DUBAI OCTOBER 2012

KIERAN RING TO CHAIR TOC MIDDLE EAST

The Institute has collaborated extensively with the conference producers to shift the emphasis to focus on issues affecting the cargo owner and shipping line as well as the container terminal. As a result future delegates at TOC will begin to see a ‘TOC Container Supply Chain Stream’ which will focus on the movement of cargo from manufacturer to destination. Now 3pls, port authorities, lines and cargo owners will join the terminal operators to create a port centric container master event.

“I am delighted to be once again asked to moderate at TOC, I am particularly looking forward to experiencing the new format and emphasis”

KIERAN RING CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT THE GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS

INSTITUTE PRESENTATION

ABOUT THE 3 PANELS

1. MIDDLE EAST CONTAINER TRADE FLOWS & MACRO ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
2. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING & FULFILLMENT: THE LOGISTICS DIMENSION
3. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: TRANSFORMING PORTS, SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

SESSION 1 – MIDDLE EAST CONTAINER TRADE FLOWS & MACRO ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Key issues:
Why can’t we do it alone?
Container trade flow and tools for improving export/import processes
Growing Asia-Middle East trade and impact for service providers
Perspectives on growth and new opportunities for container trades in the region
India-Middle East trade dynamics
Port development: New projects and capacity issues

Moderator: Kieran Ring, CEO, Global Institute of Logistics
Speaker Panel:
Eng. Mahmood Al Bastaki, CEO, Dubai Trade
Mohammed Esa, CEO – Agility
Michel Deleuran, Maritime, MILAHA
Chander Kaul, NYK Line
Shailesh Garg, Drewry

SESSION 2
SESSION 2 – SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING & FULFILLMENT: THE LOGISTICS DIMENSION
Key issues:
Connecting the supply chain – is increased collaboration an achievable goal?
Carriers close up – will their lack of profitability continue into 2013?
What will this instability mean for the rest of the supply chain?
What carriers want – efficiency, productivity, and a fast turn around

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Shipper expectations for end to end supply chains
Port centric logistics as economic generator and supply chain game changer

Moderator: Kieran Ring, CEO, GIL
Speaker Panel:
Vasco Amoroso, Mattex Group
Mustafa Sener, Kuehne + Nagel
Lars Oestergaard Nielsen, Maersk Line
Dirk Van Den Bosch, DP World
Peter Ford, Port of Salalah

SESSION 3

SESSION 3 – SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: TRANSFORMING PORTS, SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
Key issues:
Out of Africa: New opportunities for ports, shipping and logistics
Africa-Middle East trade ties today and for the future
Dry ports and inland corridors – a new model for West-African container transport?
Port competition and landside logistics connectivity – ensuring Africa’s future prosperity
Customs practices and business processes – deepening regional trade integration
Reducing dwell time – what needs to be done to make Africa’s ports more time-efficient?

Moderator: Kieran Ring, CEO, GIL
Speaker Panel:
Karl Socikwa, CEO, Transnet Port Terminals
Majed Zambaraji, CEO, RAK Logistics
Jerome Ntibarekerwa,Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa