We are very pleased to announce the launch of the very first Port Finance International conference taking place on 23 April during Singapore Maritime Week 2009.

Some of the leading international industry experts who will be speaking at this exclusive event are:

• Dr. Matthias Umlauf, Head of Corporate Communications Asia, HSH Nordbank AG
• Tom Ossieur, Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants
• Jeffrey Lai, Managing Director, SE Asia, Arthur D. Little 
• Dato' Jude P Benny, Managing Partner, Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP
• Timothy Ross, Executive Director, UBS Investment Bank, Head, Transport & Infrastructure, Asia
• Chris Lowe, Partner, Watson, Farley & Williams LLP
• Stephen Wilford, Director, Corporate Investigations South-East Asia, Control Risks
• Quah Ban Huat, Chief Finance Officer, Rickmers Trust Management
• John Vautrain, Senior Vice President, Purvin & Gertz
• David Wignall, Managing Director, David Wignall Associates
• Dr Jonathan Beard, Managing Director (GHK Hong Kong Ltd), GHK Economic & Management Consultants

Aimed at leading executives, like you, within Port and Terminal authorities and operating companies, as well as banking, legal and corporate finance experts, consultants and project managers, Port Finance International will investigate the challenges associated with financing and managing major port investments and developments. To see the full agenda for the day, go to the Port Finance International programme.

Costing just £400 (if booked before 27 March 2009 - just 1 week to go!) including all refreshments, social functions, and access to the presentations post-event, this exciting new conference will bring together industry leaders to review key topics, issues and trends currently facing the market. It will also study economic patterns, especially in the current volatile market climate. With a look at recent industry trends and movements and a review of the various investment opportunities and products currently available, this event will provide an up to date overview of this complex and exciting market.  There will also be plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day, including an evening reception, to facilitate existing and foster new business relationships.

Places are limited, so please go to www.portfinanceinternational.com to register your attendance at the leading Port Finance conference in Asia this year.

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please email me at cathy@portfinanceinternational.com.

I look forward to hearing from you, and to meeting you in April at Port Finance International Asia.

Kind regards,

Cathy