Join the 5th edition of "The Baltic Sea in Transitions" symposium on December 10 at the cruise terminal of the Port of Tallinn.
The Baltic Sea in Transitions – 5th Edition
The 5th Baltic Sea in Transitions Symposium will take place on December 10, 2024, at the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Tallinn. This year’s edition will explore the logistical, geopolitical, and environmental transitions shaping the Baltic Sea region, with insights from experts across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
🕒 Time: 10:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Cruise Terminal, Port of Tallinn
Agenda
Morning Session: Logistics and Diplomacy
10:00-10:20 | Experiences from Central Asia and Africa – Yann Alix, SEFACIL Foundation
10:20-10:40 | Post-Soviet Ports and Geopolitics: Focus on the Baltic Sea – Arnaud Serry & Ronan Kerbiriou, IDEES LE HAVRE
10:40-11:00 | Estonia’s Role in the North-South Transport Corridor – Riia Sillave, HHLA TK
11:00-11:20 | Changes to Maritime Base Lines in the Baltic Sea – Pierre Clément Thévenin, University of Tartu
11:20-11:40 | Border Crossing and Logistics Innovations – Madis Sassiad, Goswift
12:00-14:00 | Lunch Break
Afternoon Session: Environmental Challenges and New Opportunities
14:00-14:20 | Decarbonizing Island Ferry Traffic – Kadi Kasepõld, TALTECH
14:20-14:40 | Impact of Renewable Energy Directives on Ports – Wim Stubbe, Aartlink
14:40-15:00 | Hindrances in Port Digitalization – Olli-Pekka Brunilla, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
New Energies and Fuels
15:30-15:50 | Electric Unmanned WIG Vehicles: Future of Transportation – Kristin Kerem, TALTECH
15:50-16:10 | Fit-for-55 Regulations for Baltic Sea Vessels – Kristine Carjova, TALTECH
16:10-16:30 | Fuel Flexibility and Future Energy Solutions – Stefan Sandvik, Wartsila
About the Symposium
This event is part of the Baltic Sea in Transitions symposium series, building on the success of previous BALTICSEAS conferences. Supported by the DEVPORT project and SEFACIL Foundation, the event serves as a key forum for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss sustainable maritime development and cross-border trade in the Baltic region.
Registration Details
✅ Registration is compulsory but free of charge
🔗 Register here: Registration Link
Join us to explore innovative solutions, exchange knowledge, and engage with industry experts shaping the future of the Baltic Sea region.
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