Commodity Trading Week APAC 2026

Panel 1: Evolving Policies & Practice on Marine Decarbonisation

Moderator: Ashok Srinivasan, Regional Manager & Technical Advisor, BIMCO

Key Topics:

• Leveraging trade data for optimised vessel routing and fuel efficiency
• Meeting ETS and CII compliance targets through accurate tracking and reporting
• Investing in technologies to improve vessel efficiency and reduce emissions
• Driving innovation through data to support R&D in decarbonisation strategies

Panel 2: Shipping Risk Management – Legal, Vessel Safety and Disputes Management

Panellist: Indu Chitran, Maritime Contracts Manager, BIMCO

Key Topics:

• Enhancing compliance with international trade regulations via standardised documentation
• Mitigating legal disputes through contracts and arbitration
• Quantifying performance in risk reduction and operational efficiency
• Overcoming fragmentation to achieve interoperability
• Measuring impact: cost savings, efficiency gains, environmental benefits, and supply chain traceability

Exclusive Offer for BIMCO Members

We are delighted to offer complimentary and discounted passes for BIMCO members:

• Complimentary attendance for qualifying organisations, including commodity traders, producers, consumers, utilities, shipowners, asset managers, investors, governments, regulators, and end-users. Register via the VIP ticket pathway to confirm eligibility
• Discounted passes (limited allocation, first come first served):
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  • 4 passes at 25% off
• 15% off all additional tickets once allocations are filled

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