CORPORATE SPONSOR

Comarco was established in East Africa in 1971 and thereafter expanded its range of activities and area of operations throughout the entire Indian Ocean.

Comarco is now a leading marine and specialised logistics contractor in the region with over forty years of experience operating its own fleet of tugs, barges, supply vessels and specialised equipment for offshore, close shore, riverine and beach operations.

Today, Comarco has a presence in the following countries: Bahamas, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Seychelles, South Africa, Singapore, Tanzania and USA.

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

A master at revealing the actual practice behind the theory, VDB Loi partner Edwin Vanderbruggen shares his experience on port terminal and midstream petroleum deals to shine a light on the highly practical world of licensing logistics and terminal operations. As a first tier Myanmar legal advisory firm, VDB Loi has assisted on some of Myanmar largest projects in the TMT, energy and infrastructure, consumer and transport spheres. The firm's 40 strong team in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw has advised on the completed acquisition of a large Myanmar port terminal company by a foreign investor and assists on the privatization of several midstream petroleum assets. The firm also advises on several projects in connection with Myanmar's airports and on distribution of consumer goods. Edwin and his team secured the first ever distribution license for a foreign owned company in the consumer sphere.