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Per Martin Tanggaard, Director, Nor-Shipping oices

As does, he believes, Nor-Shipping’s Oslo and Lillestrøm. As in 2017 it will potential and infrastructure to further leaders within Northern Europe, provid- on-going focus on sustainability. Sus- feature six themed halls, with Hall A boost the industry and our activities. We ing a new platform for collaboration, tainability for Tanggaard means more dedicated to the concept of Disruptive can create more of a ‘business festival’ knowledge sharing and growth. The cali- than just the environment, it also encom- Sustainability, showcasing transforma- feel rather than a standalone exhibition bre of speakers we’ve already attracted, passes commercial sustainability and tive ideas and innovations from mari- and support activities. That will attract with big names like Maersk, Statoil, the bene? ts that commerce provides for time and the broader business, tech and more people and, as a result, more pos- OECD, the UN and World Economic people worldwide, including education, ? nance sectors. A tailored programme of sibilities for our industry.” Forum, shows the desire to work togeth- employment and increased prosperity. activities designed to enable networking, er and take advantage of this chance to “Sustainability is one of our strate- learning and good old-fashioned fun will build a strategy and framework for sus-Opening Moves gic pillars and we tailor all our activity take place around the social hub of ‘Fes- In another landmark development, tainable business within the ocean space. with the UN’s Sustainable Development tival Street’ in city centre Oslo. those wishing to take advantage of the It is a genuinely exciting initiative for us

Goals front of mind. As maritime and the The Oslo area itself will play a greater Nor-Shipping arena won’t have to wait and, we believe, everyone interested in ocean industries embrace one another role in proceedings in 2019. In the same until next year. Or head to Norway for commercial activity associated with the and activity blossoms, it is crucial that way Tanggaard plans to use Nor-Ship- that matter. In May this year Nor-Ship- sea.” we safeguard our environment, people ping as an arena for bringing together ping launches its ? rst activity outside “I can’t think of a better way we can and standards. For long-term success we industries, he also wants to bring in new its homeland with the Opening Oceans serve this industry than working to en- have to build on solid foundations. We regional organizations, businesses and Conference in Copenhagen. able its future growth and success.” hope to play an important part in that partnerships, with activities across new “As the name implies, this event sup- Opening Oceans Conference is timed process.” venues. “There is a lot going on in and ports and initiates the focus on access- to coincide with Danish Maritime Days, around the city,” he says, “a thriving ing ocean business opportunities,” Tang- 2-3 May 2018, and is supported by both

Capital Idea business ecosystem. We are part of that, gaard explains. “It aims to attract the the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association

Nor-Shipping 2019 takes place 04 - 07 but, as yet, we haven’t fully exploited it. most senior levels of maritime, ocean and Danish Shipping. For more details

June 2019 across a series of venues in “I believe we can tap into that energy, industry, ? nancial, advisory, and policy see www.openingoceans.com

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