The Shipping Tribune is happy to announce that 11th Asia Dry Bulk Cargo Summit will be held on 12th June 2025 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai. 

The organisers are delighted to announce that Capt. S.R. Patnaik, Managing Partner and C.E.O., Panbulk Shipping DMCC, headquartered in Dubai will be chairing the session at the 11th Asia Dry Bulk Cargo Summit. Capt. Patnaik is one of the best-known names in the global shipping business. He is a regular speaker in various conferences across the world and has addressed several topics related to seaborne transportation of dry bulk cargoes.

A Brief Introduction of  Capt. S.R. Patnaik 

Captain S.R. Patnaik is a seasoned maritime professional with over 36 years of extensive experience in the shipping industry. He spent 16 years as a merchant marine officer and has more than 20 years in shore-based shipping operations. His career showcases a unique combination of leadership, technical expertise, and commercial acumen.

Key Career Highlights:

• Sailing Experience: Commanded various vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships.
• Shore-Based Leadership: Spearheaded as a CEO of a TATA Group shipping company in Dubai, establishing it as a global brand in dry bulk shipping and making it the most profitable shipping and logistics enterprise in the TATA Group.

Entrepreneurship:

After a 20-year tenure with the Tata Group, Capt. Patnaik ventured into entrepreneurship as Managing Partner and CEO of Panbulk Shipping DMCC, headquartered in Dubai:

• The company is into ship owning, ship chartering and ship management.
• Has an ambitious plan to diversify into other shipping verticals such as chemical tankers and container vessels.
• Panbulk's vision is to become Middle East's leading ship-owning and management company.

Industry Engagement:

Capt. Patnaik is a prominent figure in the maritime and logistics industry, frequently sharing insights at conferences, seminars, and webinars. Notable events include:

• Ports & Industrial Corridors (Organized by CEAI, India)
• Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit ( Organized by CII)
• India Maritime Conference (Organized by Informa Markets India & Hamburg)
• Asia Dry Bulk Conference (Organized by Shipping Tribune India)
• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS, London)

Leadership Philosophy:

Driven by a passion for innovation and excellence, Capt. Patnaik continuously strives to balance evolving business challenges with stakeholder value and customer satisfaction. 

Introduction & Objective of DRYCON 2025

Dry Bulk cargoes such as Coal, Iron Ore, Grain, Limestone, Cement Clinker, Fertilizers etc. play a very crucial role in a country’s economic development and shipping industry plays a very vital role in the transportation of these cargoes. The conference aims to focus on all aspects of seaborne dry bulk cargo business involving all stakeholders .This one-day conference will not only provide an opportunity to bring discussions and presentations on the various issues (international, national and regional) in dry bulk cargo transportation but also seek new answers to the various challenges presented by current business scenarios. The conference will also present a unique opportunity to view the different perspectives offered by all the stakeholders like Miners, Commodity Traders, Ship Owners, Operators, Charterers, Brokers, Stevedores, Ship and Cargo Agents, Insurance and Law Firms, Transporters, Govt. Authorities on a single platform and build efficient business relationships.

Venue:   Holiday Inn, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai
Date:     12th June 2025
Time:     08:45 – 17:00 Hrs IST

For sponsorship & delegate registration, please contact:

Capt. Virendra N. Mishra, Conference Director
vnm@shippingtribune.com
contact@shippingtribune.com
+91-9833037421
+91-22- 41271324

Come, join us and benefit from the opportunity to connect, confer and conduct business! 

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