8.30
Registration and Coffee

9.00
Welcome from Organizers

9.05
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Capt. James Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME REMARKS

9.10
Key Developments in Vietnam’s Port Network
Vuong Dinh Lam, Chairman, VINAMARINE

GROWTH IN THE GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE AND ITS
RELATION TO PORTS DEVELOPMENT

9.30
Industry Address: International Port Perspective – Adding Value at the Port End

Eddy. Bruyninckx, Chief Executive Officer, Antwerp Port Authority

10.00
Keynote Address: Container Shipping: Beyond the Storm

• Realistic expectations of the extent of recovery in liner shipping
• A look at the new and emerging trade routes
• Exploring future commercial opportunities for the container trade

Hennie van Schoor, Director (Business Performance), Asia Pacific, Maersk Line (Asia Pacific)

10.40
Open Forum: Q&A followed by Morning Refreshments

DRIVING EFFICIENCIES IN VIETNAM’S PORTS INDUSTRY

11.10
Identifying Ports with Potential and Options Available to Shippers

• Understanding how connectivity, services and support infrastructure play a role in the utilization rate
• Quality vs Quantity - Exploring the fine balance in Vietnamese ports
• A look at the rising expectations of shipping lines

Barry Akbar, Managing Director, APL-NOL Vietnam Limited

11.40
Panel Discussion: Partnerships and Collaboration to bring about Effective Container Ports Development

• Competitiveness of Vietnam among regional ports
• Role of shipping lines and operators in ports development
• Mitigating key operational challenges in the management of finance and training skilled manpower
• Examine current legal issues and the other government constraints

Moderator: Capt. James Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Global
Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd

Panelists:
Barry Akbar, Managing Director, APL-NOL Vietnam Limited

Malcom Gregory, Head of Commercial, Cai Mep International Port

Le Huy, General Director, NYK Line (Vietnam) Ltd

Tran Khanh Hoang, Vice General Director, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP)

Peter Smidt-Nielsen, Country Manager, Vietnam & Cambodia, Maersk Vietnam Ltd

12.40
Networking Lunch

1.45
Port Design: Parameters that Matter

Capt. James Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd

AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE CARGO THROUGH NORTH,
SOUTH AND CENTRAL VIETNAM

2.20
Analyze the Development of Deepwater Ports in the North

• Boom in commercial activities in northern Vietnam and the pressure
  on current facilities
• Updates on upcoming projects
• Construction timelines till completion and what will shippers expect?

Nguyen Van Thiem, Director, Maritime Project Management Unit No.2 (MPMU No.2)

3.00
Open Forum: Q&A followed by Afternoon Refreshments

3.30
Key Port Developments in Central Vietnam and the importance to Surrounding Businesses

• Updates on the growing trade and investments in Central Vietnam
• Opportunities in developing port projects along the coastline
• A look at managing legislation and bureaucracy across the different
  states

Nguyen Chi Hung, Deputy Director of Financial and Planning and Investment Dept., VINAMARINE

4.10
Managing the increasing competition in South Vietnam – Is There Enough Cargo to Go Around?

• Importance of managing the balance of port projects and
  infrastructure development
• Evaluating the potential of future projects

Malcom Gregory, Head of Commercial, Cai Mep International Port

4.50
Open Forum: Q&A

5.00
Networking Cocktail
Join speakers and delegates in an informal cocktail reception and network in a more relaxed setting.

6.00
End of Day 1

9.10
Chairman’s Remarks

CONNECTING VIETNAM – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

9.15
Vietnam’s Masterplan for the Development of Vietnam Seaport System to 2020
Nguyen Chi Hung, Deputy Director of Financial and Planning and Investment Dept., VINAMARINE

9.45
Investment and development support policy of HCM City
Tran The Chi, Deputy Director of Transportation Department, People Committee of HCM City

10.05
Current Status, policy and Investment Opportunity for Foreign Investor
Nguyen Van Vinh, Ministry of Planning and Investment

10.25
Focal Economic Zones and Infrastructure for Growth
Nguyen Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of Economic, Technique and Regime Dept., Transport Development and Strategy Institute (TDSI)

10.45
Morning Refreshments

11.15
Updates and implementation Timelines of Key Road Projects
Do Xuan Hoa, Director of Transport Service and Legislation, Directorate for Roads of Vietnam

11.35
Updates and Implementation timelines of Key Rail Projects
Nguyen Bui Nam - Director of Planning and Investment, Vietnam Railways Administration

12.00
Networking Lunch

2.00
Dialogue with Government in Measuring Progress in Key Priorities for End to End Container Management in Vietnam

• Focal economic zones and the impact on infrastructure growth
• Vietnam’s Master plan for the development of Vietnam Seaports System to 2020
• Implementation timelines of key road and rail projects
• Updates on future plans for integration

Panelists:
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

3.00
Afternoon Refreshments

3.30
Strategies for Effective Supply Chain Management

• Understand the hidden costs of overall logistics management in Vietnam
• Developments needed to achieve an effective supply chain infrastructure for ease of trade

Dr Robert Yap, Chairman and CEO, YCH Group

4.00
Roundtable Discussion: Developing an Efficient Supply Chain Network for Vietnam’s Manufacturers and Exporters

• A look at the impact of economic slowdown, poor infrastructure, unstable fuel costs and security risk
• Examine the changing expectations and requirements at ports
• Potential to ride on a collaborative strategy with transport carriers
• Highlight the benchmark for logistics providers in terms of delivery timelines and service

Panelists:
Rob Kusiciel, Vice President, Walmart Global Logistics

Dr Robert Yap, Chairman and CEO, YCH Group

Pham Ngoc An, Supply Chain Manager, FrieslandCampina Vietnam

Prakash Chand Jhanwer, Country Head, Olam Vietnam Ltd

5.00
Chairman’s Closing Remarks
End of Conference