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The Japanese Shipping Excellence - Knowledge and Leadership - Looking ahead
Following the two very successful Mare Forum Japan conferences, MARE FORUM and ERASMUS SHIPINVEST GROUP are pleased to announce the occurrence of the 3rd Mare Forum Japan 2019 to be held on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 at the OKURA Hotel in Tokyo.
The central theme of the new upcoming conference will be: The Japanese Shipping Excellence, Knowledge and Leadership – looking ahead.
The forum will analyze the “renaissance” of the shipping and commodity markets the maritime transportation of oil, gas and dry bulk commodities, containers and the offshore ongoing developments, the geopolitical risks, the upcoming industrial and technology “revolution” impact on shipping and shipbuilding, the regulations, the environmental imperatives, Ship-finance and Investments, the future of the global shipping hubs, the threats and opportunities affecting shipping and views on future smart investments.
Analyzing Japan’s significant role in Asia and the world, the current and future trade and shipping trends, the conference will examine the dynamics of today and by focusing on 2030 explore how Japan will look like in the next 15 years and beyond, and what strategies and goals will come into play, including topics relating to shipping, shipbuilding, trade, logistics, taxes, finance, shipping law, manufacturing, port and terminals and all over the services industries.
The conference will gather an important number of leading Japanese and international shipping principals, shipbuilding executives, commodity traders, charterers, trading and brokerage companies, ship finance capital providers, analysts, lawyers, equipment manufacturers, key investors in shipping, financial institutions, consultants and entrepreneurs, classification societies, regulators and the media.
The Mare Forum conferences bristle with fresh ideas and dynamic debate; high level speakers, session chairmen, discussion panelists and audience will contribute to a day packed with knowledge & experience transfer, exchange of visions through stimulating discussions. This openly approach of the Mare Forum conferences produces a wonderful environment for brainstorming, sharing and improving knowledge and intelligence
If you are interested in global maritime and shipping business, and if you want to know what’s next in the Japan, Asia and the world we invite you to attend the 3rd Mare Forum Japan 2019 – You will find your answers here.
Together with a very high profile local and international audience, participants will plunge in a pool of booming business and new network opportunities so make sure to be there!
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The Mare Forum conferences are considered by many to be among the most global and influential forums for the maritime and shipping industry. Currently, events are held in Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East.
Many Representatives from the following top companies registered at the 3rd Mare Forum Japan:
Abo Shoten, Ltd |
ADS Insight |
Alfa Laval Singapore Pte Ltd |
Anchor Ship Partners Co., Ltd. |
AR Corporation LTD |
Asahi Shipping Co., Ltd |
Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. |
Bancosta (Oriente) Ltd. |
Bancosta (Oriente) Pte. Ltd. Singapore |
BOT Lease Co., Ltd |
Cargill Japan Limited |
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry |
Central Ship Management |
China Classification Society |
ClassNK |
ClassNK |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP |
Drewry |
Erasmus Shipinvest Group |
Far East Shipping & Trading Co.Ltd |
Financial Products Group Co., Ltd. |
Fuji Iron Works Co., Ltd. |
Glory Ships Pte. Ltd. (Erasmus Group) |
GMS |
Green Award Fiundation |
H&J Marine Inc. |
Hayama Shipping Ltd |
Hinode Shipping Co., Ltd |
Holman Fenwick Willan |
Hosei Shipping Co. Ltd |
howe robinson partners |
IINO KAIUN KAISHA Ltd |
Imabari Shipbuilding Group |
Ja Mitsui Leasing Ltd |
JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd. , Japan |
K-LINE |
KAMBARA KISEN CO..LTD |
Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha Ltd |
Keen Maritime Services Inc |
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation |
Kyowa Sansho Co., Ltd |
Legacy Marine Advisors |
Maersk Broker Asia |
Mare Forum International |
Maritime Investment Partners |
Marubeni Corporation |
MC Shipping Ltd |
Mitsubishi Corporation |
Mitsubishi Ore Transport Co., Ltd |
Mitsui O. S.K. Kinkai |
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd |
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd |
MOL |
Nagashiki Shipping Co., Ltd |
NAKIRA MARITIME PTE. LTD. |
Noblex Marine |
NYK Bulk & Projects |
NYK Line |
Orient Marine Co., Ltd. |
ORIX Maritime Corporation |
Royal Dutch Embassy in Tokyo |
Sankyo Shoji Co., Ltd |
Santoku Shipping Group |
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. |
Sea Carrier Shipping Co., Ltd |
Shinken Bussan Co., Ltd |
Shinsei Bank |
Shinsei Bank, Limited |
Shintoku Kaiun Co,Ltd |
Shosie Kisen Co Ltd |
Showa Leasing Co., Ltd |
Sojitz Marine & Engineering Corporation |
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank |
Toei Shipping Co., Ltd |
Tokyo Century Corporation |
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd |
Tsuneishi Zosen |
UNI-ASIA |
VesselsValue Ltd |
Vroon |
Yano Kaiun Co., Ltd. |
Yoko Transportation Co., Ltd. |
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The Speakers (tentative - stay tuned)
OKURA HOTEL TOKYO

HOTEL RESERVATION
If you want to book your accommodation at Hotel Okura Tokyo, please send a message to Mr Nobu Ban, Sales Department, Hotel Okura Tokyo on bann@tokyo.hotelokura.co.jp (tel: +81-3-3224-6600) with your arrival and departure date.
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For questions contact global@mareforum.com