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Conference days

Day one - 24 June 2009
08:00 - 17:00

Day two - 25 June 2009
08:00 - 17:00
 
Workshop days
Preconference workshop
23 June 2009
08:30 - 17:00

Post conference workshop
23 June 2009
08:30 - 17:00
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
Africa's dedicated ports and harbours conference facilitating trade on the African continent
 

For delegates
The Africa Ports and Harbours congress provides a platform for operators, developers and investors to meet, do business and grow their bottom-lines.

Core issues to be discussed include:
  • New infrastructure development and existing infrastructure maintenance 
  • Alignment of regulatory practices to benefit Africa’s port performance  
  • Increasing port efficiency and operational capacity 
  • Confronting and decreasing congestion  
  • Finance projects and curbing
    underinvestment within the ports sector

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“Very good conference,
great speakers and relevant
topics. Very well organised.”
Elvin Harris Chief Director:
Transport Department of
Public Enterprise, South Africa
 
 
Attend and:
  • Realise the economic vision for trade in Africa through long-term investment strategies. Find out what the focus should be for your ports’ development.
     
  • Dynamic content that focuses on the most current happenings within the maritime sector. All the key players from in and around Africa will take their place on the stage at this year’s event!
     
  • Gain a competitive advantage in port operations by examining regional efforts. Hear what the North, East, South and West African regions say about their port development.
 
 

 Some of our speakers include:

Driver of Transformation A first-rate regulator
Tau Morwe,CEO, Transnet Port Terminals 
 
Mr Morwe has been instrumental in driving the commercialisation and restructuring of Transnet Port Terminals from its early days as the then South African Port Operations. 
 >> View presentation
Dr Andrew Shaw, Deputy Director General: Transport, Department of Public Enterprises
Has worked extensively as a transport economist in South Africa, and has experience working on projects in SADC, Europe and Asia. 
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The efficient expert on port performance The Ports Pro
Jerome Ntibarekerwa, Secretary General, Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa 
Jerome aims at working towards improving conditions of utilisation and management of ports in the Eastern and Southern Africa
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Abdulsalam Mohammed, Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority
This industry thought-leader will be discussing the key trends for port investment in West Africa. Not to be missed!
 >> View presentation

For sponsors

Major sponsors have outstanding marketing opportunities.
We will implement a strategic marketing campaign that provides exposure to your target market and culminates in face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects. Benefit from:

  • Direct mail - Thousands of conference brochures are distributed to a targeted audience of decision makers.
  • Telemarketing - A dedicated team of account managers will contact your target
    market to ensure their participation in the event.
  • E-mail and fax marketing campaigns - Every week will see a campaign dedicated to a specific portion of our target audience.
  • Public relations – Our media partnerships and a series of media releases will ensure exposure in relevant media
  • Internet – Our event website will be continually
    updated and open for on-line registration and inquiry. We invite you to link your web site with ours for a wider, more complete reach.
Get involved early to maximise your exposure.
Call Alwyn Peacock
+27 (0)11 516 4053
Email:
alwyn.peacock@terrapinn.co.za
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Supported by:
 
sponsorship opportunities
Interact with your customers!
Sponsoring Africa Ports & Harbours 2009 provides an unrivalled  marketing solution, providing you with new contacts and brings you face-to-face with your key customers and prospects
  • Position and profile yourself as an industry leader
  • Increase your brand recognition
  • Develop relationships through new networking opportunities 
  • Showcase new systems and applications to a targeted audience of decision makers
Make your voice heard!
Participate in the 2009 event

 
Target your market!
 
For sponsorship details contact  Alwyn Peacock
Tel +27 (0) 11 516 4053
 
 
Speakers:
 
Gilbert Mbesherubusa
Director: Infrastructure
Department
African Development Bank,
Tunisia
 
 
 
Mervin Chetty
Chief Strategy
Officer 
Transnet
Port Terminals
 
 
Tsietsie Mokhele
CEO
South African Maritime
Safety Authority (SAMSA
)
 
 
Gordon Anim
Director of Port
Port of Tema,
Ghana Ports
and Harbours Authority