REGIONAL PORTS 2011

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REGIONAL PORTS 2011Facilitating trade links to national logistics networks

21-22 July 2011, The Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston

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Registration includes: Welcome Reception, Dinner and Site Tour of Bell Bay

The Hon David O’Byrne MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Tasmania

Dan Norton, Chairman, Tasports

Paul Weedon, CEO, Tasports

Peter Klein, CEO, Geraldton Port Authority

Dom Figliomeni, CEO, Port Kembla Port Corporation

Captain Vic Justice, CEO, Broome Port Authority

Damien White, CEO, TasRail

REGIONAL PORTS 2011 AT A GLANCE

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Welcome reception at the Australian Maritime College Wednesday 20th July 2011: 6.00 – 8.00pm Proudly sponsored by:

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Wednesday 20th July 2011

Welcome Reception

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Australian Maritime College

Thursday 21st July 2011

Regional Ports 2011

Day One Conference

9.00am – 5:00pm

Pre-conference Workshop

10:00am – 4:30pm

Regional Ports 2011

Day Two Conference

9.00am – 1:00pm

Regional Ports 2011 Dinner

7:00pm – 11:00pm

Terrace Restaurant

Friday 21st July 2011

Site tour of Bell Bay

2:00pm – 4:30pm

Delegates will be transported by bus from the Hotel Grand Chancellor to the Australian Maritime College (AMC) for the official welcome reception. Meet and greet other attendees and catch up with industry friends over a welcome drink and canapés. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the world class training and research facilities at the AMC’s Launceston campus, including the Centre for Maritime Simulations, the Towing Tank, Survival Centre and Model Test Basin.

10.00am - 4.30pm

Building capacity and collaboration: Creating a workforce for the futureThe workshop will address workforce training, planning, retention strategies, people management and the new IR developments. Attendees will enjoy detailed presentations and extended Q&A sessions. Reflecting the life cycle of the workforce, this interactive workshop will draw on best practice in the maritime and transport industry.

9.30 Registration and morning refreshments

10.00 Opening remarks from Chair Dr Stephen Cahoon, Head, Department of Maritime

and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College (AMC)

10.10 Training and academic developments Hillary Haughstetter, Lecturer, Course Co-ordinator,

Australian Maritime College (AMC)

10.40 Staff retention and strategies that focus on a regional workforce

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11.40 The search for executive talent: What are the advantages of specialist recruitment?

12.20 Lunch

13.00 Workplace planning in T&L Jeremy Rose, Industry Liaison Officer, Skills Tasmania

14.00 Industry driven partnerships to meet demand CILTA Women Moving Forward Mentoring Program Megan Hobson, Professional Development & Events

Manager, CILTA

14.30 Afternoon tea

15.00 People management and the new IR laws Paul Houlihan, Director, First IR

16.20 Debrief and closing remarks

16.30 Close of workshop

Do you have a specific issue you’d like the workshop facilitators to address? Take this opportunity to tackle your immediate concerns by emailing these to tina.karas@informa.com.au

Pre-conference Workshop – Wednesday 20th July 2011

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Day One – Thursday 21st July 20118.00 Registration and morning coffee

OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION

9.00 Official welcome from the Host Dan Norton, Chairman, Tasports

9.10 Australia’s shipping policy and national port strategy: Implications for regional ports?

Senior representative, Department of Infrastructure and Transport

9.45 Working with stakeholders: The Tasmanian State Government’s port priorities

■ The planning and investment necessary for Tasmania’s future freight requirements

■ The Brighton Transport Hub Project

The Hon David O’Byrne MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Tasmania

10.20 The impact of the developing National Port Strategy David Anderson, CEO, Ports Australia

10.55 Morning tea

DEVELOPING CHALLENGES: PORTS TOWARDS 2020

11.30 Freight projections: Just how big is the freight task? ■ A commodity and market analysis: Economic

forecasts and updates on regional industries

Alan Copeland, Senior Commodity Analyst,Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics

12.05 The future state of the shipping industry as it affects Australia and the domestic ports industry

■ Global trends in shipping and port development: A review of shipping markets and container trade projections and port capacity requirements for container and bulk trades

David Bayne, Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants

12.40 Lunch and networking break

DIRECTIONS IN PORT PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS: MEETING FUTURE NEEDS

13.40 Planning for the future: Development priorities for ports

Guy Reynolds, Principal Economist, Maritime & Shipping, GHD

14.15 Maritime operations in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean

■ Supporting the growth of cruise and maritime operations in the region

John Brennan, Chairman, Tasmanian Polar Network (TPN)

14.50 Afternoon tea

15.20 PORT CEO CASE STUDY SESSION Redefining the role of Regional Ports Traditionally, regional ports are defined by location and

given their strategic position to resource fields, have predominantly serviced bulk markets with key cargo including coal, iron ore, steel, alumina, forestry and agricultural products. However, the traditional ‘bulk’ role of regional ports is evolving in response to increased and diversified freight demands. A number of regional ports are becoming attractive alternatives to capital city ports and similarly, regional port operators have started looking further afield and developing new markets, such as the offshore gas and oil fields, servicing rigs and supply vessels and containerised freight. All the while, the issues that remain constant are those of increasing capacity, access and competition.

The popular Port CEO session will highlight the latest port developments, infrastructure projects and explore the strategies each port is pursuing to improve business opportunities and freight efficiency.

Gateways to Western Australia’s Mid West region

Peter Klein, CEO, Geraldton Port Authority

Expansion and trade diversification Dom Figliomeni, CEO, Port Kembla Port Corporation

Establishing an offshore oil and gas support centre at a regional port

Captain Vic Justice, CEO, Broome Port Authority

Tasmania’s port strategy and vision Paul Weedon, CEO, Tasports

16.30 Port CEO Roundtable discussion

17.00 Close of day one

18.40 Bus leaves Hotel Grand Chancellor for Regional Ports Dinner

REGIONAL PORTS 2011 | 21-22 July

19.00 Regional Ports Dinner at the Terrace Restaurant

Proudly sponsored by:

The social highlight of the conference, the Regional Ports dinner, will be held at the multi-award winning Terrace Restaurant. Sample exquisite local delights teamed with a stunning wine list at this signature restaurant. The restaurant serves contemporary cuisine that is superbly crafted using the freshest Tasmanian produce.

Dinner is included in the conference registration fee however it can be booked separately for colleagues or guests wishing to attend this networking opportunity.

Please visit the website for regular updates and changes to the program. Be kept in the loop with this event via LinkedIn, Twitter, You Tube and our Blog. Full details at www.informa.com.au/regionalports

Day Two – Friday 22nd July 20118.30 Morning coffee

9.00 Welcome from the Chair

STREAMLINING CONNECTIONS TO THE WIDER INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK: CONNECTING REGIONAL PORTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

9.10 Rail connections: What is needed for a successful rail freight business?

■ Impact of the nationalisation of the rail infrastructure on investment and service

Damien White, CEO, TasRail

9.45 Providing supply chain solutions across Australia ■ Providing logistics services to large oil and gas

developments in Australia

■ The logistics business opportunities in regional centres and remote regions

Mick Turnbull, Chief Executive Australasia and North Asia, Agility Logistics

10.20 Building a stronger framework for regional planning, development & service delivery

■ Effective coordination across governments, communities and businesses

■ Developing economic resilience

■ Liveability and health: Supporting community wellbeing

■ Transport priorities

10.55 Morning tea

THE ROLE PORTS PLAY IN LOGISTICS CHAINS

11.15 PANEL DISCUSSION Customer perspectives ■ A port user’s wish list for achieving greater

efficiencies in all aspects of operations

Panelists:

Neil Stump, Chief Executive, Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council

Michael Spiller, Director, Sino Purchasers

Senior representative, Grange Resources

For speaker updates visit www.informa.com.au/regionalports

12.30 Keeping ports peopled: The role of sustainable maritime training

Barrie Lewarn, Professor, Maritime Transport Policy Centre, Australian Maritime College (AMC)

13.05 Lunch and networking break

14.00 SITE TOUR OF BELL BAY

“Bell Bay top port for state growth” (The Examiner, 8 Jan 2011)

The Bell Bay port has been identified as the long-term solution to freight growth in Tasmania in the National Ports Strategy, which was released early this year. Located at Bell Bay on the eastern bank of the Tamar River, 48 kilometres north of Launceston, the port is adjacent to a major Tasmanian industrial estate. The port is a major port for domestic and international bulk goods as well as container services.

Tasmania’s port activity will increase significantly over the next 20 years, with growth in total tonnage, bulk trade and container volumes. To meet the challenges of increased freight growth over the long term, the Tasmanian Government has identified a long-term strategy to consolidate container traffic at Devonport and Bell Bay, with the highest growth targeted at Bell Bay. The plan requires the development of the $150 million Bell Bay Integrated Gateway project.

Attendees will be coached to Bell Bay and returned to the Grand Chancellor Hotel at the end of the tour.

16.30 Close of Regional Ports 2011

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REGIONAL PORTS 2011 | 21-22 July

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITIONHosted by Tasports, Regional Ports Summit 2011 will showcase the latest port developments and assess the planning and operating strategies that drive regional ports: critical links in a seamless national economy.

Now in its sixth successive year, Regional Ports has an established tradition of bringing together key decision makers and stakeholders to discuss current issues impacting the health of our regional commercial trading ports and the well-being of the Australian economy.

Hear why delegates enjoyed Regional Ports 2010

“Great to focus on the specific issues impacting regional ports”CEO, Dampier Port Authority

“Valuable opportunity to gain a broader perspective on the port and shipping industry, especially in relationship to various large scale projects across the country”

General Manager Projects Development, Minemakers Limited

“Great presentations and contacts for networking. It brings together all the regional ports into a single event.”

Principal Engineer, AMOG Consulting

If your company is involved in regional port development or works closely with regional transport operators and owners, then this specialised event is an excellent marketing platform for you.

To discuss the range of sponsorship and the boutique exhibition opportunities still available at this specialised event, contact:

Sarah Cullen on + 61 3 8842 2430 or email sarah.cullen@informa.com.au

ANALYSIS OF PAST REGIONAL PORTS ATTENDEES

Government 27%

Ports 33%

Construction 14%

Legal/Financial 9%

Commodities/Resources 10%

Rail & Logistics 7%

INDUSTRY

Director/CEO/Chairman 32%

General/National Manager 20%

Operations/Supply Chain Manager 16%

Project Manager 12%

Business Development Manager 11%

Analyst/ Policy Advisor 9%

JOB FUNCTION

Event Host Bronze Satchel Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Welcome Reception Sponsor

Dinner Host Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

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y 2011, The Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston Key benefits of attending■ Regional Ports 2011 is the only annual event specifically dedicated to the issues and interests of Australasia’s regional ports

■ Now in its sixth year, Regional Ports has established a tradition of bringing together key decision-makers and stakeholders to discuss current issues impacting the health of our regional commercial trading ports and the well-being of the Australian economy

■ Unparalleled first class speakers, bringing together local, national and international case studies that reflects the logistics network from across the supply chain

■ Networking and site tours! Compliment your experience with an engaging program that includes the Welcome reception and tour of the AMC facility at Launceston, Official Dinner at the Terrace Restaurant and a half-day site tour of Bell Bay

■ Take advantage of the online networking facility and our new social media groups to communicate directly with your peers

ONLINE NETWORKING TOOL Welcome to the newly developed Online Networking Tool for Regional Ports 2011. This tool allows delegates,

speakers, exhibitors and sponsors to benefit by extending their networking outside the conference and surrounding social events. All registered attendees will receive a unique login and password allowing them to access the system a week before the event. The Online Networking Tool will be available for one week after Regional Ports 2011 – just in case you didn’t get to speak to everyone you wanted to at the event!

Venue Accommodation & Travel The Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston29 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250

T +61 3 6334 3434 W www.ghihotels.com

The city’s premier hotel, the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston offers superior accommodation, superb Tasmanian cuisine and extensive conference facilities in the centre of the northern capital of Tasmania. Only a short stroll from the main central business district and Brisbane Street shopping mall, the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston is the ideal base from which to explore the beauty and variety of the north.

Within walking distance from the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston are local tourist attractions such as City Park, Launceston’s beautiful public gardens and Japanese macaque monkeys, the Tasmanian Design Centre, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Princess Theatre and Aurora Stadium – the home of AFL in Tasmania.

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About LauncestonLaunceston boasts some of the greatest natural and cultural attractions in regional Australia. Located in the picturesque Tamar Valley, Launceston is the nation’s third-oldest city with a fascinating history traced in its beautiful old buildings and streetscapes dating from early Colonial and convict times to Georgian and Victorian eras. This cultural charm is matched by a natural beauty that includes the spectacular Cataract Gorge right in the heart of Launceston, St Columba, Ralph and Cuckoo falls and the numerous cellar doors offering some of Tasmania’s finest wines and produce that are scattered in the scenic Tamar Valley.

For more information, visit:

http://www.visitlauncestontamar.com.au

REGIONAL PORTS 201121-22 JULY 2011, THE GRAND CHANCELLOR HOTEL LAUNCESTON

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Conference VenueThe Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston

29 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Phone: +61 3 6334 3434

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Dress CodeSmart casual wear is suggested along with a sweater or jacket in case the conference room is cool.

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