master thesis logistics and supply chain management

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Since its launch in 2004, a large number of masters theses, as well as a few doctoral theses, have been conducted as part of the SC2020 Project, in centers from the SCALE Network. An exhaustive list of these theses, as well as links to access them, are presented here.

Doctoral Theses at MIT

Title:  Effect of scenario planning on field experts' judgment of long-range investment decisions . Author: Phadnis, Shardul. Advisors: Yossi Sheffi, Chris Caplice and Mahender Singh. Year: 2012. Program: Doctoral Thesis, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/96020

Title: A methodology to capture, evaluate and reformulate a firm's supply chain strategy as a conceptual system . Author: Roberto Perez-Franco. Advisors: Yossi Sheffi and Mahender Singh. Year: 2010. Program: Doctoral Thesis, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/62761

Title: Dynamic Retail Assortment Models with Demand Learning for Seasonal Consumer Goods . Author: Felipe Caro. Advisor: Jérémie Gallien. Year: 2005. Program: Doctoral Thesis, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33415

Master Theses at MIT

Title: A Qualitative Mapping and Evaluation of an Aerospace Supply Chain Strategy . Author: Jonathan Hung and Nicholas Pierce. Advisor: Roberto Perez-Franco. Year: 2011. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URL: CTL Publication Link

Title: Redefining organizational boundaries : building an aware and agile organization by enabling new social interactions . Author: Benjamin Maupetit. Advisor: Mahender Singh. Year: 2009. Program: S.M. in Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/52754

Title: Evolutionary supply chain risk management: transforming culture for sustainable competitive advantage . Author: Romain Lévy. Advisor: Mahender Singh. Year: 2008. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics and S.M. in Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/42928

Title: Exploring the future of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry : a supply chain perspective . Author: Loïc Lagarde. Advisor: Yossi Sheffi and Mahender Singh. Year: 2007. Program: S.M. in Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/40294

Title: The Supply Chain Response to Environmental Pressures . Author: Julie Rebecca Paquette. Advisor: Randolph E. Kirchain. Year: 2006. Program: S.M. in Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/34530

Title: Demand Management: A Cross-Industry Analysis of Supply-Demand Planning . Author: Peng Kuan Tan. Advisor: Lawrence Lapide. Year: 2006. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36139

Title: Order Promising/Fulfillment and Customer/Channel Collaboration in Supply Chain Management . Author: Yimin An and Samuel Srethapakdi. Advisor: Mahender Singh. Year: 2006. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36148

Title: Analysis of Sourcing & Procurment Practices: A Cross Industry Framework . Author: Ioannis G. Koliousis. Advisor: Edgar Blanco. Year: 2006. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36143

Title: Analysis of Supplier Involvement in New Product Development and Launch . Author: Herman Alex Kurapov. Advisor: Chris Caplice. Year: 2006. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35614

Title: A Cross Industry Analysis and Framework of Aftermarket Products and Services . Author: Petros Englezos. Advisor: Lawrence Lapide. Year: 2006. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35539

Title: An Examination of Boeing’s Supply Chain Management Practices within the Context of the Global Aerospace Industry . Author: Daglar Cizmeic. Advisor: Kirkor Bozdogan. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33315

Title: An Exploration of of Supply Chain Management Practices in the Aerospace Industry and in Rolls-Royce . Author: Mohit Tiwari. Advisor: Kirkor Bozdogan. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33373

Title: Supply Chain Strategies in the Apparel Industry: The Case of Victoria’s Secret . Author: Sumit Kumar. Advisors: Sharon Novak and Lawrence Lapide. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33324

Title: The Dynamics of Supply Chains in the Automotive Industry . Author: Niklas Braese. Advisor: Lawrence Lapide. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33312

Title: The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: A Diagnosis of the State-of-the-Art . Author: Mahender Singh. Advisor: Charles H. Fine. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33354

Title: Supply chain practices in the petroleum downstream . Author: Santos Manzano, Fidel. Advisor: Lawrence Lapide. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33345

Title: An analysis of current supply chain best practices in the retail industry with case studies of Wal-Mart and Amazon.com . Author: Chiles, Colby Ronald; Dau, Marguarette Thi. Advisor: Gabriel R. Bitran. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33314

Title: Framework for the study of governance in the supply networks : Wal-mart : "Enlightened Despot" model . Author: De Graeve, Denis. Advisor: Gabriel R. Bitran. Year: 2004. Program: S.M. Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28504

Title: An Evaluation of Scenario Planning for Supply Chain Design . Author: Yishai Boasson. Advisor: Yossi Sheffi. Year: 2004. Program: M. Eng. in Logistics, Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28504

Master Theses at ZLC

Title: Analysis of Supply Chains in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry . Author: Marc-Elliott Finkelstein. Advisor: Paul M. Thompson. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link:  Download .

Title: Supply Chain Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Novartis– A Case Study . Author: Gourav Narayan Mukherjee. Advisor: Prashant Yadav. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link:  Download .

Title: Excellent Supply Chains In The Oil Industry: Royal Dutch/Shell . Author: Stefan Röthlisberger. Advisor: Prashant Yadav. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link:  Download .

Title: Supply Chain Excellence in the Retail Industry: METRO AG – A Case Study . Author: Manuela Schranz-Whitaker. Advisor: Paul M. Thompson. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link: Download .

Title: SC2020: Toyota Production System & Supply Chain.  Author: Macharia Brown. Advisor: Prashant Yadav. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link:  Download .

Title:  Excellence In European Apparel Supply Chains: Zara.  Author: Phyllis Chu. Advisor: Paul Thompson. Year: 2005. Program: M. Eng. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Zaragoza Logistics Center. Link:  Download .

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Master's Programme

Master's programme · 2 years · 120 credits

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Description

Over the recent years, the world has seen the importance of logistics and supply chain management. In global supply chains and an ever-changing market environment, companies need to change and adapt to remain competitive. Our Master’s aims to provide students with the resources, mindset and skills necessary to build a successful career in global logistics and supply chain management. We focus on how organizations and supply chains can increase efficiency and effectiveness by managing and improving the activities, the physical flow of material, as well as the information and financial flows in the processes and supply chain. Areas of expertise include supply management, purchasing, materials handling, warehousing, outsourcing, transportation and distribution.

The programme has a multidisciplinary approach to the design, planning and management of sustainable supply chains and logistics strategies, networks, processes and systems and each course brings in aspects of sustainability and circular economy. Many of our teachers are internationally acclaimed researchers who provide students with comprehensive knowledge and pragmatic skills and abilities. Students learn both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving techniques, applied through case studies, project work, business games and simulations.

An analytical mindset and capability to make calculations is needed to develop fact-based recommendations. The programme gives the student solid theoretical knowledge and “hands-on” practical experience through many guest lectures, company visits and assignments in collaboration with industry. Each course brings in aspects of sustainability and circular economy and one course is fully dedicated to sustainable and circular supply chain management, as this knowledge is cruicial in order to achieve a clean, fair and unwasteful supply chain. 

During the master thesis project, the students work independently applying their skills and solving problems related to logistics and supply chain management, often in collaboration with a company. The thesis project gives experience and valuable contacts that helps to open up to the job market. After graduation, our students will have mastered functionally-oriented problems and they have the ability to work cross-functionally and inter-organizationally.

Mandatory courses:

• Fundamentals of Logistics and Operations Management
• Warehousing and Materials Handling
• Industrial Purchasing
• Operations Analytics 
• International Physical Distribution
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Analytics 
• Project and Research Methodologies in Supply Chain Management 
• Thesis Project course 

Full list of mandatory and mandatory elective courses:  www.lth.se/english/study/talsf Information about the structure and courses:  https://www.lth.se/english/master-programme-structure/mlog/

Career prospects:

Industrial manufacturing firms and retailers are seeking well-educated personnel for positions such as supply chain manager, logistics manager, operations excellence developer and purchaser. Transportation firms and logistics service providers, such as management consulting firms and software vendors, now recognise the need for personnel with specialist skills within this area.

The profession is growing and graduates have a very interesting and broad job market. A recent survey showed that alumni of this Master’s felt they had learned valuable skills and found employment quickly after graduation. After graduation, students can find employment in diverse areas such as strategic sourcing, packaging development, warehouse management, inventory management, international distribution, and sustainable supply chain management. A career can be pursued in manufacturing companies, trade and retail companies, logistics service providers, management consultancy firms, providers of logistics IS/IT, and in humanitarian organisations all around the world. Many students have been especially wanted by IKEA, Sandvik, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, and Axis.

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Applications will open on the 2024-10-15

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Programme overview for this master's.

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Programme Director

Louise Bildsten

Email : msc [dot] lscm [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se

International Coordinator

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Requirements and selection

Entry requirements.

A Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management, mechanical engineering or equivalent. Completed one course in computer programming, one course in mathematical statistics/probability theory, and one course in business logistics, operations management or supply chain management. English 6.

Selection criteria

The selection is based on academic qualifications and on a statement of purpose.

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

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Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

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Start Autumn Semester 2024

Day-time Lund, full time 100%

Study period

2 September 2024 - 7 June 2026

Application

Start Autumn Semester 2025

1 September 2025 - 6 June 2027

Will open for applications 2024-10-15

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

• Check that you meet the  entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
• Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period. Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
• Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the  application deadline .

Step 2: Submit documents

• Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se  
• Get all your documents ready: - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants) - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants) - passport/ID (all applicants) and - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).  
• Prepare  programme-specific documents  if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
• Upload or send  all  required documents to University Admissions before the  document deadline .
• Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the  document deadline .

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+). * If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme.  However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.  *  Svensk student?  Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Programme-specific documents

In addition to the documents mentioned under Step 2, you must also submit the document 'Summary sheet and statement of purpose' when you apply to this programme. To do this you need to:

• Fill in our template.
• Save the template as a PDF.
• Upload the PDF to your account at universityadmissons.se.

Template for the summary sheet and statement of purpose Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PDF, 419 kB, new window)

No additional programme-specific documents (such as a CV or letters of recommendation) are required when you apply for this programme.

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Tuition fees

Non-eu/eea citizens.

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 340 000

First payment: SEK 85 000

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.

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*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund university global scholarship programme.

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

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Chair of Logistics Management

Master theses, msc students.

If you are interested in the areas of supply chain or logistics management, industrial marketing management, purchasing/supply management, or operations management in a broader sense, we will support you in finding a suitable master thesis topic. The topics can be fundamental, or tackle new and upcoming challenges in digitalization, sustainability or distribution, just to name a few. Although you do not have to be an expert in any of these fields, it is highly recommended to attend at least one of our courses. We aim to provide an excellent supervision and have successfully proven this in the past with some of our previous master students winning several awards for their work.  

Requirements

A a list of suggested protected page master thesis topics which tie in closely with ongoing research projects is accessible once you log in with your nethz account. We encourage you to have a close look at these topics. If you are interested in or have specific questions about any of the listed content, please do not hesitate to contact the indicated person directly by email.

In case you have own ideas or wish to conduct your master thesis in collaboration with a company , please ensure that the substantive area in which you wish to research is linked to our areas of expertise. So please check the team members' research interests and publication records before you contact us.

For further details on the master thesis process at the Chair of Logistics Management, please consult our Download guidelines (DOCX, 63 KB)  first. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Christian Wagner . We are looking forward to meeting you and discussing the topics in detail.

MAS Students

A supply chain and related functions are the heart of any company’s operations and determine the organization’s performance considerably. Conventional supply chains are constantly changing, in particular, since new technologies disrupt traditional ways of working. Since these developments provide a multitude of opportunities to researchers and practitioners, the field of SCM is the perfect setting to write a MAS master thesis by investigating and solving a company’s challenge, i.e. translating academic concepts into real world problems.

The current list of open protected page master thesis projects is accessible with your nethz login. Beyond the listed projects, we will support you in developing your own ideas and finding alternative topics related to supply chain or logistics management, industrial marketing management, purchasing/supply management, or operations management in a broader sense. For inquiries and applications, please get in touch with Christian Wagner .

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Online Master's in Supply Chain Management

Online Master's Degree

Fully accredited program.

Develop the critical skills needed to adapt to the rapidly evolving supply chain landscape.

Georgetown’s Online Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management prepares students to lead operations and management—from planning, to procurement, to logistics, and fulfillment. Using a variety of tools and techniques, you will be able to quickly forecast and address variability in the supply chain and increase performance and efficiency within your organization.

The application of supply chain fundamentals varies in complexity and diversity from company to company. You will learn how to adapt, manage, and interpret the data that is necessary to master the leading technological advances, such as AI, process automation, predictive analysis, and resource monitoring.

Number of Credits 33 credits

Work Outside of Each Class 6-9 hours per week

Tuition $51,909*

Enrollment Full-time or part-time

Time to Complete 2–5 years

Semester of Entry Fall, spring, summer

Through a blend of online simulations, guest speakers, and case studies, you will be immersed in the world of supply chain management and understand essential, real-world topics such as: sourcing sustainable products from vendors, measuring and reporting environmental impacts, ethical sourcing, safety and quality assurance, and human rights in the supply chain. You will learn from esteemed faculty and subject matter experts from private and public organizations around the world, including Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, transit authorities, and leading consulting firms.

Testimonials from current students and alumni.

I'm a small business owner and the Master's in Supply Chain Management complements and enhances my business credibility. The professors are all Subject Matter Experts (SME) who teach from real-world experience. What I have learned in class, I have directly utilized in my business. ”

The flexibility is fantastic! And the insights that the professors bring from their work experience is much appreciated and helps cement the concepts from the books.”

Ideal for working professionals, our master's degree program is designed to fit your schedule, with online classes that allow you to earn your degree without interrupting your career.

By the end of the online supply chain management degree program, you’ll have the ethical and technological skills necessary for successfully aligning business processes, ensuring faster fulfillment, better efficiency, and higher profits.

*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.

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Supply Chain Management Thesis Topics- Top 30 Ideas

One of the most frequently asked question from SCMDOJO followers is, I am doing Supply Chain Management Masters from  Europe ,  UK  or  USA  and I need some Master Thesis ideas in Supply Chain?

Key academic research areas in SCM are offering robust and implementable supply chain management thesis that are transforming worldwide trends. The increasing strength of global Supply Chain Management (SCM) is one functional area that shows several students are seeking a good start, especially in solving significant problems in the form of  Masters  and  PhD thesis .

Nevertheless, with the changing trends in the industry, some students are likely to struggle with the early stages of academic writing. A significant reason for this problem is usually down to a lack of ideas or facing new topics with low research activity.

Old Industries and New Industries

The recent pattern shifts in academia, from the traditional research approach to other conventional methods, is taking a more student-centred view. Most of the supply chain management thesis is crafted by students, including dissertation, topic creation, research, and more with help of their supervisors.

With new industries, like Amazon and Apple, transforming old concepts with technological disruption, there are new trends to look out for to help narrow your supply chain management thesis.

The  7 Powerful Supply Chain Trends  (I also dubbed “Supply Chain 7.0”) have the potential to become a powerful influence over time. These trends, including Augmented reality (AR), Big Data, Gamification of the supply chain, moving supply chain to “Cloud,” and Internet of Things (IoT) – Industry 4.0. Also, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in supply chain alongside 3D Printing are now needed to support the product life cycle.

Forbes also highlights the key  2020 Supply Chain Technology Trends  that are receiving lots of buzz in Supply Chain Management. In this regard, students seeking top-notch research areas for supply chain management thesis can consider new trends to help create adequate research content.

30  Supply Chain Management Thesis Topics for 2020

On these premises, any supply chain management thesis should be comprehensive. There several topics and areas to consider, and below are 30 Supply Chain Management Thesis Topics for 2020 that students can do research on towards an excellent postgraduate study in SCM.

Digital Transformation

• Digital Transformation Key Attributes; Challenges; enablers & Success Factors
• Smart Government Initiatives: How Governments are Driving Digital Change
• Digital Leadership linking to Virtual Teams or Self Organised Teams (Agile PM)
• COVID 19 impacted the implementation of Digital Transformation?
• Cross-functional collaboration in the decision-making process.
• The value of data and interdependencies in decision-making.
• Machine learning techniques in supply chain management

Sustainable Project Management (SPM)

• Can apply the SPM model or any of its dimensions to any type of project
• Can Blockchain help with Sustainable Project Management?
• Factors affecting the application of an efficient supply management system.

IoT- Industry 4.0 and Big Data

• Application of IoT in Logistics – Challenges; enablers & Success Factors
• The practicability of intertwined supply networks with IoT.
• Implementation of IoT in 3PL/4PL Industry – Challenges; enablers & Success Factors
• Big data and impact in DDMRP
• Evaluation of technology use in modern supply chain management.
• The extension of supply chain resilience through Industry 4.0
• The Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain management.
• Implementation of E-logistics in Supply Chain Operations.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Risk Evaluation and Management involved in a supply chain
• Partnerships Perspective in Supply Chain Management
• Assessing Supply Chain Risk Management Capabilities
• Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices
• Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance Effectiveness
• The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on the Overall Performance of the org
• The Influence of Environmental Management Practices and Supply Chain Integration on Technological Innovation Performance
• The Relationship between Total Quality Management Practices and their Effects on Firm Performance
• Level of Commitment to Top Management regarding the TQM Implementation
• Impact of Mobility Solutions (transportation / latest technologies) on logistics.
• Study on the roles of supply chain management in corporate outsourcing.
• Evaluating strategies for cost reduction in SCM relating to exports and imports.

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The supply chain systems of today are more likely to see massive changes technologically in the coming years. Some selected supply chain management thesis topics may face limited data or access to real-time data in making proper research and forecast, including seasonality and trends. So, due diligence is necessary to ensure you not only pick an exciting supply chain management thesis, but you also have sufficient access to data, studies, and materials useful in such an area. The impact of these trends alongside technological advancement in the selected areas would certainly help your thesis stand out and unique.

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About Zaragoza Logistics Center

Zaragoza Logistics Center is a research and educational institute affiliated to the  Massachusetts Institute of Technology  and the  University of Zaragoza .  Core research areas  in logistics and supply chain management at Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) strive to be actionable and applied so that people and organizations can make decisions and take action.

Zaragoza Academic Partnership (ZAP)

The Zaragoza Academic Partnership (ZAP) Program  allows companies to sponsor ZLC students’ thesis projects for both masters  ZLOG , ZLOGb and MDSC . It is an initiative to enhance applied research and bring industry-academia relationships closer together in the field of supply chain management. Each year students are required to complete thesis projects and many of them work with our partner companies on challenging and innovative research projects through the ZAP Program.

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Course overview

In today’s global marketplace, organisations increasingly depend on effective supply chains to remain competitive. Managing global operations, logistics and supply chains is a crucial business function to ensure the timely movement of inventory around the globe.

This Masters degree, designed for recent graduates and early career supply chain professionals, combines the latest thinking and developments in management, international business and supply chain management. You’ll develop a critical insight into how organisations operate in the global environment.

Modules will equip you with an understanding of advanced theories and practical methods needed to analyse emerging issues in global supply chains, while also developing your industry relevant professional skills.

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised academics and business practitioners, providing hands-on analytics and problem-solving skills.

Course Highlights

This course combines the latest thinking and developments in Management, International Business, and Supply Chain Management.

Develop your problem-solving skills, practical techniques and critical awareness. Optional modules also allow you to develop analytical skills, which are highly sought after by employers.

Take part in industry trips to see supply chain logistics in practice and learn from real-life scenarios. Recent trips have included Clipper Logistics (Leeds), and Tata Steel (Sheffield).

Gain valuable, real-word insight through regular guest lectures from senior figures with expertise in a range of management disciplines. We have partnerships with over 200 academic and business institutions worldwide.

You’ll have access to knowledge from our specialist research centre, The Centre for Operations and Supply Chain Research (COSCR). As well as influencing teaching, the centre’s research has impact on policy and decision makers, management consultants, public and business managers, and our wider society.

Find out more about studying your Masters at Leeds University Business School.

Accreditation

Leeds University Business School has triple accreditation from the three leading bodies AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS .

Course details

This course will introduce you to the key aspects of supply chain management and place them in a wider business context. The modules lay the foundations that will allow you to expand your knowledge in supply chain management, international business and management studies.

You'll focus on the problem-solving element of operations and supply chain management, gaining an awareness of key theories in international business, supply chain management and management studies.

You'll also develop practical techniques and a critical awareness of managing global logistics and procurement. You’ll explore digital transformation management and take further modules designed to build your professional skills.

All these aspects of your studies come together in your dissertation, in which you’ll conduct research on a topic of your choice in depth to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Global Supply Chain Management MSc in the course catalogue

Year 1 compulsory modules

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Learning and teaching

You’ll be taught using a range of methods including lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. The rest of your time will be spent in independent learning, which allows you to develop your skills in research and analysis.

Our Virtual Learning Environment will help to support your studies: it’s a central place where you can find all the information and resources for the school, your programme and modules.

On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment methods emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. This may include formal exams, group projects, reports, computer simulation exercises, essays and written assignments, group and individual presentations and reflective logs.

This diversity enables you to develop a broad range of skills as preparation for professional life.

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject.

International qualifications

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications .

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications .

Improve your English

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Business Management and Enterprise (6 weeks) and Language for Business: Business Management and Enterprise (10 weeks) .

We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals.  Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional .

You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses .

How to apply

Application deadline:

We operate a staged admissions process for this course with selection deadlines throughout the year.

If you do not receive an offer in a particular round, you will either be notified that your application has been unsuccessful, or we will carry your application forward to be considered in the next round.

Please see our How to Apply page for full details and the application deadlines for each stage.

The ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page takes you to information on applying for taught programmes and to the University's online application system.

If you're unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.

Documents and information you’ll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying
• Contact details for two academic references
• A personal statement
• An up-to-date CV
• Your approved English Language test* (if applicable)
• A letter of sponsorship, if you need one.

* Applicants who have not yet completed an approved English language test may apply for a Masters course prior to taking a test.

Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students . We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.

Admissions policy

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UK: £15,000 (Total)

International: £28,750 (Total)

Read more about paying fees and charges .

For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees .

Additional cost information

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page .

Scholarships and financial support

We’re offering up to 50 Business School Excellence Scholarships to UK and International students starting one of our Masters courses in 2024. These scholarships offer a 50% fee reduction and will be awarded to particularly deserving applicants who demonstrate excellent academic, professional and personal achievements.

You do not have to submit a separate application for our Excellence Scholarships - you will be automatically considered when your course application is reviewed.

International Excellence Scholarships (International applicants)

Masters Excellence Scholarships (UK applicants)

Read more about Masters Funding and Scholarships

Career opportunities

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career. The pace of globalisation means there is high demand for graduates with knowledge and capability in managing international business and global supply chains.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills to pursue opportunities within multinational organisations, companies involved in sourcing and delivering products globally, management consultancies connecting global firms, or as an entrepreneur looking to develop a global business.

Our recent graduates work for a range of organisations, including Tesco, Ikea, DP World, Deloitte and IBM.

Links with industry

Students on this course have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders from the world of business as part of our Leaders in Residence initiative. Successful and established businesspeople will share their experience at speaker events and guest lectures to help you connect the theory of your course to real world practice.

Careers support

As part of this course, our dedicated Professional Development Tutor will provide tailored academic and careers support to help you achieve your career ambitions.

You can expect expert advice and guidance on your career choices, help in identifying and applying for jobs and support to boost your employability. You’ll also receive one-to-one coaching on developing the professional skills you'll need to start a successful career and how to evidence these to prospective employers.

You’ll also benefit from the University’s Careers Servic e, where you can access a range of support to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions, even after you graduate.

Read more about our careers and professional development support.

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This Masters has helped me develop the mentality of how to contribute effectively to the business world. It has helped me acquire the capabilities necessary to build a bridge between me and my goals. Grecia González Gómez, MSc Global Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

Qualification(s) available: msc.

Please note that there are additional costs associated with this programme, which are not included in the tuition fees. See the fees and funding section for details.

Acquire knowledge and analytical skills to build a thriving career in supply chain management and logistics through this one-year master’s programme. This programme has been developed as part of a unique collaboration between Loughborough University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Centre for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL). Our MSc combines the latest academic theory with sought-after practical skills and opportunities to gain industry experience through a supply chain management consultancy project.

Loughborough University is the only UK-based centre of the MIT Global SCALE Network . At the core of the Centre offering is an MSc in Supply Chain Management. Graduates will earn an MSc degree from Loughborough University and will receive a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate awarded by the MIT Global SCALE Network upon graduation. Additionally, graduates will gain Associate Alumni status from MIT, providing access to certain privileges within the MIT Alumni Association, such as the online alumni directory and networking opportunities.

A central component of the programme is the MIT SCALE Connect residential, which takes place over three weeks at the MIT campus in Boston Massachusetts, and involves participants from across the Global SCALE Network. During this period, students will engage in a series of career development workshops, seminars, and industry talks. They will also receive advanced training in areas such as data visualisation, Python, machine learning, and Llamasoft, and participate in facility tours and team-based challenges. The residential concludes with a Research Expo, where students present their work on industry-sponsored and other real-world research projects.

The importance of supply chain management

Supply chains are the arteries of global trade. As the world becomes more connected than ever, integrated supply chains form complex networks susceptible to external factors and disruptions. Today’s businesses are not only faced with the challenge of seamless delivery of goods and services at a reasonable cost to their customers but also with the need to consider principles and practices of the circular economy to ensure the sustainability of their operations. These challenges, coupled with a dynamic international environment, require managers with a high capability to design, plan, and manage supply chain operations using the power of analytical methods and data science.

The MSc in Supply Chain Management is suited to applicants with an undergraduate degree in fields such as supply chain management and logistics, transportation, business administration, management, economics, industrial and other relevant engineering disciplines, statistics, operational research, computer science, or mathematics. Alternatively, you can build additional analytical and programming skills through this programme if you have professional experience in supply chain analytics.

Learn how to apply key methods to solve supply chain management problems

Our programme is designed to equip you with a range of analytical skills and techniques frequently used to address supply chain management problems. You will have the chance to gain hands-on experience in applying these methods to solve problems in a variety of supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics and transportation planning, and network design. Central to the ethos of the programme is a focus on real-world case studies and scenarios.

The programme content focuses on core methods in mathematical modelling and optimisation, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. In addition to enhancing your analytical knowledge, you will also improve your programming skills and hence your employability. The Capstone project will afford you the chance to work with other students, engage with industry and real-world challenges to apply your skills solving a live supply chain business problem.

Explore contemporary supply chain management challenges

Throughout the programme, you will explore contemporary challenges impacting supply chain and logistics operations with a global focus. Themes such as digitalisation, supply chain resilience, environmental sustainability, and net zero will be analysed in detail from both a problem-solving and contextual perspective. By examining and tackling various supply chain problems with multiple objectives and resource limitations, you will gain a better understanding of the role of the contemporary supply chain manager.

Gain practical experience through the Capstone project

A central part of the MSc Supply Chain Management is the Capstone project. In this project, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning from semesters one and two to a live supply chain management problem in coordination with industry experts and researchers. This will allow you to improve your research skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and project management abilities. Furthermore, the Capstone project will be a platform for you to demonstrate your achievements in this programme to current or potential employers and make valuable connections through peer-to-peer networking.

Why you should choose us

Why you should study this degree.

• Benefit from a unique MSc programme jointly created by Loughborough University and MIT CTL, blending cutting-edge theory with practical skills.
• Graduate with an MSc from Loughborough University and a prestigious Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate from MIT SCALE Network.
• Enjoy a three-week MIT Boston residential where you will benefit from advanced training in data visualisation, Python, machine learning, industry talks, team challenges, and facility tours of the number one ranked university in the world.*
• Apply your knowledge to a real supply chain issue through a Capstone project with industry experts, enhancing your research, problem-solving and project management skills, while highlighting your achievements to potential employers and networking with peers.
• Upon graduation, gain exclusive MIT Associate Alumni status, which includes networking opportunities, access to the MIT online alumni directory, and other valuable privileges within the MIT Alumni Association.
• Access career planning workshops, industry expert sessions, and additional support to elevate your employability.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

What you'll study

The following information is intended as an example only and is typically based on module information for the 2024/25 year of entry. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes. Updated Programme and Module Specifications are made available ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

The modules for this programme are in the process of being finalised and will be published here once confirmed.

How you'll be assessed

Modules are assessed by various methods including in-person examinations, group and individual written coursework assignments in the format of (technical) reports, a project report, individual reflective essays and group presentations.

How you'll study

• Independent study
• Practical sessions

Where you'll study

Our extensive range of first-class facilities are designed to help you throughout your studies and fully equip you for your future career. You will have access to spacious study areas and the latest audio-visual equipment to support teaching and learning. The 'LB Hub' in the Business School also provides a contemporary space to study, collaborate, refuel and recharge.

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.

Entry requirements for United Kingdom

2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (preferably in one of the following disciplines: operational research, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, business and management). Applicants from other disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided that they can show strong quantitative ability.

Relevant professional qualifications and/or experience will also be considered.

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Students are required to have a bachelor degree (4 years) for entry to a postgraduate programme. The University uses the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities to identify the required final mark, as outlined on the table below:

Affiliated colleges

The University will consider students from Affiliated Colleges in the following way:

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities in the top 250 Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 75%-84%.

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are 251-500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-87%.

Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are above 500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered as follows:

• School of Business and Economics: not considered
• All other programmes if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-87%.

Universities given special consideration

Applicants from a small number of Chinese universities that specialise in business, management, finance or creative arts will be given special consideration by the University. The full list of these universities and the Shanghai band under which they will be considered can be found below:

‌*Special consideration for programmes in School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Institute for Sport Business only.

Czech Republic

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Myanmar (Burma)

Netherlands

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

Sierra Leone

South Africa

South Korea

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkmenistan

United Arab Emirates

United States of America

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website .

Fees and funding

Fees for the 2024-25 academic year.

To be confirmed Full-time degree per annum

International fee

Financial costs.

Please note that there are additional essential costs associated with this programme for attendance at the SCALE Connect residential, which are not included in the tuition fees:

• Accommodation in the US : approximately £2,000 for a three-week stay at the MIT campus. This amount is payable separately to Loughborough University, which will manage the hotel payment on behalf of the students.
• US Visitor Visa : currently $185 applicable processing fee.
• Flights : Return flights to Boston from the UK or your home country are variable depending on location.
• Insurance : Insurance costs will vary based on the student's choice. The University covers some aspects of the international trip, but students are advised to purchase supplementary insurance that covers personal belongings from loss, theft, and breakage. Note that winter/extreme sports are not covered under the University’s policy.
• Airport transfers : Options include a shuttle bus (10 minutes, £28-40) or a public bus (30 minutes, £1-4).
• Meals : Breakfast is included in the accommodation. Students will need to cover the cost of lunch and most evening meals. It is recommended to budget approximately $350 for three weeks, considering options such as campus cafeterias, local restaurants, and grocery stores.

Your development

Develop interpersonal skills and expand your network through the uk scale centre.

One of the unique features of this programme comes from being an integral part of the UK SCALE Centre , which is a key component of the MIT Global SCALE Network . This collaboration provides important networking opportunities with industry representatives, fellow students from other universities in the SCALE network, and researchers from a wide range of disciplines. As part of the master’s study, you will travel to the MIT campus in the USA in January to attend a series of talks, activities, and other events. During this exciting period, you will have the chance to improve your interpersonal, networking, and leadership skills.

Additional support and opportunities

We will offer a variety of co-curricular activities in Loughborough Business School tailored to address issues around employability in a competitive and uncertain job market. There will be various workshops and sessions to provide guidance on career planning, CV writing, and interview preparation. In addition, we will facilitate industry expert guest speakers, who will help you to understand the practical considerations of supply chain management.

Our academics

Dr Cihan Butun

Lecturer in management science and operations; programme lead for msc supply chain management.

Prior to joining Loughborough, Cihan worked in the EU-funded PortForward project on the green scheduling and sustainability of container terminal operations. Cihan also has industrial experience in the maritime shipping sector from working in the international trading arm of Heidelberg Cement.

Dr Grammatoula Papaioannou

Senior lecturer in business analytics; programme lead for msc business analytics.

Grammatoula has published in leading academic journals, became a Co-Investigator on a major ESRC grant worth £1million and established extensive links with external partner organisations.

Dr Nikolaos Argyris

Senior lecturer in operational research.

Nikos’s research interests broadly lie in the interface and applications of mathematical optimisation, decision theory/analysis and economics.

Professor Baibing Li

Professor of business statistics and management science.

Baibing’s research focuses on statistical machine learning and data mining covering a wide range of topics such as predictive modelling, dimension reduction, and forecasting.

Professor Victor Podinovski

Professor of operational research.

Victor’s main research interests lie in the area of nonparametric assessment of efficiency and productivity of organisations, known as data envelopment analysis (DEA).

Dr Jacob Msughter Gwa

University teacher in management science and operations.

Dr Gwa teaches in operations management, quantitative business skills, and global logistics and supply chain management.

Professor Jiyin Liu

Professor of operations management.

Jiyin has been working on modelling and optimisation of operations planning and scheduling problems in logistics and production systems. Most of Jiyin’s research has been driven by practical problems in industry.

Your future career

Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for a range of career opportunities in planning, managing, and decision support within supply chain management, logistics, and transportation.

Potential roles include logistics/transport planner, demand planner, supply chain and logistics analyst, procurement and sourcing manager, and supply chain consultant. The analytical and practical skills gained through this programme will open doors to prominent positions across various industries.

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Master in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Two Years)

Vill du hantera morgondagens globala försörjningskedjor och logistik? Då är detta programmet för dig. Du får djup och bred kunskap både praktiskt och teoretiskt, för att kunna bli morgondagens stjärnskott.

Programmet ger dig en unik grund genom att kombinerar kärnämnena Logistics and Supply Chain Management med Informatics and Economic Geography. Du får stor teoretisk kunskap och förståelse för försörjningskedjans utveckling. Du får också de verktyg som behövs för att kunna analysera, utveckla och förändra försörjningskedjor.

Utbildningen hjälper dig att omsätta teori till praktik och du får kontinuerligt ta del av erfarenheter och insikter från fakultetens internationellt erkända forskning. Du kommer att få ta del av verkliga fall och göra företagsbesök.

Alla kurser ges på engelska och programmet är öppet för studenter från hela världen. Den internationella atmosfären bidrar till ett brett perspektiv på de frågor som diskuteras under utbildningen.

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Programmets tydliga fokus och tvärvetenskapliga karaktär förbereder dig för en internationell karriär inom supply chain management och logistik, och utrustar dig med kompetens för en karriär som upphandlingschef, logistikchef, supply chain manager, produktchef, marknadschef eller direktör.

Programmet förbereder dig även för forskarutbildning.

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Advanced Supply Chain Management 1  7.5 credits

International Distribution and Retailing 7.5 credits

Advanced Research Methods in Supply Chain Management 7.5 credits Advanced Supply Chain Management 2: Integration and Alliances 7.5 Credits

IT-Enabled Changes in Supply Chain Management 7.5 credits Logistics Firms and Logistics Services 7.5 credits Humanitarian Logistics 7.5 credits

Supply Chain Sustainability 7.5 credits

Study Abroad/Elective courses/Internship + Elective courses 30 credits Master Thesis in Business Administration (Two Years) 30 credits

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A graduate from South Tyneside Marine College, United Kingdom, Eng. Ali had served on board KOTC vessels in various capacities till 2001 upto the rank of Chief Engineer. Subsequently, he managed KOTC’s vessels as Technical Superintendent ashore and built up the Fleet Personnel Group where he was responsible for the Training and Development of Marine Engineers and Deck cadets onboard KOTC and KOC vessels, before moving on to lead the Company’s prestigious Fleet New Building Project.

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Dr Yasser Wahedi manages day-to-day operations at the Academy by developing and monitoring procedures and policies ensuring regulatory compliance. He is also charged with devising and implementing the Academy’s overall long term strategic plans. Prior to his joining Abu Dhabi Ports, Dr Al Wahedi garnered more than 14 years’ experience in the field of industrial research and academia. A seasoned educator, Dr Al Wahedi has taught university programmes to more than 600 students spanning Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Economics and Process Control, and has supervised and co-supervised more than 10 graduate projects (M.Sc. and PhD) as well as seven senior design projects. His research includes authoring and coauthoring 26 journal publications. Dr Al Wahedi spent two years at the ADNOC Sour Gas Shah project, where he conducted simulation studies and authored a design training manual. In subsequent years, he offered consultancy services and industrial expertise across ADNOC’s network of subsidiaries. He has served in several research committees, as well as the Chief Technology Officer at the Gas Research Center. A committed and noteworthy inventor, Dr Al Wahedi is a patent holder of one granted patent and four filed patents. Dr Al Wahedi received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the United States ranked third over USA in 2015.

Executive Director, International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)

Roger Harris is the Executive Director of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). Roger joined the International Committee on Seafarer’s Welfare (ICSW), the predecessor to ISWAN, over twelve years ago. Roger has been responsible for developing ISWAN into a leading international seafarers’ welfare organisation. For the last five years Roger has played a key role in developing ISWAN’s work on mental wellbeing. ISWAN runs the SeafarerHelp helpline and bespoke emotional support lines for a number of shipping companies. Working with Dr Pennie Blackburn, a clinical psychologist, ISWAN now offers a range of online mental wellbeing courses aimed at the maritime industry.

Regional Director, Middle East and South Asia, The Mission to Seafarers

Andy has been married for more than 30 years, has 4 children and 1 grandson – he considers these his greatest achievements, along with the 20 foster children who have passed through his family. He moved from social work in the UK to support those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Asia in the 90’s. On return he became a Director with a national disability charity before training to become a Priest. Since then he has started a church in a café/restaurant where he was also the chef, explored creative ways of helping people engage with faith, opened a young peoples community hub & ice cream parlour called ‘Not just Sundaes’ & cycled around the UK setting a world record in the process. He spent 4 years working for ‘Head Office’ of the Anglican Church leading the focus on poverty and justice issues. Since 2018 he has been in Dubai working with the Mission to Seafarers across the Middle East and South Asia. Andy has 20 years engagement in international development work, started 3 social enterprises and was first team life-coach at Southampton FC for 10 seasons. He is a board member with CMS (Church Mission Society) having previously served in the same capacity with Tearfund (UK).

Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Ship Investment Company LLC

Chris Peters Joined Eships in May 2009 and took over as CEO in March 2017, having previously been the CFO. Chris joined Eships from GE Commercial Finance and was previously at Nordea Bank, having almost 20 years banking experience, of which the last 13 years were directly in shipping/offshore finance. Chris attained an MBA from Cass (formerly City University) Business School London, majoring in Finance and Strategy. He has worked on multiple senior debt and project finance facilities as MLA and has overseen several shipping IPO facilities. Whilst at GE he was responsible for structuring and negotiating several equity acquisitions from a shipping fleet to a shipping bank. As CEO, Chris is directly responsible for the implementation of the shareholders strategy for the business ensuring not only the financial targets are met, but met, whilst upholding the groups commitment to safety and good corporate governance.

Managing Director, Constellation Marine Services

Capt. Zarir Iràni, FIIMS, FICS, AFNI, HCMM, Asso. CII, NAMS-CMS, MBA The Chair at Board of Directors at Constellation Marine Services, London, UAE & SINGAPORE. Current Board member & immediate past global President of – International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) – (2018-2020) Global Assurance committee member at Nautical Institute, UK.

“A Surveyor delivers trust, accountability and competency via his independent report first and then knowledge and efficiency – much later.”- as quoted by Zarir Irani.

Zarir represents Antiqua & Barbuda Maritime & Flag State Administration as their sole representative and Regional Director for UAE & Singapore.

Over 29 years of work experience in the Maritime and Offshore oil gas industry of which 16 years as an Independent surveyor having concluded 22,500 nominations as principal of Constellation Marine. (A Master Mariner holding MCA class I license Unlimited foreign going (FG) (valid until 2022.)

Industry Expertise: • OCIMF Accredited, OVID Inspector(valid 2020) • Maritime Law-Southampton-short course • Expert witness @ DIFC courts and courts of Appeal. • Advanced Accident investigation course • Member of Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)-UK • Full Member of NAMS CMS Global, USA • HAZMAT Course, Warranty surveying course • NEPIA Loss Prevention course. • Associate Fellow of Nautical Institute and member of Global Assurance committee UK • Lead Auditor (IRCA approved) • Life member of Honorable Company of Master Mariners India & Annual member HCMM in UK.

Managing Director, Marsh JLT Specialty, Marine & Cargo Division

Mark Cracknell has 35 years’ experience of the marine insurance markets. Mark began his career at Steamship Mutual, before joining Sedgwick in 1992. After Sedgwick’s acquisition by Marsh in 1998, he became head of Marsh’s P&I team in London. He went on to lead the London marine operations of both Benfield Corporate Risk and Aon, following Benfield’s acquisition by Aon in 2008. In 2013 he joined JLT, and with Marsh’s acquisition of JLT in 2019 he is pleased to be back at Marsh where, along with some broader client relationship duties, he heads Marsh JLT Specialty’s UK P&I team.

General Manager, GIC of India

Satyajit Tripathy, is currently General Manager and manages Agriculture, Aviation, Liability, Marine, Misc., Motor, Re Takaful, Credit Rating, Corporate Communications, HR & Training, Vigilance Compliance, Investor Relations, Investment Accounts at GIC of INDIA.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in science (agriculture) from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, a post-graduate diploma in Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar(XIMB) and has completed the licentiate examination of the Insurance Institute of India.

He joined GIC of INDIA in March 1, 1988 as a direct recruit officer. Previously, he has worked as Assistant Manager in AICL, Delhi, Chief Manager in Investment Department, Assistant General Manager in Investment (Operations) Department and Deputy General Manager in Agriculture Reinsurance, Investment Mid- Back office of GIC. Before joining Crop Insurance Deptt of GIC he was Chief Investment Officer of GIC from 2015-18.

CEO, Islamic P&I Club

Amir Mosadeghi started his cooperation with the Club as the IT Manager since the establishment of Islamic P&I Club and assisted IPIC in preparing a proper platform of communication between the clients and the company from one side and within the club’s different departments from the other side. After gaining an enormous amount of experience within the Club’s different sectors after two years, he was appointed as the Club Deputy CEO. Since 2005, when Islamic P&I Club officially established, he has been stationed in Dubai as IPIC regional manager, expanding the company’s market in the Middle-East while supervising the IPIC Jakarta office, responsible for South-East Asian markets as well as the recently opened representative office in Athens, Greece. Throughout these years, all the claims handled by the IPIC claims handling department as well as underwriting-related matters have been managed under his direction from Dubai office. In October 2015, he was nominated as the Club CEO which is attested and approved by the Organization of the Islamic Shipowners’ Association.

In October 2017 and during the Maritime Standard Awards held in Atlantis Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he has been awarded as a Young Person in Shipping within the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.

Portfolio Underwriter, TT Club Mutual Insurance Ltd – Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Eastern Med.

Julien has been with the Thomas Miller Group since 2003, initially working for the UK P&I Club before transferring to the TT Club in 2006. In 2014 he relocated to Dubai where he served as a Director of TTMS Gulf, the Network Partner of TT Club in the Middle East. In 2020 he returned to the London to lead the Underwriting for TT Club in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey & the Eastern Med regions as the Portfolio Senior Underwriter.

TT Club is the international transport and logistics industry’s leading provider of insurance and related risk management services. Established in 1968, the Club’s membership comprises container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, including road, rail and airfreight operators.

Julien is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Insurance (FCII) and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Insurance from the World Maritime University. He has been a Member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners since 2013.

General Secretary, Insurance Federation of Egypt

Insurance expert with more than 25 years of richly diversified experience in insurance industry as practitioner, consultant and trainer.

Besides, he served at the cutting – edge of Maritime industry as an economic researcher with Maritime Research and Consultation Center (Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport). His Areas of expertise encompass Underwriting, underwriting management, Key account management, International insurance programmes and Takaful.

Throughout his career he has supported insurance professionals, executives and board members through conducting insurance courses ad seminars in various areas of insurance across the Middle East. He published many books and articles in Marine insurance.

Tarek holds a PhD degree in Maritime Economics, MSc in Marine Insurance, B. Com (Economics). He is also a Fellow of Chartered Insurance Institute.

CEO, South Asia Gateway Terminals

Romesh David is CEO of South Asia Gateway Terminals (www.sagt.com.lk) . Prior to his appointment as CEO of SAGT, he worked for 38 years at Sri Lanka’s premier blue-chip conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC (www.keells.com) , where he was President of the Transportation Group, responsible for strategic business units in the ports & shipping, logistics, airlines and aviation services sectors.

A Chartered Fellow of the century old Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, he currently serves as International Vice President of CILT for South Asia and is a Global Advisor to WiLAT (Women in Transport & Logistics). He also serves as President of the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce, is Chair of the National Agenda Committee on Transport & Logistics of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and a member of the IFC’s Women-in-Work, High-Level Advocacy Group in Sri Lanka.

Business Development Director- ME & Africa, DNV GL – Maritime

He is a Marine Engineer who started his career at sea and after sailing as a Chief Engineer joined DNV in 1995 at Bahrain. He started out as a Surveyor and a Lead Auditor for Quality and Safety Management system and later relocated to Singapore. As a Project Manager for Conversions in Singapore he was amongst the pioneers involved in shuttle tanker conversions & LNG Ships Life Extensions. He subsequently took on the role of Country manager for Indonesia & after a successful assignment there relocated back to Singapore. He established the Singapore Service Center where, as a Senior Principal Surveyor and Lead Auditor he streamlined customer support & enhanced efficiency by providing a single point of contact for all operational issues.

He relocated to Dubai late last year and took up his present role.

Founder, Zaitoun Green Shipping Company

Internationally recognized and renowned globally across the maritime industry, Mr. Mohamed Zaitoun, an engineer by training, has brought his 30+ years of experience and technical knowledge to our organization to enhance and innovate the world of green shipping. During his career, boasting a project-budget of approximately USD 4 billion, Mr. Zaitoun has specialized in the construction of nearly 35 innovative and highly efficient mega vessels, acting as both an active contributing member for projects belonging to acclaimed companies such as Hyundai, and Samsung Heavy Industries.

Mr. Zaitoun continues to partner with top tier manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.

Under his visionary guidance, the revolutionary state of the art vessels produced countless TEU records, essentially revitalizing the shipping industry.

Mr. Zaitoun is an ex-United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) A. Vice President (New Building Technical Projects) and head of multiple industry organizations. Mr. Zaitoun is sought after for his technological expertise, lectures and featured numerously in specialized journal publications.

Mr. Zaitoun holds an engineering degree in Marine Engineering and has maintained up-to-date skills through ongoing coursework in Maritime Studies at various reputable and prestigious institutes.

Deputy CEO, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal

Mr. Naser Al Busaeedi is the Deputy CEO of CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal (CSP ADT) and the Secondee from Abu Dhabi Ports in CSP ADT. CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal operates a Container Terminal in Khalifa Port, of Abu Dhabi.

Mr. Naser Al Busaeedi manages the overall daily business activities at CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal and leads the various teams which includes Project, Commercial, HSSE, HR, Security, Quality, Legal and Business Continuities of CSP ADT. Mr. Naser ensures a quality performance and service of the Terminal and adapted a quality work culture in the organization which is best in the industry.

Mr. Naser has practically 25 years of experience and started his professional career with Abu Dhabi Port in Port Operations. The Key contributions during his carrier include Managing the Ports and new projects, setting up of Fujairah Port, Terminal businesses and building Customer Operations units within port sites such as Roro Operations in Khalifa Port, Container Freight Station at Khalifa Port, EGA operations and General Cargo Operations at Khalifa Port, etc

From 2015, he is assigned as the Terminal Manager of Khalifa Port and set up the Roro Terminal at KP, Established Maqta Gateway systems in Khalifa Port and various other key business & project developments including Cosco Terminal Project. Considering the exemplary contribution to Abu Dhabi Ports project developments, in 2017, he has been assigned as the secondee from AD Port to CSP Abu Dhabi terminal during for the project development stage and currently holding the position of Deputy CEO of CSP ADT.

Mr. Naser Al Busaeedi possesses BTEC in Strategic Management & Leadership from Cornerstone College of International Studies and a master’s degree in Strategic Management (MBA-Strategic Management) from University of Wolverhampton, UK. In addition, He has been attended various courses and trainings and awarded with MAFNOOD Award, Best Contractor Management Winner and Best HSE Performance Winner

Regional Director of Business Development – ME & Africa, ABS

Chris Greenwood is the Regional Director for Business Development for ABS, responsible for the Middle East & Africa; based in Dubai, UAE.

Chris joined ABS in 2008 as a graduate trainee starting his career in ABS’s London Engineering Plan Approval office before moving to Houston, Texas for initial training. Chris was subsequently posted to South Korea where he spent 6 years after which he transferred to Japan where he spent a further 3 years. Chris then returned home to the UK as the Principal Surveyor in Charge of ABS’ Aberdeen Port; responsible for ABS’ North Sea operations. After a short spell in ABS’ Corporate office in Houston, Texas running a strategic project, Chris was assigned to his current role in February 2020.

Chris has a Bachelors in Marine Technology from the University of Plymouth, a Masters in Project & Programme Management specializing in Oil & Gas from the University of Liverpool, and Post-Graduate certificates in Strategic Operations Management and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from the Universities of Copenhagen and Oxford, respectively. Chris is married with twin 4-year old sons, and is passionate about anything to do with the sea.

CEO, Oman Shipping Company & Oman Drydocks Company

Ibrahim Al-Nadhairi is the Chief Executive Officer for Oman Shipping Company and Oman Dry Dock Company, His last position was Chief Operating Officer of Oman Shipping Company and in charge of the ship management segment looking after the technical management of the fleet and overseeing the running of the company’s asset with third party managers. He is leading a multinational organization to run a business that extends all over the world with mobile units and over 1900 persons. Extensive experience in engineered systems and process that require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple market and industries. Highly successful in seizing control of critical problems and delivering on customer commitments. Industry focused and performance driven. Ibrahim has undergone extensive executive training at INSEAD and is a UK qualified chief engineer with MBA and PhD in management.

Senior VP – Shipmanagement, Delta Corp Shipping

Caroline Huot is Senior Vice President – Shipmanagement at DELTA CORP SHIPPING PTE LTD, a DELTA CORP Group affiliate, dedicated – inter alia – to commercial and technical ship management and operations for the dry bulk and tanker sectors and offering a wide range of efficient integrated logistics solutions to owners, managers and shippers globally.

A French national, with an original background in finance, international affairs and business law, she has more than 30 years’ experience in Downstream Oil and Shipping Industries . Amongst a number of high profile positions, she has served as CEO and Managing Director for GULF OIL MARINE, as Managing Director for TOTAL Lubmarine Asia Pacific, as COO and CCO of an independent Downstream diversified Oil group in Africa, operating its own products tankers as well as petroleum and jet fuel storages and more recently as Global Head within COCKETT Group, a global Energy reseller affiliated to VITOL and Grindrod.

Over the years, Caroline has been a regular speaker in Shipping and Maritime conferences, offering expert knowledge of marine engines lubrication, global maritime logistics and supply operations as well as other maritime related topics.

Based in Singapore for the last 7 years, throughout her career Caroline has worked in various locations in Asia Pacific, Central America, Europe and Africa and speaks English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

During most of her professional path, she has been focusing on providing operational excellence and global supply solutions to Owners and Ship Managers, building mutually profitable long term partnerships.

Senior Manager, Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre

Vanessa Welch has established a career in operations and corporate management in the UAE over a span of 25 years. Her journey in logistics and then shipping started in 2003 and has seen her working in supply chain management, chartering and operations. In her role at Vela International Marine Limited from 2007, Vanessa specialized in crude chartering and scheduling specifically with VLCCs. Having taken a year’s sabbatical to complete her studies with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), then winning the ICS award for Tanker Chartering in recognition from Shell, Vanessa joined the United Arab Chemical Carriers and worked in the commercial department with vessels carrying petroleum products. In 2019, the ICS recognized Vanessa as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, one of the few women in the Middle East to have achieved that honour. After a short absence from the maritime industry, Vanessa returned to a role with the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre as their Senior Manager. As part of the Centre’s founding team, and taking a lead in the Centre’s business development and marketing efforts, as well as, playing an integral role in the Dubai’s maritime cluster, Vanessa has helped create a platform that brings the maritime community together through discussion about issues and frustrations faced in the sector as a whole. EMAC’s breakfasts have been a staple event for the maritime industry in the region for the last few years. In bridging the gap between legal and commercial, her mantra continues to be that of ‘Be the change you would like to see in the world.’ With that in mind, Vanessa continues to be involved in various initiatives through which shipping can market itself to attract talent to build on competency in the sector.

President, WISTA UK

Sue Terpilowski is the Chair of Maritime UK’s Women’s Task Group driving forward real change in diversity within the sectors and also President of WISTA UK (Women in Shipping and Trade). WISTA UK’s purpose is to help promote networking, provide educational activities and events and the exchange of experiences among women who are working in the sectors of shipping, maritime and international trade.

Sue is also Chairman of the Ports, Maritime and Waterways within CILT, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and is their new Policy Chair. She regularly chairs sessions and acts as a facilitator for CILT on sector related issues including SOLAS, CTU Code, M2M/Autonomous/Automation, portcentric and port trends and is a regular speaker and facilitator at maritime and logistics conferences and seminars around the world.

As a member of Women in Logistics and Women in Transport groups, Sue is also a member of the steering committee of the London Freight Forum (TfL group) and is one of the forum chairs and advisor on associated freight matters, bringing together TfL and the freight sector.

London policy chairman for the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses), Sue is regularly interviewed and quoted in the business press radio and television as an expert source on a wide range of issues affecting the self-employed, micro and small businesses. She also appeared on BBC television in the final of the Apprentice 2015 as part of the interview panel making the choices of winning contestants.

Chairperson and Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India

Mrs. H.K.Joshi, Chairperson and Managing Director, joined SCI on 5th February, 2015 as Director (Finance) and was also appointed as CFO, SCI w.e.f. the same date. During her term lasting less than five years, she held multiple additional charges from time to time at the Board level – of Director (Personnel & Administration) in 2017-18, Director (Bulk Carrier & Tankers) in 2019, CMD from 12th September 2019 consequent to completion of the tenure of the former CMD and currently she holds the additional charge of Director (Finance) w.e.f. 19th December 2019 when she was appointed by the Government of India as the Chairperson & Managing Director, SCI.

Senior VP, Ship Management, ADNOC Logistics & Services

Captain Al Ali started his career with NGSCO in 1996 as deck cadet and made his way through the ranks until he sailed as first UAE National Master on LNG carrier in 2008. Later in 2009 he joined the head office of ADNATCO-NGSCO to serve as Operations Manager, Tanker Fleet Manager and in 2013 was appointed Senior Vice President of Operations supervising the Operations of all LNG, Tanker and Dry Bulk Fleets as well as Marine personnel.

In 2017, following the merger of ESNAAD, IRSHAD and ADNATCO, he assumed the role of Senior Vice President Shipping at ADNOC Logistics & Services to supervise the operations of all Shipping Fleet.

Captain Al Ali has been actively involved in sponsoring the energy efficiency project and maintenance optimization projects, achieving Energy Management Standard ISO 50001 and Asset Management Standard 55001. He supported the takeover of 16 new deliveries in 2011. Capt Al Ali has lead his team into achieving various Maritime awards including ADNOC HSE, Dubai Sustainability, Maritime Standard and Sea Trade awards.

He holds an Executive Master Degree in Business Administration from Zayed University and BSc degree in Maritime Business and Management from John Moores University in Liverpool.

Senior Managing Director, Middle East, ISC and Africa, Hapag Lloyd

Dheeraj Bhatia is the current Senior Managing Director, Region Middle East for Hapag Lloyd Middle East based in Dubai.

Prior to this Dheeraj assumed the position of Managing Director Area ISC in June 2015 after the merger of Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV. Previously, he held various management positions at CSAV. After joining CSAV in 2003, Dheeraj held senior positions in Asia Regional Operations until 2007, when he was appointed as the Line Manager for the Asia-Europe Trades. In 2008, he was nominated as the President of the India Agency for CSAV Group and Norasia Container Lines. In 2011, he became the Senior Vice President ISC – Middle East Region. In 2013, Dheeraj moved to the United States and continued his career in New York as President Region North America, Central America and Caribbean Islands.

Dheeraj’s entrepreneurial traits have led him to initiate and execute changes in the business strategy to achieve profitability, improve customer perception and cost efficiency.

Dheeraj is a Master Mariner by profession and a trained Pilot. He has a 12-year sailing and piloting career before he came ashore in 2003. He also holds various Chairman and Directorships at various Hapag Lloyd entities.

CEO, Port of Haifa

Mendi Zaltzman is CEO of Haifa Port Co. Ltd., a post he has held since September 2008. Mendi has also held a number of other senior positions within Israel’s ports industry in a management career stretching back to 1986. His distinguished track record includes periods as CEO of both Haifa Port and Eilat Port, while he has also served as Vice President of the Israel Port Authority and Statutory Regulator of Haifa Port Co. Ltd for the Ministry of Transport.

Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)

One of Sri Lanka’s most senior military figures, General Daya Ratnayake has been chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority since December 2019. This follows a distinguished service career, culminating in being appointed commander of the Sri Lankan army between 2013-15. He has also chaired the National Sports Council and is a past President of the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka.

Commercial Director, DP World- UAE Region

Shahab Al Jassmi is the Commercial Director at DP world UAE Region with responsibility for spearheading the core commercial functions such as – Container Terminal, General Cargo, Trade & Logistics, Customer Care and Business Process Improvement for Jebel Ali, Mina Rashid and Mina Hamriya.

Prior to joining DP World in 2010, Shahab handled key commercial responsibilities in various companies including Dubai World Central and Dubai Aluminium.

Shahab earned his Bachelor degree with Honors in Business Management from the University of Dubai and possesses a postgraduate diploma in real-estate management from the Dubai real-estate institute. In addition to this, he has successfully completed the DP World Leadership Development Program.

Chief – Commercial and Strategy Officer, Ports, Abu Dhabi Ports

Ross joined Abu Dhabi Ports in 2016 as Vice President of Commercial and Business Development in the company’s Ports Unit. In that role, Ross was responsible for the Sales, Business Development and Customer Service departments. In January 2017 Ross was appointed Acting Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, responsible for the functions of Corporate Commercial and Strategy, Quality and Excellence, as well as Business Process and Business Intelligence.

Over the past 16 years, Ross has been specialising in leading and managing sales revenue, commercial process and commercial strategy across multiple sites and market sectors having worked for leading international companies in the industry such as the Peel Ports Group and American President Lines (APL).

President, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone

Completing 4 Decades of experience, Capt. Sandeep Mehta is one of the foremost stalwarts of the Indian Maritime industry. During this tenure, Capt Mehta has acquired considerable expertise in the various aspects of the Port Management, Shipping, Logistics and Infrastructure business.

Capt Mehta’s areas of responsibility have encompassed Supply Chain and International Logistics, Bulk & Container port operations, Global Liner Shipping, Port Infrastructure development and Management.

Embarking upon his career as a seafarer, Capt Mehta rapidly progressed up the ranks to become a Captain, assuming command of ships which were then amongst the largest in the merchant carrier fleet. After 12 years of sailing, Capt Mehta decided to move offshore, where he handled a number of successively senior positions in the Container Shipping industry.

After successful completion of a challenging stint in the highly competitive Container Shipping industry, Capt. Mehta ventured into the then nascent private port industry in India, joining the Adani Group as President and CEO of Mundra Ports and SEZ. During this period, Mundra rapidly evolved from a minor port to grow into India’s largest private port, in various businesses including Container Terminals, Bulk, Liquid and Automobile Logistics.

He was also responsible for development of Container Terminals, Private Rail Operations, Container Freight Stations & Inland Container Depots and grain storage facilities for the Adani Group in India.

He later took up the position of CEO for Adani ports in Australia, where he was a part of core management team, tasked to execute Adani Group’s integrated mine, rail and port development projects, including new port expansions.

Capt. Mehta currently serves as the President for Business Development activities of Adani Ports and it’s overseas port projects. Capt. Mehta has over the years augmented his practical knowledge by undergoing various specialised courses in the field of Shipping and Transport.

Capt. Mehta has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Broker’s, London and also the Company of Master Mariners, as well as being a Loss Assessor & Surveyor.

During his spare time, Capt. Mehta writes about issues related to the Maritime and Supply Chain industries. He is also a regular speaker at various Business and Industry forums and has been invited as a guest lecturer by various Management institutes. Capt. Mehta is also passionate about mentoring young people and helping them develop their skills. He firmly believes that a Skilled India will lead to a Developed India.

Secretary, International Shipsuppliers and Services Association (ISSA)

Elaborate Communications and Publisher of Ship Management International, Owner and founder of London International Shipping Week, and Secretary of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA)

Sean is also a Director of Shipping Innovation Ltd.

He has more than 35 years’ experience at the top of the international maritime public relations and publishing fields.

His long and varied career included nine years as Political Editor of Lloyd’s List prior to becoming Publishing Director of Informa’s Maritime Magazine division, which he followed by setting up his own maritime publishing and public relations business, Elaborate Communications.

He is Publisher of the shipping industry’s leading owning and management magazine Ship Management International and is a regular visitor and contributor at global maritime conferences and events.

Sean Moloney is also a Shipwright and a Freeman of the City of London.

Managing Director, Middle East and South Asia, ClassNK

After graduating from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Abdul Rahim started his career with Cochin Shipyard building Panamax bulk carriers and the first generation of double hull tankers. Later, after receiving masters and doctoral degrees in Ship Structures from Hiroshima University, Japan, he joined ClassNK in Tokyo, and worked for ClassNK ever since for the past 27 years. He had long stints in Japan, Singapore, London and Mumbai, and is currently the Managing Director for Middle East and South Asia, based in ClassNK Dubai office.

He received the Singapore Joint RINA and IMarEST Branch Award in 2004 and the Stanley Gray Medal of the IMarEST in 2005 for his works on the development of Advanced Structural Rules which was the forerunner of IACS Common Structural Rules. He represented Japan in ISO STEP development program, and was a member of several national programs in Japan as well as IACS working groups. He published more than 70 technical research papers mainly on ship structures. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Marine Engineer, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST, UK) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA, UK).

CEO, J. M. Baxi & Co.

Sushil Mulchandani is an Engineering and Management graduate with vast experience in Shipping, Port and Logistics Sector. He joined J. M. Baxi & Co., the agency division of the JMB group, in Mumbai as a Management Trainee in Dec’1990 and is now its Chief Executive Officer since last two years.

He started his career in Ship Agency Operations at the premier port JNPT and was heading the operations team there for 12 years.

He then shifted to Visakhapatnam in Jan’2003 when the Visakha Container Terminal project was initiated by the J M BAXI GROUP. He worked his way up to the Chief Operating Officer’s position, which he held for 5 years from Jun’2013 to Aug’ 2018.

He then was elevated to position of CEO of the J. M. Baxi & Co. in Mumbai, a post that he presently holds since Sept’18.

He is with the J M BAXI GROUP throughout his career, which now is for more than 29 years.

Managing Director, Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd.

Ananda Senanayake was born in the UK and did most of his education in Dubai and the UK. He holds a BSc in Management Science from Warwick Business School, UK. After graduating in 2007, he spent 6 years working in Investment Banking representing banks such as Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and The Royal Bank of Scotland both in the UK & Singapore. He joined Lanka Shipping & Logistics in 2013 and serves them as a Managing Director looking after their global business development strategies.

Director – Sales & Marketing, Saifee Ship Spare Parts & Ship Chandlers LLC

Mr Idris Shahpurwalla is Sales & Marketing Director of Saifee Ship Spare Parts & Ship Chandlers LLC. In his current role, he also looks after the daily operations of the Supply Chain arm along with continuous research in to supply chain technology and optimization of operations. Prior to joining the Saifee Group, Mr Idris Shahpurwalla was Sailing as an Engineer, followed by active supervision of various vessel new building programs and technical management.

IRS, Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary to Govt. of India

Amitabh Kumar is a career civil servant belonging to the 1987 batch of Indian Revenue Service. He has done his Graduation and Post Graduation from Hindu College in Delhi University, and Masters in Business Administration from Southern Cross University, Australia. He has also done short courses in ‘Advanced Management’ from Maxwell School of Public Policy in USA and ‘Leadership and Change Management’ from Wharton Business School in USA.

Shri Kumar took over as Director General of Shipping & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India on 7th January 2019. Before that he worked as Additional D.G.Shipping & Joint Secretary, GoI, from 15th September, 2015.

He has a vast and varied experience of working in Government of India. He has worked in the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1997 to 2004, and in Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Shipping.

He is one of the five recipients of G-files Governance Award 2014, across all civil services, for his Exceptional Contribution for changing the orientation of Tax Administration from enforcement to Tax Payer Service and for introducing several innovating schemes in the field of tax administration. He is also recipient of 3 awards from Finance Minister on the occasion of 150 years of Income Tax and 7 commendations from CBDT.

Since his posting in the Directorate General of Shipping, he has been instrumental in drafting of new Merchant Shipping Bill & Multimodal Transportation of Goods Bill. He has introduced digital reforms in Maritime Administration by rolling out e-gov. platforms like e-migrant software, training module, Recruitment and Placement Service Module, Examination Module, Swatch Sagar, Biometric Seafarer Identity Document, Digital Certificates for Watch Keeping, DC endorsement, E-Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Online Exit Exams and Digital certificates for training, Online Ship Registration modules etc. .

Chairman, Sarbh Maritime & Former Exe. Chairman, P&O Ports South Asia & Middle East Region

He has the experience of fourty years in Marine Industry holding diverse Senior line Management positions.

He bid, won, planned, designed, constructed, managed and operated port assets worth approx USD 1.3 Billion in a difficult / challenging region.

28 June 1997, promoted to Chairman and Managing Director, P&O Ports South Asia Middle East Region.

16 Nov 1990, migrated to Australia and commenced shore career with P&O in Sydney Australia – 01 January 1991.

19 Jan 1987, took command on M. V. “ODEN” – car carrier.

Sailed on general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, oil/bulk/ore (OBO) carriers, ore carrier, multi purpose vessels, containers, car carriers and log carriers.

Began career on 17 July 1973 as a sea cadet.

Vice President Business Development – International Maritime Industries

Julian Panter was formally the Group Head of HR and Administration for Lamprell Energy Limited (LEL). He joined International Maritime Industries (IMI) in 2016 (following LEL’s commitment to take a 20% shareholding in IMI), moving across to IMI full-time during the initial start-up / planning phases; as the Vice President of HR and Training. Following successful registration of the Company and acquisition of key board approvals; allowing the Company to novate (in December 2017), he was asked to lead the Business Development function as Vice President in early 2018 and was formally appointed as a member of IMI’s Executive Committee soon after. Panter is now responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the Company by ensuring IMI works with key international partners in the global rig, ship building & MRO market. His team is responsible for building strong relationships with clients from the bid process, through the build, and then continuous build servicing. His team also have responsibility for corporate communications, marketing and brand development. Panter has a Masters’ Degree from Middlesex University in Human Resource Management and is a full Chartered Member of the CIPD. He has spent 13 years in the Middle East; 6 of those years with Lamprell in the UAE overseeing the Groups human resources and a further 4 years with IMI, based out of their corporate head office in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Group Chief Commercial Officer, Gulftainer

David Casey has been appointed as new Group Chief Commercial Officer of Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned independent port operator, headquartered in the UAE. In his new capacity, David is responsible for the development and execution of Gulftainer’s short- and long-term commercial and strategic plans to strengthen the company’s industry leadership.

With over two-and-a-half decades in high-profile leadership positions in the ports and logistics industry, David will be instrumental in steering the company’s growth and success globally.

In his previous roles, David served as Senior Director of Port Solutions for General Electric Transportation, prior to which he was Director of Logistics and Transportation for the Coca-Cola Company where he managed a team responsible for 19 concentrate plants on five continents.

David also served as Director of Development for the third-party logistics company Performance Team, and has held various posts at Newell Brands, V-Logic and American President Lines (APL) in the US and Hong Kong.

Director of Urban Planning and Permitting, Abu Dhabi Ports

Hamza Badawi – Director of Urban Planning and Permitting in Abu Dhabi Ports, comes with a wealth of experience of around 20 years in master planning and development of Maritime projects and Economic Cities. Holder of Bsc of Architecture with Master of Urban Planning from American University of Sharjah. Through his career, he was involved in many projects ranging from development projects as an architect, city wide master planning and infrastructure design as an urban planner and engineer as well. His portfolio of projects includes Khalifa Port, Kizad Area A, Kizad Area B, New Dubai Abu Dhabi Highway, Dubai Water Front Projects (Palm Jumeriah, Water Front….). Hamza also manages in addition to his capacity in Master Planning the overall building permits and approval process for Abu Dhabi Ports customers within the ports and economic cities as well. Through his journey till now he handled more than 1billion square meters of land development from small projects to economic city development. Transportation and Infrastructure Planning also comes under his remit in the master planning as well. He also contributes to city wide activities in urban planning such as Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 Urban Framework Plan.

Chairman, J.M. Baxi Group of Companies

Mr. Krishna Kotak is the Chairman of the J.M. Baxi Group of Companies, a business house, of more than 100 years of existence, and considered to be synonymous to the maritime infrastructure, transport and logistics industry in India.

Over the last 4 decades, Mr. Kotak has been an active participant in the growth story of J.M. Baxi Group and India as a whole, both of which have been evolutionary and revolutionary. From primarily being a maritime service and shipping agency company, the J.M. Baxi Group’s extensive offerings encompasses ship agency, freight forwarding, customs broking, projects and heavy lift transportation, container freight station and warehousing, inland container terminals and rail transport, container port terminals, offshore oil & gas sector, water treatment plants, wireless communications, as also the technology sector, especially for maritime and logistics.

Mr. Kotak has had the opportunity in assisting various trade bodies and associations and various Government fora, contributing to India’s successful growth story.

Chief Commercial Officer, DP World – UAE Region

Abdulla Bin Damithan has been with DP World since 2001. He was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer for DP World – UAE Region in 2017. Abdulla is responsible for all revenue generation activities, products and services offered across the portfolio including Ports & Terminals, Parks & Zones and Trade Enablement solutions.

Abdulla is a recognised leader in the maritime & logistics landscape within the Middle East with commercial success across the maritime & logistics industries. His focus on innovation and customer centricity have been the core of his commercial strategy. Abdulla sits on the Board of a number of DP World Ports & Terminals globally and also is an independent director in logistics ventures.

A proud Emirati national, Abdulla has a Bachelors in Business from the United States and a Graduate Diploma in Maritime & Port Management from the National University of Singapore. He has also completed the Dubai Leaders Program and leadership courses at the London Business School.

Mr. P. Sankaranarayanan who uses the short name P. Sankar, is the Senior Vice President of Petrofac’ EPS, Sharjah, responsible for the Projects (Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Projects) and PMC business in Eastern hemisphere, covering Africa, CIS, Middle East and Asia Pacific. While he has handled mega Lumspum EPC Projects such as ADCO Asab, ZADCO UZ-750, etc, he enjoys the unique challenges in complex Brownfield Projects.

Sankar, who is a Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience, started his career with the Indian Space Research Organisation and then moved to the EPC Projects Division of Larsen & Toubro in India. He later joined Petrofac in 1998 and has grown with the Company, handling multitude of responsibilities – Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Tendering, etc.

In 2018, he took up the current assignment to develop the small & medium Projects and services business in the Eastern Hemisphere. His responsibilities include – market development, business acquisition and operations. In a short span of 2 years, he has been able to grow the business from 2 countries to 15 countries. Under his leadership, Petrofac’s EPS-East Division is also looking to expand to adjacent sectors, such as Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Utilities, etc and is open to strategic partnerships with local companies. Recently, looking into the Energy Transition market.

Director, Lukoil Marine Lubricants

A senior executive with over 20 years of experience, June is presently the Managing Director at one of the largest marine lubricant supplier in the world, LUKOIL.

June’s career graph is as exceptional and inspiring as she is. To say that she is an icon admired and respected by women (and men) across the business world would be a gross understatement. A self-made success story, June hasn’t just broken the proverbial glass ceiling. She shattered it. In a largely male dominated industry, her determination and massive appetite for challenges has proven her skeptics wrong. Time and time again.

It all began in the early nineties when June took up an entry-level job with British Petroleum (BP) in Oman. It wasn’t long before she made her presence felt. However, when the time came for her family to relocate to Dubai in 1994, June requested a transfer to their UAE operations. Not keen to let go of a prodigious talent as June, BP retained her services within the Dubai offices.

June’s growth within the company was as rapid as her desire to learn. Working across all functions like Supply Chain, Customer Service, Credit, Strategy and Planning, she finally found her sweet spot in Sales specifically in the Marine Lubricants Sector. Back in the late nineties, she was one of only a handful of women engaged in the marine business. “I vividly remember my manager back then asking me if I was sure of taking up a sales assignment in marine lubricants” quips June.

CEO, Arya Offshore

Cdr. Sunil Dhulekar is the CEO of Arya Offshore which is a group company of J M Baxi Group. Headquartered in Mumbai the company plays host to practically every major player in the upstream sector in India. As a result of its vast experience , Arya Offshore Services brings to the table an unique array of do’s and don’ts’ to all relevant entrants who need to navigate through the labyrinth of permissions, approvals and statutory compliances relating to operations in port, shipping, logistics and customs.

Arya Offshore Services today is the one of the largest service provider of its kind in India with over 300 trained personnel and with over 1500 contract personnel providing round the clock customized yet comprehensive services to the upstream oil and gas sector.

Cdr Sunil Dhulekar is an alumni of National Defence Academy. Commissioned in 1977 as an Executive Officer in the Indian Navy, his specialisation is Communications. He served on various class of ships ranging from Missile Corvettes upto the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. He retired from Indian Navy in 1999.

Joined Arya Offshore in 1999. Initially, he served in the Operations department of Arya Offshore handling major construction projects executed by clients like Hyundai Heavy Industries, J Ray McDermott, NPCC (Abu Dhabi), L & T (India) etc.

In addition to measuring up to the demanding marine, agency and support service requirements of the industry, Arya Offshore Services has operated multiple user shore cum supply bases in the west coast ports of Mumbai & Bhavnagar and in the east coast ports of Krishnapatnam, Paradip & Visakhapatnam and was instrumental in managing the Marine Shore Bases for British Gas in Mumbai, OAO Gazprom & Allseas Marine Contractors at Visakhapatnam on the East Coast of India. He was the Key Account Manager for a number of seismic companies like Western Geco (Schlumberger group), CGG Veritas, PGS etc. and drilling companies like Deep Water Drilling, ENSCO, Reliance Industries, etc.

He moved up the ladder and took over as Head Business Development in 2006 and subsequently stepped in as CEO of Arya Offshore in 2012.

As CEO of Arya Offshore Services, he has been closely associated in steering the company from a shipping agency to a full-fledged logistics solution provider with a customized range of service-offerings to the offshore and onshore Oil & Gas sector in India.

Sr Vice President, Marine Services, ADNOC Logistics & Services

Vivek Seth is Senior Vice President, Marine Services at ADNOC Logistics and Services (L&S) since 2019, where it is creating unique, integrated solutions for its key customers. Vivek has over 30 years of global industry experience in shipping, marine logistics in upstream & midstream oil and gas. Prior to joining ADNOC L&S, Vivek was the CEO, Halul Offshore Services Company (part of Milaha, Qatar)for nearly 5 years, responsible for a fleet of over 50 varied offshore vessels and transformed the organization, diversified its asset portfolio and expanded in to new markets. From 2009-2014, Vivek held position of Managing Director, SMIT Lamnalco, M.E and India Subcontinent, for 5 years responsible for business in 11 countries with 800+ employees. He successfully turned around a loss making region and doubled revenue. From 2006-2009, he was head of commercial at Svitzer (A.P. Moller Maersk) for Middle East and India. After his MBA, Vivek worked globally at Tidewater., Inc (USA) for 5 years in various commercial and management roles. After sailing for 8 years and becoming a Chief Engineer, he came ashore as technical superintendent in a ship management company, Hong Kong for over 2 years and leaving to pursue a MBA from UK/. In 2015 and 2018, he was recognized by Offshore Support Journal as 50 most influential leaders in the Global Marine Offshore Industry.

Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Ports

Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and the manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as Fujairah Terminals and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).

In his role, he oversees the development of Abu Dhabi Ports’ portfolio of assets and activities as well as direct their strategy and operations. Under his leadership, the transition from a project-focused organisation to a fully operational, customer focused ports and industrial zones business (KIZAD) has been a remarkable success.

A strong, determined and entrepreneurial leader, he leads Abu Dhabi Ports’ role in supporting the government’s objective of diversifying the non-oil and gas economy.

Al Shamisi is an experienced maritime executive with almost 20 years of industry experience, working to ensure Abu Dhabi Ports continues to hold a prime position in the region’s commercial maritime whilst boosting the profile of Abu Dhabi globally.

Chairman, Tomini Group

Imtiaz Shaikh is the founder and driving force behind the success of the Dubai-based Tomini Group. With over four decades of experience in the shipping industry, Imtiaz has built up strong and well-established relationships with leading charterers and traders. Under his leadership Tomini is also now entering a new era with the delivery of a number of newbuild bulk carriers. With a passion for classic cars, Imtiaz has built up a private collection of around 100 unique vehicles and has diversified the business into the classic car market. Born in Pakistan, Imtiaz has lived in the United Kingdom and Dubai, and has three children. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Post Graduate qualification in shipping from the London School of Trade.

Mayor of Sparta; President of Capital Partners and former Deputy Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, Greece

Petros Doukas has a Ph.D. in Economics from New York University. He studied Economics and International Relations at George Washington University (Bachelor of Arts), Management and Fiscal Relations at Columbia (MBA) and Economics at New York University (MA and Ph.D. in Economics). From 1979 to 1985 he worked as an Economist and Currency Analyst for Citibank in New York, and also as Foreign Exchange Exposure Management Advisor, Foreign Exchange Dealer, and Money Market Dealer. In 1986 he took over as Citibank Investment Banking Country Head and Country Treasurer for Greece, and in 1990 also took over as Country Head for the Institutional and Corporate Banking sectors. From August 1992 to October 1993 he was Deputy Minister of Finance in the government of Konstantinos Mitsotakis, with the Public Debt and Public Assets among his responsibilities. In 1994 he returned to Citibank, and in 1996 he founded Capital Partners SA., which deals mainly in strategic partnerships and company takeovers and mergers. In March 2004 he was elected deputy for the Precinct of Attica and was appointed Deputy Minister for the Economy and Finance, Head of the General Accounting Office. His responsibilities included the formulation and implementation of the Budget, Central Government Debt & Operations, Government Security Auctions, Public Trusts, Loans and Bonds, the Public Corporation for Moveable Assets, Subsidy Programs and Management of Public Funds, the State Bursar’s and Payments Office (State Treasury), Fiscal Relations with the EU, Fiscal Validation of the Ministries, Prefectural Governments and Legal Entities under Public Statute and Civil Servants Pension Funds. In September 2007 he was re-elected MP for Attica and appointed Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy.

Executive Director, Shipping, ICBC FINANCIAL LEASING CO. LTD

Mr. Bill Guo joined in ICBC Leasing in 2013. He is now Executive Director of Shipping Business Unit, mainly responsible for the leasing business of the global market and Dry Bulk sector business. Before working for ICBCL, he had been working for Maersk Group for over 10 years as the management positions in different countries, with the solid knowledge in shipping business and financial leasing.

CEO, Green Dome Investments; former Group CEO, DP World; former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation for Economic and Trade Affairs, UAE

Dr. Mohammed Sharaf serves as Board member of Sharaf Group, Dar Altakaful Insurance and Mawarid Finance.

He has served as an Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from July 2016 to February 2019.

As an Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, contributed as Chair of Appointment and Relocation of Emirati Diplomats globally and within the Mofaic (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation). As chair of the foreign direct Investment Committee, have contributed to attract over $ 3.8b in direct foreign Investment in 2018.

Dr. Sharaf has led the Innovation Team and chaired the FDI Committee and the Human Capital Committee at the Ministry, all key drivers of the implementation of MOFAIC’s strategic objectives.

Before joining the Foreign Ministry, Dr. Sharaf held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer at DP World since the global port’s operator was first established in 2005. He played a key role in the development of DP World’s Global Strategy including its home base Jebel Ali and Port Rashid. The Strategy included its Global Trade Enabler role in the Industry driven by its core and innovative IT platform. He has successfully served for 22 years in DP World.

Highly accomplished, resourceful, and innovative in trading and shipping and logistics leader. Customer-focused and expert in managing global shipping, transportation and container terminals across the globe.

Dr. Sharaf holds a Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Arizona, USA.

Chairman, S One Capital

Sanjay K. Mehta has over 25 years’ experience in proprietary fund management, investment banking and mergers and acquisition. Sanjay has wealth of experience in the industries of maritime transportation, port infrastructure, mobile telephony, oil & gas and power generation industries in which he has lead financing and M&A transaction in excess of USD 12 billion.

Sanjay since 2014 is chairman of his family trust fund, S ONE Trust and is CEO of S ONE Capital, asset manager of the trust fund based out of Geneva and London, prior to that Sanjay held the position of Managing Director, Essar Capital Limited asset manager for Essar Global Fund a USD 34 billion proprietary fund of the Ruia family. In 2006 Sanjay was instrumental in setting up of Essar Global Fund and its investment manager Essar Capital Limited. At Essar Global Fund he lead and executed on a wide range of high profile M&A, financing, capital market transactions including one of the largest IPO on London Stock Exchange.

Prior to joining Essar, Sanjay worked for Hambros Bank, London, Goldman Sachs / J Aron & Co, New York and American Marine Advisors Inc. New York. Mr. Mehta is independent director and member of risk committee on the board of Steamship Mutual Limited, London. He is also independent board member of American Bureau of Shipping.

Sanjay has MBA from London Business School, London He graduated with Honours Degree from London School of Economics, London. He resides in Geneva and England.

CEO, Tomini Shipping

Nitin Mehta is a passionate business leader and CEO of Tomini Group having previously served as CFO. He joined in 2013, and during this period he has led the Group through significant revenue and geographic growth.

Extensive experience in diverse markets with a profound knowledge of finance and proven advisory skills allow Nitin to provide solutions by getting all stakeholders together to achieve common objectives.

Leading the Group’s core business interests in shipping and diversifications into other industries including classic cars, Nitin also oversees Tomini’s fleet under construction and manages over USD 300 million of assets.

Nitin believes in keeping things simple and attributes his success to mutually respectful relationships, which he has built over his extensive career. He is driven to uphold the highest level of ethics, credibility and transparency through a diverse and holistic range of competencies he has gained over the last 23 years across multiple geographies.

Prior to joining he held several executive positions for a number of banks including Standard Chartered Citibank and Mashreq bank. Nitin holds an MBA.

Head of the Digital Cluster, Abu Dhabi Ports and CEO of Maqta Gateway LLC

Dr Noura Al Dhaheri is the Head of Abu Dhabi Ports Digital Cluster and CEO of Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, Maqta Gateway offers the first purpose-built and most innovative Port Community System (PCS) in the UAE. Designed in line with international standards, Maqta Gateway acts as a single window provider facilitating information flow between all port stakeholders and users.

Dr Al Dhaheri has assumed leadership of Maqta Gateway from its inception in 2014. Since then, she has activated the development of the PCS system and is now spearheading its market expansion.

Dr Al Dhaheri has helped usher in a seamless transition into a totally digitalised way of conducting trade, creating a bridge between data and the port’s business operations, while aligning with the Abu Dhabi 2030 economic vision of optimising port processes.

Her innovative vision, coupled with remarkable technical and managerial skills, has been instrumental to achieving successful implementation of the most advanced and high standard port community system. Maqta Gateway will be providing efficient and modern port community solutions across the UAE which will support a sustainable and growing trade business in the Emirates.

COO, Marcura Group

Hans-Christian is COO of The Marcura Group and Managing Director of DA-Desk, the flagship of Marcura (2001) and the world’s largest independent provider of port cost management services. As Group COO, Hans-Christian’s primary focus is high quality service delivery and strategic direction for Marcura’s established businesses in the payments, procurement and voyage administration sectors. As Managing Director of DA-Desk, he also manages relations with existing and new DA-Desk customers, agents and partners to ensure they derive the maximum value from the services of DA-Desk. He has held a number of positions previously including Chief Commercial Officer for Team Lines, a leading European short sea shipping company; Managing Director for Maersk Line in Russia, Finland and Baltic states; and European Sales & marketing Director for P&O Nedlloyd.

Regional Head of Maritime Advisory, Director, Maritime Decarbonisation & Autonomy CoE DNV GL Maritime Region SEAPI

Dr. Shahrin Osman joined DNV GL Maritime Advisory Singapore unit in 2008 after more than 15 years working in Maersk and P&O Nedlloyd with regional line management responsibility covering procurement, operations, IT implementation and change management for Asia-Pacific countries. His interest in Industry Cluster analysis and international benchmarking, Strategy, Maritime Sustainability and Digitalisation have guided his work at DNV GL to serving internal and external clients within the maritime industry in Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America. He spends 8 years residing in Middle East from 2010 to 2018 before returning to Singapore to take up his current role.

Dr Shahrin has been a frequent guest speaker at industry conferences focussing on the topic of Maritime Cluster, Digitalisation and Sustainability in the maritime sector. He is the co-author for the 3rd and 4th edition of the influential “Leading Maritime Capitals of the World” 2017 and 2019 reports which benchmarks the world’s top maritime hub cities using nearly 50 objective and subjective indicators. In his current role, he is responsible for the maritime consulting business, R&D and innovation within the areas on decarbonisation in Shipping, as well as digitalisation initiatives for maritime eco-system in Singapore. He is also taking advisor role for digital start-ups and scale-ups. Dr Shahrin is concurrently the Director, Maritime Decarbonisation & Autonomy Centre of Excellence.

He has a Doctorate degree in Industry Cluster Strategy and Innovation Ecosystem, and MSc in Maritime Studies from NTU Singapore. Dr Shahrin has also attended the Executive programs at IMD on “Leading Digital Business Transformation” and “Future Technologies” at UC Berkeley.

Chairman, Safesea Group

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a Trail.”

Mr. S.V. Anchan is the Chairman of Safesea Group of Companies. He comes from an Indian family that has successfully strengthened its position in the field of shipping for three generations. For over 24 years he has been extensively involved in sale and purchase of vessels, chartering, ship management, finance, oil and bulk cargo, container cargo, port agency, arbitration, port management, liner services, NVOCC, contract of affreightment, VSA, marine insurance (P & I and H & M), feeder and coastal services.

He is a recognized leader in the global shipping industry and is a true entrepreneur and passionate shipping professional. Mr. Anchan is the brainchild behind the Safesea Group’s meteoric success and truly highlights its legacy i.e. “Shipping is our Religion”, matured over three generations in global shipping. Safesea Group was born in 2006 and under Mr. Anchan’s leadership the Group has enjoyed double digit growth and has expanded from USA to Canada, Europe, Iraq , UAE , India, Bangladesh & Singapore along with network offices in over 100 countries.

Director, Fleet Management BAHRI

A 28-year veteran of Saudi Aramco, Vela International Marine Ltd, and Bahri. Alhammad worked as an Operations Engineer for Saudi Aramco’s Terminal Department from 1997 till 2002. He left Aramco and joined Vela as Site Inspector, then Site Manager for Vela’s Shipbuilding Department working on the building of 4 MR Tankers and 10 VLCC’s in South Korea between 2004 and 2010. In 2011 moved back to Vela’s office in Dubai as Technical Manager then Fleet Manager until the merger with Bahri in 2014. At Bahri, Alhammad moved up the ranks to the current position of Director, Fleet Management overseeing a fleet of 87 vessels including 41 VLCC’s.

Alhammad holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical & electronics engineering from Oregon State University.

CEO, Oman Shipping Company & Oman Dry Dock Company

Said Al Maawali is the CEO of Oman Shipping Company (offering world-class, reliable and efficient shipping solutions) and Oman Dry Dock Company (a major yard in the world and an integral part of the Omani government diversification program).

Prior to that Said led the Oman Tank Terminal Company the first large scale crude oil commercial terminal in Oman. Said has also worked is PDO, OXY, Sohar Aluminum and Oman Oil.

Said has also served in several boards as a director including Sohar Aluminum, Vale Oman, Oman India Fertilizer Company, Oman Aluminum Rolling Company Sohar Industrial Port. Said has extensive experience in the Oil and Gas, Metals, Manufacturing, and investment industries

Said has received an Engineering Degree from the Imperial College.

DG of The Federal Transport Authority Land and Maritime (FTA)

With his Engineering back ground and diversified experiences due to long serving in different government positions and active participation in areas such as urban planning, city management, development programming, development control, municipal services, municipal codes and regulations and project management. Some of his outstanding achievements are establishing an advanced digital mapping and GIS in Al Ain, Al Ain Master Planning 2000 and 2015, Al Ain Computerized Data Management System, as well as Abu Dhabi International Building Codes, and Abu Dhabi Real Estate Regulations.

To mention some of the key positions, he worked as DG of Al Ain Town Planning, Undersecretary of Al AIn Municipality, Undersecretary of AbuDhabi Department of Municipal Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi General Service Company (Musanada).

Editor, The Maritime Standard

A well-respected freelance journalist Clive Woodbridge has been writing about shipping, ports and logistics related issues since 1982.

For more than 30 years he has contributed to some of the leading publications in the industry, including Lloyds List, Seatrade, Cargo Systems, Container Management and Containerisation International, and has particular expertise in the shipping and maritime sectors in the Middle East.

Managing Director,

Dhruv Kotak is the Managing Director of the J M BAXI GROUP of companies – a diversified business group involved in shipping & logistics. The Group has 104 years of Maritime experience and has, over the years, grown to be a truly global player with its customers spread across 55 countries, and offices in over 63 cities across India and the world.

Dhruv is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, he joined the business when he was 15, and has worked his way up. A quick learner with an astute business sense, Dhruv has been pivotal in ensuring that the J M BAXI GROUP stays ahead of its peers and is an innovator in the Maritime and logistics market. He has been instrumental in making J M BAXI GROUP a truly global organisation as also an acknowledged “Thought- Leader” in the Indian Maritime domain.

Vice Chairman, Emirates Maritime Arbitration Center

Executive Partner at law firm Hadef & Partners, Richard Briggs is a recognised leader in commercial dispute resolution in the UAE and has practised contentious business law in the UAE for most of his career. His areas of specialisation are in the litigation and arbitration fields, particularly with reference to maritime, trade and insurance law in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East area.

Prior to working at Hadef, Mr Briggs trained with Clifford Chance in London and Dubai, later joining another UAE law firm as a partner. He graduated from the University of Warwick (LLB) and the College of Law, Guildford (United Kingdom). He is a member of the Law Society and a Practicing Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. He is also a member of the International Bar Association and World Jurist Association. Richard is the ICC FraudNet member for the UAE, Middle East Regional Coordinator for the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and former Vice Chair of the IBA Maritime Committee.

Secretary General & CEO BIMCO

Angus Frew has served as Secretary General & CEO of BIMCO since 2013. BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association established in 1905 with 1,900 members in over 120 countries.

Angus was a non-executive director of Global Ship Lease Inc, a containership owning company publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. He was appointed in 2008 and resigned in 2018 on the completion of its merger with Poseidon Containers.

Angus served as the CEO of the UK Chamber of Shipping from 2009 to 2013. The UK Chamber was established in 1878 and is the trade association for the UK shipping industry working with Government and international organisations to champion and protect the industry on behalf of its members. He designed and delivered a strategy that stabilised the finances and rejuvenated the association.

Angus served from 2003 to 2008 as President & CEO of GE SeaCo, a joint venture between General Electric and Sea Containers Ltd, and a leading international lessor of marine containers to shipping lines. Angus was the chairman of the Institute of International Container Lessors in 2004.

Prior to joining GE SeaCo in 2002, Angus held senior management positions in the international wine and spirits industry including six years in Tokyo, Japan and two years in Prague, Czech Republic.

Angus is a chemistry graduate of the University of Durham and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983.

Mr. Ramage joined IRI’s London office in March 2002 and was appointed Managing Director in January 2003. He was instrumental in the establishment of offices in Hamburg (2007), Roosendaal (2008), Mumbai (2008), and Dubai (2009) where he continues to have a management role. In 2009 Mr. Ramage accepted the title of Director, Worldwide Business Operations whereby he was responsible for IRI’s global network of offices. A resident of the United Kingdom, Mr. Ramage was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IRI in April of 2011 and continues to be responsible for operations of all worldwide offices, including IRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC/Reston. Mr. Ramage has an extensive background at sea having sailed with BP Tankers, Mobil Shipping, and Maersk Line. He spent 14 years in the ship management industry, predominantly in Hong Kong with Denholm Ship Management and Eurasia Ship Management where he rose to Vice President, managing a fleet of 50 vessels. Mr. Ramage holds a Master Mariners Certificate and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh as well as a Bachelor of Science Honours in Nautical Studies from Liverpool Polytechnic.

Ruanthi started her career in Sri Lanka at Ceylon Shipping Corporation, as a young Trainee and later was an integral part of the team that introduced containerization to Sri Lanka in the late 70s. Since venturing out in 1981, she has lived and worked in Singapore, Paris, Australia and Hong Kong whilst also traveling to over 25 countries on assignment. She has worked for some of the world’s best maritime companies, such as Neptune Orient Lines, Hapag Llloyd, P&O NedLloyd, Sea Consortium, Samudera, Thomson Clark and Inchcape Shipping Services, where she has held Senior Management and Consultancy positions. Her immediate past employment was as Global Director of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (BSM) Group which manages over 650 ships operating from over 23 offices around the world. She enjoyed the rare honor of being invited to be the Godmother to one of the Schulte ships. Currently she runs her own Consultancy company “SCM-PLUS” based in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sri Lanka specializing in Cost Containment and Control through Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiations, Business Process Reengineering and Human Capital Optimization. Ruanthi holds a Doctorate from the University of Newcastle in Australia where her thesis was on the topic of Management of Intellectual Capital and its impact on high human capital turnover industries, with specific focus on the retention of Seafarers. She also holds an MBA from the University of Hull in UK, and has studied Finance and accounting with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of UK where she gained Fellow membership. Ruanthi is also a Non-Executive Director of Odel Plc. Sri Lanka and Zesta Tea Ceylon Limited Hong Kong. Ruanthi is married, and as a MOTHER of 2 kids, she firmly believes in a balanced approach to career and life style.

Capt. Sanjeev Sharma joined Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement- Mumbai in July 2013, and took office of ‘Managing Director’ as from 01 st January 2015. Capt. Sanjeev Sharma has more than 32 years’ experience in shipping, ship-management, business development, technical operations & human resource development. He started his sea career in 1983 after completing pre-sea training from India’s most prestigious nautical training ship ‘T.S. Rajendra’. He sailed on-board various ocean-going vessels of which last 5 years were with BSM- Hong Kong (called Eurasia then). After commanding four large ocean-going vessels, in October 1999, he moved to shore assignments by joining Meiji Shipping – Tokyo. After a stint of 3 years in a middle management role at Tokyo, he was transferred to Singapore as General Manager of Meiji Shipping’s Shipmanagement outfit, ‘Neom Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd’. He continued with Neom Maritime for next 11 years, rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer,before returning to India in 2013. Capt. Sanjeev Sharma is an Indian national & a Master Mariner. He is also a life member & on the panel of “Indian council of Arbitration” as a shipping expert.

Richard Briggs Vice Chairman, Emirates Maritime Arbitration Center Executive Partner at law firm Hadef & Partners, Richard Briggs is a recognised leader in commercial dispute resolution in the UAE and has practised contentious business law in the UAE for most of his career. His areas of specialisation are in the litigation and arbitration fields, particularly with reference to maritime, trade and insurance law in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East area.

Ruanthi started her career in Sri Lanka at Ceylon Shipping Corporation, as a young Trainee and later was an integral part of the team that introduced containerization to Sri Lanka in the late 70s.

Since venturing out in 1981, she has lived and worked in Singapore, Paris, Australia and Hong Kong whilst also traveling to over 25 countries on assignment. She has worked for some of the world’s best maritime companies, such as Neptune Orient Lines, Hapag Llloyd, P&O NedLloyd, Sea Consortium, Samudera, Thomson Clark and Inchcape Shipping Services, where she has held Senior Management and Consultancy positions.

Her immediate past employment was as Global Director of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (BSM) Group which manages over 650 ships operating from over 23 offices around the world. She enjoyed the rare honor of being invited to be the Godmother to one of the Schulte ships. Currently she runs her own Consultancy company “SCM-PLUS” based in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sri Lanka specializing in Cost Containment and Control through Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiations, Business Process Reengineering and Human Capital Optimization. Ruanthi holds a Doctorate from the University of Newcastle in Australia where her thesis was on the topic of Management of Intellectual Capital and its impact on high human capital turnover industries, with specific focus on the retention of Seafarers. She also holds an MBA from the University of Hull in UK, and has studied Finance and accounting with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of UK where she gained Fellow membership. Ruanthi is also a Non-Executive Director of Odel Plc. Sri Lanka and Zesta Tea Ceylon Limited Hong Kong. Ruanthi is married, and as a MOTHER of 2 kids, she firmly believes in a balanced approach to career and life style.

MD & CEO, Essar Ports Ltd.

Mr. Rajiv Agarwal is the CEO and Managing Director of Essar Ports Ltd, which is one of the largest private sector port companies in India by capacity and throughput. Mr. Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience and has held various leadership positions in industries like Ports, Shipping, Telecom, Retail and Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO).

He became MD and CEO of Essar Shipping, Ports & Logistics Limited in 2010 and under him the Ports Business of Essar has grown manifold increasing Port Capacity in India alone from 46 MMTPA in FY10 to 100 MMTPA as on date with plans to increase to 110 MMTPA in 2019. Essar Ports has India’s trophy infrastructure asset providing all the characteristics of a large, long-term, stable and dominant infrastructure business. Diversifying customer profile is key centric to expansion strategy of Essar Ports with enhanced volumes of third party cargo. Under his leadership the third party cargo share is expected to increase from negligible to more than ~35% in short term. Company has expanded across strategic locations on both east & west coast of India contributing to the growth of the sector through state of the art mechanized facilities. Recently under his astute leadership the company also saw successful divestment of the Vadinar Oil Terminal (58 MMTPA capacity).

Area Manager, Middle East & Africa DNV GL Maritime

Ian Edwards is a naval architect with an international career in the maritime and offshore industry spanning more than 20 years.

Ian holds a Master of Engineering in Ship Science from the University of Southampton and spent the first 10 years of his career working for ship owners in Norway and the Middle East, covering both operations and newbuildings.

He joined DNV GL in Norway in 2006 where he worked within plan approval for ship and offshore structures. Prior to moving to Dubai to take on his current role, Ian spent 7 years in South Korea leading DNV GL’s plan approval unit.

CEO ADNOC Logistics & Services

Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi has been leading ADNOC Logistics & Services since 2018, where he has been spearheading its transformation and growth. The company was formed in 2017, from the consolidation of three ADNOC subsidiaries.

Capt. Abdulkareem has extensive experience in leadership roles within the maritime industry. Previously he held the position of Executive Vice President, Ports Unit at Abu Dhabi Ports, with responsibility for the day-to-day operational activities across all of Abu Dhabi Ports’ facilities. And prior to this he was Vice President at Khalifa Port, with the port being named Port of the Year in 2014 and 2015 during his tenure, which first began with Abu Dhabi Ports in 2009, when he joined as Senior Operations Manager.