10 Years of Connecting the Middle East's Mega Projects

Geopolitics in Motion: Security Risks and Contingency Planning

From Red Sea attacks and Iran-Israel tensions to piracy and sanctions, geopolitical instability is forcing operators to reroute vessels, rewrite contracts, and rethink risk. This session dives into the operational impact of today’s hot spots, exploring force majeure, contingency planning, and real-world strategies to keep project cargo moving when trade lanes are no longer predictable.


Wednesday 04 February 11:30 - 12:15 Main Stage

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From Red Sea attacks and Iran-Israel tensions to piracy and sanctions, geopolitical instability is forcing operators to reroute vessels, rewrite contracts, and rethink risk. This session dives into the operational impact of today’s hot spots, exploring force majeure, contingency planning, and real-world strategies to keep project cargo moving when trade lanes are no longer predictable.

Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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Speakers

Akshay Anand

Board of Directors, Al Barrak Group

Captain Anuj Chopra Extra Master FNI FICS ACUE

Managing Director, MaritimESG Middle East Projects Management LLC

Denis Bandura

Managing Director, BBC Chartering UAE

Harald Nijhof

Chief Executive Officer, Aqaba Container Terminal