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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 KHALEEJ TIMES [733921] With the capacity to handle two million containers a year, with 12 million tonnes of cargo, Khalifa Port will handle containers, bulk liquids (oil fuel and vegetable oil), dry bulk (including alumina, cement and grain), roll-on and roll-off cargo, and general cargo. “Khalifa Port and KIZAD stand as proof points for Abu Dhabi’s long- term strategy — creating a location for business, contributing to growth and trade and creating employment. T he World Ports and Trade Summit 2012 opens its door this morning to wel- come over 4,000 indus- try delegates to discuss the state of the industry, emerging markets and the way forward. Under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- mander of the Armed Forces, the high level conference and exhibi- tion will run until April 4 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Cen- tre. The Summit, which is jointly or- ganised by Seatrade and Turret Media, is held in association with the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). The grand opening ceremony will be marked by the keynote ad- dress of Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Ports Com- pany (ADPC), Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, UAE, Jamal Majid bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, DP World, and world-renowned environmentalist Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director of Forum for the Future. The three-day event features a stunning line-up of conference sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops, focusing on some of the key areas shaping the Mid- dle East maritime industry, such as shifting trade patterns, cargo growth, freight analysis for growth markets, terminal handling capac- ity, inter-modal transport, regional hub competition, the role of free zones 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 attend the summit to deliberate on the fu- ture of shipping and to find new cost-effective solutions to over- come challenges such as rising fuel, charter costs, and political in- stability. World Trade and Economics with Stephen Sackur Joined by financial experts from Standard Chartered Bank, Citi- group, National Bank of Abu Dha- bi, Deutsche Bank AG and Drewry, international journalist and broad- caster Stephen Sackur is set to moderate a lively debate this after- noon, dedicated to the outlook for the world economy and what this means for the pattern of world trade in the future. Commenting on the role of the Event opens its doors in Abu Dhabi today The summit is set to cover a spectrum of topics and concerns related to the Ports and Trade industry with experts onboard PORT TOUR TIMINGS Tuesday, April 3: 2:30 pm – Pick up and drop off at ADNEC Wednesday, April 4: 2:30 pm - Pick up and drop off at ADNEC Registration should be made at the ADPC stand in hall 5. KHALIFA PORT PROJECT WORKSHOP Date: Tuesday, April 3 Time: 10 am - 12:45 pm Venue: ADT Workshop Theatre, Hall 5, ADNEC Chairperson: Ashraf Al Khaznadar, EVP of Projects, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) DETAILS OF THE WORLD PORTS AND TRADE SUMMIT 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Entry information: Entry into the exhibition is free of charge while conference passes from $290. Registration can be made upon arrival. Opening times: Monday, April 2: 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday, April 3: 10 am - 6 pm Wednesday, April 4: 10am – 4pm A peek into the modern gateway Visitors have a chance to jet off on a guided tour for a glimpse of Khalifa Port, KIZAD and the environmen- tal breakwater, as well as attend an insightful workshop. SUMMIT SNAPSHOT SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS The World Ports and Trade Summit Conference Comprising a lively mix of keynote addresses, professionally moderated panel debates, expert presentations and Q&A sessions, expect to hear from the industry’s most authoritative figures. Sessions on Monday, 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 on Wednesday, 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 leading equipment suppliers to the maritime industry. Khalifa Port Project Workshop on April 3: The only automated port in a 3,000 mile radius, this workshop will demonstrate the rationale behind the equipping and design, as well as the lessons learned. Hosted tours of Khalifa Port on April 3 and 4: Scheduled to open in Q4 of 2012, this is your chance to see one of the most technically advanced ports in the world. Break Bulk and Project Cargo Middle East on April 3 A conference dedicated to cargo owners and companies specialising in the movement of oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements. Round table debates on April 2 and 3 A programme of round table debates will allow small groups of delegates the chance to tackle issues in depth and meet other professionals working within the same sector. Stephen Sackur, International Journalist and Broadcaster David Welch, President - Europe, Africa and Middle East, Bechtel, UK Erich Staake, CEO & President, Duisport, Germany John Wylie, CEO, Agility (Abu Dhabi) PJSC, UAE H.E. Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Vice Chairman, DP World, UAE Bill Farren-Price, CEO, Petroleum Policy Intelligence, UK Daan Schalck, CEO, Port of Ghent, Belgium Aftab Hasan, Managing Director and CEO, Maritime Management Company H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, Ministry of Economy, UAE Dr Hazem Mobarek, Acting CEO, Etihad Rail, UAE Harry Vafias, President and CEO, Stealthgas Inc, Greece Dr Ing Felix Kasiske, Partner Terminal Development & Design, Hamburg Port and Consulting Middle East in the growth plans of the world’s marine and trade in- dustry, Edmund O’Sullivan, Chair- man of MEED states that the grow- ing importance of the region`s business and trade activities can- not be ignored. Scheduled to moderate a panel debate on day three of the Summit, O’Sullivan points out that being centrally located between the Eu- ropean Union countries and the growing economy of China, GCC states are in an extremely advanta- geous situation. “They have a hub status and are important partners for players on both sides of the globe,” O’Sullivan said. While recession continues to pose concerns, the GCC countries are comparatively well entrenched having accumulated almost $1.5 trillion in surpluses since 2000. Looking ahead at what`s in store for these economies for the rest of the year, O’Sullivan pointed out that the GCC project market is set to rebound in 2012. “Saudi Arabia will continue to be the principal focus for business. UAE will see further signs of Dubai`s recovery and there will be a rebound in Abu Dhabi`s projects sector driven by plans for a new terminal, railway line and Emirates Aluminium phase two project.” “Provided a large oil price crash is avoided, 2012 should see gen- eral economic growth in the GCC and strong growth in the projects sector.” This session of the Summit will be followed by five different ses- sions dedicated to the road ahead for global supply chains; sustain- able shipping initiatives; energy outlook and transportation; chang- ing role of port authorities; and challenges facing petrochemicals, aluminium, logistics and shipping in the Middle East. Strong Qatari presence Qatar Petroleum is the national corporation responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in the state of Qatar Qatar will have a strong presence at the World Ports and Trade Summit (WPTS) in Abu Dhabi with a Qatari national pavilion featuring three prominent companies related to the ports and shipping industry – Port of Ras Laffan, Mwani and N- KOM Qatar. Qatar, with the highest per capita GDP in the world and proven re- serves of oil and natural gas, has a dominant role to play in shipping, ports and marine industry, and it hopes to reaffirm this key position by its participation at the WPTS. The country exports about 600,000 barrels per day of crude oil, over 210,000 tonnes per day of LNG and about 20,000 barrels per day of refined petroleum products. The exports are sent mainly to Europe and Asia. Qatar Petroleum, the national corporation responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in the state of Qatar, and one of the world’s leading oil and gas corpora- tions, owns and operates Ras Laf- fan Industrial City and Port, a deep-water port that can handle the largest ocean-going vessels. Ras Laffan The WPTS will be a good oppor- tunity for the port to showcase it- self as the operator of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, covering an area of 850 hectares. The main exports leaving the Port of Ras Laffan include liq- uefied natural gas, gas-to-liquid products, condensate, and sulphur. There are plans to expand the port as new petrochemical ventures commence operations to handle container traffic, and long-term studies are underway to assess the need for enhanced facilities at the port. “The WPTS is a very important event for the maritime industry. We, as a major player in the oil and natural gas sector, have close ties with the ports and shipping indus- try, and therefore we are keenly looking forward to take part in this significant summit,” said Abdulaziz Al Muftah, Ras Laffan Director, Qatar Petroleum. Mwani Mwani (Qatar Ports Manage- ment Company) is looking to meet the demand for additional port ca- pacity in Doha, driven by Qatar’s growing population and robust eco- nomic activity. The company hopes to make use of the WPTS platform to highlight its role in the develop- ment of shipping facilities in the Gulf state. It has under its portfolio the existing Doha Port, and the New 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 the country’s massive oil and gas re- serves. The WPTS is an important event and we hope to highlight the development in Qatar and its ports sector with our participation,” said Abdulla Al Khanji, Director of Doha Port, part of Mwani. N-KOM Nakilat-Keppel Offshore and Marine (N-KOM) is a joint-venture between Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) the world’s leading transporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Keppel Off- shore and Marine, the global leader in offshore rig design and construc- tion, ship repair and conversion, and specialised shipbuilding. Inau- gurated in 2010, the 43-ha facility forms part of the Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard, a cluster of marine 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 variety of marine vessels, offshore and on- shore structures. With the close cooperation between the shipyard and the port, WPTS provides N- KOM with a good opportunity to interact with members of the in- dustry and foster business relation- ships within the maritime sector. “We are pleased to be participat- ing in WPTS this year along with our valued partners Qatar Petro- leum Mwani. The WPTS serves as a platform for N-KOM to market our range of value-added services and highlight our commitment to the growth of the shipping industry in the region,” said Abu Bakar Mo- hammad Nor, CEO of N-KOM. This year, the WPTS assumes greater significance in the wake of rising costs and political instability in the region as a result of which trade patterns have come under fresh scrutiny. Seaports in the UAE account for 61 per cent of the GCC trade volume and this share is ex- pected to rise with new capacity being added. Abu Dhabi hosted the first World Ports and Trade Summit in March 2011, and attracted over 3,000 visitors from 52 countries. 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