Newsletter #385 (View other news stories)
Conference examines port development
PERTH, Western Australia, Australia
Thursday, 6 Nov 2008
 The Asia Pacific Port Infrastructure Planning and Development 2009 conference will focus on port infrastructure and development in the region. |
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An event focused on port infrastructure and development in Asia Pacific will be held in Perth from 4-5 March 2009.
The Asia Pacific Port Infrastructure Planning and Development 2009 conference will be driven by case studies delivered by the major developing ports’ project managers and engineers.
The conference will also feature presentations from port authorities, government decision-makers and shipping finance experts with analysis of where investment and expansion will be happening in the future, as well as looking at where the major projects are currently taking place.
In Western Australia, the resources boom has caused exponential growth in the Pilbara region and prompted multi-billion dollar investment in the state’s mid-west, including a new deepwater port and rail infrastructure at Oakajee.
Port Hedland is considering major expansion to 400 million tons per annum, including a new outer harbour in coming years.
China’s unparalleled industrialisation has led to massive investment, with the Chao Fei Dian deep water port at Tang Shan planning six more 250,000 tonne iron ore berths.
Shenzen Port is one of the busiest and fastest growing ports in China and is building 10 more container berths by 2010 to cater for future growth.
These examples provide a snapshot of the thriving port development industry in the region.
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