed as speakers spread across 13 sessions over two days.
Geneva Dry brings together all elements of the commodities shipping sector to host the ultimate dry bulk shipping event.
Split into sectors, panels will bring together analysts, financiers, miners, traders, and shipowners to discuss where the markets are headed. Sessions include:
- Minor Bulks
- Agri-commodities
- Coal
- Iron Ore
- Decarbonisation
- Electric vehicles (EVs)
Based on feedback from delegates to last year’s debut event, the organisers of Geneva Dry have added two specialist workshops to this year’s conference.
On the morning of April 28, delegates will be able to attend both the Crewing In The Digital Age workshop as well as the Risk Management In Dry Bulk session prior to the main conference launching after lunch.
The crewing workshop, sponsored by Inmarsat, is designed to give delegates ideas on how to harness and standardise the digital revolution sweeping through shipping, while the risk management hour, sponsored by Paratus, will offer important insights into fuel price risks, contract and counterparty risk, as well as geopolitical risk.
The full Geneva Dry agenda can be accessed here.
Geneva Dry registration, at just $780, can be accessed here.
Special Geneva Dry hotel room rates can be found here.
