Christophe Grammare
Managing Director AAL Shipping (AAL)
Christophe joined AAL in 2005, bringing with him broad and extensive shipping sector experience. Initially based in our Australian office he has since held escalating management roles across AAL’s chartering and commercial activities in Asia, Europe and America became a board member in 2009. Today, he is the Company’s Managing Director.
Christophe has many years hands-on experience dealing with AAL’s key accounts, suppliers, cargoes and operations, and has participated extensively in the expansion of the company from a regional carrier to a leading global multi-purpose heavy lift operator.
AAL Shipping (AAL) is a multiple award-winning premium breakbulk, project heavy lift, steel, dry bulk and general cargo ocean transport operator. Since 1995, we have delivered global solutions for dynamic industries like oil & gas, mining, energy (renewable & non-renewable), construction and agriculture. AAL operates scheduled monthly liner services between Europe, Middle East, Asia and Oceania; regular trade lane services that connect the Americas and the rest of the world; and tailormade tramp solutions globally. With 12 representative offices on four continents, we offer localised 24/7 customer service supported by a network of exclusive commercial and port agents.
Main Stage Agenda Sessions
The Balancing Act: Demand, Supply and The Economy
The Middle East is thriving when it comes to projects, and the overall business outlook is positive. However, as always, market forces are pulling in different directions causing challenges along the way. From capacity issues, to a lack of supply in the market to service project demands and inflation on the rise, there is an ongoing balancing act for businesses to successfully deliver project services in the region. This panel will come together to dive deeper into the key challenges and opportunities in the market heading into 2024 and look at solutions to ensure business success looking ahead.
- Capacity
- Inflation and impact on the market
- Possible recession on the horizon
- Geopolitical tensions
- Shift in where goods are coming from e.g. away from China to other parts of Asia
Monday 12 February 11:30 - 12:15 Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Main Stage
The Middle East is thriving when it comes to projects, and the overall business outlook is positive. However, as always, market forces are pulling in different directions causing challenges along the way. From capacity issues, to a lack of supply in the market to service project demands and inflation on the rise, there is an ongoing balancing act for businesses to successfully deliver project services in the region. This panel will come together to dive deeper into the key challenges and opportunities in the market heading into 2024 and look at solutions to ensure business success looking ahead.
- Capacity
- Inflation and impact on the market
- Possible recession on the horizon
- Geopolitical tensions
- Shift in where goods are coming from e.g. away from China to other parts of Asia
