Edwin Sieswerda
Edwin Sieswerda
Speaker
CEO & Founder

Atal

Netherlands
Roundtables

Blue Horizons: Can Sustainability and Profitability Coexist in Shipping?

Edwin Sieswerda
CEO & Founder,
Atal

Shipping is essential to global trade but also a major emitter—if it were a country, it would rank sixth in global emissions. As fossil fuels remain central to the sector, the challenge is clear: how can shipping transition to greener practices without sacrificing profitability? This session explores how economic interests and sustainability goals can align, focusing on ECA-based financing as a practical tool. It will spotlight real-world efforts like the Blue Astra Maritime project, showing how green shipping can be both achievable and economically sound. Join this candid discussion on financing solutions and collaborative strategies for a sustainable shipping future.