Port Finance International India
19 - 20 January 2011
Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach
Introduction
The economic growth in India is opening up great potential for development and growth within Indian ports – providing opportunities for companies around the world to participate in this growing market – by providing expertise, equipment, services, operational support, finance and direct investment, and of course in the infrastructure and development of new ports and terminals themselves.
But how to take full advantage of these opportunities? Where do they exist? Who do you need to talk to? And how can you make sense of the regulatory and legal issues? What are the major challenges and risks? Port Finance International India conference will investigate all of this and more, providing you with insights from experts directly involved in investing, sourcing investment or facilitating some of these key developments and transactions.
The impressive line up of Industry luminaries includes:
• Pankaj Kumar, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board
• Atul Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Chowgule Ports & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
• Sanjeev Kaushik, MD & CEO, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd
• M.L.N Acharyulu, Executive Director, Marine Vertical, Marg Group
• Vishal Kalantri, Director, Balaji Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL)
• Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Chairman/CEO, Aitken Spence Maritime
• Milind Joshi, Managing Director Investment, IDFC
• Ozgur Kalelioglu, Director Port Services, Arkas Holdings
• Cdr. Jasbir Singh Solanki, Head Critical Infrastructure Group, Mahindra SSG
• Gordon Rankine, Partner, Beckett Rankine
• Marten van den Bossche, Chairman, ECORYS Nederland BV
• Suren Vakil, Managing Director, BMT Consultants
• Ishtiaq Ali, Partner, ALMT Legal, Advocates & Solicitors
• Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International
• Dinesh Sharma, Senior Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants
• Ravi Unni, Infrastructure Specialist
• Martin Mannion, Global Head of Maritime and Ports, URS/Scott Wilson
• S.N. Srikanth, Sr. Partner, Hauer Associates Maritime & Port Consultants
• K A Ramakrishnan, Director, Avalon Consulting
• Abhishek Tandon, Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants
• Jay Lurie, Associate Investment Officer, IFC Advisory Services
• With many others to be announced…
This timely 2 day conference will cover a wealth of topics related to the rise in investment in public and private ports and the wider ports infrastructure, as well as an assessment of where India’s ports and development sit in the world market. Industry leaders will deliver insights and share their experiences on a range of topical issues, promoting a sharing of information and a discussion of where the market in India is heading – and how to get there. Additional case study presentations from both Indian and International ports and experts will provide illustration while key subjects will be addressed in workshop themed sessions.
Please click on the "Program" tab to review the full conference agenda, or click here to download the PDF of the agenda.
Speakers will be drawn from both the private and state sectors, and government officials will bring their viewpoint and plans to the table. Attendance will come from both within India and internationally.
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Delegate Information
We are pleased to have secured a special rate at the Hotel Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach for our delegates attending Port Finance International India
You can find more details here: http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6926-novotel-mumbai-juhu-beach/index.shtml
Rate: Superior Room Single Occupancy @ Rs.9000/- + tax 10% per room per day (includes Morning Breakfast & Airport Transfers)
Guests can book directly with the hotel via h6926-sb1@accor.com or by calling +91 (22) 6693 4444 Quoting Port Finance International India 19-20 January 2011
Partners
We are extremely grateful to the following organisations for their kind support of this inaugural event in India. Members of these organisations are entitled to claim a 20% discount on the delegate fee - please quote the name of the organisation to which you belong when booking.
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Event Program
Day 1 – 19 January 2010
Challenges and Opportunities in India’s Ports
0915: Opening Notes from Conference Chair
Gordon Rankine, Partner, Beckett Rankine
0920: Success Factors for Attracting Investments in Indian Ports
Vishal Kalantri, Director, Balaji Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL)
0950: Case Study Session: Karaikal Port - A Successful Model of Greenfield Port Development in India.
• Vision
• PPP model
• Challenges and timelines in execution
• Efficiency in operations
• Growth drivers
• Inclusive regional development
• Future outlook
M.L.N Acharyulu, Executive Director, Marine Vertical, Marg Group
1020: Emerging Role of Non-Major Ports in India
• The genesis of Non-Major/Private Ports
• Their share in cargo handling
• Challenges and way forward
Atul Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Chowgule Ports & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
1050: India as a Destination for Investment in Ports
• Growth of Indian economy
• Port development and privatization efforts
• Investment opportunities
• Incentives and hurdles
S.N. Srikanth, Sr. Partner, Hauer Associates Maritime & Port Consultants
1120: Tea and Coffee Break for all Delegates and Speakers
1140: Case Study of Maritime Board
Pankaj Kumar, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board
1210 Gujarat: Main Entry Point for India?
• Gujarat and its hinterland
• Existing port structure
• Growth potential
• New port initiatives
Marten van den Bossche, Chairman, ECORYS Nederland BV
1240: Public Private Partnership - Sri Lanka Ports Sector
• Challenges and opportunities - some real life experiences
Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Chairman/CEO, Aitken Spence Maritime/Director, Aitken Spence PLC
1310: Lunch Break for all Delegates and Speakers
1400: Opening Notes from Conference Chair
1400: India’s Port Policy
• Regulatory framework
• Market growth
• Challenges for private investment
Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International
1425: Container Business Scenario for the Port Sector in India and Future Outlook
Abhishek Tandon, Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants
1455: Case Study: Cruise on Ganges: PPP Format
• Nile Cruise
• Cruise on Ganges
• Proposed PPP model
• Role of various stakeholders
• Key issues
• Way Forward
Ravi Unni, Infrastructure Specialist
1520: Assessing the Right PPP Model for Ports in India: A Multi-lateral Institution Perspective
Jay Lurie, Associate Investment Officer, IFC Advisory Services
1545: Tea and Coffee Break for all Delegates and Speakers
1625: Case Study – Perspective from Turkey
• Arkas / Marport introduction (Brief)
• Current trade setup at Ambarli, including Lines/schedules/destination, and volumes with the trade lane between India/Turkey highlighted.
• India/Turkey volume by cargo type overview, methods of growing the current volume.
• Development taken place / in progress to assist trade / service development to/from Turkey
Ozgur Kalelioglu, Director Port Services, Arkas Holdings
1650: Maritime Cargo Growth in the Coming Decade in India - Key Drivers
• Cargo mix at present - international and domestic coastal movement
• Key drivers over the coming decade for crude, POL products, LNG
• Key drivers on coal and iron ore
• Key issues on fertilizers and food grains
• Industrial and consumer sector growth - domestic demand and export production growth
• Impact on containers
• India's competitiveness in export sectors
• Direction of trade
• Opportunity for maritime logistics and infrastructure
K A Ramakrishnan, Director, Avalon Consulting
1715: Panel Session – Opportunities to Invest in India’s Ports and Port Infrastructure – Risks and Challenges
1740: Close of Conference Day 1 followed by Networking Drinks Reception at the Poolside
Day 2 – 20 January 2010
Practical Sessions – How to Optimise your Business Advantage
0930: Opening Notes from Conference Chair
Marten van den Bossche, Chairman, ECORYS Nederland BV
0940: Mobilising Support for Port Developments – the Role of a Private/Public Sector Partnership
Sanjeev Kaushik, MD & CEO, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd
1010: Challenges and Issues in Financing Port Assets
• Especially from equity perspective
Milind Joshi, Managing Director Investment, IDFC
1040: Investing in Container Ports and Terminals
• Market overview – Understanding the key characteristics
• Port valuation
• Current opportunities in the region and key challenges
Dinesh Sharma, Senior Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants
1110: Tea and Coffee Break for all Delegates and Speakers
1150: Port Due Diligence: Key Issues Lessons Learnt
• Key issues to be addressed
• Changing market expectations
Martin Mannion, Global Head of Maritime and Ports, URS Scott Wilson
1220: Planning and Risk Management in the Indian Ports Structure
• Value of assessment of potential projects at a very early stage
• Financial control by management of risks using sound engineering, even at early stage project development
• Progressive evaluation of project risk items and engineering out these risks with proper control of the budget
Gordon Rankine, Partner, Beckett Rankine
1250: Security Risks and Challenges in the Ports-Critical Infrastructure Sector
• World and India: business environmental analysis
• Four basic strategies to manage the security of Ports: Deter, Detect, Delay and Respond
• Policy and regulations that shape commercial operations and investment-Impact on security frameworks of Ports
• Ensuring competiveness & securing critical infrastructure assets: case studies
Cdr. Jasbir Singh Solanki, Head Critical Infrastructure Group, Mahindra SSG
1320: Lunch Break for all Delegates and Speakers
1420: Opening Notes from Conference Chair
1425: Legal Aspects of Port Finance in India
• Meaning of Ports under Indian Laws
• The role of Government and/or its instrumentality/Reserve Bank of India (Central Bank of India) in development of the Ports in India
• The legal issues affecting the development of Ports under PPP model.
• Lending norms for Port Financing for Indian lenders
• Lending norms for Port Financing for foreign lenders
• Equity norms (including foreign investment) for Port Financing
• Mechanism for creation of the security of the debt (both Indian and foreign debt) and its enforceability under Indian laws
Ishtiaq Ali, Partner and Gautam Bhatikar, Partner, ALMT Legal, Advocates & Solicitors
1455: The Role of a Lenders Technical Advisor (Lender’s Engineer) for Port Projects
• The LE’s role historically
• Why is a Lenders Technical Advisor required
• How technical and commercial/market requirements merge
• Common failings and misconceptions
• Attributes of a Lenders Technical Advisor
Suren Vakil, Managing Director, BMT Consultants
1525: Panel Session incorporating all Speakers
1550: Closing Notes followed by Tea/Coffee for All Speakers and Delegates
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