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Cristiana Stancu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Surveyor, DNV Maritime \u2013 Certification of Materials and Components\u00a0(CMC) & Fleet in Service (FiS), Alumna of Constan\u021ba Maritime University (BSc, MSc)<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Cristiana Stancu is a Surveyor with DNV Maritime, working across both Certification of Materials and Components (CMC) and Fleet in Service (FiS) operations. She specializes in technical assessment and certification of materials, welding processes, and machinery components under DNV rules, as well as international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With professional experience as a former Maritime Officer on VLCC and offshore vessels, she brings operational insight to class verification, compliance assessment, and vessel condition evaluation throughout the ship\u2019s lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work at DNV is strongly connected to key industry transformations, including decarbonization technologies, green energy solutions, digitalization of survey processes, and the growing importance of cybersecurity in maritime operations. She is actively involved in supporting safe, efficient, and future\u2011proof technical solutions as the sector transitions toward low\u2011carbon fuels, data\u2011driven decision\u2011making, and increased automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An alumna of Constan\u021ba Maritime University, Ms. Stancu represents DNV at MariLog Trends 2026, contributing perspectives on how classification, innovation, and regulatory development collectively support a resilient and sustainable maritime industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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John Tucker<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Coordinator of Programs and Instructor, School of Maritime Studies, Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

John Tucker is an experienced educator and engineer with a background in mechanical and ocean engineering. He has taught at the Marine Institute since 1999, specializing in mechanical engineering and technology education, with a focus on innovative distance learning methods.

A recipient of Memorial University\u2019s President\u2019s Award for Distinguished Teaching, he is recognized for integrating digital tools to enhance STEM education. Prior to academia, he held roles in the oil industry and government, bringing practical insight to his teaching. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Iuliana Badea<\/strong>\u202f <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
General secretary of the Freight Forwarders Association of Romania (USER)<\/em>\u202f <\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Iuliana Badea is the General secretary of the Freight Forwarders Association of Romania (USER), where she actively promotes sustainable logistics, digital transformation and professional education, while fostering collaboration between freight forwarders, authorities, and NGOs.\u202f 

She is very involved in the education sector, and considers it to be a main pylon of the industry, therefore she has developed the freight forwarding courses, following the FIATA Standards. She also developed the occupational standard for the \u201einternational freight forwarder\u201d profession in Romania, which will be ready soon.\u202f 

As USER\u2019s general secretary, she also leads strategic initiatives to align the freight forwarding sector with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, her leadership reflecting a strong commitment to advancement and innovation in the freight forwarding industry.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ana Maria Negru<\/strong>\u202f <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Country Manager | Romania & Moldova | Air Cargo & Logistics Expert<\/em>\u202f <\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

With over 20 years of experience in the airfreight and logistics industry, Mrs. Negru has built and led commercial and operational teams across multiple companies, including R-BAG Air Cargo, FedEx, Agility, and Kales Airline Services. Currently, she serves as Country Manager for Romania & Moldova at R-BAG Air Cargo, overseeing strategic planning, sales, operations, and business development. Her background combines legal, commercial, and operational expertise, supported by academic credentials in law, economics, and communication.

She has successfully managed tenders, implemented new business models, and led the first COVID air charter from Otopeni Airport. Passionate about aviation and people, she is also actively involved in mentorship, student engagement, and industry events.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emilian Stere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

General Manager, CMA CGM Romania<\/em> <\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Emilian Stere currently serves as General Manager of CMA CGM Romania, bringing with him a wealth of experience across the global maritime and logistics sectors. His distinguished career has evolved from operational seafaring roles to senior leadership positions, including Asia Regional Manager for Project Cargo and Director of Operations for the Asia\u2013North Europe trade lane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a strong foundation as a maritime officer, Mr. Stere has held key offshore and shore-based roles, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of professional advancement and expertise in complex, multinational maritime operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Niculae Iancu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vice-President of the Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, Constan\u021ba Maritime University<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Niculae Iancu brings over 30 years of experience in international military cooperation, strategic planning, and security policy. His expertise spans NATO and EU security frameworks, defence research, and intelligence education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A former Rector of the National Intelligence Academy in Bucharest, Dr. Iancu has played a key role in shaping Romania\u2019s national security and intelligence education. He currently lectures on cybersecurity policy, security and strategic studies, diplomacy, and global affairs at several Romanian universities, contributing to the development of future leaders in security and defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At CMU, he leads initiatives in maritime cybersecurity research, training, and policy development. He is also actively involved in regional and EU-supported projects, including collaboration with the European Security and Defence College and the organisation of several premier conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Claudia Niculae<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sea Container Shipping & Logistics<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Claudia Niculae is a logistics and transportation expert specializing in sea freight, adept at managing complex project cargo, including overweight and oversized shipments. Her expertise spans road, rail, river, air, and sea transport, efficiently handling import and export operations across various modes. She has successfully completed logistics chains for heavy-load projects, coordinating services for major players in the heavy industry market across Romania, Europe and Worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her role as Commercial Site Manager, Claudia Niculae fostered a positive social climate, upheld company values, and enhanced its image in the job market. She also represented the Board in front of local employees, institutions, and potential partners, while effectively transmitting Board strategies to on-site projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 16 years as Regional Sales Manager for the Black Sea, she developed the market for containers, managing fleets and facilitating imports across Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, and parts of Turkey and CIS. Renowned for her decision-making and interpersonal skills, she brings to her daily work over 27 skills gained in the 30 years of experience in sales and management, ensuring seamless integration of all involved services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel M\u0103rg\u0103rit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trainer<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Experienced trainer providing comprehensive training on road transport regulations, vehicle operation, and driver best practices to individuals and fleets, enhancing road safety and compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ana Maria Soroiu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Business Development Manager at Europrim Group<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

With extensive experience in freight forwarding and logistics, Mrs. Ana Maria Soroiu is Business Development Manager at Europrim Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is involved in education and professional training, being a trainer for IATA Cargo course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sorin Crea\u021ba<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Instructor<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Sorin Crea\u021ba is an experienced IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Instructor and air freight specialist with over 20 years in the field. Currently, he is developing and delivering comprehensive DGR courses aligned with IATA standards at Regional Air Support.

In parallel, he has extensive hands-on expertise in air, sea, and road multimodal transportation, specializing in time-critical shipments, project logistics, customs brokerage, and worldwide door-to-door delivery solutions.

His background includes managing cargo operations, coordinating flight handling, and supervising operational teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Claudiu Marcu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Managing Director, Beyond Insurance<\/em><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Mr Claudiu Marcu is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sector. As Managing Director of Beyond Insurance, he is dedicated to developing innovative strategies and solutions in risk management and client advisory. His background includes extensive work in business development, consultancy, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He holds a degree in Law and has continued to strengthen his expertise with international certifications, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business. Mr Marcu is also an active member of the business investment community, contributing to forward-thinking approaches in finance and technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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