The Shipping Tribune is happy to announce that 12th Asia Dry Bulk Cargo Summit will be held on 5th June 2026 at Holiday Inn Hotel, Andheri East, Mumbai.

The organisers are delighted to confirm Mr. Shivkumar Iyer, Managing Partner, Renata Partners, as a Speaker at the 12th Asia Dry Bulk Cargo Summit. 

About Mr. Shivkumar Iyer

Mr. Shivkumar Iyer has over two decades of experience in maritime litigation before the Bombay High Court and other courts in India, involving a plethora of legal issues. He has been involved in matters pertaining to various maritime casualties. He has been liaising with Indian maritime and Customs Authorities on a regular basis. Over the last decade he has been involved in high valued international commercial arbitrations involving shipping and international trade disputes, international commodity sale-purchase contracts, taxation disputes, before International Commercial Arbitrations including LMAA, SCMA, and ICC.  

He has considerable experience in arbitration associated litigation, ranging from appointment of arbitrators to challenge of arbitral awards. His expertise also extends to providing legal opinion on issues pertaining to reference to arbitration, workability of potential arbitrations, etc. He, along with the firm, has represented leading global companies as well as various Indian PSUs in high value arbitrations.

He obtained his degree in law from Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai University. Thereafter, he specialized in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton. He is well seasoned in handling disputes in both dry as well as wet shipping and has been a part of major maritime litigations before the Bombay High Court and other courts in India.

Prior to starting Renata Partners, he was a partner at Bose & Mitra & Co. and Ganesh & Co. He has also been involved in commercial arbitrations for shipping and international commercial disputes, international commodity sale- purchase contracts, etc. He has been actively involved in providing legal as well as strategic advice to clients.

He has been involved in handling and advising on several maritime casualties, ranging from collisions, groundings, oil spills to fatal accidents on board vessels leading to death and personal injury. He has first-hand experience in post casualty investigations and regularly works along with marine surveyors and officers and crew of vessels.

Introduction & Objective of DRYCON 2026 

Global seaborne trade continues to face uncertainty across regions, with the Dry Bulk Sector navigating evolving market dynamics. Commodities such as Coal, Iron Ore, Grain, Limestone, Cement Clinker, and Fertilizers remain vital to industrial growth and infrastructure development worldwide. The shipping industry plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of these essential cargoes.DRYCON 2026 will bring together key stakeholders from across the dry bulk value chain to discuss market trends, regulatory developments, emerging opportunities and operational challenges. This focused one-day conference aims to encourage practical solutions, innovation, sustainability, and stronger collaboration within the global dry bulk community.

The summit will bring together stakeholders across the Dry Bulk value chain such as Miners, Commodity Traders, Ship Owners, Operators, Charterers, Ship Brokers, Stevedores, Ship and Cargo Agents, Transporters, Insurance, and Legal Professionals, as well as Government and Port Authorities. DRYCON 2026 will provide a platform to exchange insights and build strong, future-focused business relationships.

Venue:   Holiday Inn, Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai
Date:      5th June 2026
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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