{"id":11554,"date":"2015-04-03T16:32:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-03T15:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globeinst.org\/?page_id=11554"},"modified":"2021-08-09T12:33:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T12:33:35","slug":"wpsf-2013","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/events\/wpsf-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"WPSF 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_9161\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9161\" class=\"wp-image-9161\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/madam_chi_625_325.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"325\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>2013<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;133&#8243;]<br \/>\n<div class=\"jq-tabs tabs_wrapper tabs_\"><ul><li><a href=\"#tab-69dce4feebf0e-1\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tab-69dce4feebf0e-2\">Agenda<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tab-69dce4feebf0e-3\"><b>PRESENTATIONS<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"tab-69dce4feebf0e-1\" ><br \/>\n<strong>BUILDING THE CHAINPORT NETWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>WPSF 2013 sees the continued push by the Institute to highlight the enormous opportunities that can be leveraged between like-minded ports, their authorities and communities right across the globe. For the last 15 years, the Port of Shenzhen has been at the forefront of these developments having invited a select group of ports to \u201csister\u201d with them in pursuit of collaborative and trade development opportunities. Indeed this edition of the forum sees a further port being added to the list, the Canadian <strong>Port of Halifax<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_3919\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3919\" class=\"wp-image-3919\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kieran-Ring-High-Res-Long-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Kieran Ring High Res Long Beach\" width=\"140\" height=\"210\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b> Kieran Ring<br \/>CEO<br \/>Global Institute<br \/>of Logistics __________________<br \/>FORUM MODERATOR<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 2013 World Port Strategy Forum is part of a world series of Strategy Forums that the Institute convenes across the globe annually. The forums act as a conduit for the transfer of strategy and best practice both to and from the Institute\u2019s global network of Port Communities. The forums bring together a network of local, regional and global maritime logistics stakeholders drawn from the Port Authority, Investor, Operator and End User communities.<br \/>\nWPSF 2013 has a distinctly China centric focus and will divide into two distinct streams<br \/>\nStream 1 will discuss and debate the implications for world trade and seaports of \u2018China\u2019s growing economy\u2019. Recognising that ports have an integral role to play in supporting this development, the forum will explore questions such as:<br \/>\n\u2022 What will the role of the port be as the Chinese market opens up?<br \/>\n\u2022 What are the challenges in operating the port to global best practice?<br \/>\n\u2022 What are the associated investment opportunities?<br \/>\n\u2022 How do world ports interact with the end user in this new paradigm?<br \/>\nStream 2 focuses on \u201cShowcasing World Ports to Chinese Multinationals\u201d The next great wave of Overseas Foreign Direct Investment will come from China and as we will hear, it is already underway. We are particularly delighted to welcome the <strong>aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance<\/strong> as our special guest. The aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance aims to promote leading Chinese brands from China\u2019s rapidly growing private sector. AEA is driven by the goal of helping more private Chinese businesses become truly global enterprises.<br \/>\nOur aim today is to share with AEA the vision of partnering with world ports in their quest, we believe we have a great story to tell, that story is Port Centric Logistics<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"tab-69dce4feebf0e-2\" ><br \/>\n<strong>THE AGENDA FOR THE 2013 WORLD PORT STRATEGY FORUM <\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3992\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3992\" class=\"wp-image-3992\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/yang_lei-3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"209\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>YANG LEI<br \/>China Director<br \/>Global Institute of Logistics <br \/>China<br \/>_____________________<br \/>WORLD PORT STRATEGY FORUM<br \/>PRODUCER<br \/>______________________<br \/><\/b> Born and now based in Beijing, Mr. Yang Lei (William) was appointed the Institute\u2019s China Director in September 2010.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;128&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"tab-69dce4feebf0e-3\" ><br \/>\n<strong>THE COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS AT THE PORT OF SHENZHEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ms Shi Wei, member of CCP, started her career in June, 1988 with a master&#8217;s degree and economist certification. She used to be the Director of the Department of legality of Shenzhen Communication Bureau, Deputy Director General of Shenzhen Highway Bureau, Commissioner of Shenzhen Highway Bureau Commission of CCP, Secretary of Discipline Supervision Commission of Shenzhen Highway Bureau Commission of CCP, and Director General of Western Transportation Bureau of Shenzhen Transport Commission. Ms. Shi is now the Deputy Director General of the Transport Commission of Shenzhen Municipality (Ports Administration), assisting the Director General and CCP Committee to manage port, shipping, and logistics freight administration. She is in charge of the Department of Port &amp; Shipping Administration, the Department of Logistics Development, the Eastern Transportation Administration Bureau, the Port, Shipping and Freight Administration Bureau, Shenzhen Port Pilot Station, and the Shenzhen Branch for the Vessel Inspection Bureau of Guangdong Province, and also responsible for the supervision of the incorruptible port administration construction, industry services quality, letter &amp; visit system, stability maintaining and production safety.\/div&gt;<br \/>\nMs. Shi Wei, Vice Director General, Shenzhen Port<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8381\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/madam_chi_chainport_650_365-e1463660571691.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8381\" class=\"wp-image-8381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/madam_chi_chainport_650_365-e1463660571691.jpg\" alt=\"2013: CHAINPORT UNVEILED AT WPSF\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ms. Shi Wei, Vice Director General, Transport Commission of Shenzhen Municipality( Ports Administration)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;121&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PEDRO RODRIGUEZ ZARAGOZA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Pedro Rodriguez Zaragoza<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.info\/calendar\/teamviewer\/images\/pz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Pedro Rodriguez Zaragoza<br \/>President<br \/>Tenerife Port Authority<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>WEST AFRICA CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;73&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Zaragoza is the current President of the five seaports of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Dedicating much of his professional career to the public sector, he began in the Regional Ministry of Education as the General Manager of Planning before holding the post of General Manager of Assets and Recruitment for the Regional Ministry of Economy and Finance. He also served as Chief of Staff for the President of the Canary Government and Regional Deputy Public Administrations Minister, before representing Spain in the Commission on sustainable development in the local and regional European Congress.Prior to being appointed the Port Authority President, he served as the Regional Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Canary Islands.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>AIRAM D\u00cdAZ PASTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Airam D\u00edaz Pastor<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/airam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Airam D\u00edaz Pastor<br \/>Commercial Manager<br \/>Port of Tenerife<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>WEST AFRICA CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Airam was appointed the Commercial Manager, for the Ports of Tenerife in 2012 and is currently responsible for overseeing all the company\u2019s commercial activities. This includes the container transport and general cargo business in the region.<br \/>\nHe joined the Ports of Tenerife in 2011 after more than 10 years of experience in West Africa shipping trade. Previously he was the Key Account Manager of Grimaldi Lines in Naples, where he oversaw the company\u2019s interests in the Mediterranean Sea focusing in North Africa counties such as Tunis, Libby and Morocco. He was appointed for the start up of Grimaldi Lines with the agency in Tangier Med. Prior to that Airam was the Account Manager of Civitavecchia inland port, at I.C.P.L, focusing on the Royal Caribbean customer. Airam holds an honours degree in International Trade and Marketing from the University of Wales as well as a Masters in Law, Maritime Business and Harbour Management from the University Polytechnic of Catalonia with honours.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ALAN MURPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Alan Murphy<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9211\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9211\" class=\"wp-image-9211\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/alan_murphy.jpg\" alt=\"Alan Murphy COO &amp; Partner SeaIntel Maritime Analysis _____________________ \" width=\"140\" height=\"190\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Alan Murphy<br \/>COO &amp; Partner<br \/>SeaIntel Maritime Analysis<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alan Murphy has 8 years of experience in Container Shipping research and analysis, providing insight and intelligence to a broad range of stakeholders in the logistics community, through quantitative research techniques, econometric modelling, and database architecture development. Alan has a degree in business economics, and joined the global Market Intelligence department of Maersk Line in 2004, coming from a position as Finance Research Analyst at Copenhagen Business School. At Maersk Line Alan was initially responsible for developing, implementing, and managing central systems for measuring and analyzing customer satisfaction, vessel utilization, market developments, and internal performance. Later, as Senior Analyst of Maersk Line\u2019s Intelligence and Analysis section, Alan was responsible for global Supply\/Demand modelling, long term forecasting, market and competitor analysis, and Senior Management reporting. After leaving Maersk Line in 2010, Alan continued to support the Logistics community through ARM Consulting, helping companies automate manual processes, reduce costs and increase market reach based on actionable information. In January 2011, Alan partnered with former Maersk Line and TCC Intelligence Director, Lars Jensen, founding SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, an industry-leading analysis and consulting firm providing actionable intelligence to the global Container Shipping industry.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JOS\u00c9 IGNACIO URIARTE<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>[Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Uriarte<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/jose_ignacio_uriarte.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Uriarte<br \/>General Manager<br \/>Tenerife Container Terminal<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jose is the General Manager for Tenerife Container Terminal, bringing over 25 years of industry experience and deep knowledge of the maritime transport industry. He holds a Masters Degree in International Shipping and Distribution from the Plymouth Polytechnic in Devon, UK. His career began at sea, sailing with Anders Jahre A\/S and others. In 1986 he became Captain of the M\/S IBF Trader, working in close collaboration with the Chartering Department of the American Company \u201cInternational Brokerage &amp; Finance\u201d. Throughout his career he has held several high-level positions where he has consistently delivered impressive results. He participated in the acquisition of Sealand and PONL when he worked for Maersk Line, reaching the position of country manager (IBETOP) while in Maersk. He was also responsible for the creation of the new agency set-up for Spain and Portugal for United Arab Shipping Company.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BETTY PRINCEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Betty Princen<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/betty_princen_150x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Betty Princen<br \/>Director of Marketing Europe<br \/>Virginia International Terminals<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>NORTH AMERICA CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Belgian national, Betty joined the Virginia Port Authority in 1987 in the capacity of Director of Marketing Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa, and based at the Virginia Port Authority\u2019s European office in Brussels, Belgium. In January 2009, she retired from the Virginia Port Authority and joined \u2013 as a consultant \u2013 Virginia International Terminals, Inc. an affiliate of the Virginia Port Authority and operating company of the marine terminals located in the Port of Virginia. She now has her office in Hannut\/Belgium. Her working territory continues to cover Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining the Virginia Port Authority, she was for 13 years the Administration Manager of Yellow Freight International, an NVOCC and affiliate of Yellow Freight Systems, Inc.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JOHNNY TH\u00d8GERSEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Johnny Th\u00f8gersen<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/johnny_150x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Johnny Th\u00f8gersen<br \/>Managing Director<br \/>Four Soft Nordic<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Johnny has 20+ years of experience in developing and supplying large ERP and production systems to conglomerates within varied industry. Since the early 90\u2019s he has also been setting up and running European as well as overseas companies, and the last three years Johnny has been running Four Soft\u2019s successful European operations.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>KIERAN RING<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Kieran Ring<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.info\/calendar\/teamviewer\/images\/kieran.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Kieran Ring<br \/>Chief Executive Officer<br \/>Global Institute of Logistics<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kieran Ring began his career in the early 1980s working as an industrial engineer in the European multinational manufacturing sector. By the late 1980s he was working as a publisher in the trade, technical and scientific media where he was directly responsible for journals and magazines, which documented the rise of foreign direct investment (FDI). In 1989 he was appointed Deputy Publisher to the Paris-based Eurexpansion Group with responsibility for Ireland\u2019s \u2018Sunday Business Post\u2019. In 1995 he was appointed Executive Director of the European Institute of Transport, where he established the Global Logistics Forum, the forerunner to the Global Institute of Logistics. The Global Institute of Logistics was founded in New York in 2003 by Kieran Ring and the members of the Global Logistics Forum under the Chairmanship of the late Robert V. Delaney (Bob), the renowned US author and logistician. Kieran is its Chief Executive. Kieran is also joint-Chairman, with Mr Bernard Staender of Germanischer Lloyd Certification, of the Hamburg Committee. The Committee consists of a coalition of the stakeholders in the maritime logistics industry and is working to establish a commonly agreed standard to measure efficiency in global container terminals; the container terminal quality indicator (CTQI).<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>OIL TERMINAL EFFICIENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Simon Shore<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"https:\/\/project.mespilgroup.com\/GIL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/simon_shore.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Simon Shore<br \/>Managing Director<br \/>Cirrus Logistics<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;125&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simon Shore is Managing Director of Cirrus Logistics a UK company providing decision support solutions to local and global corporations. The company supplies software and services that drive value for its customers by providing planning, simulation and modelling data at operational, tactical and strategic levels to support better business decisions. Simon studied Engineering and began his career in the semiconductor Industry where he was Chairman of the Design Review Board. He went on to focus on designing and supplying software solutions and held a number of Directorships for leading supply chain software companies delivering solutions covering international trade, warehousing and distribution. Simon brings 25 years of driving innovation and business process improvements to the supply chain and manufacturing industry.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CHINA GO-GLOBAL STRATEGY<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>David Fairnie<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.info\/calendar\/teamviewer\/images\/df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>David Fairnie<br \/>Director Global Port Solutions<br \/>G4S<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">David, who is based in Dubai, is responsible for G4S\u2019s global port solutions strategy. G4S\u2019s solutions strategy is focused on partnering with Industry and Government stakeholders to provide the most innovative security solutions to mitigate current and evolving global sector risks. David is a highly experienced senior security executive with extensive operational and commercial experience worldwide. A former Royal Navy Warfare Officer who has successfully transferred the skills gained during a long and varied military career to the commercial world, initially as a Senior Maritime Risk Management Consultant and subsequently as a key Corporate Security Executive with a top International Port Operator. David joined G4S from DP World in Oct 2009 where, as Director of Security, he was responsible for developing and implementing their global security strategy. Guaranteeing regulatory compliance at all DP World terminal worldwide was successfully achieved by participating in established supply chain security initiatives that included US CTPAT, EU AEO and ISO 28000 programs and by taking a leading role in emerging global supply chain security initiatives, such as the US Megaports and Secure freight Initiative (SFI) non proliferation programs. He has a proven and demonstrable track record of developing and successfully implementing high level Supply Chain Security strategies and solutions across a global organization, aimed at mitigating political, strategic and operational risks; and in doing so adding considerable value to position the organization as a recognized international leader in port and supply chain security.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Joachim Coens<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.info\/calendar\/teamviewer\/images\/coens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Joachim Coens<br \/>Chairman-Managing Director<br \/>Port Authority Bruges-Zeebrugge<br \/>Belgium<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>EUROPEAN CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;116&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr Joachim Coens was born in Bruges on 6 September 1966; he is married and has two daughters, Sofie and Anna and two sons, Felix and Victor. He is a reserve officer of the Belgian Navy. After his secondary studies in Bruges, he graduated as civil engineer (construction) at the University of Louvain (Belgium) and specialised at the Technical University of Delft (the Netherlands). He started his professional career as supervisor of several harbour building projects in the Middle East (UAE) for the Besix Group and was responsible for project developments in Eastern Europe. Since 1995 he has been alderman for finances and public works of the city of Damme, where he now holds the position of first alderman, responsible for culture and local economy. In May 1995, he was also elected as a Representative in the Flemish Parliament, where he seated in several commissions, mostly with a connotation of Environment, Finances, Culture, Public Works, Mobility and Energy. He resigned from this on 15 March 2001, in order to be appointed as Chairman-Managing Director of the Bruges-Zeebrugge Port Authority.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>AIGO ENTREPRENEURS ALLIANCE-AN INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Wang Yuanzhi<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wang-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Wang Yuanzhi<br \/>Vice President<br \/>aigo Group \/ aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;123&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr Wang is responsible for Branding Operations, External Cooperation, and International Affairs. He was formerly Jaguar Land Rover China Corporate Affairs Director. About aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance (AEA) \u201cBased on the overarching idea of \u201chelping one hundred private Chinese enterprises join the ranks of the Fortune 500,\u201d the aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance was founded by Feng Jun, Chairman of aigo Digital Technology, in cooperation with a consortium of influential entrepreneurs that are leaders in their respective fields. The aigo Entrepreneurs Alliance aims to promote leading Chinese brands from China\u2019s rapidly growing private sector. AEA is driven by the goal of helping more private Chinese businesses become truly global enterprises and contributing corporate citizens worldwide.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>COOPORATION BETWEEN SHENZHEN AND SISTER PORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Zhou Jie<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/zou-jei-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Zhou Jie<br \/>Deputy General Manager<br \/>Shenzhen Communications EDI Information Center<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;124&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Zhou Jie graduated from South China University of Technology with degree of bachelor for engineering in 1990, and received Master degree from Business School of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He began his working career in Shenzhen as a communication engineer at a communication equipment manufacturing company, since 1998, he has been working with Shenzhen Communication EDI Information Center for 15 years and was appointed as Deputy General Manager in 2006. His experience in EDI technology and information services for port community spans 15 years and is one of main drafters for China National Standard of EDI message format, he is also a member of SMDG committee, an international information standard organization in ocean container transportation that recognized by UN\/EDIFACT board.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SHANGHAI<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Prof. Zhang Jieshu<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/prof_zhang-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Prof. Zhang Jieshu<br \/>Vice Secretary-General<br \/>Shanghai International Shipping Institute<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;118&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof. Zhang\u2019s dedicated efforts go to research and education in shipping and port management. She has published over 30 pieces of academic theses and 9 text books and monographs, and participated in more than 50 projects. In 2009, Professor Zhang joined Shanghai International Shipping Institute, a consulting and research institute committed to developing Shanghai into an international shipping center. She is now deputy Secretary General. Prof. Zhang has undertaken multiple port-related research projects. She headed the project Decision Optimization of Container Terminal Operation Dispatch Based on Microanalysis Simulation Model sponsored by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. She played a major role in the completion of research projects like Shanghai Port Competitiveness Review, A Study of the Fourth Generation Ports and Their Management Pattern, and A Study on Strategic Planning of Yantai Port Logistics Development. Her academic theses includes Research on the Construction method of Container Yard Microanalysis Simulation Model, Studies of the Concepts, and Features and Development Strategy of the Fourth Generation Port Based on Supply Chain Thoughts, etc.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PORT OF VIRGINIA BRIEFING<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Russell Young<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/young-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Russell Young<br \/>Vice President, Economic Development<br \/>Virginia Port Authority<br \/>USA<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>NORTH AMERICA CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;119&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Russell Young is a native of Virginia and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a bachelor of arts in economics. While at Hampden-Sydney, he also attended American University in Washington, D.C., and studied political and economic policy. During that time, he worked as an office aide for former U.S. Congressman L.F. Payne. Following graduation, Young served as a special assistant to former Virginia Governor George Allen and was responsible for promoting the administration\u2019s policies and initiatives. Young joined the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in 1997 and he currently serves as the Vice President of Economic Development. Young\u2019s primary focus is building cargo volume at The Port of Virginia by working closely with economic development representatives in an effort to locate distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and maritime-related offices.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PORTS CONTRIBUTION IN LOGISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Claes Sundmark<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/sundmark-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Claes Sundmark<br \/>Vice President, Sales &amp; Marketing<br \/>Port of Gothenburg AB <br \/>Sweden<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;122&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr Sundmark is 48 years old and has a Bachelor\u2019s Degree of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Orebro in Sweden. 1990 Mr Sundmark joined Swedish Rail as Division Manager for the automotive industry and paper and pulp customers. 1995 Mr Sundmark moved on to the European intermodal operator Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF) in Basel, Switzerland taking the position as Division Manager for the Scandinavia \u2013 Continental Europe traffic. 2000 Mr Sundmark joined the Port of Gothenburg where he is the Vice President, Sales &amp; Marketing.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JAN VANN<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Jan Vann<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.info\/calendar\/teamviewer\/images\/jan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Jan Vann<br \/>General Manager China\/Asia<br \/>Port Authority Bruges-Zeebrugge<br \/>Belgium<br \/>_____________________<br \/>GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS<br \/>EUROPEAN CHAPTER<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr Jan Vannieuwenburg was born in Bruges, Belgium, on 16 January 1951. After his secondary studies he graduated in communication sciences with an MBA in Marketing and PR. He started his professional career at mc.cann Erickson in Brussels as account executive and account director two years later from there he joined Olivetti group as director communications and was appointed spokesman of Mr Carlo de Benedetti during the takeover bid on Belgium\u2019s Societe Generale. He then joined Alcatel group in Belgium as worldwide director marketing communications later he was general manager of France\u2019s dauphin group in Brussels. And 14 years ago he joined Zeebrugge port authority as director international development during this period he was in charge of the cruise industry and food sector for the port and worked specifically on South America, South Africa and Oceania regions. In 2009 he was appointed General Manager China\/Asia for Zeebrugge port with offices in Shanghai and Bangkok.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PROJECT PHASING TO ANCHORAGE: A SOLUTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin porttitor malesuada nunc, non scelerisque turpis bibendum malesuada. Vivamus a elit a urna fringilla rhoncus. Suspendisse potenti. Duis non nibh molestie, congue est gravida, egestas mauris. Quisque leo nisl, vulputate quis tincidunt non, sagittis eget urna. Sed purus nibh, placerat eu libero vel, dapibus consectetur neque. Donec bibendum elementum lorem id efficitur. Praesent fringilla mattis lacus quis laoreet.<\/div>\n<p>Jan Matth\u00e9<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941\" src=\"http:\/\/globeinst.org\/old\/chainport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/matthe1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b>Jan Matth\u00e9<br \/>Global Director for Ports and Marine<br \/>WorleyParsons<br \/>_____________________<br \/><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[dopts id=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW PRESENTATION<\/h6>\n<p><strong>BIOGRAPHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"teaser-content\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jan started his career as superintendent for a multinational international dredging contractor where he became Project Manager on marine construction and dredging works. Prior to immigrating to Canada from Belgium in 2005, he was a technical director of a 400 people strong business specialized in horizontal directional drilling and utility installation. He shifted his career in 2006 from contracting to consulting engineering, initially as Project Manager for Ports and Marine for Ausenco Sandwell, and later as Manager of Coastal Engineering and Dredging. 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