Shaping a resilient maritime sector in International Shipping News 16/04/2026 London International Shipping Week is delighted to announce that LISW27 will be ‘Brought to You By’ Inmarsat Maritime, reinforcing the company’s role as a leading technology partner to the global maritime industry and a long-standing champion of innovation in the UK. As part of its ongoing commitment to LISW, Inmarsat will once again spearhead the Innovation and Technology agenda, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and technology experts to address the key challenges shaping the future of maritime, from digitalisation and cybersecurity to regulatory alignment and operational resilience. In the lead-up to LISW27, a series of government-industry roundtables will be convened, as well as a focused high-level event during LISW27 itself. This engagement will play a critical role in shaping the dialogue around maritime innovation, strengthening London’s position as a global hub for maritime leadership, and advancing collaboration across the sector. Ben Palmer OBE, President, Viasat Commercial, commented: “Maritime is entering a new phase where digital infrastructure, resilience and sovereignty are becoming strategic priorities for governments and industries alike. Connectivity is foundational to how nations secure supply chains, enable trade and support critical services at sea. ‘At Viasat and Inmarsat, we bring the global infrastructure, expertise and innovation required to support this shift. London International Shipping Week provides a unique platform to bring together policymakers and industry leaders to align on these priorities and accelerate progress. We see LISW27 as an important moment to shape that dialogue and help define the future of a more connected, secure, and resilient maritime sector.’ LISW27 Host Port announced The Port of London Authority (PLA) will be the first ever Host Port sponsor of London International Shipping Week, strengthening the week’s focus on successful port management and the importance of London as a major maritime and port centre of excellence. Overseeing the UK’s largest port by volume and its busiest inland waterway, the PLA’s operations cover 95 miles of the River Thames, from Teddington to the North Sea. The sponsorship reflects the PLA’s long-standing support for LISW. As one of the country’s leading ports, the PLA is a key driver of trade into the UK economy. Robin Mortimer, PLA CEO, said: ‘The Port of London – the UK’s biggest port and busiest inland waterway – is home to London International Shipping Week, so it feels very appropriate for us to become its first Host Port sponsor. ‘Over many years of close involvement in LISW, we’ve seen the unique role it plays in bringing together international business leaders, decision-makers and policymakers to champion a sector so crucial to global trade, economic growth and a sustainable future. I can’t wait for LISW 2027, which promises to be the best yet.’ LISW27 will have a strong focus on ports and terminals, with a series of events planned at the Global Hub where the ‘best in class’ across all disciplines will be showcased in seminars and roundtables. Any UK or overseas ports interested in being involved should contact Andy Snell. ship.energy and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will again co-host the hugely popular Bunker Party at LISW27, supported by Propeller Fuels, Range Shipping and ZESTAs. In 2015, more than 830 bunker suppliers, traders,