Port of Rotterdam International Opportunities for partnership with Port of Constantza European Gateway Platform 15 September 2011
Content Port of Rotterdam International What we do Showcase Port of Sohar Partnership with Port of Constantza 2
Port of Rotterdam International Project development department Goal: A portfolio of participations in strategic markets Strengthen our competitive position Set up preferred partnerships with leading logistic and industrial players. Create extra value for our clients and shareholders Strengthen our reputation as a World Class Port Manager and Developer 3
Responsibilities / investment according to Landlord Model Private business Port of Rotterdam 4
Port of Rotterdam International: the approach Identification Choose Partner Risk and opportunity analysis Port Service Agreement / Business Plan participation in Port Management 5
Assessment criteria for international port participations Location - Geographic area - Market proximity - Cargo potential - Hub potential Physical - Size/scale - Nautical - Infrastructure - Hinterland connection - Activity diversity License to Operate - Permits/licenses - Environment - Ties with NGOs, Community etc Planning - Vision / strategy -Masterplan - Hinterland development Organisation - Quality management - Workforce - Cultural match - Equipment - Operations Political / Social - Stability - Cooperation - Business env. - Corruption - Living conditions Financial -Earnings model - Tariffs - Funding - Equity requirement -ROI Partnership - Motivation - Type, duration - Mandate - Mutual gain - Impact/Risks 6
Leads to Opportunity-Risk 7
Partnership models The different models for port participation Landlord + Development of special economic zones Landlord Maritime services Port marketing Port marketing Consultancy Allocation of land (clusters) Regulation / Port authority Master planning Allocation of land (clusters) Regulation / Port authority Master planning Low Port knowledge Port Port knowledge knowledge Level of participation High 8
Summary of our Value Proposition Commercial and financial advantages Port planning Make use of lessons learned Area Intensification Increase efficiency PoR Brand Proven concept 9
SOHAR DEVELOPMENT 10
Port of Sohar 2002 11
Port of Sohar 2009 12
Port of Sohar 2011 13
Sohar Free Zone 4,500 hectares projects index 14
Vale development Port of Sohar: the plan 15
Vale jetty in operation : 16
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The Sohar model as basis for future port participations Support community Provides infrastructure Facilitates common services Port Company as LANDLORD. Regulates according to Good International Practices Attracts world-class operators Leases land, jetties and quays Encourages clusters Markets the Port And industrial area Facilitates training & human resource development 18
Agreements//MOU S for ports in the following geographic areas: -BRAZIL -CHINA -WEST AFRICA (CSR project) -PERSIAN GULF -RUSSIA -ROMANIA
ROMANIA: Port of Constantza - Characteristics The largest and deepest port at the Black Sea Total surface: 3,926 ha 156 berths (out of which 140 operational berths) Quay length - almost 30 km Length of breakwaters (North+South) 14 km Total handling capacity over 120 million tons/year Natural water depths between 8 and 18.5 m 20
Port of Constantza - Layout liquid bulk dry bulk general cargo containers vehicles refrigerated cargo 21
Hinterland Rotterdam and Constantza 1000 km 220 million people 500 km 160 million people Rotterdam 1000 km 500 km Constantza 22
Serving Central Europe from West and East via the Rhine/Main and via the Danube Rotterdam 23
Findings Port of Constantza Active management. Port predominantly dry bulk. Stable volume Many operators. World class container terminal. Positive business climate Sufficient development space Multi-modal Hinterland access via river and rail 24
Challenges Human resources / staffing / capabilities Diversification of industries (Master)Planning process International commercialisation Port operations effectiveness Hinterland Connections 25
Possible fields of cooperation Management base Port of Constantza Vision and strategy Stakeholder management Business Plans and Master plans Port Sales and marketing Port administration operations Joint venture agreement on port development / port management 26
Current Status Memorandum of Understanding signed Feasibility Survey carried out. Opportunities and Risks identified. Scouting market for companies that are interested to expand their operations to Port of Constantza Port Management Service Agreement under discussion 27
THANK YOU! 28