4th Vietnam container ports and logistics to open in October

Co hosted by the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE), the 4th Vietnam Container Ports and Logistics this 14 – 15 October 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City is a premier event offering international investors direct access to the port and logistics industry in Vietnam.

With more international speakers, a refreshed programme, and participation of top liners and port operators, attendees will get first hand information on infrastructure priorities, upcoming partnerships, and projects in the pipeline.

Developed with the sole purpose of growing Vietnam’s ports and logistics industries, do not miss this unique opportunity to be part of the debate, discussion and networking platforms available at the 4th Vietnam Container Ports and Logistics and find out how you can implement proven strategies to achieve efficient operations and high customer satisfaction!

Vietnam’s economy is recovering well from the slowdown last year. With this continued growth in trade, the ports and logistics industries are faced with new challenges, new competitors, and new business opportunities.

On the back of increasing production costs in China, manufacturers are once again investing their dollars in Vietnam’s potential as a manufacturing hub. Ports operators and logistics providers must satisfy the increasing needs of these customers and deliver high service levels to ensure competitiveness.

“Experts have pointed out that poor infrastructure has made logistics fees of Vietnamese businesses much higher than that of other countries. In the US, logistics expenses are equal to 9.5 percent of the GDP. The figure is 11 percent in Japan, 16 percent in South Korea, 21.6 percent in China, while it is very high in Vietnam, at 25 percent, or $17-18 billion per annum.” – VietNamNet.vn

IBC Asia’s series of Vietnam Ports and Logisticsevents provide an insider’s look into infrastructure and port developments to support cargo through North, South and Central Vietnam. This is only industry recognized platform where over 100 delegates have gathered in 2009 to evaluate solutions and the collaboration needed to develop Vietnam to her full potential.

The 2010 programme also features a Pre Conference Workshop on “Practical Strategies to Optimize Port Operations, Planning and Logistics”, which will be held on 13 October 2010 and will highlight the strategies for sustainable portdevelopments and address the demands of efficient container andgeneral purpose terminals. Led by an international port terminal expert from the Hamburg Port Training Institute, this masterclass will equip port managersand terminal operators with examples of best practices in portmanagement and introduce performance and improvementmeasurements for the industry.

NEW AND EXCLUSIVE FEATURES FOR 2010:

Participate in a dialogue with the Government and make yourself heard – Join top government leaders as they measure progress of key projects and share futurepriorities in development

Engage with major liners and port operators in Vietnam – Hear about the partnerships and collaboration needed to bring about effective growth incontainer ports

More international speakers with new perspectives – Learn world class best practices on port management and how they can be applied to Vietnam

Get an in-depth look at the cargo through North, South and Central Vietnam – Gain access to information rarely available and discover new opportunities to grow yourbusiness

Hear expectations of global shippers on carriers, ports and intermediaries – Listen to their key priorities and ensure that your customers’ needs are being taken care of

GAIN INVALUABLE INSIGHTS FROM KEY INDUSTRY LEADERS INCLUDING:

§ Eddy. Bruyninckx, Chief Executive Officer, Antwerp Port Authority

§ Jesper Praestensgaard, Chief Executive Officer, Maersk Line (Asia Pacific)

§ Susumu Naruse, Secretary General, International Association of Ports and Harbors

§ Ministry of Transport, Vietnam

§ Vuong Dinh Lam, Chairman, VINAMARINE

§ Barry Akbar, Managing Director, APL-NOL Vietnam Limited

§ Le Huy, General Director, NYK Line (Vietnam) Ltd

§ Peter Smidt-Nielsen, Country Manager, Vietnam & Cambodia, Maersk Vietnam Ltd

§ Malcolm Gregory, Head of Commercial, Cai Mep International Port

§ Pham Ngoc An, Supply Chain Manager, FrieslandCampina Vietnam

§ Tran Khanh Hoang, Vice General Director, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP)

§ Capt. James Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd

§ Dr Robert Yap, Chairman and CEO, YCH Group

§ and more!

Visit the 4th Vietnam Container Ports and Logistics website at www.vietnamportslogistics.com for more information on the expert speaker line-up and full conference agenda, or contact Ms Eileen David at Email: [email protected] / Tel: +65 – 6508 2458 / Fax: +65 – 6508 2407.

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