Pre-Conference Workshop
| MAXIMISING EFFICIENCY OF RICE TRADE RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | |
| 08.30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 09.30 | Opening Remarks – Introduction to the Latest Developments in Rice Trade Risk Management |
| 09.45 | Ventilation of Rice During the Transit Voyage to African Destinations • Legal obligations of the carrier • Practical duties of the carrier |
| 10.15 | Loss Prevention Measures for Safe Rice Transportation to Africa • Overcoming pilferage and stevedore mishandling |
| 10.45 | Questions |
| 11.00 | Morning Coffee Break |
| 11.30 | Discharge of Rice in African Ports: Methods and Pitfalls • Analysing break-bulk strategies • Analysing bulk strategies |
| 12.00 | Examining Developments in Marine Survey Strategies • Freight and transport insurance and their impact on the rice trade |
| 12.30 | Questions |
| 12.40 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | The Role of Trade Finance in the Pursuit of Effective Risk Management • Understanding complete contractual obligations for trade finance • Supporting the exporter through guarantees and forfeiting |
| 14.30 | Future Developments in the Transport Logistics of Rice Trading |
| 15.00 | Questions |
| 15.10 | Closing Remarks – What Does the Future Hold for African Rice Trade Risk Management and can Common Problems Finally be Resolved? |
| 15.30 | End of Workshop |
