Marcelo Lopes – manager of Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager, for Valaris, providing strategic logistics solutions that supports the company’s supply chain deliverables as the leading organization in the Drilling Industry operating across six continents. Marcelo has also worked in the Automation, Nuclear, Seismic and EPC sectors across the globe. As a seasoned professional with over 30 years of Global Logistics & Trade Compliance experience. He’s been providing solutions to improving companies’ global logistics and operational processes with competitive advantages. Marcelo Lopes possess BA in Business Administration and MBA in Strategic Marketing by the Universidade de Ribeirao Preto-BR; Trade Compliance Certifications of CCS/GTA/CUSECO-USA.
Latin America continues to be a region of opportunity for the breakbulk sector. Energy, mining, and infrastructure are taking up the biggest share of megaprojects currently under construction and the region is tipped for huge growth in the renewables sector, particularly offshore wind and hydrogen. The decommissioning market is also on the rise and, alongside this, large scale port development to service the needs of the region’s projects. Join our Latin American experts in this session who will provide an overview on opportunities in key countries in the region, as well as share their insights and predictions on hot spots and where this region is headed over the coming years.
Session Sponsored by PhilaPort - The Port of Philadelphia
Wednesday 27 September 13:20 - 14:10 Main Stage
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