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The UAE’s greatest feats of engi-neering, Khalifa Industrial ZoneAbu Dhabi (KIZAD), Khalifa Portand the environmental breakwaterbuilt at a cost of $240 million toprotect theRasGhanada reefwill bea key highlight of the World Portsand Trade Summit.Attendees to the summit will get

the unique opportunity to join guid-ed tours to the site of Khalifa Portand KIZAD during the event.KIZAD is set tobecomeoneof the

world’s largest industrial zones of-fering a unique business and indus-trial environment with world-classtechnology, multi-modal transportand distribution facilities and easyaccess to international markets. Itwill attract a range of industriesfrom petrochemicals to engineeredmetals, and will feature clusters re-lating to specific industries.Khalifa Port, themodern gateway

to Abu Dhabi, will be the first semi-automated port in the region withan integrated rail facility. Phase onewill be ready by Q4, 2012. It is amonumental building project built4.6 km offshore with a total area of2.7 square kilometres andquaywalllength of 3.2 kms.With the capacity to handle two

million containers a year, with 12million tonnes of cargo,Khalifa Portwill handle containers, bulk liquids(oil fuel and vegetable oil), dry bulk(including alumina, cement andgrain), roll-on and roll-off cargo,and general cargo.“KhalifaPort andKIZADstandas

proof points for Abu Dhabi’s long-term strategy — creating a locationfor business, contributing to growthandtradeandcreatingemployment.

Thanks to thewisdomand foresightof the government, the project willhelp diversify the economy,makingit sustainable for future genera-tions.” said Dr Sultan Ahmed AlJaber, Chairman of ADPC.Additionally, the Khalifa Port

Project Workshop will offer insightinto thedesign, build and equippingof the port from Abu Dhabi PortsCompany (ADPC) and the projectsupply chain. Presenterswill reviewthe project from the master designthrough to construction, as well asthe rationale for the equipping of

the port. Theworkshopwill explorethemajorchallenges thatwere facedand overcome aswell as the lessonslearnedwhilst providing an interac-tive forum for discussion.

TheWorldPortsandTradeSummit 2012 opens itsdoor thismorning towel-come over 4,000 indus-try delegates to discuss

the state of the industry, emergingmarkets and the way forward.Under the patronage of General

Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed AlNahyan, Crown Prince of AbuDhabi and Deputy Supreme Com-mander of the Armed Forces, thehigh level conference and exhibi-tionwill run until April 4 at theAbuDhabi National Exhibition Cen-tre.The Summit, which is jointly or-

ganised by Seatrade and TurretMedia, is held in association withthe Abu Dhabi Ports Company(ADPC).The grand opening ceremony

will be marked by the keynote ad-dress ofDr SultanAhmedAl Jaber,Chairman, Abu Dhabi Ports Com-pany (ADPC), Sultan bin Saeed AlMansouri, Minister of Economy,UAE, Jamal Majid bin Thaniah,Vice Chairman, DP World, andworld-renowned environmentalistJonathonPorritt, FounderDirectorof Forum for the Future.The three-day event features a

stunning line-up of conferencesessions, roundtable discussionsand workshops, focusing on someof the key areas shaping the Mid-dle Eastmaritime industry, such asshifting trade patterns, cargogrowth, freight analysis for growthmarkets, terminal handling capac-ity, inter-modal transport, regionalhub competition, the role of freezones and supply chain security.Participating delegates repre-

senting government, port authori-ties, shipping lines, cargo opera-tors, logistics companies,technology solutions providers, in-

vestors and financiers will attendthe summit to deliberate on the fu-ture of shipping and to find newcost-effective solutions to over-come challenges such as risingfuel, charter costs, and political in-stability.

World Trade and Economicswith Stephen SackurJoined by financial experts from

Standard Chartered Bank, Citi-group, National Bank of Abu Dha-bi, DeutscheBankAGandDrewry,international journalist and broad-caster Stephen Sackur is set tomoderate a lively debate this after-noon, dedicated to the outlook forthe world economy and what thismeans for the pattern of worldtrade in the future.Commenting on the role of the

Eventopensitsdoors inAbuDhabitodayThe summit is set to cover a spectrum of topics and concerns related tothe Ports and Trade industry with experts onboard

PORT TOUR TIMINGS

Tuesday, April 3:2:30 pm – Pick up and drop off at ADNECWednesday, April 4: 2:30 pm - Pick up and drop off at ADNECRegistration should bemade at the ADPC stand in hall 5.

KHALIFA PORT PROJECTWORKSHOPDate:Tuesday, April 3Time: 10 am - 12:45 pmVenue: ADTWorkshop Theatre, Hall 5, ADNECChairperson:Ashraf Al Khaznadar, EVP of Projects, Abu Dhabi PortsCompany (ADPC)

DETAILS OF THEWORLD PORTS ANDTRADE SUMMIT 2012Location:Abu Dhabi National Exhibition CentreEntry information: Entry into the exhibition is free of charge whileconference passes from $290. Registration can bemade upon arrival.

Opening times: Monday, April 2: 10 am - 6 pmTuesday, April 3: 10 am - 6 pmWednesday, April 4: 10am – 4pm

Apeek into themoderngateway

Visitors have a chance to jetoffon a guided tour for aglimpse of Khalifa Port,KIZAD and the environmen-tal breakwater, aswell asattend an insightfulworkshop.

SUMMITSNAPSHOTSPEAKERHIGHLIGHTS

TheWorld Ports and Trade SummitConferenceComprising a lively mix of keynote addresses,professionally moderated panel debates,expert presentations and Q&A sessions,expect to hear from the industry’s mostauthoritative figures.

Sessions onMonday, April 2:World Trade and Economics•The Emerging Market Review•

Sessions on Tuesday, April 3:What is the Global Supply Chain Road•Ahead?The Changing Role of the Port Authority•

Sessions onWednesday, April 4:Energy Outlook and Transportation•Petrochemical, Aluminium, Logistics and•Shipping in the Middle East

The International Exhibition:Meet port authorities, terminal operators,logistics companies and the leadingequipment suppliers to the maritimeindustry.

Khalifa Port ProjectWorkshop onApril 3:The only automated port in a 3,000mileradius, this workshop will demonstrate therationale behind the equipping and design, aswell as the lessons learned.

Hosted tours of Khalifa Port onApril 3 and 4:Scheduled to open in Q4 of 2012, this is yourchance to see one of the most technicallyadvanced ports in the world.

Break Bulk and Project CargoMiddleEast onApril 3A conference dedicated to cargo owners andcompanies specialising in the movementof oversized cargoes with unique handlingrequirements.

Round table debates onApril 2 and 3A programme of round table debates willallow small groups of delegates the chanceto tackle issues in depth and meet otherprofessionals working within the same sector.

Stephen Sackur,InternationalJournalist andBroadcaster

DavidWelch,President - Europe,Africa and MiddleEast, Bechtel, UK

Erich Staake, CEO &President, Duisport,Germany

JohnWylie, CEO,Agility (Abu Dhabi)PJSC, UAE

H.E. JamalMajidBin Thaniah, ViceChairman, DP World,UAE

Bill Farren-Price,CEO, PetroleumPolicy Intelligence,UK

Daan Schalck,CEO, Port of Ghent,Belgium

Aftab Hasan,Managing Directorand CEO, MaritimeManagementCompany

H.E. Sultan BinSaeed AlMansouri,Minister ofEconomy, Ministryof Economy, UAE

Dr HazemMobarek, ActingCEO, Etihad Rail,UAE

Harry Vafias,President and CEO,Stealthgas Inc,Greece

Dr Ing Felix Kasiske,Partner TerminalDevelopment &Design, HamburgPort and Consulting

Middle East in the growth plans ofthe world’s marine and trade in-dustry, EdmundO’Sullivan, Chair-manofMEEDstates that the grow-ing importance of the region`sbusiness and trade activities can-not be ignored.Scheduled to moderate a panel

debate on day three of the Summit,O’Sullivan points out that beingcentrally located between the Eu-ropean Union countries and thegrowing economy of China, GCCstates are in an extremely advanta-geous situation. “They have a hubstatus and are important partnersfor players on both sides of the

globe,” O’Sullivan said.While recession continues to

pose concerns, the GCC countriesare comparatively well entrenchedhaving accumulated almost $1.5trillion in surpluses since 2000.Looking ahead atwhat`s in store

for these economies for the rest ofthe year, O’Sullivan pointed outthat the GCC project market is setto rebound in 2012.“SaudiArabiawill continue to be

the principal focus for business.UAE will see further signs ofDubai`s recovery and there will bea rebound in Abu Dhabi`s projectssector driven by plans for a new

terminal, railway line andEmiratesAluminium phase two project.”“Provided a large oil price crash

is avoided, 2012 should see gen-eral economic growth in the GCCand strong growth in the projectssector.”This session of the Summit will

be followed by five different ses-sions dedicated to the road aheadfor global supply chains; sustain-able shipping initiatives; energyoutlook and transportation; chang-ing role of port authorities; andchallenges facing petrochemicals,aluminium, logistics and shippingin theMiddle East.

StrongQatari presenceQatar Petroleum is the national corporation responsible for allphases of the oil and gas industry in the state of Qatar

Qatarwill have a strongpresence attheWorld Ports andTrade Summit(WPTS) in AbuDhabiwith aQatarinational pavilion featuring threeprominent companies related tothe ports and shipping industry –Port of Ras Laffan, Mwani and N-KOMQatar.Qatar,with thehighest per capita

GDP in the world and proven re-serves of oil and natural gas, has adominant role to play in shipping,ports and marine industry, and ithopes to reaffirm this key positionby its participation at the WPTS.Thecountryexportsabout600,000barrels per day of crude oil, over210,000 tonnes per day of LNGand about 20,000 barrels per dayof refined petroleumproducts. Theexports are sent mainly to Europeand Asia.Qatar Petroleum, the national

corporation responsible for allphases of the oil andgas industry inthe state of Qatar, and one of theworld’s leading oil andgas corpora-tions, owns and operates Ras Laf-fan Industrial City and Port, adeep-water port that can handlethe largest ocean-going vessels.

Ras LaffanTheWPTSwill be a good oppor-

tunity for the port to showcase it-self as the operator of the world’slargest liquefied natural gas exportfacility, covering an area of 850hectares. Themain exports leavingthe Port of Ras Laffan include liq-uefied natural gas, gas-to-liquidproducts, condensate, and sulphur.There are plans to expand the portas new petrochemical venturescommence operations to handlecontainer traffic, and long-termstudies are underway to assess theneed for enhanced facilities at theport.

“The WPTS is a very importantevent for the maritime industry.We, as amajor player in the oil andnatural gas sector, have close tieswith the ports and shipping indus-try, and therefore we are keenlylooking forward to take part in thissignificant summit,” saidAbdulazizAl Muftah, Ras Laffan Director,Qatar Petroleum.

MwaniMwani (Qatar Ports Manage-

ment Company) is looking to meetthe demand for additional port ca-pacity in Doha, driven by Qatar’sgrowingpopulationand robust eco-nomic activity. The companyhopesto make use of theWPTS platformto highlight its role in the develop-ment of shipping facilities in theGulf state. It has under its portfoliothe existing Doha Port, and theNew Port and Al Ruwais Port,which are currently under con-struction.“The growth and development

of ports in Qatar assume consider-able significance in view of thecountry’s massive oil and gas re-serves. The WPTS is an important

event and we hope to highlight thedevelopment in Qatar and its portssector with our participation,” saidAbdullaAlKhanji,DirectorofDohaPort, part ofMwani.

N-KOMNakilat-Keppel Offshore and

Marine (N-KOM) is a joint-venturebetween Qatar Gas TransportCompany (Nakilat) the world’sleading transporter of liquefiednatural gas (LNG) and Keppel Off-shore andMarine, the global leaderin offshore rig design and construc-tion, ship repair and conversion,and specialised shipbuilding. Inau-gurated in 2010, the 43-ha facilityforms part of the Erhama bin JaberAl Jalahma Shipyard, a cluster ofmarine and offshore facilities lo-cated in Ras Laffan Industrial City.N-KOM, Qatar’s premiere ship-

yard, has been designed for the re-pair and maintenance of a varietyofmarine vessels, offshore and on-shore structures. With the closecooperation between the shipyardand the port, WPTS provides N-KOM with a good opportunity tointeract with members of the in-

dustry and foster business relation-ships within themaritime sector.“We are pleased to be participat-

ing in WPTS this year along withour valued partners Qatar Petro-leum Mwani. The WPTS serves asa platform for N-KOM to marketour range of value-added servicesand highlight our commitment tothe growth of the shipping industryin the region,” said Abu BakarMo-hammadNor, CEO of N-KOM.This year, the WPTS assumes

greater significance in the wake ofrising costs and political instabilityin the region as a result of whichtrade patterns have come underfresh scrutiny. Seaports in theUAEaccount for 61 per cent of theGCCtrade volume and this share is ex-pected to rise with new capacitybeing added.AbuDhabi hosted the firstWorld

Ports and Trade Summit in March2011, and attracted over 3,000visitors from 52 countries. Theevent is jointly organised by TurretMedia and Seatrade. For more in-formation onWorld Ports & TradeSummit 2012, please log on towww.worldportsandtrade.com

Latha Krishnan

Konecranes have been operat-ing in theMiddle East regionwith a representative office

since 1994. In 2008, it expandedtheir operations to increase sales ofPort Cranes andLifttrucks, two im-portant business divisions ofKonecranes. In 2010, Konecranestook the next step and establishedtheir freezone enterprise in JebelAli Free Zone, Dubai as the region-al office to cover 15 countries fromSyria in the north to Yemen in thesouth, Egypt in thewest to Pakistanin the east. Due to rapid develop-ment, Konecranes consequentlyhad to move to new and purposebuilt offices in late October 2011.Niklas Brönn, Managing Direc-

tor for Konecranes Middle EastFZE and Area Director forKonecranes, says, “Currently wehave 15 employees in the office inDubai and having acquired our li-censee called Saudicranes in SaudiArabia, we have added more than100 personnel of that organisationreporting to this office.”Last year Abu Dhabi Ports Com-

pany (ADPC) awarded KonecranesME the contract to provide 30 au-tomated stacking cranes in KhalifaPort in Taweelah. At an estimatedvalue of $120million, it is the big-

gest order ever for Konecranes.The first crane was erected in Sep-tember 2011.They are fully automated with-

out drivers but can be remotely op-erated if a problem arises. In con-junction with the cranes,Konecranes will also be providingthe container terminal operatingsystem thereby supplying an intel-ligent turnkey solution of hardwareand software, a first in the industry.The full order of cranes is sched-uled for delivery by end of June2012 and the terminal will go livein the fourth quarter of 2012.

Konecranes is also bringing in ad-ditional personnel fromall over theworld to aid in the project.Ports using Konecranes Port

Cranes in the region include Gulf-tainer terminal in Khor Fakkan andthe ports of Salalah in Oman andDamietta in Egypt.Konecranes industrial cranes are

serving numerous projects in thesteel and petroleum industries inSaudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan toname a few. In the UAE,Konecranes’ customers include or-ganisations like ADWEA andDEWA,Wärtsilä, etc.For all the equipment they pro-

vide, Konecranes also offers theirlegendary service back up. Brönnexplains, “Service is implanted inour genes and brings 40 per cent ofour Euro 1.7 billion annual turn-over. Currently we have almost400,000craneson service contractand other manufacturers make 80per cent of them. In the UAE forthe service part of our business weare partnering with Kanoo Groupandworking through Crane Indus-trial Services for supply and serviceof cranes.”Konecranes intends to further

expand their facilities to have a dis-tribution centre and a training cen-tre in the country ready by earlynext year.

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