In conjunction with H.E. Leonidas Cristino’s, Minister of Ports of Brazil, visit to Singapore, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Embassy of Brazil in Singapore and the Trade and Investment Promotion Department of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil are proud to present the Seminar on Trade and Investment Opportunities in Brazil’s Port and Logistics Sectors and Networking Session. With Brazil undergoing major modernization of its ports, transport and logistics infrastructure at present, participants will be accorded the unique opportunity to learn more on existing opportunities from Minister Cristino and accompanying officials.
Brazil’s recent economic transformation has consolidated its status as a nation of massive commercial potential and investment opportunities. Increasing economic modernization and social development contributed to robust GDP growth of 7.5% in 2010 and greatly encouraged foreign businesses to invest over $48 billion in Brazil’s economy in the same period.
As the 8th largest economy in the world and an increasingly important global trade destination, Brazil’s government has been extremely proactive in outlining plans to modernise the country’s infrastructure. Together with Brazil’s hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, this has led to a planned overhaul of the ports, transport and logistics and outlining of major projects and opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
Singapore business representatives who are:
Interested to hear first-hand on the existing and upcoming projects outlined across Brazil’s port, transport, logistics and other related sectors
Keen to understand the existing opportunities for trade, investment and partnership within Brazil
Interested to network and establish contact with high-level government officials from Brazil
Interested in receiving the latest updates on Brazil’s economy and market conditions
Seminar Programme
| Time |
Details |
| 8:30am |
Registration (Participants to be seated by 8:55am)
|
| 9:00am |
Welcome Remarks by SBF
|
| 9:05am |
Opening Remarks by H.E. Luís Fernando de Andrade Serra, Ambassador of Brazil to Singapore
|
| 9:10am |
Opening Remarks by H.E. Hadil da Rocha Vianna, Undersecretary-General for Cooperation,
Culture and Trade Promotion
|
| 9:15am |
Signing of Technical Assistance Agreement Between SEP and IDA International
|
| 9:20am |
The Brazilian Port Sector - A New Model for Port Development
by H.E. Leonidas Cristino, Minister of Ports in Brazil, Secretariat of Ports (SEP)
|
| 9:40am |
Brazilian Port Sector Regulatory System
|
| 10:00am |
Project on State of Espirito Santo’s Deep Water Port
|
| 10:20am |
Coffee and Refreshment Break
|
| 10:40am |
Project on State of Bahia’s Southern Port
|
| 11:00am |
State of Pará’s Project on Vila do Conde Port Terminals
|
| 11:20am |
City of Manaus’s Port Project |
| 11:40am |
Audience Q&A |
| 12:00pm |
Luncheon offered by the Trade and Investment Promotion Department
|
| 2:00pm |
Business Matching
|
| 4:00pm |
End
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