Online presentation of the Port Management Series, vol. 8

Nearly 80% of world trade is carried by sea. For many developing countries, the figure surpasses 90%. Port efficiency therefore has a direct impact on a country’s ability to participate in international trade.

UNCTAD assists ports in developing countries by conducting research, carrying out technical assistance activities and providing training and capacity-building through the TrainForTrade port management programme, a key component of which is the case studies that participants conduct to on specific problems faced by their port.

The process requires that the participants put into practice what they have learned from the port management course and allows them to immediately contribute to improving operations in their ports.

The Port Management Series presents the best case studies produced during each training cycle.  

This edition of the series features fifteen case studies done by participants from ports in Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and the Philippines. The issues analyzed include the digitalization of administrative processes, environmental protection, human resources management and vessel traffic services.

The event will showcase some of the best case studies and is open to the public. 

Programe

Welcoming remarks

• Genevieve Féraud, Head, Knowledge Development Branch, UNCTAD

Opening statement

• Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD

Presentation of a case study from Malaysia: Investigation on how to reduce freshwater usage and charges for landscape irrigation and cleaning activities for Johor Port Berhad

• Rabiah Binti Nadir, Property Manager, Facility Management Department, Johor Port Berhad

Discussion on the impact of the case study

• Nazry Bin Yahya, Principal, Johor Port Skills Centre

Presentation of a case study from the Philippines: Environmental Management System as Performance Measure for the Philippine Port Authority

• Fernando B. Mapalo Jr., Administrative Officer, Port Management Office, Philippine Ports Authority

Discussion on the impact of the PMP/case study by the CEO of the port

• Jay Daniel R. Santiago, General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority

Presentation of a case study from Nigeria: Assessment of noise pollution on the health of port workers - a case study of Dangote Sugar Refinery, Greenview Terminal, Lagos Port Complex

• Halimatu Abdul, Senior Manager, Occupational Health, Nigeria Ports Authority

Discussion on the impact of the case study

• Bala Usman, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority

Q&A

Conclusion

• John Moore, Irish Ports Representative
• Mark Assaf, Chief, Human Resources Development Section/TrainForTrade, UNCTAD