8.50Opening Address by Conference Chair

9.00 Understanding The Best Model To Finance Your Port Development

• Assessing the future port: Gaining vital knowledge in order to maximise fi nancing possibilities
• Identifying the fi nancing options available: Private investment, JV’s, banks etc
• Choosing your model based on the analysis of each possibility

Gek San Chua
Vice President Origination Infrastructure Asia
HSH NORD BANK

9.40 Case Study: Planning Port Development In Vietnam

• Understanding the local conditions to maximise involvement from primary and secondary stakeholders
• Acquiring land for port usage: Stepping through the detailed process needed to gain the required certification
• Planning the port to optimise port space and future development of port zoned land
• Maximising port capacity by increasing ship clearance levels: The complexities of dredging
• Developing a best practice fit for purpose port: Choosing the physical infrastructure required to deliver operational volume targets

Mr Ho Kim Lan
Secretary General, VIETNAM SEAPORTS ASSOCIATION
VIETNAM MARITIME DEVELOPMENT*

10.20 Stepping Through The Feasibility Study, Masterplan & Basic Design Of The Nam Du Transhipment Port Development

Vietnam’s need to step up its power production in line with the countries strong economic growth has seen to the planning of major coal fire power plant works which in turn leads to the requirement for port infrastructure development in order to import coal. This session will step through:

• The fiscal planning for the required development of the Nam Du Transhipment Port
• The challenges that were faced when planning to develop the infrastructure: Economic, Cultural, Resources available
• An understanding of the technical challenges that have been identified during the planning and design phases of the project

Colin Low
President & CEO
SINGAPORE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Board Director
TAN TAO GROUP

Martijn Coopman
Director Ports & Maritime Vietnam
HASKONING VIETNAM LTD

11.30 Considerations Required In Order To Prepare The Pre-Prefeasibility Study For Future Works

• Stepping through the process needed to scout for additional business opportunities needed to justify port development
• Engaging the right personnel to bring together the data required to make an informed decision: Why expand?
• How to expand? What to expand? Where to expand?
• Thinking strategically for future port possibilities: Completing a thorough internal and external risk analysis in order to mitigate unforseen situations which could jeopardise future business

David Wignall
Managing Director
DAVID WIGNALL ASSOCIATES

12.10 Specifying The Process From Preliminary Design To Final Design

• Analysing the various changes that occur from start to fi nish and how to take advantage of a good planning strategy
• Incorporating changes while minimising the impact on the overall design
• Implementing a coordinated planning system with clear options for expansion

Emmanuel Diacos
Senior Project Manager
CALTEX

1.50 Port Master-Planning: Obtaining The Necessary Information Necessary To Compile Your Succinct Document

• Outlining the structure of the master-plan: what should the Master-plan include
• Working internally across port stakeholders to formalise a set of common requirements that the works will cover
• Discussing the engagement process: who needs to be involved and what responsibilities should each stakeholder carry

Robert Hennessy
BEng, CEng, MICE
Executive Director, Ports and Marine, Asia
AECOM

2.30 CASE STUDY: Australian Case Study: Showcasing The Port Botany Expansion To Support The Growing Needs Of The Region

Major NSW Government investments are focused on the implementation of the Ports Growth Plan. The Plan includes Sydney Ports Corporation expanding Port Botany to meet the rapid growth of container movements. Overall the project will cost a total AUD $1Bill.

• An overview of the comprehensive planning strategies that were implemented to ensure at the construction phase the team hit the ground running
• The $262.6 million investment towards the building of a third container terminal at Port Botany
• The $72.1 million investment towards the Enfi eld Intermodal Logistics Centre to increase the share of container traffi c into and out of Port Botany by rail; Optimising port productions
• The development of adequate environmental management plans

Marika Calfas
General Manager Planning
SYDNEY PORTS CORPORATION

3.10 Gaining Multi-Stakeholder Buy-In To Maximise The Service And Use That The Port Will Provide

• Servicing all constituents: Setting up the right project team in order to maximise project outcomes
• Planning for the future development of the old infrastructure: Incorporating it into your future plans
• Planning for facility linkage: The need for road and rail infrastructure to link internal port facilities as well as the external supporting civil infrastructure

Boowon Kang
Director
BUSAN PORT AUTHORITY, SOUTH KOREA

4.20 Optimising The Use Of Port Zoned Land

• Maximising the size of the land zoned for port use: Layout of port infrastructure is paramoun
• Evaluating the value of existing infrastructure: To integrate the infrastructure or rebuild
• Investing in new infrastructure: Equipping the land for future usage and flexible functionalit
• Linking internal infrastructure with external roads and rail to maximise port efficiencies

Noramil Daril
Senior Mechanical Engineer
WESTPORTS, MALAYSIA

5.00POWER PANEL DISCUSSION: Outlining Modern Techniques In The Design Of Marine Structures

• Identifying future improvements in technology and equipment
• Outlining the latest technological innovations and how they can positively impact the maritime industry
• Building a stronger relationship with internal and external stakeholders; Government, public & private sectors
• Having access to valuable sources of data, for a broad range of applications

Panellists:

5.40 End Of Day One