SAGT’s Dhashma Karunaratne, ‘Most Inspiring Woman in Ports’ | Sunday Observer

February 24th, 2019

SAGT’s Dhashma Karunaratne, ‘Most Inspiring Woman in Ports’.

www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/02/24/business/sagt%E2%80%99s-dhashma-karunaratne-%E2%80%98most-inspiring-woman-ports%E2%80%99

SAGT wins awards at Global Ports Forum | Sunday Observer

February 23rd, 2019

SAGT wins awards at Global Ports Forum.

www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/02/24/business/sagt-wins-awards-global-ports-forum

Hat-trick for team SAGT at Global Ports Forum in Dubai

February 23rd, 2019

Hat-trick for team SAGT at Global Ports Forum in Dubai.

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Sri Lanka: Ports Authority wins GPF Ports Authority of the Year 2019 Award – Sri Lanka Guardian

February 22nd, 2019

Sri Lanka: Ports Authority wins GPF Ports Authority of the Year 2019 Award.

www.slguardian.org/sri-lanka-ports-authority-wins-gpf-ports-authority-of-the-year-2019-award/

SLPA wins GPF Ports Authority of the Year Award | Daily News

February 22nd, 2019

SLPA wins GPF Ports Authority of the Year Award.

www.dailynews.lk/2019/02/22/business/178215/slpa-wins-gpf-ports-authority-year-award

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Wins Second Consecutive GPF Ports Authority Of The Year 2019 Award

February 22nd, 2019

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Wins Second Consecutive GPF Ports Authority Of The Year 2019 Award.

www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/sri-lanka-ports-authority-wins-second-consecutive-gpf-ports-authority-of-the-year-2019-award/

SLPA wins second consecutive GPF Ports Authority of the Year award – Lanka Business Online

February 22nd, 2019

SLPA wins second consecutive GPF Ports Authority of the Year award.

www.lankabusinessonline.com/slpa-wins-second-consecutive-gpf-ports-authority-of-the-year-award/

2019 Global Ports Forum Awards, Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira Crystal GrandBallroom, 20 Feb 19

February 18th, 2019

2019 GPF Awards Dubai 20 Feb 19

2019 Global Ports Forum Awards, Dubai, 20 Feb 19

Come Join us with Achievers of Ports/Terminals Excellence at 2019 Global Ports Forum Awards, 5 star Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira, Crystal Ballroom, Lobby Level, Dubai, UAE, 20 Feb 19

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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 2019 Global Ports Forum Awards. 

These Awards will coincide with the Global Ports Forum Dubai to be held on 20-21 February, 2019, and will be given out during The Global Ports Forum Awards 2019 Dinner, to be held in 5 star Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira, Crystal Ballroom, Lobby Level, Dubai, UAE, on 20 February 2019 evening.

We are pleased to inform that the 2017 & 2018 GPF awards dinner was very well attended and a number of awards winners in presence of excellent participation received their awards from H. E. Mr. Mohammed Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economics and Trade of UAE & former Group CEO, Dubai Ports World (2005-Jan 2016).

Please find attached some of the media coverage and press release about the 2017 & 2018 events from a number of international publications and trade journals. The 2017 & 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards in the news:

globalportsforum.com/news-2/

Photos of the 2017 & 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards Event :

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The 2019 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

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

Port / Terminal Software / operating system of The Year

Port / Terminal Construction Contractor of The Year

Port /Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment Supplier of The Year

Engineering / Technically Innovative Port / Terminal  of The Year

Digitally Innovative Port / Terminal  of The Year

Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of The Year

Port / Terminal Technology and R&D of The Year

Port / Terminal of The Year – All Africa

Port / Terminal of The Year – North Africa

Port / Terminal of The Year – West Africa

Port / Terminal of The Year – East Africa

Port / Terminal of The Year – Southern 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 Improved Port / Terminal 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

Newsmaker of The Year in Port / Terminal Industry

Port Authority of The Year

Port Public Partner 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

Most Inspiring Woman in Port/Terminal Industry

Port/Terminal Financier of The Year

Port/Terminal Consultant of the Year

Hall of Fame

 

2019 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 2019 Awards by 20 July 2018 covering the following:

 

  1. Provide us details of your organization / concerned personnel who are competent to stake a claim to one or more awards among the above listed categories.
  2. Please send a brief note describing justification for your claim to the relevant award, based on these the jury will finalize the list of award winners.
  3. Short listed nominees will be announced well in advance and their presence is desirable at the 2019 Global Ports Awards Dinner event.

 

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.

 

The Global Ports Forum will continue to strive and provide a common platform for the professionals of Ports and Terminals industry.

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

#27-15

International Plaza

Singapore 079903

 

Website: www.globalportsforum.com/

 

Mobile: +65 9684 3289

DID:    +65 65197662

Fax:    +65 6725 8438

Email:  thomasng@globalportsforum.com

1st GPF Executive Workshop on Synergies between Bulk Liquid Terminals, Tankers & ISO-Tanks, Feb 18-19, 2019, Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira Pearl Room 3, UAE

February 18th, 2019

1st GPF Executive Workshop on Synergies between Bulk Liquid Terminals, Tankers & ISO-Tanks, Feb 18-19, 2019, Dubai, UAE

Exclusive! New Program by GPF!

GPF Executive Workshop on Synergies between Bulk Liquid Terminals, Tankers & ISO-Tanks, Feb 18-19, 2019, Dubai, UAE.

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Dear industry colleagues

About the Course
Intense, participative learning about the role of Bulk Liquid Terminals, Tankers and ISO-tanks in the marine logistics chain, location & investment considerations and advice on how to maximize synergies, efficiency and revenues and how to avoid potential pitfalls.

In four modules with defined learning objectives, subject content, simulation among participants and deliverables by participants over a 2 day period.
The end of the course each participant will go away with a clear view on how Bulk liquid Terminals commercially operate, what synergies they can bring to your shipping company

Module One – Types of Storage & general attributes of a successful Bulk Liquid Terminal
o The Different Types of storage
o Location
o Customer base
o Facilities & utilisation rates
o Revenue sources
o Pricing & Customer contracting

Module Two – Finding the synergies
o Drivers for the Tanker market
o Drivers for the ISO-Tank market
o Finding the synergies
o Optimizing the synergies
o Increasing supply chain efficiency
o Avoiding the pitfalls

Module Three – Investing in Multi Modal – Bulk Liquid Terminals
o Location considerations
o Tenders, Partnerships & Joint ventures
o Investment Competitor Analysis.
o Due Diligence
o Zoning, land leases & Waterfrontage considerations.
o Tailoring Investment & Bankability
o Building for competitive advantage
o Project Finance –Bankability

Module Four – Multi Modal Case Studies
o Case study S.Korea
o Case study S.E. Asia
o Summary of potential pitfalls

Course Format
o All course Material will be provided

During the course
o Interactive teaching methods and actual case studies.

After the course
o Trainer available for follow up emails, questions on phone.
o Distribution of discussion materials.
o Form a participant only online group.

Who Should Attend?
• Tanker or ISO tank owners/operators who are thinking to invest in Bulk liquid terminals
• Business development professionals. Port Managers & potential investors from other industries who want to increase their knowledge on bulk liquid storage and its contribution in the marine logistic supply Chain.
• Banks & financial institutions looking to expand into Port or terminal infrastructure, equity research analysts, Investment Banking professionals
• Logistic or finance professionals who interface with Ports and Bulk Liquid Terminals as a customer and want to better understand their supply chain.

About the Course Director
Mike Beviss is Director Special Projects at Eastport Maritime Pte Ltd. He is a Master Mariner and has been in the Maritime industry for over 40 years working with Bulk Liquid Terminals, Shipping and Maritime Logistics; prior to his role at Eastport he worked for over 12 years as VP Sales & Marketing for a leading Global Bulk liquid Transportation & Storage company both in Europe and in Asia. Latterly in a Terminal business development role. As Director of Special Projects at Eastport he has a consultancy and advisory role for Eastport’s Customers and potential customers in the development and marketing of new bulk liquid terminals. He is an experienced industry trainer and a frequent Speaker and/or Chair at Asian and International Bulk liquid storage and shipping events.
Recent portfolio of services
• Senior commercial advisory services for two Greenfield maritime logistics parks in Malaysia
• Senior commercial advisor for a bulk liquid terminal project in Indonesia.
• Advisory work for large Infrastructure and Private Equity funds.
• Feasibility study and advisory for a large oil terminal Project in NE Asia for a Financial Investor.
• Market Study and advisory for a Trader’s Hub port project on the Indian Sub-Continent.
• Commercial study and advisory for a Port operator in the Mediterranean.
• Terminal Marketing Services for terminals in Asia Pacific and in the Middle East

Costs:

On or Before 18 Dec 2018: The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is USD3095 – Save USD400!
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD3095!

From 19 Dec 2018: The Regular Rate is USD3495

Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD3495!

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 18 Dec 2018 to enjoy the discount.
Look forward to welcoming you at the executive workshops/forums!

Kind regards

Thomas Ng

Chairman

The Global Ports Forum

GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.

10 Anson Road

#27-15

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.

Ethiopia and Djibouti sign deal to build gas pipeline

February 17th, 2019

“Ethiopia and Djibouti sign deal to build gas pipeline” – uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ethiopia-djibouti-gas/ethiopia-and-djibouti-sign-deal-to-build-gas-pipeline-idUKKCN1Q6071