First GreenPort South Asia Conference to Take Place in Mumbai
25 January 2013
GreenPort, the brand that focuses on environmental aspects of ports and terminals, is organising its first South Asia Conference which is going to take place from 20 until 22 March in Mumbai.
The first GreenPort South Asia conference will cover environmentally efficient technologies for planning, expansion, operations and equipment as well as integrating the port into a city, investment, the greening of the logistics chain and the practical issues of pollution control.
Over the next decade the 50 countries that border the Indian Ocean, one of the greatest seaborne trade routes of the world for oil, bulk freight and containers, are expected to show some of the world’s highest rates of economic growth.
Port development and trade in the region is central to achieving this goal. However, for this development to take place and to secure the large investments required, change is necessary to improve service levels, efficiency and competitiveness. Of equal importance is the ever-more pressing need for ports to demonstrate to customers, port area residents, stakeholders and investors that they are adopting sustainable practices to reduce emissions and to have a positive impact on the environment and community.
The GreenPort South Asia Conference aims to be a catalyst in driving forward the green agenda in maritime ports and terminals across the South Asia region. A discussion entitled ‘How will the European Union and United States of America regulations impact ports in South Asia’ will start the programme and set the tone for the event of discussion, experience and knowledge sharing between ports and terminals from across the South Asia region and the rest of the world.
The Conference has provoked wide spread interest from professionals from across the region, with delegates from India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Hong Kong looking to attend the event. In addition key personnel from ports and terminals from across Europe, USA, Australia and Brazil have also indicated their intention to attend.
ESPO, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Adani Ports, KPMG India, JSW Infrastructure, Port Authority of Genoa, Sydney Ports Corporation and the Port of Moerdijk are just some of the companies that will be presenting.
All practical information on the GreenPort South Asia Conference can be found here.
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