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TRI maritime forum 2008-10-22

TRI MARITIME FORUM: “Private Equity Investment in Shipping and Ports”
October 22, 2008
Edinburgh, Scottland

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The NMU lead partner TRI invites to its first forum, which focuses on “Private Equity Investment in Shipping and Ports”.

Potential impacts of developments in financing maritime infrastructure will be discussed and the potential conflict in utilising private equity finance between shipping and ports as profit generators and the role of shipping services and ports in the wider socioeconomic context will be critically reviewed. The TRI Maritime Forum will review these new phenomena in financing maritime infrastructure and shall highlight challenges for governments and institutions dealing with private sector interests in strategic infrastructure assets.

Venue: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Grosvenor Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 17:30 to 19:30

The key speakers will be:

  • Private Equity Investments in the Ferry Sector
    Prof. Alfred Baird - Transport Research Institute, Napier University, Edinburgh

  • Private Equity Investments in Port Infrastructure
    Ricardo J. Sánchez - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN-ECLAC), Santiago Chile
  • Legal Issues Affecting Investment Decisions
    Neil Amner, Partner, Biggart Baillie LLP, Solicitors
  • Moderation: Gavin Roser (PANTRAK)

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The event is free of charge but does require to book in advance. The meeting will be followed by a “pay-in” dinner, which you are welcome to be part of. We do ask that you let us know if you wish to join us at the dinner, which requires reservations and is likely to have limited spaces. Please indicate this on the form.

Invitation as download

The MARITIME FORUM is organised by the Transport Research Institute and will provide the opportunity to hear from renowned local and international speakers, enter discussion and input views.