Next frontier - seizing opportunities &
supplying to infrastructure boom in Africa!
"Dangote remains committed to its strategy of expanding its operations and building cement factories in Nigeria and across Africa" https://www.cementchina.net, 16/12/08
"Pretoria Portland Cement Co., Africa's biggest maker of the building material, said demand for cement in southern Africa will remain "reasonably resilient" because of new and existing infrastructure projects.....The government has boosted spending on road, rail and power infrastructure in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup."
https://www.cementchina.net, 2/2/09
Mozambique suspended its 10.5% tax on cement imports for the next two years to counter rising building costs. As the contruction industry booms, demand for cement has exceeded supply, prompting government worries that the "industry is still not producing enough to satisfy the consumption needs and this has serious implications for the government's public works programme".
Zambian Economist, 3/1/09
Against the global recession, Africa's emerging market opportunities may offer much needed light. The infrastructure boom from East to West Africa & North to South Africa has prompted selected governments to suspend import tax on cement to meet local demand. This has created opportunities for cement producers/suppliers/traders/shippers & technology providers. However, what is the impact on domestic cement producers grappling with high cost of production and to stay competitive?
Reconstruction activities & infrastructure boom are creating demand for cement, what is the real capacity required in various countries of Africa from North to Sub-Sahara Africa? Will doner's money continue to pour in to support the growth?
As always, logistics & transportation matter are complex challenges in Africa with its congested ports and poor road/rail connections. How can companies overcome these challenges and what are the respective government's plans to address these issues?
Attend CMT's Africa CemenTrade 2009 to hear from our leading panel of industry experts on key issues in expanding into Africa's cement market.
This will be an excellent opportunity to network with global players & clarify your doubts at one venue.
Key Reasons to attend
- Assess the real impact of the global credit crunch on emerging Africa
- Hear from leading players on their investment plans & experience
- Learn about cement demand/supply balance in North, South, East, West Africa, Mozambique & Angola
- Discover ways to reduce logistics and transportation cost in moving cement/clinker across borders
- Find out what are the problems & prospect of investment into Africa by Chinese cement plants
- Discover how alternative fuels usage in cement production could help reduce production cost
- Assess trade finance credit & learn about the new criteria for lending in a tight credit environment
- Where is the freight rate heading with the collapse of the dry bulk index?
- Network & learn from international panel of experts on penetrating the new frontier - Africa!
Africa CemenTrade 2009 is the ONLY event you need to attend to chart your strategy for 2009 & beyond. Don't hesitate, register with your team today at www.cmtevents.com or contact grace@cmtsp.com.sg for more information.
Venue for CMT's AFRICA CemenTrade
Tunis is the vibrant modern capital city of Tunisia. Situated on the Mediterranean coast the charming city with its grand French avenues and old town structures is a popular destination for tourists and businesses alike. Its expanding economy reflects the consumer demand of the affluent middle class in the North African region...Tunis appeal lies in its varied commercial and industrial activities with growing international investments attributed to its stable political and administrative life in the country. Growth of the Tunisian economy in recent years is reflected in the booming development of the outer city where one can clearly see the social challenges brought about by rapid modernization. International hotels and medieval bazaars juxtapose with warm welcoming people.
You will network with
Senior executives/traders from international/regional cement companies,
ready-mix concrete companies, pre-cast & building materials companies,
cement raw materials suppliers (slag, fly ash, steel, coal),
construction/infrastructure/building/equity/research analysts,
project financiers/banks, engineering, environmental & CDM consultants,
technology & equipment providers, logistics & shipping companies
(dry bulk and cement carriers).
