Port Investments & PPP Course 2013
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Dates: 26th - 28th June 2013
Location: The Cadogan Hotel, Knightsbridge, London
Price: GBP £2150
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Phone: +44 20 7017 3415
Summary
This Ports Investment & PPP Course is brought to you by Port Finance International, one of the leading global port finance and investment information providers. The curriculum focuses on acquiring in-depth insight in financial analyses and financing structures used in the port sector.
Who is it for?
The Ports Investments & PPP Course is developed as tool for delegates on three levels:
- Corporate Level:
Managers and staff members of public and private bodies involved in port and terminal developments (both entry level and mid-management) - Executive Level:
Executives (private) and policy makers (public) of ports in transition* - Academic Level:
University Students, Academic Researchers
* Ports which are planning or involved in port institutional reforms, including concessioning and privatisation
We recommend early booking as class sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 participants.
Port Investments & PPP Course learning objectives
The objective of the course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of how port and terminal investments are assessed from a PPP, financial and financing point of view.
Competence building
The course provides participants with the knowledge required for using the most relevant tools in in-depth port investment assessments:
- Port PPP development
- Business case analysis
- Transactions: Concession contracts and competitive contract awarding
- Project Financing
Participants are provided with a step-by-step approach to prepare the most suitable Public Private Partnership structure, a Business Case, Concession Contract and a Financing Scheme.
Modules
The Port Finance Executive Training Curriculum consists of the following 6 modules:
- Introduction to Ports and Port Finance
- Port Finance Basics
- Strategy: 4P / Port Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Valuation: Financial Analysis Port Investments
- Transaction: Concession Contracts and Procedures
- Financing: Financing Port Projects
Where is it taking place?
Knightsbridge, London
What will happen?
Each training day will run from 10am-5pm and all materials, refreshments, lunch and are included in the course fee. There will also be a number of (optional) course activities throughout the three days, including a course dinner on the second night. This will enable delegates to interact and share their own experiences and thoughts on what they have learnt with their peers.
Plenty of time will be set aside throughout the training programme to review the things you have learnt and reflect within the group. There are follow-through actions to continue your development and encourage post-course contact between delegates and course leaders.
We recommend early booking as class sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 participants.
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Course Outline
During the Port Investments & PPP Course relevant skills and techniques for analyses throughout the port investment cycle are covered. The course provides participants with the knowledge required for using the most relevant tools in in-depth port investment assessments:
- Port PPP Development
- Business Case Analysis
- Transactions: Concession Contracts and Competitive Contract Awarding
- Project Financing
Participants are provided with a step-by-step approach to prepare the most suitable Public Private Partnership structure, a Business Case, Concession Contract and a Financing Scheme. The perspective of the lenders and the sponsors shall be explained to obtain insight in items such as the provisions of debt financing/equity funding and the bankability of the project.
The course will provide participants with an overview of a full-cycle port investment assessment. Steps in this assessment are connected to the relevant stages of port investments: Strategy Formulation, Project Valuation, Transaction Documents/ Procedures and Investment Financing.
The positions of the relevant stakeholders in port- and terminal development are covered thoroughly, including Governments, Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Shipping Lines, Equity Investors and Banks.
Modules
The Port Finance Executive Training Curriculum consists of the following 6 modules:
- Introduction to Ports and Port Finance
- Port Finance Basics
- Strategy: 4P / Port Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Valuation: Financial Analysis Port Investments
- Transaction: Concession Contracts and Procedures
- Financing: Financing Port Projects
Course Contents
Module 1 - Introduction to Ports and Port Finance
- Introduction teacher / students / course / case
- Parties & roles within a port
- Port facts and trends:
- General challenges for international ports
Module 2 - Port Finance Basics
- Objectives Port Authority: financials versus economics
- What does a port cost? Main port assets: capex
- Profit & Loss: Income and Expenses
- Balance Sheet: “So, where does the money come from?”
- Port financial structure
Module 3 - Strategy: 4P / Port Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Concept of value creation
- Strategic models - Porter’s 5 forces
- Contract forms between Port Authorities and Terminal Operators
- Port PPP: considerations / practice / lessons learnt
Module 4 - Valuation: Financial Analysis Port Investments
- NPV / IRR / WACC
- Overview cash flows Ports / Port Authorities / Terminal Operators
- Business Case analyses
- Value creation
Module 5 - Transaction: Concession Contracts and Procedures
- Project risks
- Contract parties
- Concession contracts
- Transaction processes
Module 6 - Financing: Financing Port Projects
- Corporate Finance & Project Finance
- Equity: Sponsors and Operators
- Debt: Banks & IFI’s
- Grants & Soft Loans
Case study: Participants prepare case studies throughout the course and present the results to the group
Materials
Participants will be provided with the following curriculum materials:
- Course planning
- Case studies
- Handouts for all the modules
- Additional reading
Day 1 – 26th June 2013:
10:00 – 13:00: Module 1: Introduction, Port Finance Basics & Market Trends
14:00 – 17:00: Module 2: Port Strategy: Value Creation / Port Authorities / Terminal Operators / Public-Private Partnerships
Day 2 – 27th June 2013:
10:00 – 13:00: Module 3: Port Valuation: Value Creation / Business Case Analyses / IRR & WACC
14:00 – 17:00: Module 4: Group Interaction: Public/Private Contract Negotiations: Defend Your Position / DYP
Day 3 – 28th June 2013:
10:00 – 13:00: Module 5: Port Transaction: Concession Contracts / Transaction Processes
14:00 – 17:00: Module 6: Port Financing: Corporate Finance & Project Finance / Equity & Debt
Venue
The Cadogan Hotel, Knightsbridge, London
Address: 75 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9SG
Accommodation
Address: NO.11 Cadogan Gardens- 11 Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2RJ
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Location
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Transportation options
Two main airports serve the hotel – Heathrow and Gatwick from there you can take the underground tube or taxi. Nearest tube to the hotel is Piccadilly underground line at Knightsbridge or the Circle and District underground line at Sloane Square, which are both just a five-minute walk away.
Visa
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 Embassy or Consulate.
Prices
£2,150 standard rate
Book this training in conjunction with another PFI conference and get 20% off.
Visas
Delegates requiring visas should contact the hotel they wish to stay at directly, as soon as possible.
Payment methods
Our prices are set in UK Sterling. Direct bank transfers in UK Sterling, Euros or US Dollars only (net of all bank charges) are accepted without any surcharges. Credit card payments are accepted in UK Sterling, Euros or US Dollars only via PayPal. UK companies are subject to 20% VAT charge.
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