Seminar on “Global Trends in the Port Sector” Held

OCDI and JOPCA jointly organized a seminar featuring speakers who had returned to Japan after completing port-related assignments at Japanese embassies, international organizations, and other overseas institutions. The speakers shared insights into recent developments in their host countries and organizations, as well as their experiences working abroad. A total of around 80 people were in attendance.

The seminar began with opening remarks by Mr. Miyake, the President of OCDI, followed by remarks from Mr. Sasaki, Director of the Port Industry Division, Ports and Harbours Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

The seminar featured the following five presentations:

• “Current Situation of Ports in Indonesia” by Mr. Doi, former JICA Long-Term Expert in Indonesia.
• “Development of Sihanoukville Port: Towards Becoming a Regional Core Port and Logistics Hub by 2050” by Mr. Korezumi, former JICA Long-Term Expert in Cambodia.
• “Current Situation of the Transport Sector in Vietnam” by Mr. Kaji, former First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam.
• “Logistics Challenges in the ASEAN Region” by Mr. Takashima, former Researcher at the ASEAN-India Regional Office of the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI).
• “My Experience on Working in the Transport Sector at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)” by Mr. Akagi, former Senior Transport Specialist at ADB.

The seminar concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Fujita, Chairman of the Planning Committee of JOPCA.

Opening Remarks by Mr. Miyake, President of OCDI

Remarks by Mr. Sasaki, Director of the Port Industry Division, Ports and Harbours Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)

Presentation by Mr. Doi, former JICA Long-Term Expert in Indonesia
(Current Situation of Ports in Indonesia)

Presentation by Mr. Korezumi, former JICA Long-Term Expert in Cambodia
(Development of Sihanoukville Port: Towards Becoming a Regional Core Port and Logistics Hub by 2050)

Presentation by Mr. Kaji, former First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam
(Current Situation of the Transport Sector in Vietnam)

Presentation by Mr. Takashima, former Researcher at the ASEAN-India Regional Office of the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI)
(Logistics Challenges in the ASEAN Region)

Presentation by Mr. Akagi, former Senior Transport Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
(My Experience Working in the Transport Sector at the Asian Development Bank)

Closing Remarks by Mr. Fujita, Chairman of the Planning Committee of JOPCA

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all participants for attending the seminar. We hope that the seminar provided valuable insights into overseas port and logistics developments and international cooperation.