At Shipping Summit, content is treated as a strategic asset. Each keynote and panel is designed to expand perspective, stimulate reflection, and encourage informed discussion around the movements and challenges impacting the global maritime industry.
Topics span economic, geopolitical, and operational dimensions, creating a space for qualified analysis and the exchange of insights among senior leaders and experts.
The curation ensures diversity of viewpoints, technical rigor, and direct relevance to the real challenges faced by companies operating in maritime and international logistics.
Economist and diplomat, Marcos Troyjo holds a PhD in International Relations and previously served as President of the BRICS New Development Bank and Brazil’s Secretary of Foreign Trade.
His keynote offers a strategic view of geoeconomics and global supply chains, analyzing how geopolitical and economic shifts are reshaping international trade and their implications for maritime transportation.
Shipping Summit 2026 brings together leading names from the international market to discuss the behavior of maritime freight, its cost dynamics, volatility, and outlook for the coming cycles.
Moderated by Kika Valim, the panel will feature Anthony Humberston, Giovanni Ravano, and Rita Feodrippe, connecting complementary perspectives on derivatives, dry bulk, capital decisions, maritime operations, and decision-making in a highly complex environment.
The conversation starts from a central question for the sector: is the market moving toward a new equilibrium, or is it experiencing only a temporary shift in global supply, demand, and cost conditions?
Kika Valim
Moderadora
Co-founder and Director of GEM Shipping, Kika Valim has over 30 years of experience in the maritime sector. Throughout her career, she has built a strong track record in business leadership, institutional relations, and strategic market analysis. At Shipping Summit 2026, she will moderate the panel, guiding the conversation across different industry perspectives.
Anthony Humberston
Panelist
Head of Freight Derivatives and Freight Analytics at Ultrabulk, Anthony Humberston works across market intelligence, derivatives, and freight analysis. His experience combines technical insight, commercial perspective, and close monitoring of the dynamics that influence maritime transport markets, contributing to an in-depth discussion on volatility, risk, and decision-making.
Giovanni Ravano (Ghigo)
Panelist
Executive Chairman of IFCHOR Galbraiths, Giovanni Ravano has extensive experience in maritime freight, commodity trading, and international business development. His career combines commercial vision, global market knowledge, and strategic leadership in one of the most relevant segments of the maritime value chain.
Rita Feodrippe
Panelist
Dry Bulk Shipping Manager at Vale Base Metals, Rita Feodrippe works across shipping and operations, with strong technical knowledge of maritime transport, logistics, and freight dynamics. Her experience brings a practical and strategic perspective on the operational and commercial challenges that impact the global maritime market.
Journalist Carla Fiorito will host Shipping Summit. With extensive experience in major broadcast networks and high-level corporate events, she brings clarity, elegance, and institutional pacing to the program, ensuring smooth transitions and strong audience engagement.
AnnaLu brings to the Shipping Summit a sophisticated, versatile and engaging musical performance, designed to complement the event’s atmosphere of networking and celebration. A São Paulo-born singer and songwriter with over 23 years of experience and performances on major stages, AnnaLu moves naturally through pop, rock, MPB and jazz, with a carefully selected repertoire, tasteful arrangements and a distinctive vocal presence. Performing in the Trio Chic format, alongside keyboard and drums, she creates an elegant, contemporary musical experience tailored for a special evening.