“China gives new incentives to boost high-quality coal capacity” –
February 11th, 2018“China gives new incentives to boost high-quality coal capacity” – www.reuters.com/article/us-china-coal/china-gives-new-incentives-to-boost-high-quality-coal-capacity-idUSKBN1FT0HW
“Argentine truck strike pressures more ports, lowers grain cargos” –
February 11th, 2018“Argentine truck strike pressures more ports, lowers grain cargos” – www.reuters.com/article/argentina-grains-strike/argentine-truck-strike-pressures-more-ports-lowers-grain-cargos-idUSL2N1PY1IL
DP World handles 10% more volume in 2017, has bullish outlook for 2018 – The National
February 11th, 2018As U.S. Culls Diplomats, China Is Empowering Its Ambassadors
February 11th, 2018As U.S. Culls Diplomats, China Is Empowering Its Ambassadors www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2018-02-07/as-u-s-culls-diplomats-china-is-empowering-its-ambassadors
Saudi authorities give DP World Jeddah Port plans go-ahead | Gulfnews.com
February 11th, 2018Trouble in Paradise at Crux of Asian Rivalry
February 11th, 2018Trouble in Paradise at Crux of Asian Rivalry www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2018-02-07/trouble-in-paradise-at-crux-of-asian-rivalry
Alibaba to Invest $865 Million in China Home Improvement Chain
February 11th, 2018Alibaba to Invest $865 Million in China Home Improvement Chain www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-11/alibaba-to-invest-865-million-in-china-home-improvement-chain
2018 Global Ports Forum Awards Dubai 22 Feb 18
February 10th, 2018H. E. Mohammed Sharaf, Asst Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Economic and Trade Affairs of United Arabs Emirates & the retired Group CEO of Dubai Ports World Group (2005 to Jan 2016) had consented to be the Guest Of Honor for the Awards Dinner. Come Join us with Achievers of Ports/Terminals Excellence at 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards, Dubai, UAE, 22 Feb 18
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 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards.
These Awards will coincide with the Global Ports Forum Dubai to be held on 21-22 February, 2018, and will be given out during The Global Ports Forum Awards 2018 Dinner, to be held in Dubai UAE on 22 February 2018 evening.
We are pleased to inform that the 2017 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 event from a number of international publications and trade journals. The 2017 Global Ports Forum Awards in the news:
Photos of the 2017 Global Ports Forum Awards Event :
The 2018 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 / Bunkering 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
Bulk Liquid 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
Ferry Terminal Operator of The Year
Free Trade Zone 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
Maritime Training / Education Service Provider of The Year
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
Port / Terminal Engineering / Technical Innovation of The Year
Port / Terminal Digital Innovation o f The Year
Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of The Year
Port / Terminal Technology and R&D 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 – Central America and Caribbean
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 – South America
Port / Terminal of The Year – South East Asia
Port / Terminal of The Year – North East Asia
Port / Terminal of The Year – Indian Sub Continent
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
People Developer 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 / Terminal Woman of The Year
Port/Terminal Financier of The Year
Port/Terminal Consultant of the Year
Hall of Fame
2018 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 2018 Awards by 1 July 2018 covering the following:
- 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.
- 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.
- Short listed nominees will be announced well in advance and their presence is desirable at the 2018 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.
Ticket costs:
On or Before 1 Oct 2017: The ‘Early Bird’ Ticket Rate is USD$499 – Save USD$100!
Special Offer! – 10 Delegates for the Price of 8 in This Category, total costs only USD$3992. Save USD$998!
- From 2 Oct 2017: The Regular Ticket Rate is USD$599
Special Offer! – 10 Delegates for the Price of 8 in This Category, total costs only USD$4792, Save USD$1198!
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 2017 to enjoy the discount.
Looking forward to welcome you to our Awards Dinner again in 2018.
Kind regards
Thomas Ng
Chairman
The Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road
#26-04
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.
Dubai to host the 4th GPF, 21-22 Feb 18, Grand Hyatt Dubai Al Dar Room. Register Today! Superb Content, Excellent Networking & Trusted GPF Platform.
February 10th, 2018An invitation to register and participate at the 4th Global Ports Forum, Grand Hyatt Dubai Al Dar Room, UAE from 21-22 Feb 18
Dear Industry colleagues,
It is indeed our pleasure to invite you to consider this unique opportunity to participate at the 4th Global Ports Forum Dubai UAE from 21-22 Feb 18.
Key topics of the Forum may include:
- Port Strategy & Developments –
Trade Outlook, Shipping Trends (Alliances, Markets, Deployment, Cascading, Demand, Mega-trends, etc) and Port Economics; Recent Port Developments
Terminal design and right sizing (the balance between OpEx and CapEx); Terminal management (avoiding congestion, handling peaks and surges, off-schedule vessels, mega vessels, Alliance complexities);
Additional ports/terminal value adding services and proposition bundling
- Port Automation –
Handling Automation (trends, evolution versus revolution); Big Data; IoT; Cloud Technologies
- Port Finance –
PPP; Port Financing Best Practices, Ports M&A, Ports IPO, etc
- Port Efficiency –
Optimising Vessel Traffic Management (IT, Systems, Processes, best practices); Ensuring port Safety and Security (risks, threats, best practices, sharing, partnerships); Port master planning (right sizing for future demand); Terminal productivity (what is required and how can it be achieved); Terminal service differentiation (creating true competitive advantages, avoiding commoditisation); Terminal landside interface (Shippers and truckers requirements, Automation, Data exchange and security, Truck appointment systems)
Draft Agenda as of today is as follows:
On or Before 21 Dec 2017: The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is USD2895 – Save USD600!
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD2895!
From 22 Dec 2017: 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, and refreshments. 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 21 Dec 2017 to enjoy the discount.
Details of GPF executive workshops/forums in the upcoming few months include:
- Global Ports Forum announces the Launch of the Certified Global Port Manager (CGPM) Program.
globalportsforum.com/certified-global-port-manager-cgpm/
- 2nd GPF Executive Workshop on Coal Terminals Supply Chain Developments, Trends and Operations Feb 3-4, 2018 Dubai.
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/15378-2/
- 3rd GPF Executive Workshop on Investment Strategies for Green / Brown Field Port Projects, Feb 7-8, 2018, Dubai.
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Management, February 11-15, 2018 Dubai. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Advanced Management, February 11-20, 2018 Dubai + Port visits 3 days 21-23 Feb 2018, Dubai. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd Executive Workshop on Bulk Liquid Terminals, Commercial & Operational Excellence, February 12-13, 2018, Dubai, UAE. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/2nd-executive-workshop-on-bulk-liquid-terminals-commercial-operational-excellence-august-14-15-2017-singapore/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Dredging Techniques and Construction Management for Ports & Terminals, February 15 – 16 2018 Singapore. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/gpf-executive-workshop-on-dredging-techniques-and-construction-management-for-ports-terminals-february-15-16-2018-singapore/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Excellence in Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Contracts for Non-Legal Professionals – Practical Understanding of Legal and Common Commercial Clauses, February 19-20, 2018 Dubai.
- 2nd Executive Workshop on Effective Concession Agreements for Ports & Terminals, Feb 19-20, 2018, Dubai.
- 2nd Executive Workshop on Bulk Liquid Terminals, Commercial & Operational Excellence, 19-20 Feb 2018, Dubai.
- 5th GPF Executive Workshop on Ports Financing and Investing, February 19-20, 2018, Dubai. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd GPF Executive Workshop on Advanced Shipping Business, Feb 21-22, 2018, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- GPF Executive Workshop on Use of Automated Guided Vehicles and drones in Ports and Terminals, February 21-22, 2018 Dubai.
- 3rd Executive Workshop on Multi-Purpose Terminal Business & Operations, February 21-22, 2018, Dubai, UAE.
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/15711-2/
- Dubai to host the 4th Global Ports Forum from 21-22 February 2018. Superb Content, Excellent Networking & Trusted GPF Platform. Register Today! 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
globalportsforum.com/5th-gpf-dubai-21-22-feb-18/
- H. E. Mohammed Sharaf, Asst Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Economic and Trade Affairs of United Arabs Emirates & the retired Group CEO of Dubai Ports World Group (2005 to Jan 2016) had consented to be the Guest Of Honor for the Awards Dinner. Come Join us with Achievers of Ports/Terminals Excellence at 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards, 22 Feb 2018, Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
globalportsforum.com/nominations-open-2018-global-ports-forum-awards-2222018/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Dredging Techniques and Construction Management for Ports & Terminals, Feb 21-22, 2018, Dubai.
- GPF Executive Workshop on Excellence in Negotiating & Managing Contracts, Feb 21-22, 2018, Dubai.
- GPF Executive Workshop on Dry Bulk Terminals – Commercial & Operational Excellence, February 24-25, 2018, Dubai UAE
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/16772-2/
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Management, Feb 26 – Mar 2, 2018, Singapore. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 3rd GPF Executive Workshop on Investment Strategies for Green / Brown Field Port Projects, March 06-07, 2018, Singapore. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/3rd-gpf-executive-workshop-on-investment-strategies-for-green-brown-field-port-projects-september-23-24-2017-dubai-uae/
- 5th GPF Executive Workshop on Ports Financing and Investing, March 08-09, 2018, Singapore. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd GPF Executive Workshop on Reefer Container Logistics, March 8-9, 2018 Singapore.
- 2nd GPF Executive Workshop on Bulk Liquid Terminals – A Comprehensive Overview for potential Investors in Bulk Liquid Terminals, 15-16 Mar 18, Rotterdam.
- GPF Executive Workshop on Global Maritime and Shipping Risks – Threats & Mitigations, 20-21 March 2018 and 17-18 July 2018. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/gpf-executive-workshop-on-global-maritime-and-shipping-risks-threats-mitigations-20-21-march-2018/
- 3rd Executive Workshop on InterModal Solutions – Value Creation, USP identification & Market Positioning for Ports & Terminals, March 15-16, 2018 Melbourne, Australia
- GPF Executive Workshop on Synergies between Bulk Liquid Terminals, Tankers & ISO-Tanks, March 26-27, 2018 Rotterdam
- GPF Executive Workshop on Excel in Developing, Implementing & Managing Service Level Agreements, April 7-8, 2018 Singapore
- 3rd GPF Executive Workshop on Investment Strategies for Green / Brown Field Port Projects, April 12-13, 2018 Melbourne. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/3rd-executive-workshop-on-investment-strategies-for-green-brown-field-port-projects-april-12-13-2018-melbourne/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Bulk Liquid Terminals – A Comprehensive Overview for potential Investors in Bulk Liquid Terminals, April 15-16, 2018, Dubai.
- 5th GPF Executive Workshop on Ports Financing and Investing, April 19-20, 2018 Melbourne. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 5th GPF Executive Workshop on Ports Financing and Investing, May 12-13,2018, Singapore. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/16424-2/
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Advanced Management, 14-23 May 2018 + Port visits 3 days 24-26 May 2018, Singapore. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Management, 14-18 May, 2018, Singapore. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/15782-2/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Trade Finance Fraud & Prevention, 15-16 May 2018, Singapore & 18-19 Sept 2018, Singapore. globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/gpf-executive-workshop-on-trade-finance-fraud-prevention-15-16-may-2018-singapore/
- Hamburg to Host the 5th Global Ports Forum, Jun 18-19, 2018. Join us for the definitive GPF for our superior content, excellent networking and global platform. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
globalportsforum.com/5th-gpf-18-19-jun-18-hamburg/
- GPF Executive Workshop on Cybersecurity for Ports & Terminals, July 14-15, 2018, Singapore.
- 3rd GPF Executive Workshop on Strategic Planning for Ports & Terminals, Jul 23-24 2018, Singapore
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Management, Sept 30 – Oct 04, 2018 Dubai. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
- 2nd GPF Executive Program on Global Ports Advanced Management, September 30 – October 09, 2018 + Port visits 3 days 10-11 October 2018, Dubai UAE. 10th Anniversary Special. Pay for One participant, another One comes free. No other promotion applicable.
We look forward to welcoming to our Global Ports Forums & Executive Workshops!
Kind regards
Thomas Ng
Chairman
The Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road
#26-04
International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Website: www.globalportsforum.com/
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.
Cancellation – No cancellation is allowed, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.