2019 FROM PADDOCK TO PORT

MONDAY 1 JULY - THURSDAY 4 JULY 2019 chdc.com.au/agtech-agribusiness/2019-from-paddock-to-port-tour

Port of Townsville Port of Mackay (NQBP)

Gladstone Port Corporation

The Paddock to Port Tour is a significant project of the Central Highlands Accelerate Agribusiness (CHAA) Initiative of the Central HIghhlands Development Corporation in partnership with the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture & Fisheries. The 2019 Tour is jointly supported by the Grains Research & Development Corporation, Advance Queensland, Central Highlands Regional Council, CQ Inland Port, GrainCorp, North Queensland Bulk Ports (Mackay) and Lowes Petroleum. CHDC and DAF also thank the Gladstone Ports Corporation and the Port of Townsville for their significant in-kind support.

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Maria James, Trade & Business Development Executive, Port of Townsville LimitedMaria James has been part of the Port of Townsville Limited team for 10 years, and for the past four years has managed the trade development team. Maria’s role focusses on identifying and capitalizing on trade development opportunities for the port across the mining, agriculture, fuel, automotive and renewable energy industries. A born and bred North Queenslander, Maria is passionate about the Northern Australia region and being part of its development.

Brad Foster, Queensland Regional Manager GrainCorpBrad is responsible for the management of 48 operating sites in Queensland, including 140 permanent staff and up to 500 casual staff. His role includes Operations, Maintenance and Regional Logistics managing up to 3 million tonnes of grain receivals per annum. Brad leads the retention, expansion and growth of the existing GrainCorp business.

Peter Hinsch, Director, Harbourside Coldstores Harbourside Coldstores has been providing refrigerated warehousing and logistic services to North Queensland since 1989. The coldstore has played a major role over that time in exporting North Queensland primary products operating a 4,000 Pallet coldstorage facility in Townsville. Peter has had over 40 years experience associated with the export beef industry, export seafood industry, commercial coldstorage and refrigerated transport.

Garry Scanlan, CEO, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)Garry Scanlan has over 35 years’ experience in the Australian maritime, port and resources industry. For the last 17 years, he has been working in the public and private sector facilitating the development and delivery of major projects in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Garry was a member of the Management Group of the Darwin Port Corporation for 10 years, CEO of the Gladstone Economic and Industry Development Board and on the leadership team for the Santos GLNG project in Gladstone.

Robert Cocco, CEO, RDA Mackay-Isaac-WhitsundayRobert brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles which include Board Directorships, CEO, executive level management and research and development management roles within the natural resources, agriculture, and research and development sectors. Robert is passionate advocate for sustainable development and growth and the role of innovation and partnerships in overcoming challenges and barriers.

Brendan Webb, General Manager Trade & Operations, NQBPBrendan has more than 20 years’ experience working across mining, engineering services, transport and logistics sectors. In his role, Mr Webb leads NQBP’s commercial division, prioiritising customer focus, efficient service and trade expansion. His operational remit covers pilotage, security, supply chain and stakeholder recognition. He and his team work to diversify trade opportunities and optimise supply chain processes.

Craig Walker, Port Strategy & Development General Manager, Port of GladstoneCraig has over 20 years of senior executive experience in the ports, rail, manufacturing, resources, infrastructure and community sectors. He is responsible for a number of Business Operations including the Marina, Port of Rockhampton and Port of Bundaberg. His responsibilities extend to Gladstone Marine Pilot Service (GMPS), Port Security, Port Strategy, Planning and Development.

Kevin Doggett, CQIP Development ManagerKevin is responsible for the construction and business development of the CQIP Industrial Estate. Prior to this role Kevin has had extensive experience of supply chains and integrated logistics having held Senior Management roles with Finemores Transport, GrainCo Pty Ltd and GrainCorp Operations Ltd. These roles included working with various Port Corporations, Road & Rail regulators and service providers along the East Coast of Australia.

Monday 1 July: Brisbane Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to Brisbane. 3.30pm Charter flight with Corporate Air departs General Aviation terminal, Brisbane Airport6.30pm Arrive in Townsville with transfers to Oaks M on Palmer 7.30pm Dinner at the Metropole, Palmer St

Tuesday 2 July: Townsville 7.30am Breakfast at the Metropole Restaurant at Oaks M on Palmer 9.00am - 3.00pm • Tour and presentation on Port of Townsville, container services and port expansion: Maria

James, Manager Trade & Business Development, POTL• Presentation on horticulture in the North and opportunities to collaborate: Peter Elliot,

Senior Project Officer DAF• Biosecurity briefing: Lucas Edwards, Manager Biosecurity Operations Division DAWR • Q&A Panel Session with logistics service providers• Growing Queensland’s Food Exports (GQFE) melon export project briefing: Elio Jovicich

Senior Horticulturist DAF, David Vernon Vf-Plus• Tour of Harbourside Coldstores: Peter Hinsch, Director, Harbourside Coldstores

3.15pm Townsville Day Tour ends; Full Tour participants transfer to Townsville Airport for flight5.30pm Arrive in Mackay with transfers to Clarion Hotel, Mackay Marina 6.30pm Dinner at the Dispensary and Burp, 82-84 Wood Street, Mackay

Wednesday 3 July: Mackay 7.30am Breakfast at Clarion Hotel, Mackay Marina8.30am - 3.00pm • Tour of GrainCorp facilities: Brad Foster Queensland Regional Manager & Jeff Moodie,

Terminal Manager Central Queensland• Tour of Sugar Terminal Ltd’s raw sugar storage and handling facilities: John Warda, CEO

of Sugar Terminal Ltd• Tour and presentation on the Port of Mackay: Brendan Webb, NQBP General Manager,

Trade and Operations & Paul Coomer, Commercial Manager• Growing Greater Whitsunday Agrifood Planting the Seed Stage 1 Report, CRCNA MIW

Export Supply Chain Mapping Study, NQ Agricultural Supply Chain Alliance: Garry Scanlan, CEO, GW3 & Rob Cocco, CEO RDA MIW

3.00pm Mackay Day Tour ends; Full Tour participants transfer to Airport for charter to Gladstone 4.30pm Arrive in Gladstone with transfers to Gladstone Marina; tour of the Gladstone Port and dinner

on the ferry7.00pm Transfer to Oaks Grand, Gladstone

Thursday 4 July: Gladstone7.00am Breakfast at the Lightbox Cafe, 56 Goondoon St8.30am - 3.15pm • Tour of GrainCorp facilities and demonstration of packing and sealing grain storage

containerisation facilities • Presentation on the Port of Gladstone, container services & outcomes from the CQ

Transport Working Group: Craig Walker, Port Strategy and Development General Manager and Andrew Davis, Business Operations Manager

• Shipping freight services and opportunities: Natalie Mayall, Shipping & Logistics Executive, Mariana Express Lines

• CQ Inland Port update: Kevin Doggett, CQInland Port Development Manager3.15pm Gladstone Day Tour ends; Full Tour participants transfer to Airport for charter to Brisbane 6.00pm Arrive Brisbane Airport; accommodation Airport Ibis 7.15pm Farewell dinner at the Belvedere Bar n Grill, Portside, Plumm Room

Friday 5 July: BrisbaneParticipants make their own return travel arrangements from Brisbane.

PADDOCK TO PORT TOUR ITINERARY

FULL TOUR: PACKAGE AND INCLUSIONS

• Saab 340B+WT turboprop chartered aircraft with air-conditioning, service and toilet for flights between Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay and Gladstone

• 4 nights accommodation in 4 star, high-quality motels at each venue: Oaks M on Palmer (Townsville), Clarion Hotel, Mackay Marina, Gladstone Oaks Grand, Brisbane Aiport Ibis

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily• Hotel and Airport transfers• Three full day itineraries featuring tours and strategic leadership teams from Ports

and other key trade, export and biosecurity presenters• Information resource kit• Exclusive networking opportunities at Townsville, Mackay and Gladstone with local

business leaders throughout the Tour

• Tour participants are responsible for own travel arrangements to Brisbane and return

INDIVIDUAL SITE TOURS: INCLUSIONS

• Lunch included daily• Single full day itineraries featuring tours and strategic leadership teams from Ports

and other key trade, export and biosecurity presenters• Exclusive networking opportunities with Port Tour participants

• Participants attending individual site visits are responsible for ALL travel andaccommodation

• All Tour participants MUST register with DAF or POTL to attend

$950 per person

Limited seats available

Registrations are available until 5.00pm Wednesday 19 June or until fully booked: www.ivvy.com.au/event/PTCQ19

For more information contact: Liz Alexander, Agribusiness Development Coordinator, CHDC on ealexander@chdc.com.au or 0429 471 511 or Hayley Eames, A/Industry Development Officer, Rural Economic Development, DAF on Hayley.Eames@daf.qld.gov.au or 0459 813 389 For all terms and conditions please visit: www.chdc.com.au/events

Registrations for single site Port Tours are available until 5.00pm Friday 21 June or until fully booked.

No costLimited seats

available

Townsville:Maria JamesManager Trade & Business Development, POTLPh: (07) 4781 1548mjames@townsville-port.com.au

Mackay:Helen NewellIndustry Development Officer, DAFPh: 0419 737 771Helen.Newell@daf.qld.gov.au

Gladstone:Hayley EamesA/Industry Development Officer, DAF0459 813 389Hayley.Eames@daf.qld.gov.au