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HONG KONG KNOWLEDGE MISSIONBeginning the Institute’s ‘China Week’ was the TOC Asia conference in Hong Kong.At the conference the Institute hosted an Asia Edition of the World Port Strategy Forum. Key topics discussed were the port development challenges facing the Shenzhen/Hong Kong Region, the changing role of Global Port Authorities, how Chinese Companies can leverage their relationships with world ports to “Go-Global” and the Institute’s “Chain Port” study.The 6th Annual China Chapter Dinner took place later that evening. The highlight of the event was the induction of Dr. Ken Tse into the Institute’s ‘Hall of Fame’ for his outstanding contributions to port-centric logistics, to the development of CTQS and to logistics academia.[expand title=”TOC ASIA” rel=”fiction-highlander” trigpos=”above” expanded=”above”]
The new-look TOC Container Supply Chain: Asia retains all of the topical analysis and debate that delegates have come to expect on the evolution of container trade, shipping and ports across Asia Pacific, but with an added dimension for, and from, the producers and retailers whose cargo actually fills those boxes, ships, ports and terminals.At this time of deep volatility in the global economy, building robust relationships and a better understanding between all parties along the container supply chain has never been more important.TOC CSC Asia is the trusted forum for government, cargo owners, logistics providers, liner shipping, ports and terminals, inland transport, finance and other key stakeholder groups to meet, debate, and shape the future.With main conference sessions complemented by a series of practical seminars, workshops and interview-style forums on the exhibition floor, plus round-table debates on key operations and technology topics, a comprehensive programme will provide attendees with a wealth of fresh insight and valuable new business contacts.[/expand][expand title=”TOC ASIA AGENDA” rel=”fiction-highlander” trigpos=”above”]
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XIAMEN KNOWLEDGE MISSION
The Institute’s ‘China week’ continued with a benchmarking visit to the Port of Xiamen.
Pictured: Representatives from the Institute and the Ports of Zeebrugge, Virginia and Xiamen enjoying dinner together.
After a warm welcome from the Port of Xiamen, the Institute accompanied by our European Chairman Mr. Joachim Coens of the Port of Zeebrugge and our North American Chairman Mr. Jerry Bridges of the Port of Virginia, participated in a boat tour of the Port.
After the tour the Institute and the Ports of Zeebrugge and Virginia were invited to the Port of Xiamen headquarters to view a presentation about the Port, and to learn about the Port of Xiamen’s experiences.
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PORT OF XIAMEN BOAT TOUR
Pictured: During the benchmarking tour Mr. Coens noted that the MSC vessel was part of the recent MSC – CMA CGM alliance. An alliance between the second and third largest carriers certainly caused shockwaves. Mr. Coens also noted that this vessel may have been part of a service that calls to his Port of Zeebrugge.
Pictured: Mr. Joachim Coens (on left) plays a bit of table football (or ‘foosball’ as it sometimes referred) with Mr. Jerry Bridges. Apparently the match ended 1-0.
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The Port of Xiamen is a deepwater port along the several-thousand-kilometre-long coastline between Guangzhou and Ningbo provinces. It is wide and deep, free of ice and the 64.5 km of natural coastline around the port area maintain a depth of at least 40 feet.
Ships of up to one hundred thousand tonnage can be anchored at the inner port, while fifty thousand tonnage ships can pull in for loading and unloading. Xiamen Port has 37 docks and wharves ranging from small to large sizes, of which 4 (including one container dock) are for 10,000 to 50,000 tonnage, and 8 for 1,000 to 5,000 tonnage vessels. A railway line for special use is available within the port area.
Trade links have been established by the port with more than 140 countries and regions, with passenger routes linking Xiamen with Hong Kong, Shanghai, Wenzhou and Guangzhou, etc. already in service.
Data released by the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Commerce in March 2012 showed that Xiamen Port has become the world’s largest stone trading centre. Its stone trade volume accounts for more than 60% of the business in China, and takes about 15% of the global trade.
The data showed that the total volume of stone imported and exported via Xiamen Port hit 13.54 million tons, around $ 4.07 billion in 2011, an increase of 13.7% from the previous year. The export volume reached 6.83 million tons, $ 2.94 billion, up 15% year on year; while the import volume reached 6.71 million tons, $ 1.13 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%.
According to the data there are now four large stone raw material distribution centres and sales markets in Xiamen, gathering more than 1000 kinds of fine stone material from all around the world.
Over 50% of Brazil granite, more than 60% of Indian granite blocks, more than 30% of Turkish marble blocks, as well as over 80% of Bianco Teseo and Cream Marfil are distributed, processed and re-exported via Xiamen Port.
There are now more than 1200 stone import and export enterprises in Xiamen, controlling the stone supply and sales for more than 6,000 stone processing plants in and near Xiamen. The ongoing 12th China Xiamen International Stone Fair has attracted over 1,500 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions around the world to Xiamen.
Sources: China Vista & What’s On in Xiamen?
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BEIJING KNOWLEDGE MISSION
In Beijing the next leg of the Institute’s ‘China Week’ involved participation in the China Center for International Economic Exchange’s (CCIEE) 33rd Monthly Economic Talk.
Also joining the Institute on the speaking panel was Mr. Joachim Coens, Institute European chairman from the Port of Zeebrugge, Mr. Jerry Bridges, Institute North American chairman from the Port of Virginia, and Ms. Chen Wenling, Chief Economist for CCIEE.
The theme of the event was “The Operation of Domestic and Foreign Ports and Logistic Cost”. The late founding chairman of the Institute, Mr. Robert V. Delaney, had studied US logistics costs extensively, and this knowledge formed the basis of the Institute’s presentation.
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ABOUT THE CHINA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC EXCHANGE (CCIEE)
The China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), founded in 2009, is tasked with promoting international economic research and exchanges and providing consulting services on these issues.
CCIEE attracts experienced economic researchers and has close connections with economic research resources in various fields. It operates under the guidance and supervision of the National Development and Reform Commission in terms of its business scope, and is registered in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The main scope of business and services of the CCIEE is as follows:
to study economic issues
to conduct economic exchanges domestically and internationally
to promote economic cooperation domestically and internationally
to provide consulting services
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TIANJIN PORT STRATEGY FORUM
he conclusion of the Institute’s ‘China Week’ was a special Tianjin edition of the World Port Strategy Forum, sponsored by the Tianjin Government Port Services Department.
Representatives from the Port of Virginia, the Port of Zeebrugge, Hebei Port Group, the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), the Tianjin government, the Tianjin Logistics community, the Tianjin Shippers community and Shipping Lines participated in the event with the Institute moderating.
Key topics for discussion included: The development challenge of Virginia’s Port Railway system and Connectivity; The development challenge of Zeebrugge’s RO/RO port and Car terminal operations; Container Terminal Quality System; Tianjin Port Overview; Tianjin Nangang’s development strategy; Land reclaim.
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The Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) was founded in 1984, and is one of the first state-level economic and technological development zones. TEDA enjoys preferential state policies aimed at attracting domestic and foreign investment to develop modern industries focused on cutting-edge technologies.
With the approval of the Tianjin Municipal Government, the TEDA Administrative Commission established three industrial parks with their own unique characteristics beyond the original planning – the Microelectronics Industrial Park to the south, the Yat-sen Scientific and Industrial Park within the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway and the Chemical Industrial Park in the Hangu District.
In 2000 the Tianjin Export Processing Zone was established. As one of the first 15 state-level export processing zones, the Tianjin Export Processing Zone enjoys various preferential policies granted by the State like highly efficient and speedy customs supervision procedures, flexible and convenient foreign exchange control systems and tax incentives to encourage foreign and domestic investors.
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ABOUT THE CHINA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC EXCHANGE (CCIEE)
The China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), founded in 2009, is tasked with promoting international economic research and exchanges and providing consulting services on these issues.
CCIEE attracts experienced economic researchers and has close connections with economic research resources in various fields. It operates under the guidance and supervision of the National Development and Reform Commission in terms of its business scope, and is registered in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
The main scope of business and services of the CCIEE is as follows:
to study economic issues
to conduct economic exchanges domestically and internationally
to promote economic cooperation domestically and internationally
to provide consulting services
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Pictured Left: Mr. Jerry Bridges (top) of the Port of Virginia and Mr. Joachim Coens (bottom) of Port of Zeebrugge presenting at the CCIEEE event.
We have collected the press releases, videos and photo galleries from the Institute’s China Week in this section, accessible from the menu to the left.
The CCIEE event was widely reported in the Chinese media. A brief example of the CCIEE press release being published on various Chinese media website:
China Wuliu
Chinese Port
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The CCIEE’s own coverage of the event from their own website can be accessed here.
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GIL CEO:China’s Logistic System Is Inneficient
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Click here to view article on the CCIEE event
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WEI JIANGUO(CN)
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JERRY BRIDGES(ENG)
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JOACHIM COENS(CN)
KIERAN RING(CN)
KIERAN RING(ENG)
Q & A(CN)
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ACCRA KNOWLEDGE MISSION
The Institute completed their March 2012 Knowledge Mission with participation in the 3rd Annual Africa Ports, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference & Expo.
Presenting on the topic of “How can Logistics Efficiency be Improved”, Institute CEO Kieran Ring discussed the cost of logistics, explained the Institute’s committees and described the Container Terminal Quality System.
The 3rd Africa Ports, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference & Expo 2012 is the premier networking and content driven event putting the spotlight on the challenges and innovative solutions facing the operators and users of Africa’s ports and terminals and its transportation corridors.
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