Driving bulk terminal efficiency forwards
Jan 09, 2013
TOC Events is launching the inaugural Bulk Ports & Technology seminar at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 13 March 2013, co-located with 17th TOC Container Supply Chain Asia event.
Co-located with the 17th TOC Container Supply Chain Asia exhibition, Bulk Ports & Technology is a free-to-attend seminar for everyone who wants to keep up to date with the latest innovations in dry bulk shipping, handling and port technology.
Bulk ports and terminals are vital components of global supply chains. As trading nations exploit their comparative advantages, bulk commodities are being shipped over greater distances from source to destination. Consequently, large carriers need to be loaded and discharged more efficiently. At the same time, greater concern for a port's immediate environment is driving the adoption of cleaner handling techniques and dust suppression systems. This puts ever greater pressure on terminals to handle bulk cargoes quickly, efficiently and cleanly.
However, while significant progress has been made in optimising container terminal operations, relatively little attention has been directed to bulk ports. Bulk terminals are faced with the challenge of maximizing efficiency both along the quayside and in the yard; the objective being to minimise vessel handling times. Moreover, many complexities and uncertainties involved in bulk port operations can potentially disrupt the normal functioning of the port and require quick real time actions that need to be considered at the planning level.
Aimed at exporters/importers, terminal operators, ship owners, port authorities, port technology suppliers, and related service providers, the new seminar will guide delegates through the critical issues facing the handling of bulk commodities in today's demanding bulk supply chain.
Bulk Ports & Technology will provide an analysis of global commodity trades and their potential impact on terminal operations. Featuring in-depth case studies of the latest in terminal design, management and technology, those who move and handle dry bulk shipments will gain valuable insights into the evolving world of bulk commodity handling and shipping.
Among the key issues to be discussed at Bulk Ports & Technology:
- Bulk logistics patterns across Asia
- Trends in materials handling technology and automation
- Transitioning from mobile handling to built-for-purpose
- Optimizing minerals to market
- Environmental management for dry bulk terminals
- Scheduling equipment and human resources for greater efficiency
Expert speakers who have already confirmed their participation in Bulk Ports & Technology include:
- Tamal Roy, VP Business Development, TM International Logistics Ltd (A Tata Steel Company)
- Capt. Rosi Tantra Surya, Operation Director, PT Lalang Sarana Samudera International
- Mukesh Parikh, Chief Operating Officer, Sterling Port, Mumbai
- Norlent Pasaribu, Senior Vice President and COO, PT. Cigading International Bulk Terminal
- Mark Yong, Associate Director, BMT Hong Kong
- Ola Jepsen, Sales Manager, Bulk Terminals, Cargotec
- Janet Lim, Director, Liebherr
- Kimmo Nyman, General Manager - Bulk Handling, Konecranes
- Klaus Röhrig, Regional Director, Gottwald Port Technology
- Emma Yeon, Sales and Marketing Manager, Total Soft Bank.
For the full agenda and list of confirmed speakers, please visit: www.tocevents-asia.com
