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“Informative and insightful” – Jon Berney, Department of Infrastructure


“Great – big issues discussed by top notch speakers” – Susan Bell, Department of Infrastructure


“Well organised” – Ian Rodrigues, Australian Maritime College


“Very interesting, great networking opportunity...very well run” – Andrew Mackinnon, Australian Navy


“Good speakers, good venue, interesting topics” – Pieter Goldie, GHD


“I enjoyed the variety of high quality presentations” – Chris Drinkwater, Indec Consulting


“Well targeted presentations” – Llew Russell, Shipping Australia


“Presentations were excellent and very relevant for the current business environment” – Shane Collins, ASCIANO


“A niche conference with the ability to expose the importance of regional ports to the nation’s wellbeing” – Graeme Sargent, Freight & Logistics Council of NSW


“Quality presentations and a number of quality delegates” – Tony Davidson, Falcon
 
 
Regional Ports 2012

Regional Ports 2012

Regional Ports 2012 will showcase the latest port developments and assess the policy, planning, and operating strategies designed to maximise the efficiency of Australia’ s regional ports: gateways for facilitating trade, engagement and opportunity

27-29 June 2012 | Pan Pacific Perth

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7th Annual
Regional Ports conference
27-29th June 2012 | Pan Pacific Perth

Regional Ports 2012 will showcase the latest port developments and assess the policy, planning, and operating strategies designed to maximise the efficiency of Australia’ s regional ports: gateways for facilitating trade, engagement and opportunity.

From the spotlight of record trade figures to legislative initiatives including "the most important microeconomic transport reform in our history", Australia's regional ports have remained firmly on the radar.

The 7th annual Regional Ports Summit will be hosted in Western Australia, were the Government's plans to undertake the biggest reform of the State’s ports in decades highlights the critical link between the wealth generated by increasing commodity exports and the efficiency of transport to generate increased benefits.

Featuring local and national case studies, Regional Ports 2012 will provide a spotlight on port developments across the country, highlighting the infrastructure, investment and long-term planning necessary to meet Australia’s current and potential competitiveness.

Key topics include:

  • PORT CEO CASE SESSION
  • Reform and regulation
  • Port planning, developments and operations
  • Global trends in shipping and port development
  • Growth areas for regional ports
  • Shipping and the environment
  • Regional transport links
  • Customer relations: Doing business with Australia’s regional ports

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Roger Johnston, CEO, Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) 
  • Terry O'Connor, CEO, Darwin Port Corporation
  • Barry Holden, CEO, Port of Townsville
  • Jim Cooper, CEO, Port of Portland
  • Sue McCarrey, Deputy Director General, Policy, Planning and Investment, Department of Transport Western Australia
  • Lachlan McDonald, Director Intergovernmental Relations, Department of Transport Victoria
  • Eber Butron, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Port Hedland
  • Peter Little, Vice President Fleet Operations and Port Operations, Carnival Australia
  • Peter Malpas, Director, Group Manager Research Australasia/Asia, Braemar Seascope
  • Max Kruse, General Manager Travel, Queensland Rail

 

PLUS: HALF DAY SITE TOUR OF FREMANTLE PORT, Friday 29th July 2012
Join us for an interesting insight of the facilities and operations at Fremantle Ports: the State’s biggest general cargo port and Australia's fourth largest container port.
More information here

Get involved !

  • The agenda is now available! You can view it HERE or download the agenda here
  • Register your place HERE
  • For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact sarah.cullen@informa.com.au or call 0410 689 401

 

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