Şadan Kaptanoğlu, candidate for the Chairpersonship of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Chamber of Shipping (İMEAK) and Leader of the New Route at Sea Movement, noted on the Yeşil Ufuk (Green Horizon) program presented by Dünya Taşlardan on CNBC-e that global maritime is undergoing one of the greatest transformations in its history, and stated that Türkiye needs a new working approach throughout this process.
Dr. Şadan Kaptanoğlu, Leader of the New Route at Sea Movement, appeared as a guest on the Yeşil Ufuk (Green Horizon) program broadcast on CNBC-e. Answering questions from Dünya Taşlardan, Kaptanoğlu addressed key topics shaping the future of maritime, ranging from the green transition to maritime trade security, digitalization to Türkiye's global competitiveness, financing the transformation to the role of women and youth in the industry
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We came together with the esteemed names who have led KOSDER — one of our maritime sector's most valued organizations — from past to present: Mr. Hüseyin Kocabaş, Salih Zeki Çakır, Pınar Kalkavan, Hakan Çendik, and current President Ms. Neslihan Torlak Gönençer, to evaluate the sector's priorities, expectations, and future goals. At the gathering, held with the participation of board members, we sincerely discussed the current state of Turkish maritime affairs, its future, and the steps that need to be taken to carry it forward.
The visit, hosted by KOSDER Board Chair Neslihan Torlak Gönençer and board members, was also attended by KOSDER Honorary President Capt. Salih Zeki Çakır, along with the association's former presidents Pınar Kalkavan Sesel, Hüseyin Kocabaş, and Hakan Çendik. Meeting with sector representatives during the visit, Kaptanoğlu stated that, if elected, they aim to further strengthen the sector's representation within the Istanbul Chamber of Shipping (İMEAK) through a shared wisdom and participatory management approach. Sharing the projects prepared in line with the "A New Route at Sea" vision, Kaptanoğlu also offered assessments on the current challenges facing the maritime sector and proposed solutions.
Stating that they aim for a DTO approach in which members are not left to fend for themselves in the areas of decarbonization, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and green finance, Kaptanoğlu emphasized that this transformation should be viewed not merely as a cost but as a new competitive arena for the Turkish shipping industry.
Following her announcement as a candidate for the Presidency of the Board of Directors of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping, Şadan Kaptanoğlu met with members of the maritime press to share her priorities and vision for the future of the sector.
Kaptanoğlu outlined eight strategic priorities for the future of Turkish shipping, including adapting to a changing world, strengthening member representation, delivering tangible value to members, leading the sector’s green transition, amplifying Türkiye’s voice internationally, enhancing public-private-NGO collaboration, ensuring equal support for all branches and professions, and creating greater opportunities for young professionals and women.
Kaptanoğlu aims to transform the Chamber of Shipping into an institution focused on measurable outcomes and lasting value rather than visibility. Under her vision, the Chamber will evolve from simply identifying challenges into a proactive platform that mobilizes the collective expertise of the maritime sector and delivers practical solutions for its members.
