The pandemic of COVID-19, one of the most unpredictable black swans in modern history, has sent great shockwaves through global maritime transport. According to UNCTAD, global maritime trade had plunged by over 4% in 2020 due to the unprecedented disruption, registering the first negative growth of the industry since 2009. Other unexpected impact gradually emerged: container freight rates surged over 500% on some routes, and the on-time performance of liner shipping dropped dramatically to a historic low. At this forum, experts and scholars will elaborate on the latest developments of the shipping industry and share their views with you.

Speakers:
Mr Roberto Giannetta
Chairman, Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association

Prof. Theo Notteboom
Professor, Maritime and Port Economics and Management
Shanghai Maritime University / University of Antwerp / Ghent University

Dr Dong Yang
Deputy Director, Shipping Research Centre (SRC)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Date:
20 April 2021, Tuesday

Time:
3:00-4:30pm (HKT)/ 08:00am-09:30am (Central Europe Time)

ZOOM Online
FREE Admission

Registration:
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