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UK – LIBERIA INVESTMENT FORUM 2012

UK – LIBERIA INVESTMENT FORUM 2012. Peder Sondergaard | Vice President APM Terminals. Contents. Company Introduction The Macroeconomics of Liberia Trends Impacting Growth Focus on Capacity Building Our Experience - The Freeport of Monrovia Investing in new infrastructure Summary. LIBERIA.

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UK – LIBERIA INVESTMENT FORUM 2012

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  1. UK – LIBERIA INVESTMENT FORUM 2012 Peder Sondergaard | Vice President APM Terminals

  2. Contents Company Introduction The Macroeconomics of Liberia Trends Impacting Growth Focus on Capacity Building Our Experience - The Freeport of Monrovia Investing in new infrastructure Summary LIBERIA

  3. APM Terminals: The world’s only geographically balanced global port, terminal and inland logistics network 24,000 employees in: 64 countries 5 continents 2011 Revenues of $4.6b USD 56 ports and terminals: 36 countries 6 new projects; 12 expansion programs 64 inland logisticscompanies in: 155 locations 47 countries Customer base: 60shippinglines and leading importers and exporters Annual container throughput: 33.5mTEUs* *Equity weighted volume Global market share of container throughput: 5.5% in 2011

  4. Liberian Macroeconomic Outlook ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Strong Economic Growth during last decade, surpassing global benchmarks GDP in 2011 was $1.2 billion, but quickly rising Increased political stability Renewed international involvement and investment Sources – CIA World Factbook & IHS Global Insight

  5. Growth underlined by renewed economic activity, foreign direct investment and bilateral support Debt reduction refocuses government attention Renewed interest in mining and agriculture Monrovia Development corridors opening up hinterland Buchanan Greenville Harper

  6. Capacity building is KEY for Liberia and its investors Human Capacity Hinterland Capacity Port Capacity Building ‘capacity’ is critical in your ability to access to the market opportunity

  7. Case Study: APM Terminals’ concession in the Freeport of Monrovia… Freeport 2010 • WHAT WORKED WELL • Professional & transparent tender process • Port sector reform program & government support • Community engagement • Delivering what we promised • LEARNINGS • Duration of negotiations • Coordination between government agencies Freeport 2012

  8. Developing Additional Capacity: APM Terminals plan to invest further in Liberia NEXT STEPS: Continue building local capacity Continue to expand the Freeport of Monrovia Develop out ports of Greenville, Buchanan, Harper and others

  9. What is your plan for adding Capacity? What is your 5-10 year plan in Liberia… How can we help you?

  10. UK – LIBERIA INVESTMENT FORUM 2012 Peder Sondergaard | Vice President APM Terminals

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