Ship Finance and Risk Reassessment
Jj from Goldsea International successfully moderated the panel discussion about “Ship Finance and Risk Reassessment,” at Xinde Marine Hamburg event on 1st Sep 2026. Four experts from the investment, banking, and green fuel sectors gathered for an in-depth discussion on current investment opportunities, risks, and the challenges of the green transition in the shipping industry.
Pontus Sergelius, Chief Investment Officer at Seacon Shipping, noted that their risk appetite is evolving with the market. He emphasized that as a listed ship management company, their high level of transparency serves as a unique competitive advantage. Aimee Luyue Shen, Senior Relationship Manager at Berenberg Bank, shared strategies for balancing ESG commitments with commercial transactions, and analyzed the impact of SOFR rate trends on shipping loan pricing.
Chris Chatterton, Maritime Director at the Global Centre for Green Fuels, focused on technological pathways, exploring how to assess the residual value risk of dual-fuel vessels amid uncertain fuel technologies. Channing Wang, Head of European Market at Ebridge Capital, provided an investor’s perspective on timing market entries and exits, highlighting the decision-making advantages private capital holds over traditional banks in the current environment.
The panel offered a deep dive into core issues such as capital allocation, technology selection, and market cycle assessment, providing diverse perspectives for the future development of the shipping industry.