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AGENDA - Day One |
Monday 21st November, 2011 | |
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08:30 |
Registration & Coffee |
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09:00 |
UAE Ministerial Address |
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09:10 |
Keynote address : Global and
regional trends in logistics
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Exploring the make-up of the global logistics industry in
2011 and future trends
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Assessing the impact of
regional and global developments on the movement of goods
and services
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Understanding the impact of
social, security and economic trends on the logistics
industry
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Examining the UAE as a hub in
global logistics – SWOT analysis
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Upcoming opportunities for
growth in logistics operations
Shashi Shekhar,
Founder and Group
President,
Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG),
UAE
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09:50 |
Facilitating the growth of logistics in Abu Dhabi
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Improving port integration to other transport channels
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Update on the ports’ current and planned projects
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Analyzing the likely impact these will have on the logistics industry
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al-Shamisi,
Vice President – Ports Unit, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, UAE
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Transport Strategy and
Regulation Update |
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10:05 |
Examining the National Transport Plan and its implications on logistics in the region
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Examining and optimizing inter-emirate transport and cross border movement
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Harmonizing the standards and regulations on land transport activities
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Transport capacity forecasts and plans for the future
Dr Nadhem Bin Taher,
Acting Executive Director of the Land Transport Sector,
Director of Roads and Freight, National Transport Authority (NTA), UAE
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10:45 |
Developing
an integrated transport and logistics master plan for Abu
Dhabi
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Creating a more
efficient, environmentally friendly and safe freight network
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Optimising freight
movement by linking road, rail, air and sea channels
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Reducing transit
time for freight within Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Al
Otaiba,
Director of Freight, Department of Transport Abu
Dhabi, UAE
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11:25 |
Morning Break |
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11:55 |
Panel Discussion :
Optimising the movement of freight across the region by
aligning transport
regulation and industry needs
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Examining the
movement of freight in the region and establishing patterns
for optimization
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Analyzing the
impact of transport standards and regulation on the industry
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Creating a more
efficient, environmentally friendly and safe freight network
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Understanding
the importance of TTF in cross boarder movement
Dr Nadhem
bin Taher,
Acting Executive
Director Land Transport,
Director of Roads and Freight, National Transport
Authority (NTA), UAE
Mohamed Al
Otaiba,
Director of Freight,
Department of Transport Abu Dhabi,
UAE
Jason Farhat,
Managing
Director,
RAK Transport
Authority,
UAE
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Customs Strategy and
Regulation Update |
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12:35 |
Developing a more integrated
customs environment in the UAE
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Examining UAE’s customs regulations and their impact on
security and commerce
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Aligning customs
standards and tariffs across the different Emirates in the
UAE
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Outlining current
and future customs initiatives on a federal level
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Examining
regulatory changes and future developments of interest to
logistics providers
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Update on the GCC
Customs Union and its impact on the logistics industry
Khalid Al Bustani
Acting Director General,
UAE Federal Customs Authority,
UAE
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13:15 |
Networking Lunch |
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14:15 |
Case study :
Creating a superior customer experience with Abu Dhabi
Customs
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Defining Abu Dhabi
Customs’ strategy for keeping the borders safe whilst making
it easier to do business
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Using technology to
enable e-commerce and e-customs clearances to improve the
customer experience
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Integrating customs
regulations for a more streamlined movement of cargo
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14:55 |
Panel Discussion : Creating
a more integrated customs environment to optimize logistics
in the region
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Increasing
inter-government and inter-emirate dialogue for the adoption
of common
standards
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Further
collaboration between customs authorities in the region
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Establishing common
standards and regulations that simplify cross-border
movement of freight
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Outlining the plans
for modernization of systems and the use of e-clearances for
reduced delays and greater efficiencies
Khalid Al
Bustani,
Acting Director-General, UAE Federal
Customs Authority, UAE
Marwan Gharaibeh,
Director Customs Support Services, Abu Dhabi Customs, UAE
Abdulkareem Al Masabi,
Senior Ports Operations Manager, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, UAE
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15:35 |
Afternoon Break |
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16:05 |
Case study : Impact,
opportunities
and benefits of the GCC rail network for the global and
regional logistics industry
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Outline the details
of the upcoming rail projects
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Examine the
opportunities for freight movements using rail
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Exploring the
impact of customs regulations on rail cargo movement
Shadi Malak
Executive Director -
Commercial,
Etihad Rail, UAE
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16:45 |
Case study: Creating
efficiency and reducing costs in your local logistics
operations
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Creating a strategy
for the optimum movement of freight between land, sea and
air
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Eliminating
administrative costs and saving time by using smart IT
systems
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Calculating the
optimum balance between asset and infrastructure ownership
and outsourcing
Tom
Nauwelaerts
Managing Director,
Al-Futtaim Logistics,
UAE
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17:25 |
Closing Remarks from the Chair |
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17:30 |
End of day one |
Mocktail Networking Function
Now that you have heard from them, meet the industry
experts and leaders face to face in this
not-to-be-missed networking event that will provide
opportunities for developing relationships and
exploring business opportunities. |
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