Christophe Grammare
Chief Operating Officer AAL Shipping (AAL)
Christophe joined AAL Shipping (AAL) in 2005, already bringing with him broad and expansive shipping sector experience. Initially based in the carrier’s Australian office he has since held escalating management roles across AAL’s chartering and commercial activities in Asia, Europe and America becoming a board member in 2009. Today, he is the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Christophe has extensive hands-on experience dealing with AAL’s key accounts, suppliers, cargoes and operations, and has been integral to the expansion of the company from a regional carrier to a leading global multi-purpose project heavy lift operator.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Fleet Under Pressure: Capacity, Costs, and the Crew Crisis
Global shipping is grappling with a perfect storm: shipyard slots are scarce, newbuild prices have skyrocketed, and offshore fleets face aging vessels with poor ROI on replacement. At the same time, a widening talent gap – exacerbated by rising crew costs and a new generation less willing to go to sea – is leaving operators short-handed. This session examines how these pressures are reshaping vessel supply, crew dynamics, and project cargo flows, with a regional lens on the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea, tariff shocks, and political instability.
Wednesday 04 February 14:40 - 15:30 Main Stage
Fleet Outlook
Global shipping is grappling with a perfect storm: shipyard slots are scarce, newbuild prices have skyrocketed, and offshore fleets face aging vessels with poor ROI on replacement. At the same time, a widening talent gap – exacerbated by rising crew costs and a new generation less willing to go to sea – is leaving operators short-handed. This session examines how these pressures are reshaping vessel supply, crew dynamics, and project cargo flows, with a regional lens on the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea, tariff shocks, and political instability.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Fleet Capacity Challenges: Opening Remarks
Tuesday 11 February 11:25 - 11:30 Main Stage
Fleet Outlook
Fleet Capacity Challenges and Regulatory Pressures
Following directly on from the previous session’s fleet update, this panel will explore the reasons behind some of the critical issues raised, and how carriers plan to address them. Capacity, newbuild programs, price building and the latest international regulations will all be covered.
Tuesday 11 February 11:30 - 12:10 Main Stage
Fleet Outlook
Following directly on from the previous session’s fleet update, this panel will explore the reasons behind some of the critical issues raised, and how carriers plan to address them. Capacity, newbuild programs, price building and the latest international regulations will all be covered.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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