Susan Oatway
Senior Research Analyst, Breakbulk and Project Cargo Journal of Commerce, S&P Global
Susan is a highly experienced research analyst who, in January 2023, joined the Journal of Commerce at S&P Global Inc as a senior research analyst for multipurpose and project shipping. Her focus is on the multipurpose, breakbulk, project cargo, and related shipping markets, including roll-on, roll-off and refrigerated shipping.
Susan Oatway is a highly experienced consultant who is fully conversant with all aspects of the multipurpose and dry bulk shipping market. For almost 20 years she was the principal author of Drewry’s Multipurpose and Heavy Lift publications. She has extensive consultancy experience working for carriers/shipping lines, financial intermediaries and other key industry stakeholders.
She is regularly asked to share her market knowledge and insights at leading industry conferences and lectures on dry bulk chartering for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). She was the first female International Chairman at the ICS from 2019 to 2021 and remains a Fellow of the Institute.
Event Agenda Sessions
Ask the Experts: Tariffs, Trade, and What Comes Next
US tariffs are creating near-term disruption and prompting long-term changes in Europe’s supply chains. In this interactive session, trade and logistics experts answer live audience questions and offer practical advice on customs, rerouting, and adapting sourcing strategies. Expect real-world insights, short- and long-term solutions, and a constructive outlook for navigating today’s evolving trade landscape.
Wednesday 14 May 15:30 - 16:15 Main Stage
Sustainability
US tariffs are creating near-term disruption and prompting long-term changes in Europe’s supply chains. In this interactive session, trade and logistics experts answer live audience questions and offer practical advice on customs, rerouting, and adapting sourcing strategies. Expect real-world insights, short- and long-term solutions, and a constructive outlook for navigating today’s evolving trade landscape.
Main Stage Europe/London
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