Philippe Holthof joined the transport sector team in EHRENBERG SØRENSEN Kommunikation as an external associated senior advisor in 2021.
Philippe Holthof is a senior maritime analyst and consultant specialising in ferry and ro-ro shipping. Since the early 1990s, he has travelled extensively to study and benchmark vessels across Europe and beyond, building a broad international perspective on the ferry industry.
He began his career as a tonnage surveyor at the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate before specialising in dangerous goods and MARPOL. Alongside this work, he developed a career in maritime journalism and consultancy, eventually establishing his own consultancy business.
For more than 25 years, Philippe was closely associated with Shippax, including almost five years as editor-in-chief and lead moderator of its annual ferry conference. Today, he advises international maritime stakeholders on market intelligence, strategic analysis, onboard product evaluation and specialist communications.
A member of the DNV Ferry Committee since 2013, Philippe is also an experienced moderator, speaker and media commentator. He brings his extensive industry knowledge, international network and practical expertise to the customers of EHRENBERG SØRENSEN Kommunikation.