Innovation, sustainability, and connectivity take centre stage in Bilbao 

Coastlink Bilbao 2025

 

With just one week to go, anticipation is building for Coastlink 2025—and at its centre is the Port of Bilbao, a driving force in maritime innovation and sustainable logistics. 

The conference will open with a keynote welcome address from Ricardo Barkala, President of the Port Authority of Bilbao. A Merchant Marine captain with a distinguished career spanning sea and shore, Ricardo brings decades of leadership experience across maritime, government, and economic development sectors. Since 2018, he has led the Port of Bilbao, championing its transformation into a hub of innovation, sustainability, and regional growth. 

The Port of Bilbao’s commitment to infrastructure development and the energy transition will also be explored by Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa, Director for Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy. In Session 2, titled “Infrastructure Development at Ports to Support Short Sea Shipping”, Andima will share insight into Bilbao’s ambitious decarbonisation projects and its strategic efforts to support the future of short sea shipping. 

The programme continues with input from key shipping stakeholders operating through Bilbao. In Day 2’s shipper panel, “What do Shippers Want?”, you’ll hear directly from: 

  • Blasco Majorana, Line Manager at Finnlines

  • Julien Daguerre, Vice President of Short Sea at CMA CGM 

Together, they’ll explore how the industry is greening the value chain and driving sustainable, multimodal logistics networks across Europe. 

Beyond the conference sessions, Coastlink 2025 offers unique opportunities to connect and engage. Delegates can look forward to: 

  • A networking dinner at the iconic San Mamés Stadium, the ‘Cathedral of Football’ 

  • A technical tour of the Port of Bilbao, including a visit to Port Santurtzi 

  • Two days of engaging sessions with industry leaders from across the short sea and intermodal sectors 

What’s included in your delegate pass? 

  • Full access to the 2-day conference, including lunch & refreshments 

  • Technical port tour courtesy of Bilbao Port 

  • Conference materials and handbook 

  • Access to the Conference Dinner (Premium package) 

  • Post-event download with key presentations and takeaways (Premium package) 

Join us in Bilbao from 29–30 April 2025 to be part of the conversation shaping the future of short sea shipping and sustainable port logistics. 

Click here for more information and how to book or contact our delegate team at sales@coastlink.co.uk