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Located at the heart of the hottest trade lane in the world, the World Ports & Trade Summit will take place between 2-4 April 2012.

An initiative developed with ADPC – Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Arab Seaports Federation, the Summit is returning to Abu Dhabi with a series of brand new features and conferences for 2012.

Register before 24 February to save US$200 on a full conference pass. Register here today.

The exhibition is free to attend. To register for the exhibition only, click here.

Latest exhibitors to sign up... Konecranes

, Bechtel, JCB, Baumuller, Cargotec, Etihad Rail, Jassim Transport, Dalosy Systems, TBA...

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Latest speaker confirmations include...

H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, UAE
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Ports Company
H.E. Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Non-Executive Director & Vice Chairman, DP World
Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future
Katharine Pulvermacher, Associate Director, Africa, Economist Corporate Network, SA
Joao Pontes Nogueira, Director of BRIC’s Policy Centre
Peter Ford, CEO, Port of Salalah, Oman
Michael Dempsey, General Manager Marine & Intermodal, Identec Solutions
Dr. Yvo A. Saanen, Founder and Managing Director, TBA B.V
Thomas Leavers, CEO, Dubai Mercantile Exchange

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If it is important to your company to generate new business in 2012, then a presence at the World Ports & Trade Summit needs to be in your sales and marketing plan.

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The inaugural Summit in March 2011 attracted over 2,900 professionals from 52 countries as international business and government leaders exchanged information on the alternative futures facing the global ports industries.

Registration for 2012 will be available here soon. Receive notification of early bird conference rates by joining our mailing list.

H.E. Sheikh Dr. Sabah Jaber Al Ali Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Board, Arab Seaports Federation

“With billions of dollars being spent on port developments throughout the Middle East, the industry needs a global event to sound check business initiatives, promote current projects and discuss issues and solutions for the industry. WPTS provides this international stage.”

What’s new in 2012?

Break Bulk ME This conference will bring together cargo owners and companies specialising in the movement of cargoes with unique handling requirements.
BRICS Review This presentation area will host project and infrastructure updates for Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa.
Buyer Programme Ports equipment and technology providers will be introduced to operational directors sourcing products for port authorities and terminal operators.

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What’s new in 2012?

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