Informa
08.30

Registration & Breakfast

09.30

Inauguration

Invited Speakers

  • Keynote Address: Shri Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
  • Special Address: Ms. Monica Nagelgaard, Consul General, The Royal Norwegian Consulate General Mumbai
  • Special Address: Shri Unmesh Wagh, Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
  • Special Address: Shri Rajiv Jalota, Advisor, Indian Ports Association
  • Special Address: Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman Deendayal Port Authority & Mumbai Port Authority

Modernization and Expansion of Port Infrastructure

10:30 – 11:30

Panel Discussion: Port Modernization: Preparing for Next Generation Global Trade

Key Points:

  • Challenges in scaling up port infrastructure to meet future trade volumes.
  • Developing mega ports and their impact on global supply chain competitiveness.
  • The role of Super Terminals in facilitating large container ships and reducing congestion.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairman, New Mangalore Port Authority
  • Pranav Choudhary, CEO (Ports), Adani Ports and SEZ *
  • Sanjay Singh Kushwah, Managing Director -Area India, Hapag-Lloyd India Pvt Ltd*
  • Capt Deepak K Tewari, Managing Director, MSC Agency India Pvt Ltd*
11:30 – 12:00

Presentation: Port Dynamics: Navigating Geopolitics and Fleet Surge

Key Points:

  • Impact of geopolitical tensions on key maritime trade routes
  • Challenges of overcapacity leading to freight rate volatility and underutilization
  • Need for infrastructure upgrades to handle larger fleets and mega-ships.
  • Balancing fleet expansion with decarbonization goals and green port initiatives.

Speaker:

  • Punit Oza, Founder & Director, Maritime NXT, President & Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK
12:00 – 12:30

Presentation: Port Business Model Development

Speakers:

12:30 – 13:00

Partner Presentation:

13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

Smart and Sustainable Ports: Building the Future

14:00 - 15:00

Panel Discussion: Ports of the Future: Unlocking Smart, Sustainable Growth

Key Points:

  • Aligning with Global Standards: Adopting sustainable practices to attract international trade
  • Reducing GHG Emissions: Implementing actionable steps for lowcarbon operations
  • Assessing the impact of Harit Sagar on port development
  • Innovative Solutions: Utilizing green hydrogen, smart grids, and energy-efficient designs in port operations
  • Automation and Connectivity: Embracing automation and 5G for improved efficiency and real-time data exchange
  • Integrating smart technologies for better safety protocols and emergency responses at ports

Speakers:

  • Sunay Mukerjee, MD and Chief Operating Officer, APM Terminals Mumbai (Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd.)
  • Dr Sanjay Joglekar, Chief Technology Officer, Mumbai Port Authority
  • Rajiv Agarwal, Former CEO & MD, Essar Ports
  • Captain Hemant Gupta, Deputy Director, Drewry

Moderator:

  • Jagannarayan Padmanabhan, Senior Director and Global Head, Transport Logistics and Mobility, Crisil Ltd*
15:00 – 15:30

Presentation: Innovating Terminals and Logistics for a Resilient Maritime Future

15:30 – 16:00

Presentation: Innovation in Green and Smart Ports: Lessons from Global Leaders

Speaker:

  • Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia, Port of Hamburg
16:00 – 16:30

Presentation: Revolutionizing Trade: Port Community Systems (PCS) and National Logistics Portal (NLP) in Action

Key Points:

  • What lessons can India draw from international PCS implementations to optimize trade logistics?
  • How the NLP aims to be a unified digital logistics platform under India’s Sagarmala initiative.
  • How can PCS (like PCS1x) and NLP work together to create a seamless logistics and trade environment?
  • Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in PCS and NLP to enhance real-time data exchange and predictive analytics.
  • How can these platforms align with India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision and Sagarmala 2.0 goals?

Speaker:

  • Neeraj Aggarwala, CEO Portall - JM Baxi Group
16:30 – 17:00

Partner Presentation:

17:00

Closing Remarks

09:30

Registration & Breakfast

Climate Change and Port Infrastructure

10:30 – 11:30

Panel Discussion: Green Financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Port Infrastructure

Key Points:

  • Integrating green financing with PPPs in port infrastructure to address financial and operational needs while ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience against climate change
  • Role of Green Financing and support mechanisms for private investors
  • PPPs and Technology driving advancements in port infrastructure
  • Future Directions

Speakers:

  • Saurabh Antani, Director India, HR Wallingford
  • Philipp Wittrock, Advisor, International PtX Hub
  • Arjun Mehta, Advisor to GH2 India

Moderator:

  • Deepak Shetty, Former Secretary to the Government of India & Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping & Currently Senior Adviser (India) to the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
11:30 – 12:00

Presentation: Port Energy and Sustainability Or AI and Simulators in Port Operations

12:00 – 12:30

Presentation: Cybersecurity and Emergency Management

Speakers:

  • Amit Bhatnagar, Senior Principal Surveyor & Vice President, Head IRCLASS Academy
12:30 – 13:00

Partner Presentation:

13:00 – 14:00

Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

Multimodal Logistics and Global Connectivity

14:00 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: Multimodal Logistics Parks: Connecting Ports to a Global Trade Network

Key Points:

  • Development of multimodal logistics hubs to boost hinterland connectivity.
  • Global trade corridors and partnerships for international shipping route optimization.
  • Strategic partnerships with countries like Norway, Singapore, and Japan in global supply chain connectivity.

Speakers:

  • Sunil Vaswani, Executive Director, Container Shipping Lines Associationy.
  • Dushyant Mulani, Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI)
  • Abbas Panju, Managing Director, UPS Express* (FFFAI)

Moderator:

  • Jagmeet Makkar, FICS: Practicing Maritime Arbitrator & Director SkillsPlus Ltd, Partner Maritime SkillsPlus Curriculum
15:00 – 15:30

Presentation: Integrated Logistics and the Role of Inland Connectivity

Speaker:

  • Adhendru Jain, CEO Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World India*
15:30 – 16:00

Presentation: Enhancing Global Trade through Indian Ports: International Standards and Compliance

Fireside Chat:

  • Jagmeet Makkar, FICS: Practicing Maritime Arbitrator & Director SkillsPlus Ltd, Partner Maritime SkillsPlus Curriculum
16:00 – 16:30

Partner Presentation:

16:30 – 17:00

Closing Remarks