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Day 1: Port Reform- Framework in Practice

Tuesday April 1, 2008

Session 1: A Framework for Port Reform
 The port sector has radically changed over the past two centuries. Most ports today are competing with one another on a global scale and, with the tremendous gains in productivity in ocean transport achieved over the past several decades, ports are now perceived to be the remaining controllable component in improving the efficiency of ocean transport logistics. During this time, Private sector involvement has been prominent in reform initiatives. This session will provided participants with the basic framework for understanding port reform, and review the challenges and opportunities.

Module 1: Framework for Port Reform
Module 2: The Evolution of Ports in a Competitive World

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Session 2: Performance Based Bidding


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Session 3: Alternative Port Management Structures and Ownership Models


Today’s global market place presents many challenges for ports when adapting their organization. This session provides a framework for all of the modules by defining the characteristics of specific management structures and the tasks and responsibilities to be performed by private and public sector. Additionally, organizational and administrative arrangements due to the strategic shifts and competitive pressures affecting the maritime sector will also be discussed.

Module 3: Alternative Port Management Structures and Ownership Models

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Session 4: Case Study and Group Discussion I: The International Experience

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