A small selection of visitors of Freight Select:
2006 PROGRAMME
Wednesday, 8 November
AM Session A:
Focus on the Netherlands
This session presents a special focus on how Rotterdam, and The Netherlands’ ports in general, are developing to cope with increased demand, as well as a panel discussion chaired by industry experts.
9.00 Opening Notes from Conference Chair
9.10 Opening Session: Roelf de Boer, Alderman for Economic Affairs, Port & Environment
9.30 The Port of Rotterdam; Container Capacity & Hinterland Connections
Introduction: Ger van Tongeren, Executive Board Port of Rotterdam
10.05 The Future of Amsterdam Seaports
Drs. J.H. Gerson, President & CEO, Port of Amsterdam
10.30 Tea / Coffee Break
10.50 Rotterdam’s Position in the Market Place – a Carrier’s View.
Bas Blijdorp, Deputy MD, Mediterranean Shipping Company (Nederland) B.V.
11.20 Panel Discussion
Pieter Bas Bredius, CEO, Ceres Container Terminals Europe b.v.
11.45 Closing Notes
PM Session B:
Strategy & Outlook
This seminar will provide an overview of the container shipping market, and a look ahead at the challenges and opportunities that exist for all those involved in this continually evolving industry. This session will provide a timely look at the strategic issues driving container shipping and the parties involved: shippers, carriers, ports & terminal operators and freight forwarders.
14.00 Opening Notes from Conference Chair.
14.10 Key Note Session:
Ferdinand Kranenburg, Senior Policy Advisor Shipping & Ports, EVO
14.40 No more liner conferences - a new competition regulation in Europe
Chris Bourne, Executive Director, ELAA/European Liner Affairs Association
15.10 Tea / Coffee Break
15.30 Financing Growth
Dirk Jan van Swaay, Managing Director, Transport & Logistics, ING Wholesale Banking
16.00 Panel Discussion
16.45 Closing notes
Thursday, 9 November
PM Session D:
Operations & Solutions
With so many changes occurring in the container shipping industry, how are suppliers ensuring they are providing you with the best possible service? What are they doing to keep up to date with the latest trends, and how do they see the future developing?
14.00 Opening Notes from Conference Chair
14.10 Shippers Expectations
Filip Beckers, Transport Procurement Manager, Masterfoods
14.40 The Importance of Order & Shipment Visibility in the Supply Chain
Marco Kranenbroek, Director Sales & Marketing, Kuehne + Nagel NV
15.10 Tea / Coffee Break
15.30 Security in Container Shipping
Joseph L. Alioto, VP European Sales and Development, VeriTainer Corp.
16.00 Technology Solutions Panel Session:
A look at the latest developments and how these are influencing the container shipping market.
This session will focus on:
efficiency, security, tracking & tracing, communications
Invited Companies: GT Nexus, SoftShip, Further Companies to Follow
16.00 Closing Notes