Virtual panel discussion: Supply chains under pressure – will it ease soon?

Global supply chains are still groaning, and the pressure on the entire logistics industry is immense. Container liner shipping, in particular, is battling pandemic-related effects: congested ports, massive delays, as well as ship crews that cannot be replaced for months. Ports and terminals, in turn, are under massive pressure due to various COVID restrictions, significantly increased container volumes and consequently overflowing warehouses. Many companies have to reorganize their entire logistics setup due to the ruptured supply chains.

We want to discuss the hardships of the last two years with four top managers from the logistics industry. How is the situation at the moment? How will the industry change? When will the situation normalize? What are the lessons for the future? Ad of course: when will we see normalization again?

In a virtual discussion, our panelists Gene Seroka, Tim Scharwath, Lars Jensen and Rolf Habben Jansen will discuss the difficult conditions in the industry, possible solutions for customers and suppliers and the future prospects for shipping.

About our experts:

Gene Seroka is Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America.

Tim Scharwath is CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight - member of the management board of Deutsche Post DHL and the leading international provider of air, ocean and road freight services.

Lars Jensen is CEO of Vespucci Maritime. He has over 20 years of experience in shipping.

Rolf Habben Jansen is CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG since July 2014. He is co-chairs of the board of directors of the World Shipping Council (WSC).

We look forward to your participation in this virtual panel discussion (Microsoft Teams). Please register here until March 22 - we will then send you a dial-in link.

Best regards from Hamburg

Your LOOKOUT Team