GPF Executive Workshop on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial Investment Analysis, 3-4 Jul 25, Singapore
SIGN UP TODAY!
Global Ports Forum presents – GPF Executive Workshop on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial Investment Analysis, 3-4 Jul 25, Singapore
Key Learning Outcomes:
Identify what impacts current port capacity.
Design and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor port performance
Determine what KPIs to benchmark and how
Examine the gaps in effectiveness and efficiencies and determine how to close these gaps.
Applying Business Process Reengineering and Technological Improvement concepts for port processes and operational improvements.
Testing proposed changes through simulation.
Understand Port Capacity Planning, which covers facility review, market feasibility studies and cargo forecasting techniques.
Understand the various tools of Financial Feasibility Analysis.
Apply these tools to determine the financial viability of financial investments and proposed port expansion projects.
Financing the port/terminal expansion.
Understand the risks involved and how to mitigate them.
Participants will be able to hone the knowledge acquired through class exercises and case studies.
COURSE OUTLINE
Workshop commences at 9.00 am sharp and ends at 5.00 pm.
There will be morning and afternoon break each day. Lunch is served at 12.30 pm.
Day One:
Preamble to Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning:(Sessions 1 and 2 will enable you to examine your current operations to determine the current effectiveness and efficiencies.)
1. Identifying the Right KPIs for your Port Operations•
Design of KPIs based on cargo type and mode of port operations
• Identifying your objectives for KPIs
• KPIs selection criteria
• Developing KPIs: what to look out for
2. Operational vs. Non-operational KPIs
• Port performance Indicators (Efficiency, Effectiveness, HSE Indicators)
• Financial Performance Indicators
• Port Financial Indicators
• Class Exercise on port productivity and discussion on causes of low productivity
(Session 3 will enable you to compare your performance with the best in class and highlight the gaps for potential improvements.)
3. Benchmarking:
• Defining Benchmarking
• Why benchmark?
• What areas to Benchmark?
• Difficulties Experienced and How to overcome them
• Is there a solution?
(Sessions 4 will examine the measures you can take to improve/optimize your internal effectiveness and efficiencies and session 5 will enable you to test potential scenarios before you decide on expansion.)
4. Business process Re-engineering:
• What is BPR?
• Illustrations on BPR
• BPR Processes
• Cases on use of BPR to improve processes
• Is Terminal Automation a possible solution?
• Case Discussion on Terminal Automation
• Class exercises on use of BPR for operational improvement and case study on port operation automation process.
Day 2:
5. Testing Scenarios through use of Simulation:
• What is simulation?
• Why simulation?
• What data or information do you require for simulation?
• Potential areas to use simulation to test future scenarios
(Session 6 will look at all aspects of Port Capacity Planning and Session 7 will deal with Investment Appraisal of Port Expansion Projects. )
6. Port Capacity Planning:
• Overview of Port Markets and its Impact on Capacity Planning
• Capacity Planning Management and Cargo Forecasting Tools
• Exercises on Cargo Forecast Tools
• Class exercises on cargo forecasting and financial feasibility.
7. Investment Appraisal :
• Explain Purpose of Investments
• Explain Objectives of Investment Appraisal
• Investment Appraisal Models (Non-Discounting and Discounting Models)
• How to ensure accuracy of financial analysis
• Is there a need for Post-Audit?
• Project illustration of Financial Feasibility Analysis
Who should attend:
Port Authorities;
Port / Terminal developers,
Port operators;
Port investors,
Port Service providers;
Shipping Companies,
Port Designers / Planners;
Port Consultants;
About the Course Director
(subject to final confirmation)
Thomas Ng
Thomas Ng has over 30 years of consulting experience in the ports and shipping industry. Thomas is known for developing innovative solutions for players within the ports & shipping industry, — in areas of investments advisory, port strategy, development, marketing, planning & redesign, customer services and port operations; and delivering superior results.
He is the Executive Chairman of The Global Ports Forum (GPF) since 2008. The Global Ports Forum is a platform where all ports stakeholders in the ecosystem- port customers, port authorities, port operators, port people, port suppliers & service providers are gathered together to discuss about issues furthering the interests of ports globally.
Thomas is well-respected in the ports & shipping circles — recognized for his in-depth industry knowledge and far-reaching personal industry network and linkages. Some of his recent port investments advisory work include ports in the Middle East, Africa, Southern Europe, South East Asia, Latin America, etc.
Given Thomas’ far-reaching personal port industry network and linkages, Thomas is often seek out by port investors and port privatization candidates all over the world for collaborative partnership.
Thomas is invited regularly as speaker & facilitator for Ports conferences, roundtable and executive programs and workshops.
He is the senior port & terminal training expert for the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) for foreign ports officials for over 10 years. Recent programmes conducted by Thomas include the 5 days executive program in “Port Development and Competitiveness”, Singapore on 12-16 Dec 2016 where Thomas was the key trainer for over 60% of the whole executive program. Some other early SCP programmes that Thomas taught over 20 senior foreign government transport officials included the 2 weeks Singapore MFA Executive Programme in Logistics & Distribution Management on 28 Aug – 10 Sep 2007 & again on 6 Oct – 17 Oct 2008.
Thomas spoke recently at the Transport Intelligence Singapore 2013 Infrastructure panel, together with senior executives from the World Bank & UPS, the Container Depot Association Singapore Conference 2014 on ports and infrastructure, Tank Storage Asia Conference in 2015 and an exclusive Roundtable on Smart ports & ships and Internet of Things in Jun 2016.
On a professional level, Thomas founded the non-government voluntary organization — The Global Ports Council (GPC) in 2008. As of today, over 192 C-level executives globally presents themselves as members of our council. Our prestigious list of Council members are as follows:
http://globalportsforum.com/the-global-ports-council/
Thomas is also a veteran Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore since 2001. He had served as a Board Member of the Singapore Branch of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport for 22 years till May 2024.
17th GPF Anniversary Special. Pay for Two participants, another Two comes free. No other promotion applicable.
Costs:
On or Before 3 May 2025:
The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is USD3995 – Save USD800!
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD3995!
From 4 May 2025 :
The Regular Rate is USD4795
Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save USD4795!
Note: All fees stated include luncheons, refreshments and complete set of documentation. It does not include the cost of accommodation and travel.
REGISTER NOW !
To register, please submit the following details to 
thomasng@globalportsforum.com
:
Name:
Position:
Organisation:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?:
Billing information:
For cheque payments: To be made payable to 
‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’
 Please do not send post-dated cheque.
For telegraphic transfers:
Account Name: Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.,
Account No. : 
695 477 141 001
.
Beneficiary Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG),
Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513.
Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference.
Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 3 May 2025 to enjoy the discount.
Look forward to welcoming you at the executive workshop and forums!
Kind regards
Thomas Ng
Chairman
The Global Ports Forum
GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.
10 Anson Road
#18-11
International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Website: 
www.globalportsforum.com/
Mobile: +65 9684 3289
DID: +65 65197662
Fax: +65 6725 8438
Email: 
thomasng@globalportsforum.com
Terms & Conditions:
No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment.
Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application.
Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full.
Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee.
Refund Policy – a reimbursement of the registration fee, minus administrative charges will only be made if the participant has notified Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd. in writing that he/she is unable to attend the event no less than 45 days prior to the commencement of the event.
No cancellation is allowed after that, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.
Information Source: Global Ports Forum Pte Ltd | eventbrite

Singapore

Searching for information and tickets regarding GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre taking place in Singapore on Jul 3, 2025 (UTC+8)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries, and other information about GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre now! Trip.com has also prepared more similar exciting activities and discounted flight and hotel packages.

GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries | Trip.com

GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre

GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | Trip.com

null | Trip.com

Spread the word! Share your result with friends and discover their opinions!

Raffles Singapore

Luxury Hotels

Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Villas

Near Universal Studios Singapore|Sentosa Island, Singapore

Family Hotels

Universal Studios Singapore

Book now for tomorrow

Best Things to Do

Amusement parks

Anonymous User

It was really fun, not crowded, and the longest queue was 40 minutes. My son said it was as fun as Disney. Especially the queue was much shorter than Disney. I want to go there again next time! Other attractions in Sentosa, Singapore are also fun.

Gardens by the Bay

_TI***ee

The Cloud Forest is a breathtaking spectacle of nature&#39;s artistry and human ingenuity.  Its towering indoor waterfall and lush, vibrant vegetation create an unforgettable experience.  The carefully curated plant life from around the world educates and inspires visitors.  Walking through the misty, cool air feels like stepping into another world.  This remarkable conservatory is a true testament to the power of conservation and a must-see destination.

Capella Singapore

Cultural Hotels

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Near Marina Bay Sands|Marina Bay, Singapore

Instagrammable Hotels

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Night Safari

Book now for today

Be sure to take the first small train, otherwise it will be too dark and the animals can&#39;t see clearly. Those who have not been there can experience it, which is more novel. Finally, you can watch a show at the door, and you can go back to the house. It is also very convenient to take the subway.

Skyline Luge Singapore

Cable car

mingyaooo

Take a taxi to the mountain, go directly to the luge, remember to confirm the scheduled time (I missed it, but Miss Sister changed the time), if you slide down the ticket many times and then take the cable car to slide, overall it is worth playing, the fare is not very expensive, When you slide down, the speed is very cool. It is recommended to slide down and buy a cup of coconut. After drinking, take the cable car to slide. If you leave, take the cable car to the mountain to take a taxi.

Sentosa

Immediate access

Natural scenery

205***26

Sentosa Island is very good, the theme park has more projects, Jurassic Park, Xiaohuangren, etc. On the island, the ecology is mainly good, there are many birds, and I have seen seagulls, peacocks and lizards. The accommodation is more expensive. The hotel does not provide breakfast. Others are OK.

GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre

Details

Vote

Are you interested in GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25,?

Recommended Products for GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre

Raffles Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Villas

Universal Studios Singapore

Gardens by the Bay

Capella Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Night Safari

Skyline Luge Singapore

Sentosa

GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre

Details

Vote

Are you interested in GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25,?

Recommended Products for GPF EW on Ports & Terminals Capacity Planning and Financial on 3-4 Jul 25, | M Hotel Singapore City Centre

Raffles Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Villas

Universal Studios Singapore

Gardens by the Bay

Capella Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Night Safari

Skyline Luge Singapore

Sentosa

More contents about Singapore