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Global Ports Forum presents – 7th GPF Executive Workshop on Feasibility, Valuation and Financing Port and Terminal Projects, 16-18 April, 2024, Dubai, UAE.
Dear industry colleagues
Objectives of the Course
Intense, participative learning about all aspects of Ports related corporate finance in six modules with defined learning objectives, subject content, simulation among participants and deliverables by participants over a 3 days’ period.
The end of the course each participant will go away with a clear view of
(1) How to conduct feasibility of port / terminal projects in green/brown field
(2) Assess valuation of the project from the promoters, investors and operators perspective
(3) Evaluation and selection of Financing methods and options by understanding how each component of Ports Corporate Finance works and how it links with every other part of the business
(4) How to achieve Financial Closure and select optimum combination of financing options.
Current trends in the global supply chains clearly suggest a paradigm shift in pattern of customers’ value proposition. In line with value migration investments in the global supply chains and logistics sector and in particular in ports and terminals – whether though greenfield activity or M&A (brown field projects) – have been steadily moving towards creating a better and more integrated infrastructure, both to facilitate supply chain integration and to lower transport costs, thus contributing to regional, national and global economic growth.
Live case studies of DP World, CMA-CGM, Maersk – APMoller, PSA and a number of other leading port and terminal operators demonstrate these trends. These case studies will be used during the three days deliberations encouraging participants to utilize applicable concepts in their own working environment.
The course makes use of case studies, which will follow the logical steps in the project identification to actual execution and implementation process: from feasibility to ppp Implementation and bank-ability.
Course Format
Pre Course Reading Materials
Select Ports’ business – last annual report, investor presentation & call transcript; every participant will be sent a reading pack to be read.
During the course
Overview of corporate finance concepts linked to ports Corporate Finance extensive use of tools.
While this is not a modelling course, we will use excel to the extent possible, participants with limited exposure to excel will be helped by the trainers during the course.
After course
Trainers available for follow up emails, questions on phone.
Distribution of discussion materials.
Form a participant only online group.
Course Introduction
Introduction to financial statements, financial analysis, corporate finance and how the 3 link up.
Introduction to the port business – economic rationale, technical, market, operations – Participants to participate with elaboration of their roles
Port Business Corporate Finance
Overview of recent Ports transaction global activity
Participants to participate with comments on the assets they are familiar with
Program Details (Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Day 1
Day 2
Port Sector Analysis
Management and Shareholders
Business strategy
Earnings dynamics
Asset management
Cash flow drivers
Liquidity
Solvency
Day 3
Port Valuation and Financial Modelling
About the Course Director (subject to final confirmation)
Thomas Ng
Thomas Ng has over 29 years of consulting experience in the ports and shipping industry. Thomas is known for developing innovative solutions for players within the ports & shipping industry, — in areas of investments advisory, port strategy, development, marketing, planning & redesign, customer services and port operations; and delivering superior results.
He is the Executive Chairman of The Global Ports Forum (GPF) since 2008. The Global Ports Forum is a platform where all ports stakeholders in the ecosystem- port customers, port authorities, port operators, port people, port suppliers & service providers are gathered together to discuss about issues furthering the interests of ports globally.
Thomas is well-respected in the ports & shipping circles — recognized for his in-depth industry knowledge and far-reaching personal industry network and linkages. Some of his recent port investments advisory work include ports in the Middle East, Africa, Southern Europe, South East Asia, Latin America, etc.
Given Thomas’ far-reaching personal port industry network and linkages, Thomas is often seek out by port investors and port privatisation candidates all over the world for collaborative partnership.
Thomas is invited regularly as speaker & facilitator for Ports conferences, roundtable and executive programs and workshops.
He is the senior port & terminal training expert for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) for foreign ports officials for over 10 years. Recent programmes conducted by Thomas include the 5 days executive program in “Port Development and Competitiveness”, Singapore on 12-16 Dec 2016 where Thomas was the key trainer for over 60% of the whole executive program. Some other early SCP programmes that Thomas taught over 20 senior foreign government transport officials included the 2 weeks Singapore MFA Executive Programme in Logistics & Distribution Management on 28 Aug – 10 Sep 2007 & again on 6 Oct – 17 Oct 2008.
Thomas spoke recently at the Transport Intelligence Singapore 2013 Infrastructure panel, together with senior executives from the World Bank & UPS, the Container Depot Association Singapore Conference 2014 on ports and infrastructure, Tank Storage Asia Conference in 2015 and an exclusive Roundtable on Smart ports & ships and Internet of Things in Jun 2016.
On a professional level, Thomas founded the non-government voluntary organization — The Global Ports Council (GPC) in 2008. As of today, over 192 C-level executives globally presents themselves as members of our council. Our prestigious list of Council members are as follows:
Thomas is also a veteran Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore since 2001. He served as a Board Member of the Singapore Branch of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport for over 22 years.
Mukesh Parikh
Mr. Mukesh Parikh is associated with Global Maritime Industry for over 40 years. He has a distinction of having hands on Maritime Industry experience with continuous involvement in Training and Development throughout his distinguished career.
He has been conducting a number of executive training programs on ports and terminals at Singapore, UAE, South Africa and other international locations, in addition to his current position of Adjunct Professor at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management.
Mr. Mukesh Parikh has a post graduate degree in Management with specialization in Marketing and Finance. He attended one year training program Professional Shipping at Norwegian Shipping Academy, Oslo.
During his career of 18 years in the Commercial Shipping, he was associated with UNCTAD/UNDP as a Trainer and Course developer. He attended two weeks instructors’ Workshop (Training for Trainers) organized by UNCTAD / UNDP in collaboration with The Ministry of Transport and Ports in Malaysia at Penang Port Commission. He conducted a number of training Programs in the Middle East, South East Asia and Indian subcontinent including developing a training program on General Shipping Management for Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Sharjah, UAE.A sound foundation of Shipping Industry and clear understanding of market and customer expectation and requirement from service providers enabled Mr. Mukesh Parikh to build the next phase of his career in Ports and Terminal Industry.
He worked with The Adani Group in Senior Management position for 10 years from the inception stage of Mundra Port in India and made a major contribution to set up Business Development and Marketing team as well as establish Standard Operating Procedures for the entire spectrum of Operations in the port. He successfully built marketing and operations teams and trained them.
Since July 2014, Mr. Mukesh Parikh has taken up advisory and consultancy role for The Maritime Industry. His assignments cover Business volume estimation and hinterland mapping with competition analysis, Revenue forecasts for the life of the project and financial modelling, investment optimization in line with market potential; Commercial and legal aspects of logistics, cargo handling, warehousing contracts; business excellence and standardization of operating procedures; Organization development, structuring and Manpower planning and training. He has also advised a number of clients about the Concession agreements and entering in to sub-concessions.
Mr Ng Koon Seng
Ng Koon Seng (FCA Singapore, FCCA UK, FCPA Australia) has over 30 years of experience in a global logistics, ocean freight operations and container transportation conglomerate. He has a wealth of international experience from his career in shipping, global container equipment operation; process Optimization, end to end finance system setup for the shipping business start-up operation, transformation, change management, merger & acquisitions and divestures. He was engaged by Jurong Port Pte Ltd in year 2014 as a Finance system lead and business process consultant for a Joint Venture start up Port/Terminal project, providing finance IT project management and translate user requirements into solution concept, prepare training manuals specific to each finance processes and setting up the finance organization, Multi-Purpose Port/Terminal billing system and implementation of the real time integrated Enterprise financial full system from scratch through end to end finance process innovation and design, develop innovation and out-of-box solutions, lean and digitize, user & finance-friendly administration, workflow integrated for Marunda Center Terminal – PT. Pelabuhan Tegar Indonesia, the 1st private international & domestic multi-purpose seaport which focusing in General Cargo & Bulk Cargo (dry & liquid) in greater Jakarta area. The port is a joint venture between Marunda Center Industrial Estate (www. marundacenter.com) Indonesia and Jurong Port Pte Ltd (www.jp.com.sg) a leading international multi-purpose port operator in Singapore. The integrated port billing and finance system is up and live in Marundra Center Terminal.
He was also tasked to do research on the Ports in Thailand, training, financial modelling with Activity-based costing Analysis for the Aggregates and sand Terminal project.
Mr Ng spent 25 years of his career with NOL/APL, a world leader in shipping and logistics services with annual turnover of US$8b., holding various senior management positions from liners services, special cargoes, freight forwarding, shipping agencies, manage PSA’s appropriated Berth scheme for shipping consortia to global equipment operation including M&A of APL, lead Post Merger integration and transformation of the NOL/APL global equipment operation, depots, trucking, rail, land and intermodal operation which involved more than US$1.5 Billion worth of operational cost globally. Head of the NOL global equipment management and achieved significant hard core saving per company’s testimonial thru dynamics operational modelling.
16th GPF Anniversary Special. Pay for Two participants, another Two comes free. No other promotion applicable.
Costs:
On or Before 17 Feb 2024: The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is USD5995 – Save USD800!
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD5995!
From 18 Feb 2024: The Regular Rate is USD6795
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD6795!
Note: All fees stated include luncheons, refreshments and complete set of documentation. It does not include the cost of accommodation and travel.
REGISTER NOW!
To register, please submit the following details to thomasng@globalportsforum.com:
Name:
Position:
Organisation:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?:
Billing information:
For cheque payments: To be made payable to ‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’ Please do not send post-dated cheque.
For telegraphic transfers:
Account Name: Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.,
Account No. : 695 477 141 001.
Beneficiary Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG),
Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513.
Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference.
Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 17 Feb 2024 to enjoy the discount.
Look forward to welcoming you at the executive workshop!
Kind regards
Thomas Ng
Chairman
The Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road
#18-11
International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Website: www.globalportsforum.com/
Mobile: +65 9684 3289
DID: +65 65197662
Fax: +65 6725 8438
Email: thomasng@globalportsforum.com
Terms & Conditions:
No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment.
Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application.
Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full.
Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee.
Refund Policy – a reimbursement of the registration fee, minus administrative charges will only be made if the participant has notified Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd. in writing that he/she is unable to attend the event no less than 45 days prior to the commencement of the event. No cancellation is allowed after that, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.
Come Join us with Achievers of Ports/Terminals Excellence at 2024 Global Ports Forum Awards, Shangri La Dubai, AlNojoom Grand Ballroom,17 Apr 24, Dubai UAE
Dear Industry Colleagues,
In continuation of our commitment of improving global ports and furthering the interests of ports globally through collaborations among members of the port ecosystem, we are pleased to announce that Nominations are Now open for the 2024 Global Ports Forum Awards.
These Awards will coincide with the 6th Global Ports Forum Dubai to be held on 17-18 Apr 2024, and will be given out during The Global Ports Forum Awards 2024 Dinner, to be held in Dubai, UAE, on 17 Apr 2024 evening.
We are pleased to inform that the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 GPF awards dinner was very well attended and a number of awards winners received their awards, in the presence of excellent industry participation.
Please find attached some of the media coverage and press release about the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 events from a number of international publications and trade journals. The 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022 & 2023 Global Ports Forum Awards in the news:
Photos of the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Global Ports Forum Awards Events:
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The 2024 Global Port Forum Awards will recognise the most valuable contribution made by professionals in different areas of Ports and Terminals Industry and acknowledge their roles and achievements in the following categories:
Bunkering Port Infrastructure of The Year
Bulk Commodities Port / Terminal of The Year
Bulk Grain Port / Terminal of The Year
Bulk Logistics Port / Terminal of The Year
Dry Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year
Liquid Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year
Most Efficient Oil/Gas Terminal of The Year
Global Container Terminal Operator of The Year
Cruise Terminal Operator of The Year
Best Turnaround Cruise Port/Terminal Operations of the Year
Ferry Terminal Operator of The Year
Integrated Port Logistics Hub of The Year
Port/Terminal Logistics Operator of the Year
Green Port / Terminal of The Year
Sustainable Port/Terminal of the Year
Most Progressive Port/Terminal Towards Sustainability
Best Port/Terminal in Environment Protection
Multi-Purpose Port / Terminal of The Year
Maritime Services Provider of The Year
Excellence in Ports and Terminals Training / Education
Port / Terminal InterModal Solutions Provider of The Year
Port / Terminal Services Provider of The Year
Oil / Gas Storage Tank Port / Terminal of The Year
Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Shipping)
Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Ocean Freight Forwarding)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Infrastructure)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Smart Port)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Technology)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Handling Equipment)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Software & Operating System)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Solutions)
Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Digital)
Port / Terminal Construction Contractor of The Year
Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of The Year
Port / Terminal of The Year – Africa
Port / Terminal of The Year – Australia / New Zealand
Port / Terminal of The Year – China
Port / Terminal of The Year – North Europe
Port / Terminal of The Year – South Europe
Port / Terminal of The Year – Western Europe
Port / Terminal of The Year – Middle East
Port / Terminal of The Year – North America
Port / Terminal of The Year – Central America and Caribbean
Port / Terminal of The Year – South America
Port / Terminal of The Year – North East Asia
Port / Terminal of The Year – South East Asia
Port / Terminal of The Year – Indian Sub Continent
Best Transhipment Hub Port / Terminal of The Year
Inland Port / Terminal of The Year
Most Efficient Port / Terminal Operator of The Year
Emerging Lead Port/Terminal of the Year
Outstanding Port/Terminal Design of The Year
Best Port Agency of the Year
Process Compliant Port / Terminal of The Year
Safe and Secure Port / Terminal of The Year
Customers Value Creator Port / Terminal of The Year
CSR Pursuer Port / Terminal of The Year
Most Improved Port/Terminal Facilities of the Year
People Developer Port / Terminal of The Year
Port Infrastructure Development of the Year
Ro-Ro Port / Terminal of The Year
Port / Terminal CEO of The year
Port / Terminal Visionary of The Year
Life Time Achievement in Port / Terminal Industry
Port/Terminal Logistics Personality of the Year
Newsmaker of The Year in Port / Terminal Industry
Port Authority of The Year
Best Public Container Terminal of The Year
Port Public Partner of The Year
Port Supply Partner of The Year
Most Innovative Port / Terminal Professional of The Year
Port / Terminal Professional of The Year
Outstanding Port Manager of The Year
Port Risk Manager of the Year
Port / Terminal Builder of The Year
Port / Terminal Woman of The Year
Port / Terminal Logistics Personality of The Year
Most Inspiring Woman in Port/Terminal Industry
Port/Terminal Financier of The Year
Port/Terminal Consultant of the Year
Hall of Fame
2024 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details:
Award winners will be finalised by a jury comprising of Global Ports Customers & Senior Port Experts from the Global Ports Council through a transparent well defined process and applying common criteria in each category of the awards.
In the meantime, we look forward and welcome nominations for the 2024 Awards by 1 Oct 2023 covering the following:
Guests can look forward to an evening for networking among senior professionals of Ports / Terminal and supporting industries in a relaxed environment along with enjoying the achievement awards.
Dress Code: Formal suits / National dress for Gentlemen, Gowns / Cocktail Dresses for Ladies.
Ticket costs:
On or Before 1 Oct 2023: The ‘Early Bird’ Ticket Rate is USD$599 – Save USD$100!
From 2 Oct 2023: The Regular Ticket Rate is USD$699
Note: Ticket for Dinner does not include the cost of accommodation and travel to the event.
To register, please submit the following details to thomasng@globalportsforum.com:
Name:
Position:
Organisation:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?:
Billing information:
For cheque payments: To be made payable to ‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’ Please do not send post-dated cheque.
For telegraphic transfers:
Account Name: Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.,
Account No. : 695 477 141 001.
Beneficiary Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG),
Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513.
Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference.
Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 1 Oct 2023 to enjoy the discount.
The Global Ports Forum will continue to strive and provide a common platform for the professionals of Ports and Terminals industry.
We are indeed pleased to share selected details of our programs that we had recently organized, being uploaded onto our website:-
globalportsforum.com/past-events/
Details of GPF forthcoming executive workshops/forums are available on our website at below link:
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/
We look forward to your active participation and valued contributions for success at your Awards Dinner.
Best regards
Thomas Ng
Chairman
The Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road
#18-11
International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Website: www.globalportsforum.com/
Mobile: +65 9684 3289
DID: +65 65197662
Fax: +65 6725 8438
Email: thomasng@globalportsforum.com
Terms & Conditions:
No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment.
Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application.
Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full.
Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee.
No cancellation is allowed, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.
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