[Busan International Port Conference 2018]
Overview
| Tiltle | Busan International Port Conference 2018 |
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| Date | November 1(Thu) ~ November 2(Fri), 2018 |
| Venue | Busan International Passenger Terminal, 5F |
| Theme | Innovations to Expand Horizons |
| Hosted by | Busan Port Authority (BPA) |
Sessions
Innovations to Expand Horizons
As we usher in the era of revolution, environmentally sustainable strategies, cooperation in logistics across the borders and the Smart port are the outstanding current issues in the global cooperation in logistics. Under the theme of ‘Innovations to Expand Horizons’ in the 6th BIPC, we would like to share the future visions of global port logistics.
DAY 1 - November 1(Thu), 2018
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| Keynote Speech | [Speaker] | Ronald D. Widdows (Chairman, World Shipping Council) |
| Session Ⅰ | [Topic] | Prospect of Shipping Market & Future of Port Industry As the global economy is facing a prolonged recession, shipping and port industries are making utmost efforts to overcome these difficulties leading to rapid changes and fierce competition in the industries. Especially, the reshuffle of shipping alliances is likely to cause the uncertain impact on the port industry. In this session, prospects on shipping & port industry in this world of uncertainty will be discussed by the related experts. |
| [Moderator] | Tim Power (Managing Director & Head of Maritime Advisors, Drewry) | |
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| Session Ⅱ | [Topic] | Strategies to be Environmentally Sustainable Ports In line with IMO regulations to reduce air pollution from maritime sector, port & shipping industries have been trying to reduce harmful impacts on the environment. In this session, the directions of environment-friendly policies, especially focusing on the air quality, LNG-fueled container ships, LNG bunkering and eco-efficient equipment, by port authorities, global energy corporations and terminal operators will be discussed. |
| [Moderator] | Camille Bourgeon (Technical Officer Subdivision for Protective Measures Marine Environment Division, IMO) | |
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DAY 2 - November 2(Fri), 2018
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| Session Ⅲ | [Topic] | Cooperation in Logistics: For Mutual Prosperity of Northeast Asia In order to achieve improvements in transport efficiency, the importance of horizontal cooperation between neighboring nations has increased in line with government policies of each country. In this session, regional strategies to expand economic cooperation in Northeast Asia especially focusing on port and logistics will be discussed by the related experts such as research institutes, government officials and international organization. |
| [Moderator] | ChangHo YANG (President, Korea Maritime Institute) | |
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| Session Ⅳ | [Topic] | Smart Port: Technology Innovation in Shipping & Logistics State-of-the-art automated terminals have challenges and opportunities around automation. Besides, technology innovation such as Internet of Things, Bigdata and Blockchain is expected to digitize the supply chain process from end to end. In this session, opinions and ideas of Smart Port, especially focusing on automation and Blockchain platforms, by shipping lines, container terminal operators and technology companies will be shared. |
| [Moderator] | Rajiv Niles (Senior Director, GE Digital) | |
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| Session Ⅴ | [Topic] | Cooperative Development of Port & Logistics Infrastructure As one of the global leading ports, Busan Port is aiming to extend its role and logistics network through participating in port development in the emerging markets and developed countries. In this session, port development plan in emerging markets and developed countries will be introduced and opportunity to develop cooperation partnership will be advanced. |
| [Moderator] | JoongWoo LEE (Professor, Korea Maritime and Ocean University) | |
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