Dr Ferenc Pasztor

Head of Ports and Specialised Shipping Research Drewry

Dr. Ferenc Pasztor is Head of Ports and Specialised Shipping Research at Drewry with more than 15 years' experience in academic research and shipping. He is responsible for overseeing regular research and related business development in the areas of breakbulk, ports and terminals, container equipment, reefer shipping and ship operating costs.
Prior to his current role, he worked in market research and consulting at Maritime Strategies International, focussing on offshore wind, oil & gas and other, niche sectors.

Drewry is a leading international provider of research and consulting services to the maritime and shipping industry. From its origins in 1970 London to a 21st century maritime and shipping consultancy, Drewry has established itself as one of the most widely used and respected sources of impartial market insight, industry analysis and advice. Offering a unique combination of sector knowledge, rich market insight and commercial awareness, Drewry is able to consistently deliver the performance and competitive advantage its clients seek.

Event Agenda Sessions

Fleet readiness: Can capacity keep pace with Asia’s project pipeline?

If fleet capacity doubled tomorrow, would the industry’s delivery challenges disappear?

Asia's project pipeline is creating demand for specialist multipurpose and heavy-lift shipping. But even when vessel capacity exists, project delivery can be constrained by port capability, inland infrastructure, equipment availability, permitting requirements and route disruption.

This session will examine what true fleet readiness means in today's market by exploring the factors beyond vessel supply that increasingly determine project success. The discussion will consider how carriers, ports, EPCs and logistics providers are responding to changing cargo flows, growing operational complexity and new pressures on project delivery.

Thursday 19 November 11:10 - 12:00 Breakbulk Live Stage