Norwegian Shipowners' Association

Arendalsuka 2025: A New World Order for Shipping

As geopolitical tensions reshape global shipping, this event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and international partners to address the urgent need for cross-border cooperation and to reaffirm our shared commitment to maritime security and freedom of navigation.

With increasing tensions in the maritime domain and long-time allies facing new challenges, this event offers a highly relevant platform to explore how shipping can remain a stabilizing force in an increasingly complex world.

Panelists:

• Harald Fotland - CEO, Odfjell/President, Norwegian Shipowners' Association
• Knut Arild Hareide - CEO, Norwegian Shipowners' Association 
• Maria Varteressian - State secretary
• Jan Thompson - British Ambassador to Norway, British Embassy Oslo
• Nicolas de La Grandville - EU Ambassador to Norway, Delegation of the European Union to Norway

The panel is moderated by Audun Halvorsen - Director, Security and Contingency Planning, Norwegian Shipowners' Association