“2026: Navigating a Fragmented Regulatory and Geopolitical Landscape.”

IBIA Chair Constantinos Capetanakis was featured in NAFS Magazine as one of the 30 most influential figures in the maritime industry, sharing his perspective on the future of shipping in the article “2026: Navigating a Fragmented Regulatory and Geopolitical Landscape.”

The piece highlights growing uncertainty across the sector, driven by delayed global climate regulation, rising geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade patterns. The postponement of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is increasing regulatory fragmentation and forcing companies to rely more on regional measures, complicating long-term planning. In response, shipping companies are focusing on flexibility, operational resilience, and practical decarbonisation solutions such as LNG, biofuels, and efficiency improvements while awaiting clearer global direction.

Read the full article here: https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/capetanakis_nafs_168_presentation.pdf