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This year's event will be our Index Day on April 30th, 2025, at the New York Stock Exchange
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Date:
April 30th, 2025
Venue:
New York Stock Exchange
Focus:
Proactively managing risk in a very unpredictable market, and how indices can be used in contracts to enable hedging

Topics / Speakers:
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Introduction to New York Stock Exchange / Lynn Martin (NYSE)
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Issues of relevance to the Federal Maritime Commission / Commissioner Daniel Maffei (FMC)
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Market Outlook / Lars Jensen (Vespucci Maritime)
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Shared technology to better manage supply chain complexities / Sarah Conyngham (NYSHEX), Marina Comninos (ICE)
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How indices useful to reduce workload and improve performance / Henrik Schilling (Hapag-Lloyd), Christian Pedersen (Maersk), Ken Sine (Wayfair), Steven Moser (Kintetsu)
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Launch of NYSHEX indices, ensuring relevance and trust / Rich Heath (NYSHEX), Dwijen Gahndi (ICE)
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Intro to price risk management opportunities for container shipping / Stuart Williams (ICE), Bobby Aigbogun (Goldman Sachs), Raphael Amiach (Citi)
There is a massive amount of uncertainty, especially in relation to tariffs… Uncertainty in the supply chain equals cost
- Lars Jensen
- Vespucci Maritime
THE Event to Master Uncertainty in Container Shipping
2025 brings a new wave of disruptions in global shipping. Shippers, NVOCCs, and carriers face extreme market fluctuations, increasing unpredictability in supply chains. But volatility doesn’t have to mean chaos. This event will equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies to transform uncertainty into opportunity.

In an era defined by volatility, the industry is searching for new ways to increase predictability
Learn proven strategies from industry leaders on managing risk—including how innovative contracting solutions can restore stability and control in an unpredictable market.

Hosted by the New York Stock Exchange
The afternoon will be packed with panels and presentations featuring industry experts, covering topics from indices and their uses, an introduction to financial markets, digital tools for shipping. The day will conclude with a networking reception and tour of the historic NYSE trading floor.
How NYSHEX is Leading the Way
Why Our Freight Rate Indices Are Game-Changing:
Built on Real Shipment Data:
Quoted rates aren't always booked or shipped. NYSHEX indices use actual shipment data to reflect true market pricing.
Independently Governed:
Co-created with carriers, shippers, and NVOCCs, NYSHEX indices are market-governed to ensure fairness and trust.
Global and Inclusive:
NYSHEX indices provide transparent, accessible pricing across major trade lanes, sub-trades, and port pairs—serving as a utility for container shipping.
Transparent and Secure:
NYSHEX indices ensure confidence and reliability through transparent methodologies and global regulatory compliance.
Agenda

Date:
November 3rd, 2023
Venue:
New York City
Focus:
Navigating supply chain disruptions and contracting strategies

Topics / Speakers:
- Market Outlook / Lars Jensen (Vespucci Maritime)
- The Data We Need: What Should We Expect in the Future? Thomas Bagge (DCSA), Commissioner Carl Bentzel (FMC), April Zobel (Andersons) and Nigel Pusey (CTS)
- Forecasting: How to Unlock Shared Value in Forecasting? Betsy Ducat (APL Logistics), Narin Phol (Maersk), Bryan Most (Ports America) and Lori Fellmer (Basstech Intl.)
- What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Expected? Greg Mau (Crocs), Henrik Schilling (Hapag-Lloyd) and Ken Sine (Wayfair)
The breakout sessions were extremely useful. The mix of companies within those breakout groups as well as the conversation topics covered were excellent
- Owen Rust
- Crocs







































Date:
November 3rd 2022
Venue:
New York City
Focus:
Anticipating market normalization post pandemic, and new was of contracting for a win-win outcome

Topics / Speakers:
- Market Outlook / Lars Jensen (Vespucci Maritime)
- The Pandemic’s Impact on Contracting / Christian Pedersen (Maersk), Matt Tomo (DSV), Ken Sine (Wayfair)
- Data and Technology to Support Your Contracting Process / Commissioner Carl Bentzel (FMC), Thomas Bagge (DCSA), Eric Johson (S&P)
- Broader Considerations for Contracting, including Ports, Trucks and Warehouses / Scott Schoenfeld (Fenix Marine Terminal of Los Angeles), Ian Weiland (JCT)
- The Future of Container Shipping / Marc Levinson (author of “The Box”)
I enjoy that this is the one platform where all the different players in supply chain come together
- Anupa Pradham
- Sealink International









Date:
October 13th, 2021
Venue:
Washington D.C.
Focus:
Navigating supply chain bottle necks and proposed new US legislation (Ocean Shipping Reform Act)

Topics / Speakers:
- Market Outlook / Lars Jensen (Vespucci Maritime)
- Case Studies from Members, Jeremy Wells (Clark Associates), Carl Varner (Fornazor Intl.), Christy Marron (PCG), John Barbasetti (Living Spaces), Sean Healy (Scoular), Jenny Bartolf (Bark), Angelica Hansen (Perdue), Charlie Cunnion (International Forest Products)
- Modernizing the Industry / US Congressman John Garamendi
- Remarks on Ocean Shipping Reform Act / US Congressman Dusty Johnson
- How to Move Forward: Breakout Discussions
- Diagnosing Problems in Container Shipping / Peter Tirschwell (S&P)
I want to thank the New York Shipping Exchange for engaging on the serious issues facing our supply chain and presenting solutions instead of accepting a supply chain that is impacting every part of American life…
- Rep. Dusty Johnson
- US Congressman










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Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
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Dynamic Plan
At-Risk Alerts
Issue Hub
Ocean Analytics
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.
Core Features
Adapt to new information, challenges , and opportunities
Ensure your volumes and costs match what you planned.

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Return on investment
Turn your setbacks into opportunities.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
- Jane Doe
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Achieve the ocean performance you deserve.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
Core Features
Achieve the ocean performance you deserve.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
Core Features
Achieve the ocean performance you deserve.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
Core Features
Achieve the ocean performance you deserve.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
Core Features
Achieve the ocean performance you deserve.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
Turn your setbacks into opportunities.
Match your plans with real-time execution, enhance collaboration with partners, and achieve new levels of shared value.
- Jane Doe
- Jane Doe
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Agenda
Make History with Us on April 30th
Let us know if you have interest in attending this in-person event in New York.
WHEN: April 30, 2025 at 1:30-8pm EST
WHERE: The New York Stock Exchange
Seats are limited, so while we’ve noted your interest, your spot isn’t confirmed just yet. We’ll be finalizing confirmations soon and will send you all the details shortly.
Stay tuned!