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Blank Rome Maritime partner <a href="/people/kierstan-l-carlson/" id="19217">Kierstan L. Carlson</a> and associate <a href="/people/g-evan-spencer/" id="18798">G. Evan Spencer</a> will serve as panelists on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the International Association of Young Lawyers (“AIJA”) Energy Law and Transport and Logistics Law Commissions’ fall seminar, <a href="https://www.aija.org/event-detail/815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Transport, Logistics, Energy, and Environmental Solutions for a Sustainable Economy</a>, being held September 25 through 27 in Panama City, Panama. Kierstan is a member of the AIJA’s Transport and Logistics Law, International Arbitration, and Litigation Commissions and is on the event’s Organising Committee.

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The operational needs of the transportation industry are progressing far beyond just transportation. Large carriers and freight forwarders are developing into logistics companies that offer not only transportation but also port operations and other logistics services. In fact, the global transport sector is developing into an intermodal and multimodal world in which transportation is no longer limited to one mode of transport alone, but in which goods only reach their destination through the interaction of many different players. And all these initiatives need to be sustainable and efficient. The program will focus on core transport and logistic issues, diving into the legal aspects and challenges of the various kinds of green transportation and efficient logistics, integrating energy law and trade aspects, including transport of CO2 and environmental healthy transport. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the development of new technologies such as “green hydrogen” in the region, business opportunities, challenges and current synergies with Europe.

Energy Transition and the Future of Offshore Wind 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

This session will delve into the growth of offshore wind farms and other alternative energy sources, focusing on critical issues such as environmental, social, and governance compliance; evolving regulatory frameworks; and adherence to international standards. The panel will explore challenges, opportunities, and best practices to ensure sustainable development in the energy sector.

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Evan Spencer, Blank Rome LLP, USA

Alvaro Lopez, Galindo, Arias &amp; López, Panama

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Marine Casualties, Pollution, and Comparative Investigations 2:00–3:20 p.m.

This session will analyze the complexities surrounding marine accidents and their environmental consequences. Topics will include pollution management, maritime casualties, regulatory responses, and investigation procedures, with a focus on potential liabilities across different legal jurisdictions. Participants will gain insights into how environmental and transport regulations interact in managing real-world maritime incidents, enhancing their understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practices.

Moderator: Nil Tutuncuoglu, TILEGAL, Turkey

Frederico Cardoso, Kincaid Mendes Vianna, Brazil

Kierstan Carlson, Blank Rome LLP, USA

Irantzu Sedano, Aiyon abogados SLP, Spain

Daniel Liang, Allen &amp; Gledhill LLP, Singapore

Alberto Lopez, De Castro &amp; Robles, Panama

Blank Rome Maritime is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor of the program.

<a href="https://www.aija.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AIJA</a> (Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats) is a global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel aged 45 and under and provides international opportunities for young lawyers to network, learn, and develop.

To learn more and register, please visit the <a href="https://www.aija.org/event-detail/815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">event webpage</a>.

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