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The impending Trump 2.0 era is something being discussed at shipping boardrooms across the world, and is set to be a theme on stage at April’s Geneva Dry, the world’s premier commodities shipping event.
In attendance, along with more than 100 other shipowners, will be Burak Akdemir, managing director of Range Shipping, a privately owned shipping company headquartered in London operating within the handysize to supramax segments.
Quizzed by Splash on what shipping can expect when Donald Trump reenters the White House next week, Akdemir says: “A peacemaker Trump in a second term could lead to a recalibration of US-China relations, which would significantly impact global trade. If tensions ease, it might restore confidence and boost trade volumes, potentially benefiting dry bulk trade flows tied to Chinese imports of iron ore, coal, and grain.”
Conversely, though, Akdemir warns if protectionist policies or geopolitical uncertainties persist, trade disruptions could restrain growth, shifting flows to other emerging markets.
“The dry bulk sector’s response will hinge on the balance between cooperation and competition under Trump 2.0,” says the shipowner executive.
Trump, China, geopolitics and plenty more besides will form a key plank of debate at Geneva Dry’s Commodities Shipping Outlook session moderated by Sam Chambers, Splash’s editorial director, with a high-level panel featuring the heads of INTERCARGO, BIMCO as well as Trafigura’s chief economist among others.
“The next edition of Geneva Dry promises to be a valuable platform for insightful discussions on market trends, networking with industry leaders, and exploring innovative solutions to current challenges,” says Akdemir. Key highlights he picks out include engaging debates on sustainability, evolving trade patterns, and the future of ship finance.
“The event’s focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing makes it an exciting opportunity to shape the industry’s trajectory,” says Akdemir.
Geneva Dry made its debut in May last year with around 600 delegates and organisers forced to issue a ‘Sold Out’ sign prior to the event. Working with the same hotel for the next edition, a new lay-out for the dry bulk showcase will allow for more delegates to attend this year. Interested parties are urged to book early to ensure a pass as well as the discounted hotel rooms reserved across six hotels for attendees.
As well as familiar sessions such as iron ore, coal, minor bulks and dry decarbonisation, Geneva Dry 2025 features some new panels including a 50-minute special of forward freight agreements, a chartering spotlight, while digital efficiency drivers at port and then at sea will form the first two sessions on Day Two. Another highlight based on how much discussion there was on the topic at this year’s event will be a high-level discussion on electric vehicles and how they are supercharging dry bulk while the whole event kicks off on April 28 with two workshops – Crewing In The Digital Age as well as the Risk Management In Dry Bulk.
Companies attending include 2020 Bulkers, Anglo American, Ariston Navigation, BPG Shipping Company, Cargill, Cetus Maritime, CMA CGM, Cobelfret, CTM, d’Amico Dry, Devbulk, Drydel Shipping, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, Enesel, Eramet, Fednav, Fortescue, G2 Ocean, Heidelberg Materials Trading, Himalaya Shipping, Mandarin Shipping, Marfin Management, Montfort Trading, Norbulk Shipping, Nova Marine Carriers, Orion Reederei, Precious Shipping, Range Shipping, Seanergy Maritime Holdings, Soki Kisen, Star Bulk, SwissMarine, Taylor Maritime Investments, Trafigura, United Maritime Corporation, Vale, Valiant Shipping, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings and Western Bulk.
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.
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