09:00-10:30WELCOME ADDRESS & KEYNOTES
10:30-11:15Networking coffee break
11:15-12:45THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMATION DIGITALIZATION & DISRUPTION (Part 1)
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Digitalization is distorting the boundaries between manufacturing, retail and logistics and currentbusiness models are evolving towards a supply chain consisting ofautomated, autonomous and connected intelligent assets which are changing the fundamental dynamics of globalisation.
Data is the 21st century equivalent to oil for this industry and it is supporting the how transactions and trades are done domestically and cross borders. With an astounding $14.2 trillion to be realized through digital business by 2022, policy makers must look towards developing a comprehensive data and wider digital strategy and creating the optimum digital infrastructure which liberates the untapped potential of current processes and generates long-term value for the sector.
This new global supply chain being re-shaped by the converging technologies where everything is digitized, connected, shared, personalized and directly available to all, must now also tackle the risk posed by targeted and untargeted cyber-attacks that the industry is exposed to. Not only that, but the industry must look to adapt to scopes of attacks that will change scope in the future and could have crippling effects on port operations.
Key talking points
- A long-term view of digital transformation?
- Harnessing theoptimum value from data?
- How should industry players co-operate, share and align to reap the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution?
- Who are the new disruptive digital players redesigning container supply chains?
- Understanding the value for the end-to-end e-commerce supply chain?
- Defining the strategy and roadmap in building a digital supply chain model?
- Is there a definitive value of return when investing in the digital economy?
Speakers
Dieter Degryse, General Manager - EAME Transportation,Caterpillar
David Lenaers, Transportation Manager Inbound EMEA – ANZ,Stanley Black & Decker
12:45-14:15Networking lunch break
14:15-15:45THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMATION DIGITALIZATION & DISRUPTION (Part 2)
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Speakers:
Helge Neumann-Lezius, Trade Manager Intra-Europe,Kuehne & Nagel Christian Blauert, CEO,Yilport
Joyce Bliek, Director - Digital Business Solutions,Port of Rotterdam
15:45-16:15Networking coffee break
16:15-17:30THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMATION DIGITALIZATION & DISRUPTION - THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
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From across the spectrum of the supply chain, we now ask all speakers from today’s BBSC Debate to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities that have been raised in our roundtable discussion.
At this important time for this radically changing industry, this provides an extraordinary opportunity for the supply chain speaker to cross examine one another and for interests to align. We ask the audience to pose their thoughts and question participants and to delve into the heart of the issue.
Speakers:
Dieter Degryse, General Manager - EAME Transportation,Caterpillar
David Lenaers, Transportation Manager Inbound EMEA – ANZ,Stanley Black & Decker
Helge Neumann-Lezius, Trade Manager Intra-Europe,Kuehne & Nagel Christian Blauert, CEO,Yilport
Joyce Bliek, Director - Digital Business Solutions,Port of Rotterdam
09:30-10:45INTERMEDIARIES TACKLING COUNTERFEITING THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN
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Counterfeiting is a global and growing issue – the value of counterfeit goods traded across borders is over US$500 billion per year, and predicted to rise to nearly US$1 trillion by 2022. These fakes are not limited to luxury clothing and accessories, but also children’s toys, electronics, shampoos and even medicines – products of every type from every industry are faked, to the point where 2.5% of all goods traded globally are estimated to be counterfeit.
Maritime Operators are one of the key groups of intermediaries in the supply chain with the power to help tackle this issue. Alongside brand owners, several key players in the maritime industry have come together through ICC BASCAP (International Chamber of Commerce - Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) to sign a declaration of intent showing their commitment and dedication to stopping the carriage of counterfeit goods aboard their ships and in their containers, forming working groups and developing best practices in several areas.
10:45-11:45Networking coffee break
11:45-13:00SHIPPING & PORT WATCH 2018
In the wake of fundamental changes to American, Chinese and European trade policies, ongoing actions to reduce capacity and consolidate the container shipping sector are taking place. By 2021, the top seven ocean carriers will be sharing an astronomical 75% of the worlds fleet on the oceans as they look to secure a path towards sustainable profitability. However, despite carrier optimism, supply side pressureremains with record high scrapping rates still not enough, a high idle fleet and the recent consolidations not necessarily reflecting a curb in price competition.
This newly consolidated market continues to intensify the competition between ports across Europe. The expectation on ports to improve performance – not just in its operations – alsonow relates to quality, security, safety, financial sustainability and environmental protection for the shipping lines calling at its ports.
Will 2018 see the controlling of global capacity, reductions in blank sailings and diminishing volatility of rates in major trade lanes as the market fundamentals shift again?
Key talking points:
- What impact has the new alliances had on the industry?
- Implementing disciplined capacity management in 2018 – will carriers give up market share to improve freight rate volatility
- What pressures are now being applied to smaller carriers in the New Liner World and how can they survive?
- Have we seen the era of consolidation end?
- Are port alliances the answer to growing cost pressures being applied?
- Are lines and ports embracing digitalization quickly enough?
Speakers
Andreas Mrozek, Global Head - Marine & Terminal Operations,Hamburg Sud
Saskia Groen-int-Woud, Global Chief Operations Officer,Damco
Lars Jensen, CEO & Partner,SeaIntelligence Consulting
13:00-14:30Networking lunch break
14:30-15:45INLAND CROSS BORDER TRADE & LOGISTICS IN 21ST CENTURY EURASIA
OBOR is allowing a number international trade routes to be unlocked, upgraded and reopened. In his new year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China would continue to pursue the realization of this multi trillion-dollar project encompassing 60 countries through ports, highways, bridges, tunnels, communications grids, and rail links and some 900 OBOR related projects already in progress or being negotiated across the route.
The changing Eurasian landscape could contribute to economic development and bring stability to the region as new markets and energy supplies are unlocked along the route but detractors will argue at what price - does Europe allow China to have control of its continents infrastructure?
However, the argument falls, China and Europe will both have a self-interest in fulfilling the OBOR initiatives aims to drive economic growth, preserve jobs and unlock commercial opportunities. Now its is vitally important that European leaders and industry players start to develop its own strategy for OBOR and helping to successfully deliver this ambitious project
Key talking points
- 21st Century Eurasia: How will OBOR affect shipping movements and trade patterns?
- What are the early results of moving goods along the OBOR route from China to Europe?
- OBOR and the impact of China’s growing geo-political influence in Eastern & Central Europe?
- What is the commercial viability of the 900+ projects being undertaken and do they offer good investment opportunities?
- Can support be harnessed from other nations involved in OBOR?
- What are the security concerns of undertaking such a huge project, over a vast area, covering a number of nations?
Speakers
Joop Mijland, CEO,BCTN
Lamia Kerdjoudj-Belkaid, Secretary General,FEPORT
15:45-16:15Networking coffee break
16:15-17:30THE EUROPEAN INFRASTRUCTURE & INVESTMENT FORUM
Ports are vitally important for the European economy with 37% of EU trade requiring access to seaports and it is essential that ports and terminals expand, upgrade, modernize and maintain transportation infrastructure.
The changing global trends are altering the commercial actualities which no port can avoid. Although OBOR is driving investment across the supply chain, addressing continual delay due to lack of investment realistically should fall to national governments, but is there the political will, or even the hard cash, to make a serious effort in this respect?
Key talking points:
- Insight into latest developments and challenges of European infrastructure projects?
- The impact of the new alliances and implications for regional ports?
- The impact of OBOR and future investment across Eastern and Central Europe?
- How will new terminal capacity impact supply chains in the region?
- Looking inland, who can pay for necessary transportation upgrades?
- Can public and private stakeholders cooperate to successfully implement investment?
- ‘If you build it, they will come’ – Is this no longer a viable strategy for port development
**Taking place in the TECH TOC Theatre**
13:00-14:30THE PORTS OF THE FUTURE – SIMULATION GAME
The Port of the Future Simulation Game aims at raising awareness for the current policy-making challenges of ports so as to support the port stakeholders in achieving sustainable development. The game applies a fictional but realistic environment, autonomous scenarios, a set of measures and a qualitative set of indicators that provide information on the effects for society, natural environment and economy.
The aim is to move away from the traditional port and to reach the “Port of the Future” vision. To achieve that, a team of up to five players choose appropriate policy measures in four rounds. Different scenarios will be played to investigate the wide range of possible impacts and to trigger the debate among the players by creating constructive conflicts between them during the negotiation and decision-making process.
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