Dubai Hosts green shipping Finance SummitJanuary 31, 2025, Dubai, UAE: The highly anticipated TMS Ship finance and Trade Conference is set to convene on February 18, 2025, at the luxurious Taj Exotica Resort on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Under the banner of “Financing Green Shipping Solutions,” this year’s event aims to bring together maritime professionals, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders committed to advancing sustainability in global shipping.The conference will open with keynote addresses by two renowned leaders in the maritime sector. Dr. Ibrahim Al Nadhairi, CEO of ASYAD Shipping, will share insights on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the Middle Eastern shipping industry as it moves toward eco-friendly operations. Capt. Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO, Maritime & Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group, will then provide a strategic overview of the UAE’s rapidly expanding maritime sector and the vital role finance plays in enabling greener infrastructure.Session 1, titled “Supporting the Development of Sustainable Shipping, Port and Maritime Networks – Strategies for Success,” will examine how ports, shipping lines, and investors can collaborate to reduce emissions and foster environmentally responsible practices. Prominent figures such as Daniel Richards, Senior Economist at Emirates NBD, Tony Dagher, Managing Director of TMC Shipping, Martin Aarup, Group CFO of AD Ports Group, Ali Abouda, Group CFO at Gulf Navigation Holding, Ali Shehab, Global Director of Special Projects and Services at DNV, and Tien Tai, Partner at HFW, will discuss real-world examples of green initiatives, policy developments, and practical financial solutions.Session 2, under the theme “Developing Financial Solutions – The Need for Innovation and Change,” will bring together experts including Tim Coffin, CEO of Tristar Eships; Capt. Amarjit Kauchhur, Vice President Middle East / Regional Director at International Registries (U.K.) Limited – Dubai Branch; Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy; Mohd Haniff Bin Mohd Adnan, CEO of SBI Brunei; and Shailesh Bhala, COO of Best Oasis Limited | SPM Shipping. These speakers will explore cutting-edge funding models, sustainability-linked financing, and collaboration opportunities that can reshape maritime and shipping industries.Following each session’s presentations, a panel discussion will invite all speakers back on stage for a lively debate, allowing attendees to pose questions directly. Coffee breaks between sessions will also offer excellent networking opportunities. Organizers encourage maritime and finance professionals to attend this event to gain up-to-date insights, forge strategic partnerships, and contribute to a greener global shipping sector.For further information on the agenda, speakers, and registration, please visit tms-shipfinanceandtrade.com.
WORLD SHIPPING
03 February 2025 - 13:01
Update: 03 February 2025 - 13:03
Dubai Hosts Green Shipping Finance Summit
The TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference will take place on February 18, 2025, at the Taj Exotica Resort on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme “Financing Green Shipping Solutions.”
WORLD SHIPPING
03 February 2025 - 13:01
Update: 03 February 2025 - 13:03
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