Sea Cargo Charter - Three Years On

Host: Engebret Dahm
CEO, Klaveness Combination Carriers

Guest: Eman Abdalla
Vice Chair, Sea Cargo Charter and Global Operations & Supply Chain Director, Cargill

Sea Cargo Charter - Three Years On

In this episode of Future Bound, join Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) Vice Chair Eman Abdalla as we navigate its journey since launch in October 2020.

The SCC, covering approximately 18% of 2022's total bulk cargo by sea, represents a global framework that unites 37 charterers and operators - with an aim to redefine responsible chartering in the maritime sector in line with international climate goals.

Hear from Abdalla on where the SCC stands today in terms of progress, key lessons, and how it continues to provide a valuable platform to members including founding signatory KCC.

Discussion points include:

• The SCC explained

• Since the SCC’s inception, what are the lessons learned and has been achieved to date?

• How SCC ambitions align with IMO’s latest strategy

• Will stricter decarbonization regulations render voluntary initiatives such as SCC superfluous?

• How the SCC answers critics on motives and progress

• Being a forum made up of several major players in the industry, where could the SCC leverage that strength to do more beyond transparency and reporting?

About Abdalla: With over 25 years of experience in the shipping, mining, and metals industries, Eman Abdalla is a maritime, supply chain and logistics professional who is passionate about creating and implementing strategies that drive sustainable growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Abdalla is currently the Global Operations & Supply Chain Director at Cargill, one of the world's largest food and agriculture companies, where I lead the global operations of the Ocean Transportation Business Unit, overseeing the safety, efficiency, and profitability of a fleet of over 700 vessels.

As the Vice Chair of the Sea Cargo Charter, a global initiative that establishes a common framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities, Abdalla is also committed to advancing the environmental and social responsibility of the maritime sector. She works with a diverse group of charterers, shipowners, banks, and other stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing sustainability performance.