25 - 26 June, 2019
HYATT REGENCY, DAR ES SALAAM, THE KILIMANJARO, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
HYATT REGENCY, DAR ES SALAAM, THE KILIMANJARO, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Aden Mowlid
Director General
Djibouti Ports Authority
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Download The Latest AgendaConference Day One: Tuesday, 25 June 2019
Tuesday, June 25th, 2019
12:30 PM KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Dry ports as a key driving elements for both the commercial and transportation sectors.
Why are logistic hubs becoming so important?
With new businesses dynamics and a fast moving commercial environment, it is essential for countries to ensure a smoother flow of goods in order to increase competitiveness. For this reason infrastructure development, and in particular ports, dry ports and hinterland transports play a key role.
This session will consider:
- A snapshot of the main dry ports projects (Zambia, Congo and Tanzania)
- How can inland countries benefit from it: from new job opportunities to surroundings development
- New commercial routes
- How regional ports can minimise the risk of overcapacity?
Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019
1:30 PM KEY STAKEHOLDERS PANEL DISCUSSION: Overview of the US$900 billion Chinese project
How will this shape new commercial routes, promote connectivity, incentivise free trades, boost modernisation in the transportation sector and reinforce the importance of a multi-model approach across Africa?
- Latest updates on some projects under the OBOR: Ethiopia and Mozambique gaining the first benefits.
- Understanding the market size and potential by highlighting the business opportunities for foreign investments
- Establishing free trade areas and multilateral financial cooperation