MALAYSIA PORTS 2007

 

The Ports in Malaysia are undergoing strategic development plans.  Last year, Malaysia’s Ports handled container throughput totaling 13.6 million TEUs.  Penang Port will be promoted as the leading port of the Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle and facilities at the Penang port will be upgraded so that it will be able to handle more containers and bigger container ships.  Malaysia has also begin construction of 1.4 billion ringgit Asia Petroleum Hub (APH), which will complement and enhance the capabilities of Johor Port at Pasir Gudang and Port of Tanjong Pelepas (PTP) to provide an integrated comprehensive package to its clients. In this respect, APH will provide uninterrupted bunkering services to liners calling at these ports.  All this presents excellent investment opportunities that you can leverage on and to increase your port’s operating productivity and profitability.

 

This 2-Day Conference on MALAYSIA PORTS gathers an impressive panel of experts who will discuss in-depth the challenges, threats and opportunities in Malaysia Ports and identify strategies to manage potential risks and pitfalls in port expansion.  The Conference will also address regulatory issues in trade and logistics, it will identify ways to improve productivity and security and develop ways to integrate network to support regional integration across the supply chain. 

 

You will hear high level strategic briefings on the most important and up-to-date issues that affect the Port industry from the experts.  Obtain the latest information on Malaysia Ports and get an exclusive preview into the know-how and challenges faced by the leading ports and how they are succeeding in a highly competitive environment including:

Ø      Latest trends and developments in shipping and trade growth and their impact on port developments in the region

Ø      Security measures - international codes and guidelines to increase Port security

Ø      Risk Strategies to safeguard and protect assets and investments

Ø      Malaysia Port Community System and its role

Ø      Environment considerations in port development - assessment and impact

Ø      Case experience from Port of Tanjung Pelepas in being a transshipment port for Southeast Asia

Ø      Case review of missing goods at the port and the legal implications for port operators

 

Senior Representatives from: 

* Penang Port Commission * Northport * Port of Tanjung Pelepas * Maritime Institute of Malaysia *

* Malaysia Industrial Development Authority * TT Club, Hong Kong * Wilhelmsen Maritime Services * BASF, Hong Kong * INVESTHK * KASI * Joseph & Partners * Rajah & Tann *

* Bumi Armada * Dagang Net Technologies * Dr.Nik & Associates*

 

 

 

To REGISTER or enquire please contact:

Tel     : 603 2070 3299

Fax    : 603 2070 3369 

Email : puvanes@abf-asia.com

 

Organized by Asia Business Forum

Website: www.abf-asia.com