22 - 24 OCTOBER
Sundus Rotana, Muscat, Oman
Erwin Mortelmans, Commercial Director at Port of Duqm Company

Erwin Mortelmans


Commercial Director
Port of Duqm Company

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Conference Day One: Monday, 22 October 2018

Monday, October 22nd, 2018


2:30 PM HARBOUR SIDE CHAT: What effect is the consolidation of shipping lines having on port capacity and how can the Middle East ensure competition in the market?

  • How is digitisation leveling the playing field for ports, shipping lines and cargo stakeholders?
  • Landside customer versus shipping lines: How can ports capitalise on the landside opportunity whilst still remaining attractive to shipping lines?
  • How are trade patterns expected to change and what effect is this going to have on Oman’s port capacity?

Conference Day Two: Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018


9:50 AM Development plans for Port of Duqm: Turning Port of Duqm into an integrated centre for multi-modal logistics services

  • How is Port of Duqm contributing to diversity of shipping materials and reducing over capacity in the region?
  • What role will Port of Duqm play in the diversification of the Oman economy?
  • How will Port of Duqm enhance the value proposition of Oman as a logistics hub?