News
Rotterdam widens the Maasgeul
22/2/12: The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment is to expand the Maasgeul channel at the Port of Rotterdam to reduce waiting times for ships entering the Port.
Westports Malaysia to spend $1.1bn
21/2/12: Westports Malaysia expects to spend just under MYR 3.2bn ($1.1bn) boosting capacity at its Port Klang facility.
Van Oord and Besix to widen Amazonehaven
21/2/12: The Port of Rotterdam has awarded a €40m ($52.9m) contract to Van Oord and Besix to widen the Amazonehaven seaport to make vessel traffic control safer and more efficient.
THEC picked for Lianyungang
21/2/12: China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) subsidiary Third Harbour Engineering Company (THEC) has won a berth construction contract worth RMB 179.5m ($28.5m) at the Lianyungang Port Area in China's Jiangsu province.
Canada invests in Sept-Iles
17/2/12: The Canadian government has announced that it will invest up to C$55m ($55.2m) in a new multi-user deep-water dock at the Port of Sept-Iles in Quebec while also contributing to its construction.
Graham to construct ABP facility
17/2/12: Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded Graham Construction the contract to design and build a new ro-ro terminal at the Port of Grimsby on the River Humber in the north of England.
Buckeye to buy New York Chevron terminal
16/2/12: Buckeye Partners subsidiary Buckeye Tank Terminals has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Chevron USA's liquid petroleum products terminal in New York Harbor for $260m cash.
Events
Port Finance International India
20 - 21 March 2012
Mumbai, India
Unlocking Boundaries and Investigating Opportunities in India’s Ports
Industry Partner:
The 2nd Port Finance International India Conference is designed to present an in-depth understanding of innovative financing solutions and practical advice surrounding the challenges and opportunities in India’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 India’s ports and their plans for expansion and development, whilst also investigating opportunities for growth and investment.
PLUS - all delegates will receive an exclusive report on India's Ports & Maritime Sector created for this event by our Knowledge Partner, Ernst & Young
Speakers who have already confirmed their participation in 2012 include:
• Shri L. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Chairman, JNPT
• Rajeeva Sinha, Director, Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone Ltd.
• Capt. Prasad Rebala, Sr. Vice President (Port Operations), Karaikal Port (P) Ltd
• Atul Kulkarni, Chief Executive Officer, Chowgule Ports & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
• Y.S. Prasad, CEO Kakinada Seaports Limited, Kakinada
• Vishal Kalantri, Director, Dighi Port Limited
• Vishal Thakkar, DGM M&A, Essar Group
• Rohit Modi, Joint Managing Director, Gammon India Limited
• Bhanu Mehrotra, Senior Investment Officer, IFC - International Finance Corporation
• Rohit Chaturvedi, Head (Transport), CRISIL Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Limited (A subsidiary of CRISIL Ltd., A Standard & Poor's Company
• Mital Shah, Director – Ports & Buildings, Halcrow Consulting India Private Limited
• Martin Mannion, Global Head of Maritime, URS/Scott Wilson
• Suren Vakil, Managing Director, BMT Consultants India
• Ishtiaq Ali, Partner, Clasis Law
• Milind Joshi, Managing Director, Investment, IDFC
• Jasbir Singh Solanki, Head- Critical Infrastructure Group, Mahindra Special Services Group
• Asit Sikdar, Vice President, SBI Capital Market Limited
• Sushi Shyamal, Partner Transaction Advisory Services & Abhaya Agarwal, Partner Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young
• Neerav Kumar Gupta, Head India, Rent a Port n.v.
• Pranab Thakur, Deputy General Manager – Infrastructure (Ports), Lanco Infratech
• Jamie Simpson, Director, GHK International
• Abhishek Tandon, Consultant & Research Manager - Ports & Containers, Drewry
WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?
Port Operators, Terminal Operators, Forwarding and Shipping Companies, Shipyard Operators
• Chairman of the Board/CEO
• CFO/Head of Corporate Strategy/Planning
• Head of Transport/Logistics
• Head of Investor Relations
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Marketing
Finance Industry (Banks, Investment Funds)
• CEO
• Head of Corporate Finance
• Head of Transport/Infrastructure Desk
• Head of Project Finance
• Head of Leasing Business
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Investor Relations
Law Firms and Consultancies
• Partner, Infrastructure/Project Finance
• Partner, Structured Finance
And anyone else involved in the finance, investment or development of India's ports.
Please click on the program link to review the full agenda - or click here to download the conference flyer.
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Port Finance International Black Sea
18 - 19 April 2012
Pera House, Istanbul
The 4th Port Finance International Black Sea conference will be once again taking place in the exciting city of Istanbul.
Building on a well established relatonship between Port Finance International and the region's ports and operators, this year's conference will once again look at port developments in Black Sea, and provide a unique platform for looking at the challenges and opportunities this market has to offer for potential investors. It will also showcase best practice strategies for those ports looking to maintain and ensure their position in this growing marketplace - and how to compete on a global scale.
Presentations from leading experts will be punctuated with plenty of time for networking and discussion with peers and potential business partners - while panel discussions will open the floor for debate and market overviews from those in the thick of it.
Past participants include:
Akport, APM Terminals, Arkas Holdings, Arup, Atkins, Beckett Rankine, BMT Hi-Q Sigma, British Expertise, Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company, Chamber of Shipping , Clyde & Co LLP, Cooper Gay & Co. Ltd., CTS (Container Terminal Services), DEGERE International Trading A.S., DP World , Drewry, Ecorys, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Eversheds LLP, Evyap Holding A.S., G4S, Garanti Bank, GEMPORT GEMLIK LIMAN VE DEPOLAMA ISLETMELERI A.S., GHK Consulting, Global Container Service (GCS) Ltd. , Gulftainer Co. Ltd., Halcrow Group Limited, HAPAG –LLOYD , Holman Fenwick Willan, HPC Ukraina , HR Wallingford Ltd., Imperial College London, Inchcape Shipping Services, Interlegal, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited, Liebherr, LIMAS LIMAN, Maersk, Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants, Maritime Ports Administration Constanta, Maritime Under-Secretariat Turkey, Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications (MTITC) Bulgaria, MTBS, Norton Rose LLP, Ocean Shipping Consultants Ltd, Penang Port Commission, Permanent International Secretariat of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Port of Bandirma, Port of Burgas, Port Varna, Portia Management Services, Poti Sea Port Corporation, PSA, RDM CONSULTANTS, Reuters, RODA LIMAN, Rosmorport, SC OIL TERMINAL SA CONSTANTA, SE Odessa Commercial Sea Port, Smiths Group plc, State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport of Ukraine, Stephenson Harwood, STFA Construction Group, Taman Ferry Terminal Ltd, TT Club, Turklim, UK Trade & Investment, Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs, Turkey , URS Scott Wilson, Vector PTS
The agenda will be available shortly on this page. Please contact cathy@portfinanceinternational.com to discuss how you could participate in this programme, or for more information click here to download the flyer.
Port Finance International Asia
15 - 16 May 2012
Hong Kong
Following the success of Port Finance International conferences around the world, we are pleased to be launching the first event of its kind in Hong Kong - Port Finance International Asia on 15 & 16 May 2012.
This conference will bring together the expertise of some of the world's most prominent companies in the ports sector to look at the development of this market in Asia - specifically Hong Kong and China. It will provide an ideal setting for parties interested in learning how they can access and participate in this dynamic region, and will enable discussion, debate and networking between ports, operators, investors, banks, developers and government - all interested in watching and participating in one of the world's most thriving markets - and ensuring their position.
Over 100 participants are expected - from:
Government
Ports (private and public)
Port Operators
Banks
Private Equity
Infrastructure Funds
Law Firms
Engineering Consultants
Developers
For more information about this event please contact cathy@portfinanceinternational.com
Port Finance International Greece
13 - 14 September 2012
Metropolitan Hotel, Athens
Promoting Investments in the Greek Ports Sector
Our inaugural Port Finance International Greece conference will highlight current trends and challenges facing Greek ports, and provide insight into government plans for the financing of investments and reform in the Greek port sector.
Over two days this conference will bring together key industry experts from the port and terminal industry, from the sea tourism industry and from the banking and legal world to provide delegates with an insight into investment opportunities in the Greek ports sector and an in-depth understanding of innovative financing solutions.
This conference will place a spotlight on the investment opportunities afforded by the proposed grant of concessions for the management of Greek commercial and sea tourism ports. It will also contain dedicated sessions on investments in the Greek sea tourism sector.
This conference will also provide an excellent opportunity to meet potential equity and business partners, as well as senior executives from port authorities, port and marina operators and the legal and banking industries to discuss finance options and development requirements.
Some of the topics to be covered in the conference will include:
- • Comparing the workings of the Greek Ports Sector with the rest of Europe
- • What makes a successful port privatisation (and what doesn't)
- • Legal structures for establishing a PPP agreement
- • The importance of good administration in ports:
- • Ports as an Infrastructure Investment
- • Sponsor-Side Project Development
- • Investment opportunities in cruise ports in Greece
- • Developing marinas and pleasure ports
- • Unlocking investment opportunities in the tourism sector
- • Green ports
Plus Case Studies of Port Development Projects including:
- • Case studies: UK port privatisation
Speakers who have already confirmed their participation include:
- • Athanasios Pallis, Secretary General, General Secretariat of Ports and Port Policy, Hellenic Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries
- • Professor John Tsamourgelis, University of the Aegean, Former Adviser to the Ministry of Finance
- • Michael Stange, Coordinator of Port Integration & EU Coordinator, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
- • The Association of Greek Ports
- • Patrick Verhoeven, Director of the European Sea Ports Association
- • The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund
- • Alistair Mackie & Eliza Petritsi, Partners, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
- • Richard Hill, Associate, Ports & Maritime, Atkins Global
- • Stavros Hatzakos, Director of the Piraeus Port Authority
- • David Whitehead OBE, Director of the British Ports Association
- • Neil Davidson, Senior Advisor – Ports, Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd
- • The Invest in Greece Agency
- • The Hellenic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce
- • Professor N Nikitakos, University of the Aegean
Port Finance International Korea
23 - 24 October 2012
Imperial Palace Hotel, Seoul
The inaugural Port Finance International Korea Conference is designed to present an in-depth understanding of innovative financing solutions and practical advice surrounding the challenges and opportunities in Korea’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 Korea’s ports and their plans for expansion and development, whilst also investigating opportunities for growth and investment.
WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?
Port Operators, Terminal Operators, Forwarding and Shipping Companies, Shipyard Operators
• Chairman of the Board/CEO
• CFO/Head of Corporate Strategy/Planning
• Head of Transport/Logistics
• Head of Investor Relations
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Marketing
Finance Industry (Banks, Investment Funds)
• CEO
• Head of Corporate Finance
• Head of Transport/Infrastructure Desk
• Head of Project Finance
• Head of Leasing Business
• Head of Business Development
• Head of Investor Relations
Law Firms and Consultancies
• Partner, Infrastructure/Project Finance
• Partner, Structured Finance
And anyone else involved in the finance, investment or development of Korea's ports.
행사 소개
행사 소개 제1회 PFI 항만금융 컨퍼런스는 대한민국 항만산업이 동시에 직면하고 있는 도전을 항만 및 금융 전문가들의 깊은 성찰과 탁월한 금융해법 및 실질적인 조언을 통해 기회의 전환점으로 만들고자 조직된 행사입니다. 본 행사는 시장 투입이 가능한 자기자본 및 비즈니스 파트너를 만날 수 있는 탁월한 기회가 될 것입니다. 정부항만 정책/금융 담당자, 항만공사, 터미널 운영사, 투자회사 등 금융권, 로펌, 컨설턴트 등 항만 금융 및 투자 자본에 이해 관계를 가진 당사자들을 만나보실 수 있습니다. 본 컨퍼런스는 각 주요 조직의 의사결정권을 가진 임원급을 참석 대상으로 하며, 특히 대한민국 항만의 질적, 양적 개발 계획을 심도있게 다룰 것이며, 아울러 각 참여 기관의 이에 관련된 재무 및 투자 계획에 결정적인 역할을 할 정보들을 제공할 것입니다.
컨퍼런스 참석 대상
항만공사, 항만 및 터미널 운영사, 포워딩 및 해운회사, 조선소 운영사
• CEO
• 재무 담당, 기획 담당 전무/이사급
• 물류수송팀 장급
• 투자유치팀 장급
• 신성장/신사업개발팀 장급
• 마케팅팀 장급
투자은행, 금융지주회사 등
• CEO
• 재무관리팀 장급
• 물류수송/ 인프라스트럭쳐팀 장급
• 프로젝트 파이낸싱팀 장급
• 리스금융팀 장급
• 투자유치팀 장급
로펌 및 컨설턴트 회사
• 인프라스트럭쳐/프로젝트 파이낸싱 담당
• 변호사 및 컨설턴트
대한민국 항만금융 및 투자에 관계된 업무 담당자
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