Jordi Torrent

Head of Strategy | Port of Barcelona Barcelona, Spain

Sessions

12:20h

Panel Session | TOMOROW.BLUE ECONOMY

How to Create a Thriving and Adaptable Port in a Changing and Unpredictable World

Sasha Twining The Corporate Facilitator Journalist Moderator/Presenter

Marius Suteu Lloyd's Register Head of Emerging Opportunities Speaker

Jordi Torrent Port of Barcelona Head of Strategy Speaker

Tim Power Drewry Managing Director Speaker

Noel Hacegaba Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer Speaker

05-11-2024 12:20 05-11-2024 13:05 Europe/Madrid How to Create a Thriving and Adaptable Port in a Changing and Unpredictable World

Supply chains have proven vulnerable, as evidenced by events such as the extreme drought in the Panama Canal early this year, the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis in the Red Sea, and more. With extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels increasingly linked to climate change, alongside political crises and geopolitical conflicts, there is a growing concern over how these issues will impact international maritime transit. In light of these challenges, what tools can we leverage to mitigate these effects? What best practices should be embraced? Are there disruptive solutions on the horizon to minimize disturbances?

Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora

Tue 5 12:20h - 13:05h Hall 2 | Tomorrow.BlueEconomy Agora All Passes