International Bulk Shipping Conference 2025

International Bulk Shipping Conference 2025

The bulk carrier industry stands at a crossroads, facing significant challenges and opportunities. From stringent environmental regulations and decarbonisation goals to operational efficiency demands, safety concerns, and market volatility, the landscape is rapidly evolving.

Riviera’s International Bulk Shipping Conference is meticulously curated to help the industry not only meet these challenges, but also maximise its inherent opportunities. The programme covers essential topics, such as market dynamics, alternative fuels, wind-assisted propulsion, and digital optimisation.

Attendees will gain new insights into:

• Implementing new environmental standards (CII, EEXI, EU ETS)
• Adopting wind-assisted propulsion technologies and alternative fuels (biofuels, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen)
• Enhancing operational efficiency through data analytics and just-in-time arrivals
• Improving safety standards via initiatives like the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence
• Developing crew competencies for new technologies and fuels
• Collaborative efforts to combat drug smuggling and corruption
• Investing in performance monitoring and data analytics systems

Policymakers will update on environmental regulations and industry standards, while shipowners, ports, vessel designers, charterers, and class society representatives will discuss modernisation plans, technological advancements, and rulemaking for safety and sustainability.

This annual event is an unmissable opportunity for maritime professionals to align with the evolving bulk shipping landscape as it moves towards a more sustainable and efficient future.