Joint Cargo Committee Forum 2026

This is an invitation to attend the first Joint Cargo Committee (JCC) forum of the year, which will take place on Wednesday 18 February 2026 in the Lloyd’s Old Library.

The forum will offer an overview of the geopolitical challenges impacting the cargo sector, with a briefing by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Agenda

09.30: Welcome from the JCC chair, a committee update, introduction to S&P Global

09.45: S&P Global briefing

1. US Policy in the Caribbean: Impact of the Venezuelan president’s removal on regional stability and shipping.
   • Johanna Marris, Principal Analyst, Latin America Country Risk, S&P Global
2. Russia-Ukraine War: Outlook for Russia’s war in Ukraine and evolving risks to shipping in the Black Sea and beyond.
   • Sascha Ostanina, Principal Analyst, Europe & CIS, Country Risk, S&P Global
3. Middle East Conflict: Challenges to Iran’s government and impact scenarios in the Gulf.
   • Jack Kennedy, Head of Middle East & North Africa Country Risk, S&P Global

10.50: Q&A session

11.00: Close

If you have any questions about this event, please contact jackie.clark@lmalloyds.com.

Audience

This forum is open to full LMA and IUA members only.