Developing strategies to raise capital, strengthen balance sheets and resolve contractual disputes for long term business continuity and competitiveness

The 3rd Annual Shipping Finance Asia 2010 will feature case studies from international ship-owners, financiers and maritime lawyers. Shipping Finance Asia is more than an annual conference; it is a forum for year long discussion between thought-leaders and new entrants.

Key industry leaders at this event will:
• Tell you where and how you can raise finance
• Forecast world trade levels for the next 12-18 months
• Discuss the market outlook for the container, dry & liquid bulk and offshore sectors
• Examine how ship owners can leverage on Chinese banks’ aggressive financing behavior and access this new pool of funds to finance fleets
• Show you where and how you can raise funds cost effectively
• Examine the pros and cons of alternative financing options
• Evaluate the latest business models that ship owners are adopting to strengthen corporate balance sheets
• Outline how you can restructure problem shipping loans, safeguard your interests with court protection and restructure shipbuilding and chartering contracts to protect your rights
• Show you how you can leverage on ship scrapping and recycling to boost your cash flow in difficult times