International Maritime & Trade Finance Policy Council

George Procopiou – CEO, Dynacom Tankers Greek shipowners continue to hold a commanding position in global tanker and bulk shipping markets.Their influence has been built over decades through disciplined operations and strategic asset control.Among the most prominent figures, George Procopiou represents a leadership style rooted in experience.Dynacom Tankers operates across key energy trade routes worldwide.The company’s scale allows it to navigate volatile freight environment

Golden Ocean Group and Flex LNG Chairman John X. Fredriksen discusses navigating sanctions in 2025. “Owners are now willing to spend to save on efficient fleets, with quicker payback in volatile markets,” he shares exclusively with Maritime Cargo Chronicles. Fredriksen highlights how higher fuel costs and regulations push investments in LNG carriers and bulk vessels. “Smart control systems and hybrids are critical for cost reduction and compliance,” he says. For 2026, he sees

Danske Commodities CEO Lars Heindorff addresses marine fuel trends. “Owners are willing to spend to save, with quicker payback on alternative fuels and upgrades,” he tells Maritime Cargo Chronicles exclusively. Heindorff highlights rising low-sulfur fuel prices and the shift to methanol and ammonia. “Tougher regulations drive investments in green bunkering,” he says. For 2026, he sees AI analytics optimizing fuel consumption. “Balancing costs with sustainability is key,” he a

Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad emphasizes safety in shipping. “Owners are willing to spend to save, with quicker payback on safety tech and upgrades,” he shares exclusively with Maritime Cargo Chronicles. Roppestad, also Group Chair of International Group of P&I Clubs, discusses how regulations and costs push investments in vessel efficiency. “Smart controls and hybrids are vital for reducing risks and emissions,” he says. For 2026, he sees AI and remote monito

Reederei F. Laeisz CEO Nikolaus H. Schües stresses collaboration in shipping's energy transition. “Owners are willing to spend to save because payback is quicker in today's market,” he tells Maritime Cargo Chronicles exclusively. Schües, also past BIMCO president, discusses how regulations and fuel costs drive investments in efficient vessels and green technologies. “Smarter control systems and hybrids are essential for emissions cuts and cost savings,” he says. For 2026, he

BW LPG CEO Klaus Nyborg emphasizes the resilience of the LPG carrier market amid 2025 volatility. “Despite global challenges, we're seeing strong demand and fleet optimization paying off,” he says in an exclusive interview with Maritime Cargo Chronicles. Nyborg highlights how higher fuel costs and regulations are pushing owners to invest in efficient vessels and green technologies. “The payback on upgrades is faster, justifying spend-to-save decisions,” he notes. For 2026, he