​Supply chains today operate in an environment of constant disruption — from geopolitical shifts to climate events and market volatility. In Europe, the current import trends and the growing drive for circularity are reshaping European supply chains.

Established in 2025, the Adaptability Subgroup brings together industry leaders to support EPCA members in strengthening their resilience and adaptability. Their efforts center on contingency planning, resilience frameworks, and developing a maturity model to aid companies in benchmarking and enhancing adaptability. Initial findings will be shared in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Leadership of the EPCA Adaptability Subgroup:

Chairpersons:

Members:

  • ​Jelle Dierckx - Commercial & Business Development Director BU Belgium, Vopak
  • ​Pia Nikolov - Director of BCO Management for North Europe, Hapag-Lloyd AG
  • Frank Ohlenschläger - Regional Director Europe, Chemicals, DSV
  • Pim van den Doel - Commercial & Business Development Manager EMEA, Stolt-Nielsen
  • Bram Plessers - Strategic Account Manager Industry & Liquid bulk Terminals, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Brought to you by the Supply Chain Program Committee of EPCA. The SCPC is currently composed of 22 members representing petrochemical producers, LSPs, distributors, digital companies and peer sectoral associations - and is coordinated by EPCA.

✋ Interested to know more? Drop us an email: scpc.committee@epca.eu