Vietnam’s economy is recovering well from the slowdown last year. With this continued growth in trade, the ports and logistics industries are faced with new challenges, new competitors, and new business opportunities.

On the back of increasing production costs in China, manufacturers are once again investing their dollars in Vietnam’s potential as a manufacturing hub. Ports operators and logistics providers must satisfy the increasing needs of these customers and deliver high service levels to ensure competitiveness.

Be part of the 4th Vietnam Container Ports and Logistics 2010 and find out how you can implement proven strategies to achieve efficient operations and high customer satisfaction!

NEW AND EXCLUSIVE FEATURES FOR 2010!     1. Participate in a dialogue with the Government and make yourself heard Join top government leaders as they measure progress of key projects and share future priorities in development 2. Engage with major liners and port operators in Vietnam Hear about the partnerships and collaboration needed to bring about effective growth in container ports 3. More international speakers with new perspectives Learn world class best practices on port management and how it can be applied to Vietnam 4. Get an in-depth look at the cargo through North, South and Central Vietnam Gain access to information rarely available and discover new opportunities to grow your business 5. Hear expectations of global shippers on carriers, ports and intermediaries Listen to their key priorities and ensure that your customers’ needs are being taken care of.

Top Executives Confirmed!     Eddy. Bruyninckx Chief Executive Officer Antwerp Port Authority   Hennie van Schoor Director (Business Performance), Asia Pacific Maersk Line (Asia Pacific)

Gain Invaluable Insights from Key Industry Leaders including:     Vuong Dinh Lam, Chairman, VINAMARINE Barry Akbar, Managing Director, APL-NOL Vietnam Limited Le Huy, General Director, NYK Line (Vietnam) Ltd Peter Smidt-Nielsen, Country Manager, Vietnam & Cambodia, Maersk Vietnam Ltd Malcolm Gregory, Head of Commercial, Cai Mep International Port Pham Ngoc An, Supply Chain Manager, FrieslandCampina Vietnam Tran Khanh Hoang, Vice General Director, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) Capt. James Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd Dr Robert Yap, Chairman and CEO, YCH Group Rob Kusiciel, Vice President, Walmart Global Logistics Prakash Chand Jhanwer, Country Head, Olam Vietnam Ltd Nguyen Van Thiem, Director, Maritime Project Management Unit No.2 (MPMU No.2) Nguyen Chi Hung, Deputy Director of Financial and Planning and Investment Dept., VINAMARINE Tran The Chi, Deputy Director of Transportation Department, People Committee of HCM City Nguyen Van Vinh, Ministry of Planning and Investment Nguyen Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of Economic, Technique and Regime Dept., Transport Development and Strategy Institute (TDSI) Do Xuan Hoa, Director of Transport Service and Legislation, Directorate for Roads of Vietnam Nguyen Bui Nam, Director of Planning and Investment, Vietnam Railways Administration

Pre Conference Masterclass - 13 October, 9.00am – 5.00pm     Practical Strategies to Optimize Port Operations, Planning and Logistics Led by International Port Terminal Expert: Thomas Gondermann Hamburg Port Training Institute GmbH