Seminars

As a prelude to TOC CSC Asia, delegates arriving early to Hong Kong will have a unique chance to visit some of the state-of-the-art logistics, port and terminal infrastructure that have enabled the Pearl River Delta’s transformation into a global manufacturing export hub.

Tour places are limited and exclusive to conference delegates.

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• Welcome and opening remarks from TOC Events
• Welcome Address
• Shipper Keynote
• Terminal Sector Keynote

Leading economic and industry analysts evaluate the mega-trends and macro-economic data for Asia’s regional and global supply chains, and assess the impact for container trade, shipping and ports across China, South East and South Asia.

Key issues:

• The economic and trade outlook for Asia
• Regional economies: container trade flow and volume forecasts 
• Liner service strategies for Asia’s new logistics landscape
• The role of the 3PL in global container supply chains

Speaker TBC

As Western economies continue to falter and China’s manufacturing base matures into higher value production, new export opportunities are emerging for neighbouring markets. Fresh investment is not only facilitating a surge in Intra-Asia trade, but carries the prospect of deeper integration across the region, with correspondingly complex supply chains.

What port and terminal capacity does the region need now and how will it be funded and delivered?

Two interlinked panels explore the issues facing two key regions and discuss the broader ramifications for Asia.

The Greater Pearl River Delta is by far the world’s largest container port cluster. But if manufacturing in Guangdong Province ,‘the factory of the world’ , moves further inland - or abroad - in search of lower costs and more predictable labour supply, how will this huge port region adapt to much slower rates of growth than those seen in the past decade?

Key issues:

• Moving up the value chain – why the Greater PRD needs to reinvent itself
• Has too much port capacity already been built in Shenzhen?
• What is the future role of Hong Kong as a maritime and trade centre?
• Will Intra-Asia transhipment propel Hong Kong back to the forefront?

World Port Strategy Forum: Asia Edition            

Exclusive to TOC CSC: Asia delegates, the Global Institute of Logistics will be holding an Asia edition of their world renowned World Port Strategy Forum. The session is running in parallel to the afternoon conference sessions and will be held in Room S428.

The discussion will focus on the development of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and South China with respect to Port Logistics and how Port Authorities are managing Coordination, Communication and Control globally and locally, in pursuit of a better logistics product. The institute’s latest global research entitled “Chain Port” and its China Gateway initiative will also be covered.

Speakers include:

Joachim Coens, CEO, Chairman, Zeebrugge Port Authority
Jerry Bridges, Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority
Paul Goldsbrough, President Business Development, Asia, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Alan Au, Asia Represenatative, Noatum Ports and Maritime
Jann Vannieuwenburg, Director International Development, Port of Zeebrugge    
Kieran Ring, CEO, Global Institute of Logistics
William Yang Lei, China Director, Global Institute of Logistics
Martin Cunningham, China Gateway Project Manager, Global Institute of Logistics

The Indian government is set to invest $7.5 billion in the construction of 7 new ports and container traffic is currently showing near double-digit growth. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is firmly positioning itself as a significant transhipment hub for the entire Indian Ocean market. Bangladesh is now facing the future with a strategy for port privatisation and expansion. How will the container shipping landscape across the Indian subcontinent develop over the next decade?

Key issues:

• Can Indian domestic port investment sufficiently ease trade bottlenecks?
• New terminal construction in Sri Lanka: the Chinese dimension
• How do India and Sri Lanka fare in Intra-Asia regional port competitiveness?
• When will India realise its full logistics potential?
• Will geo-political interests end up determining the shape of South Asia’s logistics landscape?

Supply chains are getting wider and deeper. Multiple production and assembly locations spread across various countries are being connected by an intricate logistics network designed to leverage multiple comparative advantages. Speakers assess the key goals for today’s container supply chain managers and the impacts for logistics services and infrastructure.

• Challenges for ports/terminal in meeting tomorrow’s logistics demands
• Port-centric logistics as economic generator and supply chain game changer
• What shippers want from their supply chain, logistics and transport service providers
• Shipper strategy and supply chain management best practice
   

• Helping ocean transportation organisations achieve high performance
• How to reduce accidents and insurance claims - for transport & logistics operators

A return to dynamic economic growth across the ASEAN region has placed maritime logistics in the forefront of trade considerations, including concerns that port infrastructure in particular is not keeping pace with demand. Home to some major players in the liner shipping and container terminal industry, this session will focus on the key trends affecting ASEAN countries and their supply chain challenges.

Key issues:

• Port development and investment across the ASEAN
• Indonesia’s port industry – an attractive investment for foreign capital?
• Country profiles: Vietnam and Malaysia

Relax and end the day with a chance to make new contacts with fellow supply chain, logistics and transport professionals.

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Connect with business colleagues old and new while enjoying a classic Hong Kong experience, as TOC Events invites you to an evening race meeting at the legendary Happy Valley Racecourse.

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Larger ships, bigger call exchanges, fast turnaround, reduced errors, increased predictability, more customer transparency, greater asset and cost efficiency… as ever, container terminal operations are at the sharp end of multiple business pressures. Speakers explore today’s drivers and some of the key solutions being adopted.

Key issues:

• New directions in facility planning and design
• Redefining the hallmarks of a high performing terminal operation
• Terminal upgrading – the challenges of converting older sites
• Measure to manage: BI and KPIs as operational and management tools

With 8 of the world’s largest container terminals located across Asia, robotic container handling and process automation technology are key considerations for terminal operators throughout the region. Speakers in this session will analyse and debate the latest terminal automation projects and equipment currently shaping the industry. 

Key issues:

• New automation technologies to improve operating efficiencies and profitability
• How can equipment designs be changed to improve sustainability
• Terminal operating systems
• Reefer monitoring systems
• Case studies: automation in practice