7th March 2012 (Wednesday)
0900 - 2400
Registration of IAPH Members
Hilton
1900 - 2200
Cocktail & Network Reception
(Dress Code: Casual)
Hilton
“Blue Elephant”
8th March 2012 (Thursday)
0730 - 0930
Registration of IAPH Members
BMICH
0830 - 0930
Registration of Local Participants
BMICH
0930 - 0940
0940 - 0950
0950 - 1000
1000 - 1010
1010 - 1025
1025 - 1035
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Speech – Dr. Priyath B. Wickrama -
Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Address by - Mr. Grant Gilfillan - Vice
President, IAPH (Asia/Oceania) - CEO, Sydney
Ports Corporation, Australia
Performance
Keynote Address by – His Excellency
Mahinda Rajapaksa - President of the
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Photo Session
BMICH
1035 - 1120
Inauguration / Visit to Sri Lanka International Air Freight, Shipping & Logistics Expo 2012
& Coffee Break
1120 - 1230
Port Forum Session 1
BMICH
Introduction to the
Conference by - Mr. Susumu Naruse - Secretary Grneral , IAPH
Theme: “Economic Slowdown & Global Trade Impact to Asia/Oceania Region”
Moderator : Mr. Mark Millar
1130 - 1145
Topic # 1
“Opportunities for Regional Trade Amidst Current Global Challenges” - Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal – Governor, Central Bank, Sri Lanka
1145 - 1200
Topic # 2 “Economic Slowdown & Impact to Asia” – Mr. Michael Proffitt – Independent Strategic Advisor, Dubai Logistic City
1200 - 1215
Topic # 3 “Economic Slowdown & Global Trade Impact to the Port Sector” – Mr. Iain Rawlinson - Commercial Manager, Port of Salalah
1330 - 1430
Port Forum Session 2
Theme: “Capacity Building & New Port Development in Asia Oceania Region: Challengers and Opportunities”
Moderator :Mr. Mark Millar
1330 - 1345
Topic # 1 “Opportunities & Challenges for Port Development in Sri Lanka” - Dr. Priyath B. Wickrama – Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority
1345 - 1400
Topic # 2 “Capacity building and new port developments in the Oceania region and issues facing New Zealand port companies” -
Mr. Martin Byrne - Chief Executive, Port Nelson Limited.
New Zealand
1400 - 1415
Topic # 3 “Port Infrastructure Development & Planning” - Dr. Jonathan Beard - Managing Director, GHK Management Consultants
1415 - 1430
Q & A Session
1445 – 1600
Port Forum Session 3
Theme: Security Challenges to Port & Shipping - Port Safety / Security & Environment / Maritime Security / Piracy /Terrorism Chair: Mark Millar
1445 - 1500
Topic # 1 “Port & Harbour – A View from the Sea” - Capt. Siwaraman Krishnamurthi – Senior Vice President, Nautical Institute
1500 - 1515
Topic # 2 "APL's
Green Shipping Initiatives" - Mr Goh Teik Poh – President, South Asia Region - APL
1515 - 1530
Topic # 3 “ The Sustainability Challenge – Effectively Measuring Environmental Performance to positively differentiate Supply Chain performance and reduce costs” – Mr. Tony Wines – Founder & Director, Turnkey Group
1530 - 1545
Q & A Session
1545 - 1600
Summary and Closing Comments
1830 - 1930
Special Performance on Sri Lankan Folklore / Heritage (Dress Code: Casual)
Lotus Pond (Nelum Pokuna)
1930 - 2230
Gala Dinner
Lotus Pond (Nelum Pokuna)
• Two day 8th & 9th Accompany Person Programme “for spouses” of delegates is arranged by Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Please contact IAPH Secretariat Registration Desk at the Lobby of Hilton Hotel Colombo.
9th March 2012 (Friday)
0930 - 1045
Regional Meeting
Opening Address by -
Mr. Grant Gilfillan -Vice President IAPH
Approval of the Agenda
Updates on Recent IAPH Activity by the Secretary General
Future Actions & Decision
• Election of Third Vice President from the Region
• Venue of Mid-term Ports Conference in 2014 (Asia/Oceania Region)
• Venue of Next Meeting in 2013
Update on Mid-Term Ports Conference in Jerusalem
BMICH
1115 - 1230
Report from Europe Office
Report from Head Office about “Promotion of IAPH”
Other Business
Closing Remarks by the Regional Vice President
1400 - 1600
Colombo Port & Port Expansion Project
site Visit
1830 - 2200
Cultural Performance & Dinner (Dress Code: Casual)
Light House
• Hambantota Port Visit on the 10 March 2012 : Hambantota Port is 220km South of Colombo, four hours drive one way & if you are interested please contact IAPH Secretariat.
10th March 2012 (Saturday)
0800 - 1400
Golf Tournament
Organized by Bengal Tiger Line and Sri Lanka Ports Authority
“BTL - SLPA Royal Colombo Palm Classic”
" Royal Colombo Golf
Club "
