LinerGame Industry Open Workshop - Wellington - Sept 2026

About this event

About the Liner Shipping Game The Liner Shipping Game is a cutting-edge, simulation-based training solution that provides hands-on insights into the intricacies of liner shipping operations. It simplifies real-world processes, making it suitable for both industry newcomers and seasoned professionals. Participants navigate realistic, customisable scenarios reflecting operational disruptions, key decision points, and challenges. Key features include: • Booking Uptake: Manage dynamic booking requests while balancing capacity constraints and customer expectations. • Vessel Stowage: Plan and optimise vessel space, considering cargo types, weight distribution, and voyage schedules. • Terminal Operations: Coordinate port activities, manage container flows, and ensure efficient cargo handling. The game's interactive nature provides practical experience and enhances skills in teamwork, revenue management, and process optimisation . For a closer look at the LinerGame experience, watch our official highlight video on YouTube. Why Attend? The Liner Shipping Game offers a rare opportunity to learn from top-tier industry experts while collaborating with peers from across the logistics sector. By attending, you will: • Understand Complex Operations: Experience the decision-making process of running a liner shipping service, covering end-to-end operations. • Enhance Your Skills: Improve your teamwork, strategic thinking, and revenue management capabilities in a fast-paced, risk-free environment. • Navigate Real-World Scenarios: Encounter challenges like port strikes, equipment shortages, weather disruptions, and overlapping booking regions, gaining critical insights into effective problem-solving. • Network with Industry Peers: Connect with like-minded professionals in a collaborative setting, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities within the shipping and logistics sector. Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for: • Logistics & Supply Chain Professionals: Individuals involved in operations, planning, and management. • Importers & Exporters: Professionals managing supply chain activities and interested in gaining a broader understanding of liner shipping dynamics. • Freight Forwarders & Shippers: Those seeking to enhance their service offerings by understanding carrier operations better. • Port & Terminal Operators: Professionals responsible for terminal management and coordination. • Shipping Lines & Carriers: Executives and teams who want to refine their strategies and processes. Agenda Start Time Timing Activity 10:00 30 minutes Welcome and introductions 10:30 30 minutes Intro to the Liner Shipping Game, roles & expectations with light lunch provided. 11:00 1h 30 minutes Game Simulation – Part 1 12:30 30 minutes Short Lunch break 13:00 2h Game Simulation – Part 2 15:00 15 minutes Coffee Break 15:15 45 minutes Final Round / Wrap up 16:00 30 minutes Industry update and insights 16:45 15 Minutes Workshop wrap up 17:00 end of workshop What feedback have participants given about LinerGame sessions? Here are some recent LinkedIn posts about their linergame experiences. • Nicola Joanne Garde - Director Group Logistics @ TTI Group • Hossein Saadai - Senior Manager, Engineering & Planning @ NQBP • Darren Fursman - Commercial Manager @ NQBP • Maya Brown - International Trade Specialist @ Import Export TV