Shipping Forum Podcast

CHINESE SHIPYARDS & INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS "ADDRESSING THE NEW LANDSCAPE IN REGULATIONS & TECHNOLOGY".Chinese shipyards have been a major destination of choice for international shipping companies. The discussion will focus on the challenges faced by shipowners and the shipbuilding industry, the challenges of the pandemic, new fuel, ship design and engine requirements as the result of environmental regulations and market/charterer expectations. It will also address the experience and expectations of international owners who use Chinese shipyards for new buildings, repairs and scrubber installations. And will focus on the competitive positioning of Chinese shipyards in the global shipbuilding industry.  Moderator: Mr. Lianjun Li, Partner - ReedSmith Richard Butlers  Panelists: Mr. Swem Sun, Director, COSCO SHIPPING HEAVY INDUSTRY CO, LTD  Mr. Brian Nixon, Managing Director - Lavinia Bulk Shipping / Laskaridis Shipping  Mr. Theo Baltatzis, Managing Directo