16-18 April 2013 | Vineyard Hotel & Spa | Cape Town, South Africa
Innovation, Investment and Efficiency
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Delivering Africa’s cold chain potential
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Delivering Africa’s cold chain potential Logistics costs in Africa are still far too high. This was the key-finding of the 1st Cool Logistics Africa conference, held in Cape Town in 2012. With many African economies such as Mozambique, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and other sub-Saharan nations developing at an impressive rate, logistical deficiencies – high costs, inadequate infrastructure investment, skills shortages and growing trade imbalances – are becoming more and more evident. This is exacerbated by increasing concerns about existing service levels and delivery. Logistics – and even more so the perishable logistics sector – now needs to be transformed from a source of problems into a critical force for developing and adding value to the African economies as a whole, while catering for the increasingly more sophisticated needs of different perishable communities refusing to accept that ‘one size fits all’ – from fresh fruit and vegetables, to meat, dairy and seafood, to flowers, pharmaceuticals, prepared foods and more. Perishable logistics remains one of the areas where the differences between reality and aspirations are particularly noticeable. Not surprisingly, inter-African and pan-African perishable logistics still have a ring of ‘pipe-dream’, although some pioneering work shows promise for the future. Even in South Africa, which continues to lead most other African economies by a substantial margin, there is a long way to go. Yet, despite its own challenges, South Africa – with its rich agricultural resources and established community of perishable logistics experts – still serves as benchmark as to what can and should be achievable in neighbouring countries. Convened under the theme Innovation, Investment and Efficiency: Delivering Africa’s Cold Chain Potential, Cool Logistics Africa 2013 will bring together producers, exporters, importers and retailers from multiple perishables sectors with major shipping lines, logistics providers, ports, cold store operators and other key stakeholders to continue the “360 degree debate” on Africa’s cold chain efficiency. Taking place as usual just ahead of the critical South Africa citrus export season, this year’s conference and
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workshop will seek to explore practical solutions to today’s challenges against a backcloth of changing global trade, perishable production/consumption and infrastructure development patterns. Core topics for 2013 will include how funding for vital cold chain infrastructure such as ports, cold stores and logistics centres can be secured and directed in order to unlock Africa’s huge agricultural resources and economic development potential. Clearly, international capital and infrastructure development specialists now need to engage with Africa to create a viable continent-wide foundation for perishables productivity. How to foster skilled and committed people, and build better understanding between the agricultural and logistics sectors, will be another key focus of discussion. As well as continuing the debate on Africa’s maritime reefer trades, this year’s event also assesses prospects for airfreight, recognising air’s role in the transport of high-value, mostly non-food items and its potential to help shippers in land-locked countries access overseas markets. While seafreight, airfreight and indeed land-based freight are usually treated as separate entities, with very little overlap, many of the challenges - infrastructure, cold store availability, transport access, customs clearance - bear more than a cursory resemblance. The need to analyse new data and measure progress with managing perishable logistics costs remain of utmost importance, given the political, economic and social importance of the agriculture sector in most of Africa. • • • •
What has been achieved since the inaugural Cool Logistics Africa conference? What about the set-backs and new challenges in terms of global trade shifts? What must be done to improve first and last mile distribution? What is the role of technology and innovation in effecting real change in transport and distribution of perishable cargo?
Combining global and region al logistics expertise with local market needs, including intra-Africa trade development for all types of products that require temperature control, Cool Logistics Africa will once again provide a potent forum for debate, learning and networking.
“The first Africa conference was, in my view, a full success. Well organized with plenty of quality speakers.” Clemens Holz, Director Global Reefer Management, Hapag-Lloyd
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME MONDAY 15 APRIL PRE CONFERENCE 13:00 Colors Fruit packhouse tour Join us on our pre-conference site-visit to the new stateof-the-art Colors Fruit packhouse and see how this highly modern facility is setting an important benchmark for packhouses of the future. Buses depart from the Vineyard Hotel at 13:00 and return to the Vineyard Hotel at 17:00. Buses kindly sponsored by Register with helen@coollogisticsconference.com 17:00 Delegate registration 18:00 Welcome drinks at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa
TUESDAY 16 APRIL CONFERENCE DAY 1 07:45 Delegate registration, coffee & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
09:00-12:30 SESSION 1: Global and Africa Perishable trades 08:45 Welcome & introductory remarks from the organisers Rachael White, Director, Cool Logistics Resources Ltd Where does Africa stand today in terms of perishables economics? Why and where are producers, retailers and exporters investing? What is the likely impact of new food distribution concepts in Africa and abroad and to what extent are some pioneers in the logistics sector ‘ahead of the game’ in creating a potentially revolutionary new dynamic in African perishables distribution? The opening session will seek to map out the positions for a better - and indeed more fruitful - understanding between retailers and shippers on the one hand, and logistics and transport providers on the other. Certainly,
solving today’s issues will require open dialogue and better understanding between all the parties in a complex and all-too-often fragmented process. What can - and must - the community of perishable experts themselves learn to master before they can benefit from sharing their experiences? 09:00 Moderator’s remarks Malcolm Dodd PhD, Managing Director, Coldchain Solutions 09:10 Africa trade and investment in the global context - perishable economics in focus • Global and regional economic indicators • Regional export/import trade outlook • Drivers and barriers for capital investment in infrastructure • The role of government in stimulating growth and investment • Financial factors - currency and inflation • Skills development Guy Lundy, Deputy Chairman, Wesgro 09:40
Cargo Owner Keynote 1: Could the buying direct model work in sub-Saharan Africa? Mike Newton, Regional Manager, International Produce South Africa
10:05 Cargo Owner Keynote 2: Global sourcing (Africa and beyond) - challenges and opportunities • Vertically integrated perishable operations: concept and reality • Multi-country sourcing • Intra-Africa development potential Robert Mant, Director of Logistics and Port Development, Compagnie Fruitiere 10:30 Discussion 10:40 Refreshments & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
11:20 Moderator’s remarks Malcolm Dodd PhD, Managing Director, Coldchain Solutions 11:25
Carrier Keynote: Is there room for a dedicated reefer container line? Iain McIntosh, General Manager Sales, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)
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cONFERENCE PROGRAMME 11:45 Infrastructure investment: the outlook for Africa and the perishables sector • Global, regional and local investment risk • Transport connectivity • Port capacity • Special agri projects in Africa • The relationship between the public and private sectors Dominique Njinkeu, Lead Trade Facilitation Specialist, The World Bank 12:05 Discussion 12:30 Lunch & networking Lunch kindly sponsored by
14:00-17:30 SESSION 2: First mile /last mile delivering logistics excellence in a changing world Perishable transport and logistics are becoming more complex and risky to manage. Emerging trade relations with China, India, the Middle East and Latin America offer new growth and investment prospects for Africa. But both for traditional and new markets, the hurdles for effective execution of cold chain logistics remain considerable. Speakers review challenges and responses across a variety of commodities, markets and modes. What can be learnt from comparing and contrasting experiences across different export and import supply chains? 14:00 Moderator’s remarks Malcolm Dodd PhD, Managing Director, Coldchain Solutions 14:05 Case study: Ostrich meat • Overview of ostrich industry • Recent events around Avian Flue and how it has changed the challenges in the industry • New initiatives in the industry • Effect on cold logistics in future Johan Stumpf, Managing Director, Klein Karoo International 14:30
Sustainable pricing of logistics - a fruit industry perspective Deon Joubert, General Manager Operations, Capespan Exports
14:55 Discussion
15:00 Refreshments & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
15:40 Case study: Flower: sea freight vs air freight Supply chain quality is a key factor with a direct effect on the end price of flowers on supermarket shelves and traditional retail outlets. The shift from air to seafreight may not as pronounced for all varieties and cultivars but it also depends on infrastructure access and existing supply chain configurations. •• Quality and vase-life expectations •• Comparing various technologies •• Ethylene suppressants • CA and ozone options Anton Bril, Manager Trade Services, VGB 16:05
Developing perishables trade and logistics with the Middle East and India - a maritime infrastucture perspective Johan Kriel, Chief Supply Chain Commercial Manager, Salalah Port Services
16:40 Benchmarking transport operating costs for agricultural logistics: domestic, export and import Max Braun, Owner, Max Braun Consulting Services 17:00 Discussion 17:30 Close of Conference Day 1
17:30-19:30 Cool Logistics Africa 2013 Networking drinks Reception at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa Kindly sponsored by
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cONFERENCE pROGRAMME wednesday 17 APRIL CONFERENCE day 2 08:00 Delegate registration, coffee & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
09:00-12:15 session 3: maritime and air connectivity
The vast majority of fresh and frozen supply chains rely on sea transport. This applies equally to exports and imports, although disparities between the two are a perennial source of friction between transport and logistics providers on the one hand and cargo owners and shippers on the other. Tackling reefer container shortages, delayed shipments, customs inspections and port capacity are some of the areas where action is urgently needed. Improving cargo flows between ports and the hinterland is equally crucial and some innovative approaches are now emerging. Plus, is breakbulk shipping experiencing a renaissance? While small in volume compared with oceanfreight, air remains a critical part of the transport mix for time and temperature sensitive cargoes including pharmaceuticals, flowers, delicate fresh produce and seafood. Understanding the various parameters that drive the discourse between all the different parties is crucial, including transport fuel and energy costs. It all starts with trying to find a common language! 09:00 Moderator’s opening remarks Max Braun, Owner, Max Braun Consulting Services 09:05
South-North, East-West and South-South trade shifts: how are reefer carriers adapting to the new challenges? Arnaud Thibault, Managing Director, South Africa, Regional Director, Southern African countries, CMA-CGM
09:25
Yield control & performance measurement (container carrier industry and supply chain from a carriers’ perspective) Rick Kimura, SVP, Global Reefer Management, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)
09:45 Unlocking the potential of intra-African perishable trades Danie Schoeman, Managing Director, FPT Group 10:05 The case of specialised reefer logistics Yntze Buitenwerf, General Manager, Seatrade Reefer Chartering 10:25 Perishables airfreight: opportunities and challenges for Africa • investments • new projects (food and non-food) Ronel Rossouw, National Sales Manager, SAA CARGO 10:45 Discussion, refreshments & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
11:30 Panel debate: The 2013 outlook for Africa’s reefer trades • Reefer box capacity - prospects for 2013 • The impact of rising reefer container rates • Is conventional reefer shipping experiencing a renaissance? • Tackling reefer box no-shows • Serving landlocked countries • Addressing inland intermodal challenges • Has South Africa done enough to retain its gateway status for Southern Hemisphere produce? Andy Connell, Business Unit Manager Shipping & Logistics, Dole Foods South Africa Deon Joubert, General Manager Operations, Capespan Exports Marc Rooms, Head of Safmarine Reefer Business, Safmarine 12:15 Lunch & networking Lunch kindly sponsored by
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cONFERENCE PROGRAMME • Rules of engagement 13:45-16:30 SESSION 4: PRODUCE, PROPERTY AND PEOPLE - FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURE AND LOGISTICS Where are new investments in African agriculture and cold chain infrastructure taking place? What different forms of funding have proved most effective and has this now changed given the greater challenges of raising capital? What will be the future relationship between the public and private sectors in driving much-needed investment and what are the benchmarks for determining the success of different funding models? Plus, what can the global - and more specifically the South African - community of post-harvest and perishable logistics experts do to disseminate knowledge and skills within the wider African agricultural community? 13:45 Moderator’s opening remarks Max Braun, Owner, Max Braun Consulting Services 13:50 Labour, investment and regulation in the South African agri-sector
• Funding models
• Practical examples Ewout van der Molen, Regional Representative Southern Africa, Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO)
14:50 Infrastructure investment discussion panel With: Wim Dillen, Senior Business Development Manager Perishables, Port of Antwerp Sofie Tolk, Business Manager Breakbulk, Port of Rotterdam Ewout van der Molen, Regional Representative Southern Africa, Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) 15:30 Discussion, refreshments & networking Refreshments kindly sponsored by
16:00 Agriculture and logistics: development challenges for Ethiopia
• Reviewing current positions
• The landlocked challenge
• Farm labour sensitivities and mechanisation
• Key export markets
• Trade reform
• Air freight option
• Innovation Prof. Nick Vink, Chair, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Stellenbosch 14:10 The role of South Africa as a logistics skills leader • Addressing skills shortages • Workforce training and labour • SA as a net skills exporter to Africa
• Evaluation
• Closing the knowledge gap between perishable logistics and agriculture Laura Lishman, Manager, Shipping and Documentation, Dole Foods South Africa
14:30 Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture and transport infrastructure investment • Investment risks
• Seafreight potential • Land transport challenges Jan Prins, Managing Director, Jittu Horticulture 16:30 Special session: delivering africa’s cold chain potential with better reefer box management • The grey reefer box concept: pros and cons Steve Alaerts, General Manager Sales, foodcareplus Wim Dillen, Senior Business Development Manager Perishables, Port of Antwerp Petrus Jooste, Chairman, Capetainer Marc Rooms, Head of Safmarine Reefer Business, Safmarine Container Lines 17:30 Close of Conference Day 2
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Thursday 18 APRIL | operations & technology workshop Damage, shrinkage, waste, loss and claims remain a costly reality of the perishables trade. What happens in the very early stages of the post-harvest journey makes a dramatic difference - for good or bad - on final product out-turn, shelf life and sales value in domestic, regional and international markets.
11:50 Panel debate: Perishable logistics efficiency - defining the critical benchmarks for Africa
The annual Cool Logistics Africa Operations & Technology Workshop will once again offer a practical take on outbound management for African produce. What can be done to improve first mile supply chain performance from farm to export gateway or retail DC? How can exporters overcome current cold chain capacity and service constraints? What role can technology play? How can the different parties work better together to overcome disruption along the chain?
• Logistics and transport supplier benchmarking
The Workshop is also a valuable chance to discuss experiences and expectations for the current SA fruit export season and to review capacity and other operational demands for transport and shipping. 09:00 Registration, coffee & networking 10:00 Moderator’s opening remarks Deirdre Holcroft PhD, Owner, Holcroft Postharvest Consulting 10:10
The 2013 SA fruit season - capacity and other operational demands for transport and shipping Anton Kruger, CEO, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF)
10:30 Challenges in managing the cold in the cold chain and some solutions
Malcolm Dodd PhD, Managing Director, Coldchain Solutions
10:50 Refreshments & networking 11:30
First mile - Case study on the accuracy of fruit temperature management Dr. Esbeth van Dyk, Principal Supply Chain Analyst, Transport & Freight Logistics, CSIR
• Landed costs and the impact on sourcing decisions • Infrastructure risk - measurement and management • The relationship between agriculture and logistics • Evaluating the cost and complexity of exporting versus importing perishables in Southern Africa • First mile/last mile management Johan Fourie, Head of Pathology, Grape and Stone Fruit R&D, ExperiCo Reinhardt Siegruhn, Managing Director, Oursource Dr. Esbeth van Dyk, Principal Supply Chain Analyst, Transport & Freight Logistics, CSIR 13:00 Lunch & networking 14:00
Port Efficiency: the reliance of port efficiency on schedule accuracy and freight costs Mitchell Brooke, Logistics Development Manager, Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa
14:25
First mile challenges (ii): Road and rail transport, inland terminals and cold storage: Inland terminals and rail connectivity Transnet invited
14:50 Cool Logistics Innovation forum Introduction Deirdre Holcroft PhD, Technical Consultant, Purfresh Panel Dermott Crombie, Vice President Global Marine Solutions, Thermo King Petrus Jooste, Chairman, Capetainer Praba Moonsamy, Managing Director, Ikhaya Automation Reinhardt Siegruhn, Managing Director, Oursource 16:00 Workshop conclusion and close of Cool Logistics Africa 2013
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speakers & moderators
Steve Alaerts General Manager Sales foodcareplus
Anton Bril Manager Trade Services VGB
Steve Alaerts manages foodcareplus service and plays an
Anton Bril has, since 1998, been Manager of Trade Services at
important role in the development of new added-value refrigerated
VGB, an association of wholesalers in flowers and plants and one
services for food distribution companies. Steve was hired in 2004
of the founding fathers of the Floricultural Sustainability Initiative.
to expand the refrigerated shipping service network which was,
During this time he has been involved in many projects including
at the time, mainly specialised in West African destinations.
a technical research project on subsidy screening for growers and
Steve opened offices in three locations in China and established
wholesalers, the GreenCHAINge project for a ‘Reduction of CO2
partnerships in Vietnam, Japan, Argentina and Brazil. Under
emission in a multimodal supply chain, and the ‘Green Corridor
Steve’s commercial leadership, the organization launched its
East Africa’ initiative in cooperation with Greenport Holland
transatlantic / North America service with a fully FMC licensed
International. Previously, Anton worked for 4 years as Product
service in 2010. Before 2004, he worked with the container carrier
Manager at FloraHolland.
Hyundai Merchant Marine where he focused on the reefer container business. Believing strongly that training and education plays a vital role in the cold chain industry, Steve is one of the founders and active members of the Cold Chain Logistics Expertise Center, hosted by the Port of Antwerp.
Mitchell Brooke Logistics Development Manager Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa Mitchell Brooke has worked in citrus since 1997, including various management positions at the port of Durban. In April 2008 he
Max Braun Owner Max Braun Consulting Services Max Braun is an established transport management, distribution and logistics consultant and advisor to numerous large
joined the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa with the purpose of streamlining some of the logistics constraints that had developed in the industry as an upshot of deregulation. Mitchell has completed various logistics and management courses and is currently completing a specialist degree in Maritime Studies.
fleetowners, logistics services providers and transport related organisations and academic institutions. Max has an active role in the production of the annual State of Logistics Survey complied by the Logistics Department of the University of Stellenbosch. He recently completed comprehensive studies for the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) and Potatoes South Africa (PSA) to identify and define key transport cost drivers for agricultural logistics. His well known transport operating cost benchmarks is published quarterly in FleetWatch magazine. He is the current chairperson of the annual transport legislation workshop convened by Alta Swanepoel and Associates.
Yntze Buitenwerf General Manager Seatrade Reefer Chartering Yntze Buitenwerf has been with Seatrade since 1986 when he began working there as an operator. Throughout his time he has held many positions within Seatrade’s commercial department and is currently General Manager having assumed the role in 2000. Prior to working for Seatrade, Yntze earned a degree from the Merchant Marine Academy in Delfzijl, The Netherlands and spent years sailing as an officer.
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speakers & moderators
Andy Connell Business Unit Manager, Shipping & Logistics Dole Foods South Africa
Wim Dillen Senior Business Development Manager Perishables Port of Antwerp
Andy Connell studied Forestry at the University of Stellenbosch.
Wim Dillen gained experience at several maritime forwarders
At first, he worked in wine-making, aseptic milk, and fruit juice
before he started working for Umicore where he managed the
production & packaging. Placed at Delmonte’s Western Cape
inland navigation of its15 barge fleet, served as Logistic Project
distribution centre in South Africa, he realised that logistics was his
Manager and headed the corporate Maritime Department before
real forte. Now with almost 20 years of experience in the shipping
becoming Regional Supply Chain Manager at Nyrstar, a company
industry, having been involved in all facets of the supply chain, Andy
created as a merger between Umicore and Zinifex. In this role,
heads up the Dole South Africa shipping and logistics operation.
he was responsible for the complete strategic and operational
Andy is also a part-time lecturer at a shipping college in Cape Town
management of the inbound and outbound supply chains in both
and twice a year he presents at conferences.
Europe and North America. Wim has occupied his current position at the Port of Antwerp since 2010.
Dermott Crombie Vice President Global Marine Solutions Thermo King Dr. Dermott Crombie was appointed Vice President of global marine solutions in 2004 and is responsible for overseeing Thermo King’s activities and long-term growth in both the container and the genset business worldwide. Dermott joined Thermo King in 1987, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the transport temperature control industry. Previously, he was Director of Engineering for the container business at the company’s headquarters in Minneapolis. He began his career with Thermo King in their road transport refrigeration sector, based at their truck and trailer plant in Ireland.
Malcolm Dodd PhD Managing Director Coldchain Solutions Malcolm Dodd PhD is founder and principal of Cold Chain Solutions, a consultancy involved in many projects and initiatives to improve the competitiveness of the South African perishable local and export supply chain. Its client list includes local and international supermarkets, fruit industry research bodies, internationally based suppliers of post harvest technologies and shipping lines. Malcolm is also an Associate Professor Extraordinaire in the Department of Horticultural Science at Stellenbosch University. Through this association, contract research is being conducted on various engineering, biological and systems projects within the fruit export value chain all aimed at improving the quality of produce and reducing costs. He was previously Programme Manager of a public / private partnership the Post Harvest Innovation Programme. Prior to this, he acted as a consultant to multi-nationals and local companies on atmosphere modification and refrigeration techniques for long distance transportation of perishables. Malcolm founded and managed Transfresh Africa, the first company to successfully provide controlled atmosphere in shipping containers out of South Africa.
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speakers & moderators and perfecting new delivery systems for agricultural chemicals, sanitizers and growth regulators, and optimizing postharvest handling for the shipment of perishable commodities by surface
Johan Fourie Head of Pathology, Grape and Stone Fruit R&D ExperiCo
rather than air freight.
Dr Johan Fourie started his career in 1979 and has extensive experience in pre- and post-harvest plant pathology of table grapes and deciduous fruit. Johan’s expertise and research focus lies in post-harvest decay control on fruit; using or developing technologies to preserve fruit as best possible to maximize the storage potential. He also has a broad knowledge of the “preharvest” cycle of fruit production and associated problems, making recommendations in this field as required. He has made extensive efforts towards the testing of alternatives to chemicals for the control of post-harvest decay, which includes biological control and modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP). Over the past 34 years Johan has worked as an applied researcher with clients that include fruit export companies, supermarket groups and chemical companies.
Petrus Jooste Chairman Capetainer Petrus Jooste has extensive experience in financial and general management, both in banking and in industry. He started and headed the project finance division at Nedbank Corporate and Volkskas Corporate Bank, and was involved in significant transactions in various sectors. Petrus also started CTS, the first manufacturer of 40’ dry freight containers in the Southern Hemisphere / South Africa / Africa and subsequently obtained wide based experience in the industry. After he left the factory, he consulted to the owners of Trencor, Henred Fruehauf and Textainer. He has also been involved in working relationships with fruit exporters and with reefer box and machine manufacturers. He has also contributed to research by the University of Stellenbosch through Prof Malcolm Dodd. Apart from still being
Deirdre Holcroft Owner Holcroft Postharvest Consulting Deirdre Holcroft has a Ph.D. in Postharvest Physiology from University of California, Davis, and B.Sc. Agric. and M.Sc. Agric.
active in asset based finance, including moveable and immoveable assets, Petrus has kept his involvement in cold chain research, specifically in technology, manufacturing and financing, as well as the optimisation of reefer containers. He has recently been awarded his PhD (hc) in recognition for his contribution to interalia, this business sector.
degrees from University of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Her academic experience includes ten years as a lecturer, researcher and professor at the universities of KwaZulu Natal, Stellenbosch and Michigan State. Her industry experience includes three years as a Senior Researcher for Dole Fresh Vegetables, and six years as a Senior Researcher and Site Manager for AgroFresh (Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemical Company). Deirdre formed Holcroft Postharvest Consulting, Inc. based in Davis, CA, in 2011. Deirdre
Deon Joubert General Manager Operations Capespan Exports
has authoured some 50 scientific and technical articles and
Since December 2006, Deon Joubert has led logistics operations
presented countless papers to academic and industry audiences.
at Capespan for all trade from South Africa. He has been
Her experience includes applied and basic research, product
instrumental in changing the Capespan supply chain model from
development, and technical and educational consulting. Her
85% conventional in 2006, to 94% container this year. Highly
projects have included launching fresh-cut fruit for Dole Fresh
passionate about supply chain efficiency, Deon has worked hard
Vegetables, adapting 1-MCP technology for new crops, assessing
to integrate trade lanes, both up and downstream, in an effort
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speakers & moderators to shorten supply chains. This has led to a massive drop in
management as well as executive management in various
dwell [storage], and a rise in JIT [just in time] logistics, delivering
industries, including tertiary education, broadcasting, financial
sizeable financial benefit to his company. Prior to this, Deon
services and agriculture. Before being appointed as the CEO of the
filled various management positions at Capespan, in the fields
Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum in March 2012, Anton was the
of procurement, marketing and logistics. Other positions he has
CEO of the South African Ostrich Business Chamber. He is also
held include: Marketing Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture,
currently the chairman of FRUIT SA – the overarching body for the
Economics Councilor for the South Africa/EU project and CEO for
South African fruit industry, comprising of growers associations
the Deciduous Fruit Board.
and the exporters. Anton has served on various boards, was instrumental in establishing a bio-diversity management unit for the ostrich industry and is currently the Chairman of the PostHarvest Innovation Programme. The majority of Anton’s time is
Rick Kimura SVP, Global Reefer Management MOL Liner
spent on harnessing sound relationships with stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the country’s fresh fruit export industry, both in South Africa and abroad.
Rick Kimura is SVP of Global Reefer Management at Japaneseheadquartered shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) Ltd. Having first joined the company in 1989, Rick has assumed various positions at MOL Liner Ltd and over the years has split his time between Japan, USA and, currently, Hong Kong. Rick’s past positions include: General Manager of Business System Integration (Software Development), Group Manager of Reefer Sales, and Strategic Planning & Asset Manager.
Laura Lishman Manager, Shipping and Documentation Dole Foods South Africa Laura Lishman’s entire career has been in logistics operations and planning, from container depots to cold storage and logistics facilities.Her expertise lies in RH&D systems, cold store warehousing, forecasting, planning and shipping. She joined Dole South Africa in 2003 and, prior to her current position, she was the
Johan Kriel Chief Supply Chain Commercial Manager Salalah Port Services
Logistics National Operations Manager.
Johan Kriel has more than 25 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management. He has worked in Africa, Australasia and the Middle East across a variety of positions that exposed him to Warehousing, Trucking, Property Management, Value Added Services, Bonded Zones, Customs Regulations as well as the implementation of state of the art IT supply chain execution solutions.
Guy Lundy Deputy Chairman Wesgro Guy Lundy is an investment professional, strategy consultant and sought-after professional keynote speaker, with a focus on the future of Africa and the business opportunities presented by the continent’s dramatic growth story. He was until recently the CEO of Accelerate Cape Town, a business think-tank representing 48
Anton Kruger CEO Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) Anton
Kruger
has
extensive
experience
in
stakeholder
major corporations that brings together key stakeholders in the Cape Town city region to develop and implement a long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive economic growth. He is also a Director of several organisations, including Wesgro, where he is Deputy Chairman, and Cape Town Tourism.
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speakers & moderators Mike Newton has been based in South Africa as Regional Manager for IPL since 2005, covering South Africa, Kenya and New Zealand. His interest in the Fresh Produce Industry stemmed
Robert Mant Director of Logistics and Port Development Compagnie Fruitiere
from an early passion for farming, and then the desire to link
Robert Mant has over 21 years’ experience in Fresh Product Supply
relationships. Recently, Mike has focused on creating long-term,
Chain and a strong background in port and vessel operations and technical commercial management in shipping. Robert is currently
primary production with the end consumer. Mike believes that the fundamental requirements for continued success in the industry are to know your product, keep things simple and to work on your sustainable relationships that are simple, easy to manage, and with a clear understanding of the value each party brings.
working for Compagnie Fruitiere in Marseille.
Iain McIntosh General Manager Sales Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)
Dominique Njinkeu Lead Trade Facilitation Expert World Bank
Iain McIntosh has worked for container shipping lines since 1977
Dominique Njinkeu is an active member of the trade and
starting with OCL, P&O Containers and then P&O Nedlloyd finally
development community; he is particularly involved with the Trade
residing with Mitsui OSK Lines since 2006. He has worked in
Policy Centre for Africa (TRAPCA) and the African Economic
both Europe and South Africa on numerous global trade lanes
Research Consortium (AERC). Dominique’s work draws over
and watched the container revolution unfold over a career now in
20 years of research and advice to African governments and
excess of 30 years. As well as his day job he also writes freelance
regional economic communities on trade and regional integration.
for an international bulk shipping magazine and is also a global
He has researched and published on African economic policy
lead examiner for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
issues such as trade and regional integration, and international
trade negotiations. Dominique holds an MSc in Agribusiness Economics, an MSc in Statistics and Economics, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Praba Moonsamy Managing Director Ikhaya Automation Systems Praba Moonsamy is Managing Director of Ikhaya Automation Systems, a company which specialises in remote temperature monitoring solutions in southern Africa. The company is now part of the Serco Group which is the largest insulated body building company in South Africa.
Jan Prins Managing Director Jittu Horticulture Jan Prins is Managing Director of Jittu Horticulture, a company which produces roses, strawberries and 100 types of vegetable at 5 farm locations in Ethiopia. Jittu exports to 10 countries worldwide and its major markets include the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Previously, Jan was Owner and Director of nursery
Mike Newton Regional Manager International Produce South Africa
gardens in both The Netherlands and in Ethiopia, and Director of a tomato company in The Netherlands. He has participated in several projects including two greenhouse installations.
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speakers & moderators supply chain strategies and solutions for a wide range of blue chip clients in the Retail, FMCG, Automotive, Industrial and Health Care sectors. Danie has held a number of senior management positions which include Business Manager at DNA Jumpoint,
Marc Rooms Head of Safmarine Reefer Business Safmarine Container Lines Marc Rooms, based in Belgium, is global head Safmarine reefer business. He has been involved in the container business since 1989 when he worked in equipment maintenance and repair and container logistics with the liner company CMB-T. When CMB-T was acquired by Safmarine Marc then held a number of roles including Commercial Manager for several trades including
Business Development Manager at Tibbett & Britten, and Executive: Supply Chain Management at Barloworld Logistics. Immediately prior to joining FPT Group as Managing Director, Danie was employed by Crossroads Distribution in the capacity of Executive: Customer Solutions & Client Acquisitions. Whilst with Crossroads, Danie was responsible for growing the channel for integrated logistics solutions. He was also responsible for business strategy, organisational design, marketing, branding and sales, CRM and information technology.
East Africa, Gulf, and Intra Europe. In 2005 he was appointed to develop the reefer business in the company. With the transition of the Safmarine HQ to APM Maersk, Marc became part of the groups central reefer management in Copenhagen.
Ronel Rossouw National Sales Manager SAA Cargo
Reinhardt Siegruhn Managing Director Oursource Reinhardt Siegruhn has been in the fruit industry for thirteen years, in which time he has developed a cutting edge long-term harvest forecast methodology that has been embedded in the SOURCE software. SOURCE has built a primary agriculture database on
Ronel Rossouw worked in road freight before joining the aviation
which the forecasts are based. The main services of SOURCE are
industry in 2001. Her experience includes taking over an airport
harvest & financial forecasting, financial & cost benchmarking and
perishable facility (old fresh line building at the Perishable triangle
consulting. SOURCE has developed its own software in support
ORT) and managing the perishable handling as a neutral handling
of its services. Currently SOURCE renders services to some of
facility. She represented various international airlines like Qatar
the largest exporters in South Africa, farmers, government and
Airways, Sobel Air, Nationwide, Cargo B, TNT Airways and many
industry bodies.
small African Carriers. Ronel’s main interest is in airline cargo handling contracts however she also did some consultancy work for the newspaper industry to get South African products exported overseas. In April 2009 she joined South African Airways Cargo where she is focused on SA domestic products and is also assigned to take over SAA Cargo’s worldwide key accounts.
Johan Stumpf Managing Director Klein Karoo International Johan Stumpf is a qualified industrial engineer with post graduate management qualifications. He spent his career in various operational management positions, mostly in the FMCG industry.
Danie Schoeman Managing Director FPT Group
The last 13 years he has been MD of two large agri-businesses, both focussed on exporting worldwide. His previous position was at Sundays River Citrus Company, which is the largest integrated fruit packer and exporter in South Africa. His present position
Danie Schoeman has extensive experience in the supply chain
is MD of the Klein Karoo Group, a R1.6 billion diversified agri-
and logistics arena and has developed and implemented several
business, active in ostrich, seed and retail.
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speakers & moderators experience in structured debt & equity transactions for corporate clients & infrastructure projects in Africa, Asia and Eastern
Arnaud Thibault Managing Director South Africa and Regional Director Southern African countries CMA CGM
Europe. Prior to FMO, Ewout worked for Royal BAM & Tebodin,
Arnaud Thibault started his career in the shipping industry in
Dr. Esbeth van Dyk Principal Supply Chain Analyst, Transport & Freight Logistics CSIR
2003 when he worked in finance at Delmas. He quickly moved to line management and became General Manager / Owner’s Representative for Delmas in South / East Africa. In 2007, Arnaud transferred to the CMA CGM Group’s East Coast South America Regional Office in Brazil, where he was at the head of the product / line management of incoming lines. In 2009, Arnaud transferred again, this time to open offices in Mozambique and later to open further offices in countries including Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 2010 he set up base in Durban from where he coordinated the business as Regional Director. As of November 2011, Arnaud serves as Managing Director of CMA CGM South Africa in addition to his regional scope.
an international construction and engineering group where he advised on financing of transport & infra projects across the globe.
Dr. Esbeth van Dyk’s main fields of expertise are agricultural supply chains and agro-logistics, and freight transport and logistics operations modelling. Esbeth has extensive experience of analysing and improving export supply chains, including ports and port processes. Other studies have included assessing the status of agro-logistics strategy and assessing the state of logistics in agro-processing in South Africa. She is a co-author of the State of Logistics Surveys for South Africa and contributed to the Moving South Africa project. Clients include the South African wine and fruit industries, the dti, National Department of Agriculture, the
Sofie Tolk Business Manager Breakbulk Port of Rotterdam Sofie Tolk has worked for the Port of Rotterdam for over 4 years. She is responsible for the perishable cargo segment and the development of the Rotterdam Cool Port project. Previously, Sofie worked for the Dutch Association for Exporters (FENEDEX) and studied Business Administration and Anthropology.
Zambian Agri-business Forum and DANIDA. Prior to CSIR, she was a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Logistics, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Prof. Nick Vink Chair Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Stellenbosch Nick Vink has a PhD (Agric) from the University of Stellenbosch and has served as Professor and Chair for the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University since January 1996. For
Ewout van der Molen Regional representative Southern Africa Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) Ewout van der Molen is the regional representative for FMO, the Dutch development bank for the private sector. Ewout is based in Johannesburg where he heads FMO’s rep office for Southern Africa, having worked for over 12 years as an investment professional in the banking and infra sectors, Ewout has extensive
a decade previously, Nick was Divisional Manager at the Centre for Policy Analysis for the Development Bank of Southern Africa. He has been awarded the status of Honarary Member of several Associations including, in 2012, the bestowal of Honarary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists. Nick was President of the African Association of Agricultural Economists from 2010-2013 and has had editorial involvement in a plethora of publications including 10 books, 126 journal articles, 40 international conference papers, 190 conference papers, 99 research reports and 89 domestic and international consulting assignments.
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