Sustainable Ports Infrastructure Forum

1100 Southeast 17th Street,Fort Lauderdale FL 33316

05 October, 2021

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Port expansions, new logistics and energy integration for sustainable infrastructure in the maritime industry The Sustainable Ports Infrastructure Forum (SPIF) begins with a welcome reception and cocktails at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Ft Lauderdale on October 5, 2021 with the full day conference on October 6, 2021. The event focuses on port expansions, new logistic models and energy integration for sustainable infrastructure in the maritime industry. The conference brings together decision makers from the port community - port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, logistics operators - provides a meeting place to both learn about and discuss the latest in sustainable development and environmental practice to enable them to effectively implement the changes needed to reduce their carbon footprint and to be more sensitive to environmental considerations. SPIF focuses on the most relevant sustainability themes and their evolving impact on the industry. The content focus will include business factors related to climate change, financial and technical challenges to onshore power supply, ports preparing for new fuels, collaborative community projects, sustainable transport and logistics, LNG bunkering and fueling the cruise and shipping industry. AGENDA OVERVIEW Discussion panel What can we expect from the White House infrastructure plan for US ports and their connectivity to Latin America? President Biden’s infrastructure proposal considers several billion dollars to modernize the port infrastructure, waterways and dry ports in the US. Where will the focus of these investments be? What impact could it have on connectivity with Latin America and the Caribbean? How do these projects are incorporating sustainability features? Discussion panel Sustainable Infrastructure and port expansion in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico What are the main projects currently in the portfolio? What are they mainly focused on? What impact will they have on stimulating trade with Latin America and the Caribbean? Do these projects are aiming at developing greener ports in the region? Presentation: Port expansion project case study Presentation: ESG Investment Strategies Discussion panel ESG Investment considerations for the maritime industry Sustainability is a critical aspect of business and economic activity. Investors and other stakeholder are increasing paying attention to the way business are run and projects planned. How is the maritime industry adapting to this new social and economic concerns? What are the main tools to achieve these goals? What are the opportunities ahead? Energy Integration and Alternative Fuels Transition Discussion panel The Port sector and the growing LNG market Demand for LNG is set to grow as natural gas is becoming the fuel for the transition towards a decarbonized economy. • US LNG projects: how American ports are preparing for a market expansion. • Asia versus Latin America market opportunities • The Caribbean & Central American Market Presentation: The Dominican Republic's plans to become the natural gas hub of the Caribbean. Discussion panel New fuels for maritime transport Social and political pressure is mounting to decarbonize the global supply chain, starting with shipping. Is it realistic to expect a big change in the type of fuels that ships will use in the medium term? What role can LNG play in this transition? What could be the role of the port industry in facilitating such a transition? Are business opportunities arising due to this trend? Discussion panel Green hydrogen: logistics for the new energy frontier Key bet in the energy transition, green hydrogen is attracting billions of dollars in investments and development. How are US ports preparing to be part of this new business? What do we see in other parts of the world? What are the lessons for Latin American countries aspiring to be key suppliers of green H2 to the global market? Future of ports and investing in climate change How can the port sector contribute to the decarbonization of the economy? How do port operators are looking at this issue in the US and Latin America and the Caribbean? www.industryex.com