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24th International Coal Supply Contracts and Transport Logistics
Date:
15 March 2010 - 18 March 2010
Venue:
The Grand Hyatt, Jakarta, Indonesia
Traded coal prices continue to be volatile in the current markets whilst energy and policy makers are facing up to the fact that coal will continue to be one of the dominant fuels for world electricity and steel production in the decades to come. However, anyone operating in today’s international traded coal markets need sharp negotiation skills and an expansive knowledge of the whole coal supply-chain. There has never been a more crucial time for coal and freight executives and traders to receive the indispensable training required to keep abreast of the evolving nature of the international coal business, or a more auspicious platform for new players to obtain a thorough briefing on the fundamentals of the industry.
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Course Outline
The agenda for the 24th edition of this highly acclaimed training course has been redesigned and updated to include the full range of tools essential to operate effectively in today’s coal and shipping markets. These include an overview and update of market developments by industry experts and key risk management tools in coal trade and transport agreements. Delegates will benefit from intensive training provided by highly-qualified case-study leaders.
A faculty of leading coal industry practitioners share their expertise, enabling course attendees to:
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Develop a strong understanding of the dynamics of the international thermal and coking coal markets
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Learn to negotiate coal supply and purchase agreements and which contractual elements to include
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Gain a sound working knowledge of coal transportation and the shipping markets
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Put theory into practice with stimulating interactive casestudies which can be directly applied to real-life situations
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Understand the legal implications of coal contracts
Background
Traded coal prices continue to be volatile in the current markets whilst energy and policy makers are facing up to the fact that coal will continue to be one of the dominant fuels for world electricity and steel production in the decades to come. However, anyone operating in today’s international traded coal markets need sharp negotiation skills and an expansive knowledge of the whole coal supply-chain. There has never been a more crucial time for coal and freight executives and traders to receive the indispensable training required to keep abreast of the evolving nature of the international coal business, or a more auspicious platform for new players to obtain a thorough briefing on the fundamentals of the industry.
Course objectives
This intensive four day training course will provide participants with an overview of the current international coal market, as well as the tools needed to carry out effective negotiations in the coal and shipping markets.
Upon completion of the course, you will understand:
>> The dynamics of current thermal and coking coal markets
>> How to negotiate coal supply transport agreements – crucial elements to include and pitfalls to avoid
>> How to build quality assurance into contracts and logistics
>> The role of traders, brokers, agents and lawyers in arranging deals and transport
>> The coal buyer’s perspective – the importance of various quality parameters for buyers
>> The significance and impact of technological advancement in boilers on coal buying
>> Coal futures and the commoditisation of coal
>> Coal trading in the paper and physical market
