Annual Current Trends in Shipping Review 2026 - Understanding and adapting to current and future changes

Annual Trends in Shipping is an annual event organised by the Society of Maritime Industries - Ports and Terminals Group, hosted by Watson Farley & Williams LLP, featuring presentations and analysis from Clarksons Research, Container Trades Statistics and Associated British Ports.

Tickets are now available:

• SMI Members - £25 +VAT
• Non SMI Members - £50 + VAT

As capacity is limited, early booking is recommended to secure your place.  This is an in-person event.

10am - Registration & Networking - an in-person event

10:30am - Hello & Welcome (Bruce Clements, Director of the Ports and Terminals Group at SMI)

10:32am - Opening Comments (Gordon Rankine, Chairman at SMI & Director at Beckett Rankine)

10:35am - Global Shipping Market Trends & Outlook Q&A (Trevor Crowe, Director & Sarah Holden, Shipping Research Manager at Clarksons Research)

11:40am - Networking Break

12:00pm - Container Trades 2025, Market Trends, Challenges & Strategic Insights Q&A (Claire Thackeray, Global Sales & Marketing Manager Container Trades Statistics)

12:30pm - Ports - adapting today & preparing for tomorrow Q&A (Tim Morris, Group Head of Corporate Communications, Associated British Ports)

1:00pm - Closing Remarks (Gordon Rankine, Chairman at SMI & Director at Beckett Rankine)

1:10pm - Light lunch & networking

14.00pm - Event Closes