As global economic uncertainties rise, a conference aimed at diagnosing risks in maritime supply chains and exploring strategies for the Korean shipping industry will take place in Busan.
The Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation announced on November 10 that it will host the '2026 KOBC BADA Conference' on November 24 at Signiel Busan, focusing on the themes of maritime supply chain crises and resilience.
This conference will bring together experts from the shipping, logistics, and port sectors, who will share insights on global supply chain changes and market forecasts by vessel type, while discussing ways to enhance the competitiveness of the maritime industry.
The supply chain session will concentrate on strategies to respond to changes in the global economy and the restructuring of maritime transport routes. Choi Won-hyuk, CEO of HMM, will present on 'Current Global Shipping Status and HMM Strategy,' while Kwon Hyo-sung from Bloomberg will discuss 'Changes and Outlook for the Global Economy in an Era of Uncertainty.'
A panel discussion will address 'Global Supply Chain Crises and Our Shipping Response Strategies,' focusing on collaboration among policy, finance, and logistics sectors. Shin Young-ran, a professor at Korea Maritime University, will moderate the discussion, which will include Kim Hyung-jun, head of the Maritime Strategy Division at the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation; Kim Soo-jung, a secretary at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries; Kim Yong-kyu, CEO of K-LNG; and Hwang Kyu-young, head of LX Pantos.
Following this, a panel discussion on 'Utilizing Arctic Routes Amid Hormuz Risks for Supply Chain Restructuring' will be led by Jeong Young-doo, head of the Arctic Route Comprehensive Support Center at the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation. Participants will include Kwon Young-tae, a professor at the Korea Maritime Institute; Kim Dong-hee, an official from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries; Lee Seung-cheol, a professor at Korea Maritime University; and Kang Dong-hwa, team leader at Korea P&I.
In the shipping session, experts from global shipping analysis firms will share trends and forecasts for major vessel types. AXS Marine, Kepler, and MSI will analyze market conditions and newbuilding prices for container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers, while Drewry will present trends and forecasts for global port infrastructure. This year, a new 'KOBC Thanks Night' dinner event will be held after the conference to express gratitude to key clients and stakeholders.
An Byeong-gil, president of the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation, stated, 'To respond to uncertainties in maritime supply chains, thorough analysis of market changes and close cooperation among the shipping, logistics, and port sectors are essential. We hope this conference will be a platform for sharing insights and experiences among domestic and international experts, ultimately enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of our maritime industry.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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