GPF Exe Wkshp on Value Creation in Liquid Bulk Log, 7-9 May 25, Dubai
Schedule
Wed May 07 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri May 09 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+04:00Location
Crown plaza | Dubai, DU
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GPF Executive Workshop on Value Creation in Liquid Bulk Logistics, 7-9 May 25, Dubai, UAE. Small Group. Intensive. Online Program AvailAbout this Event
GPF Executive Workshop on Value Creation in Liquid Bulk Logistics, 7-9 May 25, Dubai, UAE. Small Group. Intensive. Online Program Available upon request.
Global Ports Forum presents – GPF Executive Workshop on Value Creation in Liquid Bulk Logistics,7-9 May 25, Dubai, UAE. Small Group. Intensive. Online Program Available upon request.
Dear industry colleagues
ObjectivesThis three days executive training is targeted to provide a comprehensive outlook of Liquid Bulk Ports and Specialized Terminals for Liquid bulk operations and their role as the most crucial link in logistics supply chain. There is a whole range of Liquid Bulk Terminals and Ports from very basic barge loading / unloading systems to the most modern state-of-the-art and Single Buoy Mooring terminals ; depending upon type of cargo, market size and volume to be handled. Ownership, operatorship and commercial aspect also vary based on users’ requirements and risk perceptions. Large scale oil companies, refineries, suppliers, users and traders tend to control the supply chain by using their own dedicated terminals. However, common user bulk terminals are also equally important and these common user terminals cater to a number of users requiring terminal services for their liquid bulk cargo handling.
DeliverablesAt the end of this training program, the participants should be able to:
Program Structure
Day 2 - Session 3Development process and master planningPort / terminal Development process: A systemic approach to step wise process of Ports and terminals development:Stage 1 – Site selection, understanding statutory policies and requirement for liquid bulk terminal, prefeasibility study and data collection, preparing roadmap for project execution
Stage 2 – Modelling and studies of marine conditions, Rapid Environment Impact Assessment, Assessment of Business and Cargo potential with hinterland mapping and competition analysis
Stage 3 – Market assessment and price sensitivity, Detailed Environment Impact Assessment, Detailed Project Report
Stage 4 – Financial analysis and Financial closure with optimization in investment.Stage 5 – Master Planning to build sustainable resilience, Designing liquid ports, terminals, layout, tank-farms, pipelines, cargo receipt and delivery systems. Construction contracting and Equipment procurement for phase wise development as identified in master plan. Business Development and Marketing of infrastructure and services.
Day 2 – Session 4Operations of Liquid Terminals, Dock pipe-lines and storage tank farmsCommissioning the bulk liquid facilities and commencement of operationsClassification of bulk liquids and IMDG codesParameters and processes of tanker ships operations – loading/unloading bulk liquid cargo, measurement, survey and inspections for quality and quantity.Processes of pipeline cleaning, maintenance, pigging, tank cleaning, inter-tank transfer.Tank-farm (storage tanks) operations, preparing tanks for product receipt, measuring product quality and quantity for each operation, road tankers loading and unloading, railway rake loading and unloading, pipeline transfers
Day 3 – Session 5Operations – setting standard SOPs, KPIs and Integration with ISOSetting standard SOPs and respective ISO standards for entire logistic chain at tanker ships operations, terminals, pipelines, transfer and pigging, delivery / receipt at storage areaSafety and security aspects during transportationCompliance with environment standards by the equipment used for delivery and transportTechnologies - vehicle tracking system, e-platforms, mass flow meters and their roles for greater safety and securityDay 3 – Session 6Financial Performance – revenue, operating costs, cash-flow and ROIAssessment of terminal and storage capacity to be developed and investment requiredBusiness volume projected to be handled at the marine and tank storage areaEstimate of revenue based on market potential and competitive standing of your servicesServices required by customers, operations to be performed and the direct operating cost of providing services to bulk liquid customers.Calculation of investment, fixed costs, depreciation, interest, cost of capital, insurance for fixed assets.Financial evaluation based on cash-flow and standard financial parameters.
Course Director will be available for on-line consultation, if requested by the participants.
Course Director: (subject to final confirmation)
Thomas is well-respected in the ports & shipping circles — recognized for his in-depth industry knowledge and far-reaching personal industry network and linkages. Some of his recent port investments advisory work include ports in the Middle East, Africa, Southern Europe, South East Asia, Latin America, etc.
Given Thomas’ far-reaching personal port industry network and linkages, Thomas is often seek out by port investors and port privatization candidates all over the world for collaborative partnership.
Thomas is invited regularly as speaker & facilitator for Ports conferences, roundtable and executive programs and workshops.
He is the senior port & terminal training expert for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) for foreign ports officials for over 10 years. Recent programmes conducted by Thomas include the 5 days executive program in “Port Development and Competitiveness”, Singapore on 12-16 Dec 2016 where Thomas was the key trainer for over 60% of the whole executive program. Some other early SCP programmes that Thomas taught over 20 senior foreign government transport officials included the 2 weeks Singapore MFA Executive Programme in Logistics & Distribution Management on 28 Aug – 10 Sep 2007 & again on 6 Oct – 17 Oct 2008.
Thomas spoke recently at the Transport Intelligence Singapore 2013 Infrastructure panel, together with senior executives from the World Bank & UPS, the Container Depot Association Singapore Conference 2014 on ports and infrastructure, Tank Storage Asia Conference in 2015 and an exclusive Roundtable on Smart ports & ships and Internet of Things in Jun 2016.
On a professional level, Thomas founded the non-government voluntary organization — The Global Ports Council (GPC) in 2008. As of today, over 192 C-level executives globally presents themselves as members of our council. Our prestigious list of Council members are as follows:http://globalportsforum.com/the-global-ports-council/Thomas is also a veteran Chartered member (since 2001) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore. He serves as a Board Member of the Singapore Branch of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport for over 17 years.
17th GPF Anniversary Special. Pay for Two participants, another Two comes free. No other promotion applicable.Costs:
On or Before 7 Mar 2025: The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is USD5995 – Save USD800!Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in
Note: All fees stated include luncheons, refreshments and complete set of documentation. It does not include the cost of accommodation and travel.
REGISTER NOW!To register, please submit the following details to [email protected]:
Name:Position:Organisation:Address:Tel:Fax:Email:What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?:
Billing information:For cheque payments: To be made payable to ‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’ Please do not send post-dated cheque.For telegraphic transfers:Account Name: Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.,Account No. : 695 477 141 001.Beneficiary Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG),Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513.Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference.
Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 7 Mar 2025 to enjoy the discount.
Kind regards
Thomas NgChairmanThe Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road#18-11International PlazaSingapore 079903
Website: www.globalportsforum.com/
Mobile: +65 9684 3289DID: +65 65197662Fax: +65 6725 8438Email: [email protected]
Terms & Conditions:
No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment.
Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application.
Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full.
Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee.
Refund Policy – a reimbursement of the registration fee, minus administrative charges will only be made if the participant has notified Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd. in writing that he/she is unable to attend the event no less than 45 days prior to the commencement of the event. No cancellation is allowed after that, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.
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