Coastlink 2026 brings together senior decision-makers from across ports, shipping, logistics and the wider supply chain to focus on the evolving role of short sea and feeder shipping in delivering resilient, efficient and lower-carbon transport networks.
Hosted by ABP on The Humber, Coastlink 2026 will take place on 6–7 May 2026, showcasing one of the UK’s most strategically important port and energy clusters. The Humber plays a critical role in international trade, offshore energy, industrial decarbonisation and multimodal connectivity. An ideal setting for Coastlink’s forward-looking discussions.
Andrew Dawes, Regional Director – Humber, ABP commented, “We’ve got a lot to showcase—from our historic service capabilities to the upcoming uplift in infrastructure we’re deploying.”
Key themes at Coastlink 2026 include:
- Strengthening short sea and coastal shipping as a core part of resilient supply chains
- Infrastructure and port development to support future vessel and cargo demand
- Decarbonisation pathways, including OPS, alternative fuels and emissions regulation
- Digitalisation and data-driven optimisation across port and shipping operations
- Collaboration across ports, shippers and logistics providers to unlock growth
Through a combination of conference sessions, structured networking and informal discussion, Coastlink 2026 provides a unique forum for practical knowledge-sharing, partnership building and commercial insight across the European short sea shipping community.
For more information on attending Coastlink 2026, contact the team at info@coastlink.co.uk.
Source: Coastlink
