Port Finance International Brazil

Introduction

Unlocking Boundaries and Investigating Opportunities in Brazil's Ports

 

 

Ultrapassando Limites e Investigando oportunidades nos Portos Brasileiros

 

*Conference to be conducted in English/Portuguese

 

NEW - Exclusive pre-conference Port Finance workshop on 4 October 2011 - A one day executive level masterclass on pulling the business case together - click here for more information

 

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This inaugural Port Finance International Brazil Conference is designed to present an in-depth understanding of innovative financing solutions and practical advice surrounding the challenges and opportunities in Brazil’s dynamic ports sector. It will provide an excellent opportunity to meet potential equity and business partners such as Government officials, senior executives from port authorities, port and terminal operators and the legal and banking industries, involved either in investing in ports or in sourcing investment.

Additionally, the conference will place a spotlight on Brazil’s ports and their plans for expansion and development, whilst also investigating opportunities for growth and investment. Over 150 delegates from the ports and related sectors are expected to attend.

 

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New - Keynote address given by: Mário Lima Júnior, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretariat of Ports, Presidency of the Republic of Brazil

 

Expert speakers coming to share their experiences and insights include:

• Dr. Fernando Fialho, Director General, National Agency of Waterway Transportation - Antaq
• Sérgio Paulo Perrucci de Aquino, City Secretary of Port and Maritime Affairs, Santos
• Paula Walsh, HM British Consul General in Rio de Janeiro
• João Emilio Freire Filho, Adviser to the Board, Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários – ABTP
• Walter Kemmsies, Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol
• Renato Mazzola, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, BTG Pactual
• Wagner Mendes Biasoli, President Director, Libra Terminais S.A
• Diego F. Quiroga, Principal Engineer, Maritime and Ports, URS Scott Wilson
• Michel Donner, Port & Maritime Consultant (formerly World Bank)
• Julian Palacio, Executive Director, Latin American Association of Ports and Terminals
• Robert Grantham, Commercial Director, Port of Itajai
• Marc Evertse, Port of Rotterdam International (PORint), Sr Project Manager, Port of Rotterdam Authority
• John Martin, President, John C. Martin Associates, LLC
• Gustavo Gusmao, Senior Manager Corporate Finance - Public Sector, Ernst & Young Terco
• Alistair Mackie, Partner and Head - Ports and Terminals, HFW
• Guillaume Lucci, Maritime Regional Manager- Latin America, Halcrow
• Filip Herremans, Region Manager Brazil, Port of Antwerp International – a subsidiary of the Antwerp Port Authority
• Regina Nunes, Managing Director and Office Head, Standard & Poor's

• Marcos Pinto, Ocean Engineering Department, USP (University of Sao Paulo)
• Vitor Rhein Schirato, Advogado, Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques - Sociedade de Advogados
• Jayme Ramis, CEO, Conexao Maritima
• Felipe Ferreira Silva, Partner, Emerenciano, Baggio e Associados

 

Some of the topics to be covered in the conference will include:
• Market Outlook and Opportunities in Brazil’s Ports
• The City and Port of Santos – Present and Future
• Global Trends and How they Affect Brazil's Emergence
• Latin America Economic Update
• Brasilia Declaration 2010: Evaluation and Perspectives of the Port System in Latin America
• Towards an Efficient and Self-Sustaining Brazilian Port Sector
• Nava Pole of Rio Grande – Opportunities and Challenges
• Itajai – The Success Case of a Municipal Port in Brazil - Investment Opportunities
• Opportunities for Development in Brazil’s Ports
• Rocky Road for Port Projects
• Port Investment and Planning – Navigating Your Way
• What Factors Matter when Financing a Project in South America
• The Importance of Choosing the Right Strategic Partners
• Port Due Diligence: Key Issues and Lessons Learnt
• PPPs in Brazil and Port Infrastructure Challenges
• Regulatory Issues of the Brazilian Port Sector
• Regulatory Issues on the Grant of Ports and Terminals: Financial Perspective
• And others 

 

Price for the two day conference (5 & 6 October 2011): US$995
• 20% discount available for 2nd or subsequent delegates booking from the same company

Price for the pre-conference workshop (4 October 2011): US$500
• 20% discount available for 2nd or subsequent delegates booking from the same company

**Exclusive 25% discount on the pre-conference workshop price when booked in conjunction with the 2 day conference **

 

 

Easy Ways to Register -

Online: www.portfinanceinternational.com

Email: patrick@portfinanceinternational.com 

Tel: +44 20 7017 3411

 

 

Click here to download the conference brochure 

 

Delegate Information

Information for delegates:

 

Venue

Centro de Convenções Bolsa do Rio

Praça XV de Novembro, 20 Térreo - Centro - Rio de Janeiro / RJ - CEP 20010-010 

Locaton: http://www.noveeventos.com.br/pt-br/nossos-espacos/bolsa-do-rio.asp

 

Accomodation

We are very pleased to have secured preferential accommodation rates for our
delegates at the following hotel:

 

ARENA COPACABANA HOTEL

Avenida Atlântica, 2064
Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001, Brazil

Phone: +55 21 3034 1500

 

Please go to: http://arenahotel.com.br/ for more information about the hotel.

 

Booking:

Guests can book directly with the hotel via reservas@arenahotel.com.br or phone +55 21 3034 1500
 

Please quote reservation code: Port Finance International

 

Rates:
*Single/Double Superior (Side-View) – BRL 472,00 + Tax

*Single/Double Deluxe (Sea-View) – BRL 605,00 + Tax

 

*Rates are subject to availability, credit card guarantee required*

 

Travel/Visas

Please note that Port Finance International cannot assist you with applying for or obtaining visas. For information about visa requirements and application procedures please contact your local Brazilian Embassy or Consulate.

 

Partners

Kindly sponsored by

 

 Gulftainer Company Ltd, a private UAE Ports & Logistics Company, was established in 1976 and for 35 years has delivered world class Performance.

UAE operations now include the ‘best in class’ Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) & Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) as well as port Operations and logistics in Ruwais.

The company’s international presence now includes Kuwait, Turkey, Pakistan, The Comoros Islands and Iraq, with new ventures in Russia being finalised.

In the second half of 2011 port operations with ample Berth, storage space and equipment will commence in Recife, North East Brazil providing comprehensive and efficient support for the region’s economic development.

 

Gulftainer are pleased to be supporting Port Finance International's Brazil conference. We have worked with PFI in London, Istanbul, India and the Middle East where these conferences have proved to be integral in bringing together the leading players in this field and providing a setting for discussion and debate, as well as a forum to learn about challenges and opportunities in various regions.

 

We have recently entered the market in Brazil where we will be developing the port of operations in Recife and are looking forward to bringing our global experience to the market in Brazil as well as meeting new business partners and learning more about the market.

 

 

 

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries and had revenue of $7.3 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2011. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com

 

 

Holman Fenwick Willan has one of the largest teams specialising in legal matters relating to the development and operation of national and international ports and terminals. Our Ports & Terminals Group includes English and foreign qualified lawyers based in offices across our international network. The team of transactional and dispute resolution lawyers have a wealth of experience having worked on over 40 major port projects around the globe (including the Middle East, India, Africa, China and South America as well as in the UK and other European countries). We can help with: M&A and projects; finance; commercial contracts; commercial disputes; insurance and insured claims; antitrust, competition and regulatory; IT and IP; development; construction and property; and emergency response. http://hfw.com/

 

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Event Program

NEW Pre-Conference Port Finance Training Workshop on 4 October 2011

 

Co-hosted by:

 

 

 

A one day executive level primer on pulling the business case together
Where: Bolsa do Rio Convention Centre
When: Tuesday, 4 October 2011 (pre-conference)
Time: 0900-1700
 

The objective of this course is to provide port investors, operators, practitioners and project sponsors from both the public and private sectors with an executive level summary of the essentials to structuring and analyzing port investments. The course will discuss; key elements of market assessments, review various port management models and P3 structures - both traditional and alternative approaches, operations and financial modeling, risk analysis and due diligence. The program will also have opportunities to engage in open dialogue with the instructors who each have extensive backgrounds in port and shipping development as well as share experiences with other participants. For more information please contact patrick@portfinanceinternational.com or click here

 

Click here to download the full agenda

 

Day One – 5 October 2011

 

0815: Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee

 

0900: Session: Market Outlook and Opportunities in Brazil’s Ports
Opening Notes from Conference Chair - Michel Donner, Port & Maritime Transport Consultant

 

0905: Welcome Address
Steve Graham, Deputy Consul-General and Head of UK Trade & Investment, Rio de Janeiro

 

0910: Keynote Address
Dr. Fernando Fialho, Director General, National Agency of Waterway Transportation – Antaq

 

0940: Keynote Address
Mário Lima Júnior, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretariat of Ports, Presidency of the Republic of Brazil

 

0945: The City and Port of Santos – Present and Future
• City-port relationship
• Prospects of the city and Port of Santos
Sérgio Paulo Perrucci de Aquino, Municipal Secretary of Port and Maritime Affairs and President of the Council of the Port Authority of Santos

 

1015: Global Trends and How it Affects Brazil's Emergence
• Brazil has recently been attracting a lot of investment capital but has always had great potential. Why now? Is it upcoming events like the World Cup and the Olympics or a change in long term expectations that underlies this trend? How will this affect cargo volumes handled at ports?
• Brazil benefits from strong demand for raw materials. This has helped increase the foreign exchange value of the Real. Brazil can overcome the disadvantages of a stronger currency by supporting strategic investment in transportation infrastructure that increases its economic competitiveness.
• Rising incomes and increased credit availability is increasing the ranking of the Brazilian consumer market in the global economy. This requires different infrastructure than that which is oriented towards exports.
Walter Kemmsies, Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol

 

1045: Tea and Coffee Break

 

1115: Brasilia Declaration 2010: Evaluation and Perspectives of the Port System in Latin America
Julian Palacio, Executive Director, Latin American Association of Ports and Terminals

 

1145: The Importance of Choosing the Right Strategic Partners
• Attracting investment in ports and terminals in Brazil
• Importance of location
• Project issues to consider
• How investments can be made
• Benefits to local market
Alistair Mackie, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan

 

1215: Performance Driven Port Development
• Case studies
• How good port and logistics performance can accelerate economic growth
• The changing patterns of Lines’ services and the need to service them
• The need to develop integrated logistics solutions for ports and inland areas
• The need for investment and efficiencies to improve services to customers and end users
• Developments and prospects in Brazil
Keith Nuttall, Commercial Manager, Gulftainer Group

 

1245: Lunch Break – Kindly Sponsored by Gulftainer Group

 

1345: Towards an Efficient and Self-Sustaining Brazilian Port Sector
• Outline of the Plano Nacional de Logistica Portuaria PNLP and Port of Rotterdam's involvement
• Description of the present Brazilian port system
• Main strategic choices to be made
• Outline of a new autonomous and self sustainable Brazilian port system
Marc Evertse, Project Manager Port of Rotterdam International

 

1415: Beyond Terminal Operation - Expansion and Enhancement of Libra Terminais
• Main issues and constraints for terminal efficiencies in Brazil
• Planning and resources to cope with growing future demands
• Integrated solutions and answers to these challenges
Wagner Biasoli, President, Libra Terminais

 

1445: Itajai – The Success Case of a Municipal Port in Brazil - Investment Opportunities
• How the port evolved from a tiny lumber terminal into the second largest container port in Brazil
• Port´s privatization programme
• Concept of a port logistics complex
Robert Grantham – Commercial Director – Port of Itajai

 

1515: Opportunities for Development in Brazil’s Ports
João Emilio Freire Filho, Adviser to the Board, Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários – ABTP

 

1545: Tea and Coffee Break

 

1605: Nava Pole of Rio Grande – Opportunities and Challenges
• Opportunity of investments
• Being a systemist
• Joint ventures
• PPPs
• Challenges to win
• Logistics and supply chain
Jayme Ramis, CEO, Conexao Maritima

 

1635: Latin America Economic Update
• How economic stability in Latam is impacting growth and investments
• Risks and opportunities in the near future
• Identifying investment plans and government priority areas
Regina Nunes, Managing Director and Office Head, Standard & Poor's Brazil

 

1705: Case Study: Dynamics of the US Container Market and Implications on Terminal Development
• Changes in the US container market and growth factors
• Potential impact of the expansion of the Panama Canal on port capacity
• Impact of increased all water services at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports
• Infrastructure needed to handle the increased size of vessels and how this infrastructure will be provided
• The economic impact of these investments on the local communities
John Martin, President, John C. Martin Associates, LLC

 

1735: Panel Discussion – The Challenges and Opportunities of Port Developments in Brazil and South America
Moderated by: Abbas Sarmad, Vice President & Leader Marine Market Sector for North America, AECOM

 

1800: Closing Notes - Followed by Networking Drinks Reception – Kindly Sponsored by AECOM

 

 

Day Two – 6 October 2011

 

0830: Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee

0930: Session: Port Investment and Planning – Navigating Your Way
Opening Notes from Conference Chair - Michel Donner, Port & Maritime Transport Consultant

 

0940: Investment Opportunities in the Port Sector
• Regulatory framework
• Investment needs in existing ports
• Port concession program
• Internal waterways
Renato Mazzola, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, BTG Pactual

 

1010: Rocky Road for Port Projects
The quest for increased port capacity through concessions in South America has recently encountered a variety of difficulties and setbacks. Mapping the ailing concessions will help to draw lessons and seek more fluid ways to conduct such processes, to timely adapt port capacity for the benefit of the continent's international trade.
Michel Donner, Port & Maritime Transport Consultant

 

1040: Port Due Diligence: Key Issues and Lessons Learnt
• Due diligence:
- Who needs it?
- Scope
- Changing industry expectations
- What makes successful technical due diligence
• Technical issues with some examples
Diego F. Quiroga, Engineer, Maritime and Ports, URS/Scott Wilson

 

1110: Tea and Coffee Break

 

1140: PPPs in Brazil and Port Infrastructure Challenges
• Describe the current PPP environment in Brazil, after 6 years of PPP legislation
• Outline the port infrastructure scenario in Brazil
• Describe the main challenges to develop port infrastructure in the upcoming years
Gustavo Gusmao, Senior Manager - Corporate Finance (Government & Public Sector), Ernst & Young Terco

 

1210: Port Management – the Antwerp Model of Managing Public – Private Relationships
• Role and organization of the Antwerp Port Authority
• The Antwerp landlord model
• Management of relationship with private partners
• Management of relationship with port workers
Filip Herremans, Region Manager Brazil, Port of Antwerp International – a subsidiary of the Antwerp Port Authority

 

1240: New Requirements for Future Port Concession Bids
• Secure and increase productivity to berths and areas in top and disputed ports
• Load/unload rates, equipment, land access, changes in the TIR calculation and other
Marcos Vendramini, Director Transportation – Brazil, AECOM

 

1310: Lunch Break

 

1410: Innovative Financing Solutions in a Changing Landscape
• New rules for a new financing landscape
• Different sources of port finance
• Balancing finance risk & debt guarantees
• How to make a port more financeable
Jorge Madorell Blasco, Director – Ports Sector Euromed & Latam, BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking

 

1440: Brazilian Port Profitability, Status and its Impact on the Future of the Industry
• Diagnostic of the Brazilian ports financial reality
• International port profitability benchmarks
• Comparative analysis of international benchmarks and the Brazilian port market
• The evolution of the Brazilian port market – Profitable port authorities
Guillaume Lucci, Maritime Regional Manager- Latin America, Halcrow

 

1510: Brazilian Model for National and International Investments in the Port Sector and the Tax Benefits
• The Brazilian model for public and private ports
• How can Brazilian and foreign companies invest in ports in Brazil – legal perspective
• What are the tax benefits in Brazil for investments in the port sector
Felipe Ferreira Silva, Partner, Emerenciano, Baggio and Associates

 

1540: Panel Discussion

 

1600: Closing Notes and Close of Conference followed by Tea and Coffee

 

*Please note this programme may be subject to change – Port Finance International reserves the right to change speakers and/or topics as necessary.