Nov. 24 event at Signiel Busan to explore responses to maritime supply chain crisis

Korea Ocean Business Corp. will hold the 2026 KOBC Bada Conference at Signiel Busan on Nov. 24. [Korea Ocean Business Corp.]
Korea Ocean Business Corp. will hold the 2026 KOBC Bada Conference at Signiel Busan on Nov. 24. [Korea Ocean Business Corp.]

Korea Ocean Business Corp. announced Tuesday it will hold the 2026 KOBC Bada Conference at Signiel Busan on Nov. 24, focusing on maritime supply chain risks and resilience.

"This conference was organized to diagnose risk factors in the maritime supply chain and explore response strategies for our shipping industry," the corporation said. "Domestic and international experts in shipping, logistics and ports will gather to share insights on global supply chain shifts and market outlooks by vessel type, and to discuss ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime industry."

In the supply chain session, HMM Chief Executive Choi Won-hyuk will present on "Global Shipping Trends and HMM's Strategy," while Bloomberg economist Kwon Hyo-sung will examine macroeconomic trends and the outlook under the theme "Changes and Prospects for the World Economy in an Age of Uncertainty." A panel discussion will follow on "The Global Supply Chain Crisis and Korea's Shipping Response," covering cooperation across policy, finance and logistics. A second panel will then take up "Supply Chain Restructuring Through Arctic Routes Amid Hormuz Risk," examining the potential and key challenges of Arctic shipping lanes.

The shipping session will feature analysts from leading global maritime research firms sharing market trends and outlooks by vessel type. AXS Marine, Kepler and MSI will analyze conditions in the container, oil tanker and dry bulk markets along with newbuilding price trends, while Drewry will present on global port infrastructure developments and the outlook.


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