• 9th European Transport Congress

10-11 October 2011

Warsaw, Poland

Under the theme “competitive and sustainable transport”, the conference will be dedicated to the presentation of a new European transport policy till 2020 and its importance for public institutions, science and business sector.

http://epts.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=32

• Modernised Satellite Navigation seminar

5 October 2011

London, United Kingdom

You will hear in detail the latest developments of the Galileo project from Ann Sta of the UK Space Agency, as well as other GNSS systems from around the world, with particular focus on the benefits gained from a combination of systems, PRS Access Rules, how to minimise interference and jamming and future market opportunities.

With an interesting panel discussion focusing on the choices and dilemmas of multiple GNSS and a poster session featuring previous winners from the European Satellite Navigation Challenge, this is a must attend event with a highly inspiring and unbiased overview of the sector.

http://conferences.theiet.org/gnss/about/index.cfm

• Rail Network Solutions leading ERTMS conference

29 September 2011

Budapest, Hungary

By addressing the key challenges associated with ERTMS implementation, the conference provides a platform for the sharing of best practice examples from industry, operators and infrastructure owners. Covering all topics from the financing aspects, to pilot programmes and ramp up to full ERTMS implementation, allows a fully rounded picture of the current state of play across the European Rail Network.

http://www.europeanrailwayreview.com/7532/events/upcoming-events/rail-network-solutions-2011/

• TOC Middle East
  

27-29 September 2011

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Working in partnership with Global Institute of Logistics (GIL) and Containerisation International the TOC conference will combine the forces of industry experts to deliver exciting new themes. It will introduce new themes which aim to discuss and inform the container terminal’s role within the full container maritime supply chain.

The modern day terminal is constantly analysing how to improve efficiencies and technologies that will allow it to look further up the supply chain in forging links with shippers and cargo owners. The conference aims to bring together these stakeholders for open discussion forum.

www.tocevents-me.com

• Sustainable Transport and Mobility Conference 2011

20-21 September 2011

Johannesburg, South Africa

Join leading researchers, sector leaders, government representatives and stakeholders of the transport sector as they meet to discuss the practical aspects of a sustainable future of the transport and mobility sector in September 2011.

http://www.transportandmobility.co.za/content/sustainable-transport-and-mobility/conferences.html

• 6th WCO PICARD Conference 2011

14-16 September 2011

Geneve, Switzerland

The WCO PICARD Programme was launched in 2006 to provide a platform to promote the professional standing of Customs business and provide an ideal channel for cooperation between Customs, academic partners and other stakeholders carrying out Customs-related research.

A key aim of the annual PICARD Conferences is to promote high-level exchanges on Customs capacity building and professionalism, where participants are provided with an opportunity to interact with their government, commercial and academic counterparts from around the world.

The WCO in partnership with the International Network of Customs Universities (INCU) has developed a set of WCO Professional Standards necessary for operational and strategic Customs managers to meet the requirements of the new strategic environment. In addition, the WCO has established a process of assessing university curricula against the Standards.

www.etouchs.com/picard2011

• IBTTA 79th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

11-14 September 2011

Berlin, Germany

The tolling industry’s thought leaders will discuss the most pressing topics in the field. Learn about India and other emerging markets. Find out why Europe’s use of distance-based charging is on the rise. Hear first-hand how standardization and IT components are shaping the worldwide industry, and discover the best sources of alternative project financing and how business is being conducted around the world.

http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetailwithvideo.cfm?ItemNumber=4734

• 6th PorTech Asia 2011 – Green Revolution

6 – 7 September 2011

Shanghai, China

PorTech Asia Summit is an industrial leader-level event which will encompass global professionals and pilots, world’s leading cutting edge green technology, most vibrant and viable initiative and theory. This year’s PorTech will plunge into the important direction of Green Revolution.

portech.globaleaders.com

• 4th European Shortsea Congress

29-30 June 2011

Hamburg. Germany

The European Shortsea Congress has established itself as the definitive and premier gathering for the shortsea industry. Previous events have attracted audiences of around 200 senior people representing retailers, buyers of shortsea transport, shippers, receivers, shortsea carriers (liquid-bulk, dry-bulk, feeders, shortsea containers, vehicle, barge), logistics providers, ports & terminals and a range of service providers.

http://www.navigateevents.com/events/4th-european-shortsea-congress.html

• Rail Safety & Security Asia 2011

23 – 24 June 2011

Hong Kong, China

Rail Safety & Security Asia 2011 is a dedicated 2 day conference for rail safety and security regulators, infrastructure owners, rail stakeholders, operators and leading figures from the rail safety, security and risk assessment environment in the Asia Pacific region.

Rapidly increasing traffic and passenger numbers mean that you must ensure safety and security requirements are met and appropriate risk assessment and management practices are in place. Rail Safety & Security Asia 2011’s agenda will look at critical issues in safety and security in railway systems especially with reference to design, development, operations, technology, human factors, risk assessment, policies and regulations, financing and maintenance.

Expect to meet the key stakeholders including infrastructure owners, governments, operators, regulators, rail suppliers, manufacturers, risk assessment and accreditation specialists, consultants and EPC companies. The 2 day conference will offer an unparalleled opportunity to meet, network, discuss and benchmark with your peers from the region and beyond on issues impacting your safety and security strategies.

www.railsafetyasia.com

• High Speed Rail Asia 2011 (HSR Asia 2011)

21 – 22 June 2011

Hong Kong, China

Addressing strategic challenges in infrastructure development for sustainable high speed rail systems

HSR Asia 2011 will examine high speed rail infrastructure development, anticipated market growth, challenges and opportunities, financing options, and advances in technological innovation in High Speed Rail across Asia and the globe. This unique event will bring together an international panel of government, operator and industry specialists to share their experiences in and insights on the development of high speed rail.

HSR Asia 2011 is the event for the rail industry’s leading players who are currently tackling the technical and operational challenges of designing, delivering, operating and maintaining an efficient high speed rail network – an event for those interested not only in the latest developments in the high speed rail industry but also in the policies and regulations that ensure the creation and operation of world class high speed rail systems.

www.iqpchighspeedrail.com

• European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit

14-16 June, 2011

Berlin, Germany

The 13th Annual European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2011 will explore the latest tools and technologies available to help you improve your current processes to safeguard for the future.

This unique pre-conference learning opportunity has been structure so that you:

• Discover new ways of sourcing suppliers
• Understand the latest techniques in driving down transport operational costs
• Develop new techniques to revamp your inventory management system
• Leverage dialogue with the customer

http://www.scleurope.com/

• SIL Barcelona

7-10 June 2011

Barcelona, Spain

2011 the International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition returns for the 13th consecutive year at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via Venue. It is an Exhibition that, as a result of the sector involvement, has consolidated itself as the leading Exhibition in Spain and Southern Europe as an international point of reference where all logistics sectors are represented.

This year, we celebrate our 9th Mediterranean Logistics and Transport Forum that has consolidated itself as the annual platform and a reference of debate of the main sector topics in the Mediterranean. This forum will be celebrated together with the traditional business meetings as well as the 4th Mediterranean Ports Summit. Without any doubt, all of this will once again lead us to beating all the attendance, contacts and business records.

http://www.silbcn.com/en/

• TOC Europe
  

7-9 June 2011

Antwerp, Belgium

As a result of market feedback and the integration of the container supply chain, TOC will now focus on issues affecting the cargo owner and shipping line as well as the container terminal.

The container port will always be integral to TOC as its core blueprint but we also recognise that shippers of large volumes of cargo are increasingly taking an interest in port logistics. It therefore makes sense for us to include the very top of the supply chain into the new look TOC.

Added to the usual high quality TOC programme, you will begin to see ‘TOC Container Supply Chain Summits’ which will focus on the movement of cargo from manufacturer to destination. Now 3pls, port authorities, lines and cargo owners will join the terminal operators to create a port centric container master event.

http://www.tocevents-europe.com/

• ITS European Congress 2011

6-9 June 2011

Lyon, France

The main focus of the Congress will be “Intelligent mobility – ITS for sustainable transport of persons and goods in urban regions”, paying particular attention to the following topics:

• Co-modal urban transport management
• Electromobility
• From cooperative systems to integrated mobility services
• From smart concepts to successful implementation
• Governance and business issues
• Information and communication: providers and users
• ITS for adaptive and resilient cities

http://2011.itsineurope.com/

• 2011 International Transport Forum (former ECMT)
  

25-27 May 2011

Leipzig, Germany

Modern lifestyles are founded on personal mobility and readily available goods and services. This demands efficient, clean, reliable and accessible transport systems.
In 2011, the International Transport Forum will focus on the essential role of transport within society and how it can continue to contribute to economic growth and community prosperity. How is society’s demand for mobility changing? How can more sustainable, environmentally friendly travel be encouraged? Who should pay for the transport system improvements and how?

Decision-makers from around the globe representing politics, business, research and civil society will make the 2011 International Transport Forum a focal point for exchange on the role of mobility in modern society.

This event offers opportunities for companies, transport stakeholders, international, national, regional and local authorities to participate as a delegate or as a member of an expert panel, exhibit and demonstrate new and innovative projects, or sponsor Forum activities.

http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/2011/pdf/SaveDate2011.pdf

• Horizontal Collaboration in the Supply Chain Summit

19-20 May 2011

Brussels, Belgium

Horizontal collaboration is the pooling of logistics activities and consolidation of supply chains between two manufacturers (can be non-competitors or semi/direct competitors) for mutual benefit. Join the 2nd Horizontal Collaboration in the Supply Chain Summit to learn how you can:

• Lower your transportation costs and carbon emissions, improve service levels, visibility and enter new markets
• Get an exclusive look at a newly launched supply chain horizontal collaboration between two multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies
• Find the most promising partners for successful collaborations with the McKinsey Match-Making Workshop
• Reap the rewards with P&G’s gain-sharing model – Ensure an equal distribution of profit with a proven framework that can be tailored to your supply chain collaboration

http://events.eft.com/SCHC/

• Transport Logistic

10-13 May 2011

Munich, Germany

EIA stand: Hall B6 , n.430

Since 1978, transport logistic has established itself as the most important exhibition for logistics, mobility, IT and supply-chain management in the world and enjoys global recognition. For the 13th time, transport logistic will give visitors a look at the entire value chain in logistics.

Integrated in transport logistic 2011 is Air Cargo Europe, an exhibition and conference for the global air cargo business taking place for the fifth time. The extensive conference programme and the trade conference, the 5th Air Cargo Europe, provide an expert overview of new markets, trends and innovations in the international transport and logistics industry.

In 2009 transport logistic set a new record for attendance, with 1,764 exhibitors from 55 countries and around 48,000 trade visitors from 112 countries. The transport logistic conference programme featured 38 panel discussions with 273 speakers and was attended by 4,318 participants.

http://www.transportlogistic.de/en/Home

During this event, you may also attend:

International Conference on Paperless Freight Transport Logistics – e-Freight 2011

10-11 May 2011

A key determinant of efficiency in freight logistics is the capability to draw maximum benefit from information and communication technologies.

In this, e -Freight denotes the vision of a paper-free, electronic flow of information associating the physical flow of goods with a paperless trail built by information and communication technologies. It includes the ability to track and trace freight along its journey across transport modes and to automate the exchange of cargo-related data for regulatory or commercial purposes.

To meet the above goals, cooperation is needed between the key transport stakeholders including users (shippers), transport integrators, carriers and terminal operators. Such co-operation relies on making information exchange more efficient. Further, the barrier for “connecting” to logistics networks relying on electronic exchange of information needs to be significantly lower than currently is the case.

http://www.efreightconference.com/

• ESPO 2011 Conference – Optimising Port Performance
  

5-6 May 2011

Limassol, Cyprus

Port performance is a concept that covers many layers but in the end, it should be recognised that the performance of a port depends on various factors external to the port itself. The ESPO 2011 Conference will explore this complex but fundamental theme with the help of port practitioners, (port) community stakeholders as well as policy and academic experts.

ESPO is currently coordinating the EC co-funded project ‘PPRISM’ which stands for ‘Port PerfoRmance Indicators – Selection and Measurement’. The project involves five academic partners and aims to identify a key list of sustainable, relevant and feasible indicators to monitor the overall performance of the EU port system and assess its impact on the society, environment and the economy of the EU. The interim results of this project, which will form the basis of a European Port Observatory, will be presented and discussed at the conference.

As always, the conference programme will include an update on relevant EU policy developments as well as a latest appraisal of the economic climate in which European ports operate. Finally, continuing the series of regional seminars held in Marseilles (2009) and Helsinki (2010), a special interest seminar will be held on port development in the East Mediterranean and Black Sea.

http://www.espo.be/downloads/archive/16e04177-b409-4956-8db3-010e0876cfb7.pdf

• TransRussia

26-29 April 2011

Moscow, Russia

TransRussia is the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, making it the perfect opportunity for exhibitors to establish their company’s presence on the Russian transport market and promote their products and services.

Exhibiting at TransRussia provides a great opportunity to meet potential clients and partners and promote your services and products in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries. It is ideal for companies wishing to launch into the Russian market as well as being the perfect forum for those already established in Russia to launch new products or services or simply reinforce their market position.

TransRussia is held under the patronage of the Ministry of transport of the Russian Federation.
The organiser of the exhibition, ITE Group plc, is an associated member of FIATA.
TransRussia is approved by UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry).

http://www.transrussia.ru/eng/

• Multimodal 2011

5-7 April 2011

Birmingham, UK

Multimodal 2010, Multimodal 2011 looks set to be even bigger than the one of 2010. The show attracted a record number of 3,912 quality buyers and most exhibitors have re-booked their space already. There are several new companies who have also committed at this early stage.

An exhibition stand at Multimodal will provide you with valuable face-to-face contact with hundreds of customers and prospects. Multimodal 2010 has delivered a real ROI for hundreds of exhibitors; exhibiting is a sound investment – and can deliver a real value to your business.

In a nutshell, Multimodal is now firmly established as the only meeting place for the entire transport and logistics supply chain to come together and do business with the UK and Irish cargo owning community.

http://www.multimodal.org.uk/

• SITL 2011: the logistic solutions exhibition

29-31 March 2011

Paris, France

SITL has over 30 years been bringing together all the products and innovative services dedicated to the supply, distribution and the supply chain of tomorrow for the benefit of the goods transportation and logistics services community. An exceptional development tool, it enables commercial links and speeds up the sales process by offering participating companies unique contact opportunities with a highly qualified and targeted audience.

http://www.sitl.eu/site/GB/The_Show,C2461,I2456.htm?KM_Session=ad43c5a378b5b744ff5fd321fd0b9f7b

• International Rail Freight Conference

23-25 March 2011

Prague, Czech Republic

Conference topics:

• Situation after the global crisis
• Successful projects and case studies
• Perspective of transport of containers
• Trans-Asian Railway Network
• Infrastructure, wide gauge corridors
• Interoperability and TSI TAF status
• Logistic and intermodal terminals
• Cross-border stations
• Importance of ports and their widening
• Information technology, Data exchange
• Commodity price impact on transport
• Tariffs, prices and their stability
• Railway and customs legislative
• New technologies

http://www.irfc.eu/en/

• The 8th Annual Green Ship Technology Conference

21-22 March 2011

Oslo, Norway

• 4 TECHNICAL STREAMS – delegates benefited from separate streams on design efficiency, operational efficiency, discharges to sea and environmental management.
• A FOCUS ON The ‘Green Ship of the Future’ Project. Members of the Danish project ‘Green Ship of the Future’ demonstrated the thinking behind this far-reaching research and development project.
• 2 BREAKFAST BRIEFINGS – both briefings were full to capacity, and brought attendees updates on recent research on two crucial aspects of green ship technology: kite assisted propulsion and shoreside power.
• The 2010 Conference gala dinner and Awards ceremony, at the unique Restaurant Teaterkaelderen venue in Copenhagen.  Guests enjoyed good company, food, wine and also the entertainment provided by the singing waiters!  The Green Ship Technology Awards 2010 were awarded to Ecospec for Green Technology of the Year, and to Samsung Heavy Industries and Remontowa Shipyard jointly for their Green Ships of the Year.
• SPEEDY BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE – participants found this an excellent way to meet fellow attendees.
• QUICKFIRE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE – eight technology providers took the opportunity to present their technologies in 2 minutes each to convince our audience and the 2 industry judges of their technologies’ USPs.  The winner was the MEWIS Duct from Becker Marine Systems, and the experience was described as ‘great fun’ by all the participants.
• PERFORMANCE MONITORING WORKSHOP – Thursday 18th March 2010 – the post -conference workshop developed presentations and discussion for understanding the challenges and benefits of performance monitoring, which is likely to grow in importance in the coming years.

http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/greenshiptechnology

Most cordially we would like to invite you of the live demonstration of the

MegaSwapBox Tellibox

The event will be kindly hosted by

DKT Duisburg Kombiterminal GmbH

Rotterdamer Str. 49 / Haven  7715

D – 47229 Duisburg – Rheinhausen

on 19 March 2011 from 10 am.

(detailed Programme)

• TOC Asia

15-17 March 2011

Tianjin, China

The topics set to be covered at TOC Asia 2011 include:

• Introduction to Tianjin Econonmic and Development Area – After Shenzhen and Shanghai, Tianjin Economic and Development Area (TEDA) is the next special economic development zone designated by the Central government.
• Regional port competition – An update on terminal investment around Bohai Bay. With major transhipment hubs close by in South Korea and Japan, who will win the battle for market share?
• Expanding China’s hinterland role – Building on the ‘Go West’ theme developed at the previous TOC Asia conference, we will examine in greater detail the logistical realities of opening up China’s vast hinterland and connecting it to its maritime import/export gateways.
• Inland Waterways – Crucial to this strategy will be the improvement of China’s inland waterway network.
  However, one question still to be answered is how will the maritime ports handle the increase in containers by barge, or indeed rail, as the terminal boom of the past decade has largely been built on the premise of receiving containers by truck. TOC Asia 2011 will examine how far those terminals are equipped to handle other modes.
• Rail Intermodal – Building on this year’s theme TOC Asia 2011 will look further into the growing rail intermodal network. The CR Intermodal is due to have finished building 18 new intermodal terminals located at major economic and traffic centres across China by 2012. And with the projected development of double stacked container trains, there is the potentail for the intermodal network to reach critical mass.
• Container Terminal Simulation – Accounting for variances in terminal operating practices. Dynamically monitoring the performance of the overall terminal as well individual equipment and altering the distribution of tasks accordingly.
• Safety as a key terminal productivity tool - Building a safety culture and measuring performance – what can ports and terminals learn from other industries?
• KPIs for ports and terminals - What are the real benefits to terminal customers?

http://www.tocevents-asia.com/

• RORO Shipping Conference: Optimising Environmental Performance & Financial Viability: Solution for the Ro-Ro Fleets

9-10 March 2011

Copenhagen, Denmark

This unique event will provide a key forum for ro-ro owners and operators to discuss the dynamic changes and new challenges that the industry faces. Promising the usual cutting-edge debate the RORO Shipping Conference 2011 will offer unparalleled networking opportunities making it the event of choice for everyone working in the ro-ro industry.

The conference promises to bring you up to speed on recent developments in the sector that will impact your operations. It will tackle the industry’s most pressing issues and analyse trends going into the future. The expert panel of ro-ro professionals will analyse and debate the main talking points in the industry.

http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/RORO-Shipping-Conference

• BE LOGIC Final Conference

16th – 17th February 2011

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Efficient use of transport modes and resources requires to understand the options and to be able to make the right logistics choices. Benchmarking is an instrument which can help to answer this question. The major improvement potential in logistics performance is among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs’), including shippers with relatively small transport volumes. Therefore, the focus in BELOGIC lies on applying the logistics benchmark methodology on SMEs.

Key objectives of BELOGIC

• Improve the efficiency within and across different modes of transport

• Support the development of a quality logistics system

http://www.be-logic.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=19

• UIC Highspeed 2010, The 7th World Congress on Highspeed   Rail

7 -9 December 2010

CNCC Beijing, China

The 7^th World Congress on High Speed Rail, or UIC Highspeed 2010, hosted by the International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Ministry of Railways of the People’s Republic of China, and organised by China Academy of Railway Sciences, will take place from 7-9 December at the Chinese National Convention Centre in Beijing. This year’s theme will be “High Speed Rail Spearheading Greener Transport”. The event will include high-level officials from international railway organizations and railway authorities from different countries, senior management of global railway giants and high-speed railway experts.

The congress will be structured around Round Table Discussions, with topics such as High Speed Rail towards the Future and High Speed Rail Innovations and around Parallel Sessions, with topics such as High Speed Rail and Socio-economic Development, High Speed Rail and Resource-saving and High Speed Rail Network Planning.

For program and registration form please click here:

http://www.uic-highspeed2010.com.cn/en_content.php?c=10&id=28

• Intermodal Europe 2010

30 November – 2 December 2010

Amsterdam, Netherlands

For more than 30 years, one flagship event has served your industry as it has grown and developed. Now, after the deepest recession ever, Intermodal Europe is again ready to help you meet the transport and logistic challenges of tomorrow.

EIA is supporting Intermodal Europe with speakers’ contributions and support on the seminar sessions. The EIA Award Cerimony will take place in the framework of the fair.

http://www.intermodal-events.com/

• Railenergy Final Conference
  

25 November 2010

Brussels, BE

The Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) kindly invite you to the Railenergy Final Conference in Brussels (Belgium) on November 25th, 2010.

Get the latest news on energy saving potentials for the railways in one comprehensive day and gain insight into all the exciting and achievements results from this collaborative, four years rail research project. See the latest tools for energy calculation and evaluation as well as most promising technologies for energy saving and discuss their possible implementation with the project partner and other participants!

– Conference Highlights -

-> Railenergy energy technology recommendations and the Strategic Assessment Reports from Train Operation Companies (TOC) and Infrastructure Managers (IM)

-> A web based knowledge base and decision support tool for decision makers to search & select optimised combinations of solutions for energy cost savings in their own railway system

-> Test your own railway cases and browse the website in the lobby

-> The most promising energy saving technologies

-> The UNIFE/UIC Technical Recommendations elaborated within the project:”Specification and verification of energy consumption of rolling stock, designed for procurement departments in European railways” and “Reversible DC Substation”

The conference will conclude with a reflection on where we are after Railenergy and consider which developments are likely to occur in the R&D field in the coming years.

http://www.railenergy.org/news.php#item1063

• The European Conference & Exhibition on Inland Terminals
  

24-25 November 2010

Marseilles, FR

The European Conference & Exhibition on INLAND TERMINALS is always organised in the transport and logistical hotspots of Europe: Duisburg (Germany), Antwerp (Belgium), Paris (France), and Amsterdam (The Netherlands) have all been visited. The 5th edition will be held in Marseille, France, Europe’s fourth largest port.

To obtain maximum exposure vis-à-vis the main target groups “The 5th European Conference and Exhibition on Inland Terminals” addresses decision makers in following sectors:

Especially this last sector will be targeted, as forwarders and shippers are by definition the potential clients of the Inland Terminals.

The main goals of the event are:

• to create awareness among shippers, forwarders and transportation companies of the untapped opportunities Inland Terminals have on offer;
• to show to them how they can benefit from making use of these opportunities.

http://www.inlandterminals.com/html/conference.html

• Urban Freight Transport and Logistics – Innovative and sustainable solutions for Europe

16-17 November 2010

Brussels, BE

On 16-17 November 2010, the European Commission and the Brussels Capital Region, on behalf of the Belgian Presidency of the Council, will host a conference on urban freight transport and logistics in Brussels. The conference will bring together high-level representatives from the European institutions and from key stakeholder associations to debate sustainable solutions to urban freight in Europe’s cities.

This event was foreseen in Action 19 (urban freight transport) of the Action Plan on Urban Mobility, as adopted by the European Commission on 30 September 2009, and falls within the framework of the programme of the Belgian Presidency to promote innovative and sustainable transport solutions for Europe.

The programme will be opened by Mr Siim Kallas, Commissioner for Transport, followed by interventions by the Brussels Capital Region on behalf of the Belgian Presidency, the European Parliament, and the Committee of the Regions.

The two-day conference has been structured to cover several key aspects of urban freight transport and logistics, to be discussed in six thematic workshops.

The draft programme is available at the conference webpage:

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/urban/events/2010_11_16_urban_freight_en.htm

• TOC America

9 – 11 November 2010

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

As one of the first emerging markets to pull out of the global recession, Brazil’s $1.6 trillion economy is rebounding strongly and is forecast to grow nearly 6 percent in 2010. Latin America’s undisputed economic powerhouse continues to expand its influence on the world stage.

The 11th TOC Americas conference will provide delegates with the latest outlook for Brazil and its role in regional maritime container trade and logistics, including risks and opportunities for public and private investment to deliver more efficient and cost-effective port and inland transport services.

Beyond Brazil, special plenary panels on the opening day will air views from shippers, logisticians and carriers on regional maritime supply chains in the wake of the crisis.  On the second day, we look in more depth at the development landscape for marine terminals, with supply-demand analysis, project case studies and views from some of the major global and regional players active in the region.

http://www.tocevents-americas.com/

• Making the Intermodal Connection “The Role of Terminals”

12-13 November 2010

Fort Lauderdale, FL – USA

EIA is pleased to announce a symposium “Making the Intermodal Connection – The Role of Terminals”. The event is organized on 12-13 November 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, alongside IANA annual Intermodal Expo. The main topics of this symposium are:

• Lift Productivity
• Landside Interface and Gate Congestion
• Capacity Management
• Network Interaction

EIA is organizing the event together with Bureau International des Containers (BIC), Intermodal Association of America (IANA), Lithuanian Intermodal Transport Technology Platform (LITTP), Coordinating Council on Transsiberian Transportation (CCTT), The National Industrial Transportation League, Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC) and Eno Transportation Foundation.

For more information visit www.intermodal.org

• 3^rd European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics (ECITL)

4 – 5 November 2010

Bremen, Germany

This year’s conference will focus on Intelligent ICT systems and their contributions for the implementation of Green Logistics Strategies.

The event is mainly organized by the University of Applied Sciences Vorarlberg GmbH (FHV) and is supported by several independent EU funded projects (Logistics for LIFE, e-FREIGHT, EURIDICE, INTEGRITY, SMART-CM and SMARTFREIGHT) dealing with different issues in transport logistics. Together they try to establish a common exchange and cooperation platform for stakeholders and researchers in the logistics sector. The target audience includes everyone who is involved in logistics operations, e.g. logistics operators, industry, infrastructure providers and authorities.

https://www.ecitl.eu/

• Logitrans – Transport Logistics Fair

4 – 6 November 2010

Istanbul, Turkey

Logitrans Intermodal Transport, Logistics Fair and Conference, which has become the meeting point of logistics and transport sectors, will bring the main players together once again in order to strengthen the bridge between West and East. The conferences, hosting esteemed international speakers will also supply the attendants with the hottest topics about intermodal transport.

http://www.logitrans.com.tr/

• Third European Logistics Summit

26 October 2010

Brussels, Belgium

The Alliance for European Logistics (AEL) will host the 3rd European Logistics Summit at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels on 26 October 2010, 13h45 – 18h00.

In light of the European Commission’s upcoming White Paper on the Future of Transport, this year’s Summit, organised by the Alliance for European Logistics, will bring together influential business and political figures to discuss the future of the European logistics industry as well as the role of new logistics technologies as a key part of smart and sustainable growth in Europe.

The 2010 summit follows on from two previous highly successful European Logistics Summits. At 2009’s sumit, the AEL presented the Commission with 10 recommendations for the Future of European Transport Policy. In 2008, key industry representatives signed and endorsed a summit declaration.

http://www.logistics-summit.eu/

• Sea, Transport and Logistics 2010

20 October – 22 October 2010

Opatija, Croatia

The Faculty of maritime Studies of the University of Rijeka and EIA member – Port of Rijeka Authority are proud to present Sea, Transport and Logistics 2010, which will take place from 20-22 October in Opatija, Croatia.

The competitiveness of Europe’s maritime industries and their ability to meet environmental, energy, safety and human-factor challenges is greatly influenced by research and innovation.  The creation of clusters as networks offers significant opportunities allowing industry growth and efficiency. This is why the organisers of Sea, Transport and Logistics 2010, opted for Clusters and Innovation as the general theme of their event,  bringing together business, government and academia.

The event is structure will be as followed:

-Panel discussions, to explore innovative ways of exploiting the latest  technologies and development approaches, and to suggest new research agendas and applications in industry

-Workshops,  to demonstrate successful use of the latest technologies and business models  showing innovative opportunities, and to lay out the directions for further research and applications in industry;

-Research papers

• Marco Polo Conference

5-6 October 2010

Vienna  Austria

Marco Polo is the European Union’s funding programme for projects which shift freight transport from the road to sea, rail and inland waterways.

This means fewer trucks on the road and thus less congestion, less pollution, and more reliable and efficient transport of goods.

The current, second Marco Polo programme runs from 2007-13 and features:

> more money: the programme budget is €450 million Euros

> more themes: this programme includes “motorways of the sea” and “traffic avoidance” projects
> more countries: Countries bordering the EU are also now eligible for funding

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/marcopolo/events/conf_en.htm

• InnoTrans 2010

21 – 24 September 2010

Berlin, Germany

With a large number of reference projects and over 220 transport technology firms, Berlin is the main focus of Germany’s transport engineering industry and an ideal venue for InnoTrans, an international platform for buyers and sellers of passenger and freight transport technology. InnoTrans has become established as an international industry showplace focusing on Railway Technology. A full range of rail vehicles are presented in static displays on the Messe Berlin tracks located outside the exhibition halls. Other key InnoTrans features include Railway Infrastructure, Interiors, Public Transport and Tunnel Construction.

http://www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/Internet/Internet/www.innotrans/englisch/index.html

• Cool Logistics 2010

20 – 22 September 2010

Hamburg, Germany

Major retailers are taking an increasingly proactive approach to sustainable procurement, including carbon footprint and waste reduction, plus ethical sourcing policies. While current initiatives are largely voluntary and market-driven, more stringent policy regimes may also loom on the horizon at both national and international level.   Speakers at Cool Logistics 2010 will explore the impact of these concerns on perishable logistics and transport, including maritime, air and landside distribution, at a time of continued pressure to take operational costs out of cold supply chains. More than ever, efficiency appears to be the mantra – but what does this really mean in practice and can common efficiency solutions be found to address sustainability and cost concerns?
The conference will also review the extent to which predicted transport capacity constraints – particularly for reefer containers – are impacting perishable supply chain planning and execution, and how to respond in the short and longer term.

http://www.coollogisticsconference.com/

• 125 years UITP
  

19 September 2010

Brussels, Belgium

UITP believes that public transport in a broader sense is the sustainable mobility solution for the future. This conviction stems from its long history as the centre of expertise and the promoter of the sector worldwide. Today’s forward-looking solutions are the result of past ideas and historical developments. This is especially true for the public transport sector which has adapted itself and remained relevant throughout the changes in the society.

In order to honour the 125 years’ anniversary of UITP, a series of initiatives are foreseen, including an academic session with high-level political speakers, a parade of old trams and buses in the heart of the city, followed by a reception in an exceptional venue. This event will take place within the framework of the Belgian EU Presidency and the European Mobility Week.

http://www.uitp.org/about/125.cfm

• Transport Security Expo

14 – 15 September 2010

London, UK

Transport Security is the only event globally to bring together the full spectrum of key stakeholders and industry leaders from the areas of Aviation, Maritime and the supply chain under one roof, creating three events in one!

The event features an exhibition, conferences, workshops and networking receptions to bring together all aspects of the industries it serves to review the latest information on current and future threats, debate best practice, gauge industry opinion and review the latest technologies.

Transport Security moves to London for 2010 and will take place in the world-renowned Olympia Conference and Exhibition centre.

http://www.transec.com/

• Global Rail Freight Conference
  

6-7 July 2010

Saint Petersburg, Russia

UIC and the Russian Railways (RZD) will organize the 2nd Global Rail Freight Conference. The GRFC is a significant event in the international rail freight calendar and will bring together top executives and decision makers, rail and logistics professionals, customers, influential politicians and regulators, and institutions from the entire world.

The conference will kick-off with an opening ceremony followed by a grand opening session. High-level speakers such as Vladimir Yakunin, President (RZD), and Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, General Director (UIC), will welcome participants to Saint Petersburg. The first day will consist of a four-part programme.

The second day will address important topics such as “Wagonload – thriving in North America, surviving in Europe?” and Combined traffic “The need to drive efficiency”. The conference will end with a grand closing session.

http://www.uic-grfc.org/spip.php?article1

• Federchimica – 7^th Logistics Conference

1 July 2010

Milan, Italy

The 7^th Logistics Conference is organized by Federchimica, the Italian National Federation of Chemical Industry, representing more than 1350 large, medium and small size companies. The main theme of the event will be “Safety, Security and Competitiveness in the supply chain. The conference will examine the ways how the management of enterprises, infrastructures, public-private partnerships and the best practices of Public Administrations can continuously improve the safety of logistics and, at the same time, assure an everyday more global economical competitiveness.

http://www.federchimica.it/Index.aspx

• FLC Meeting

23 June 2010

Rome, Italy

On 23 June 2010, the FLC presents the Notebook n° 19 and n° 20.

Topics include:

- Competitiveness of the railway system, liberalization and successful implementation;
– Innovation of the rail system.

FLC has invited the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Antitrust Authority to take part to the congress.

• Middle East Rail 2012

30th January – 2nd February 2012
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

Middle East Rail, the region’s largest rail exhibition and conference that brings together rail leaders and suppliers from around the world.

http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/middle-east-rail/

• 5th Intermodal Asia 2012

9th February – 10th February 2012
Melbourne, Australia

Intermodal Asia is one of the largest Container Port and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference trade events throughout the Asia Pacific region.

The 5^th Intermodal Asia 2012 will comprise a world-class Trade Exhibition and Conference Programme. The Conference Programme will feature 30 world class speakers in global logistics and transport and will be attended by more than 300 senior executive decision makers from the world’s leading ports, shippers, cargo owners, shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistics companies, terminal operators, railway operators and port-rail equipment services suppliers.

http://www.transportevents.com/EventsDetails.aspx?EventID=EVE019

• Intermodal Conference 2012

8th March 2012
Gdańsk, Poland

• Intermodal in Central and Eastern Europe
• TEN-T and Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
• Integration of logistic chain

http://www.actiaconferences.com/transport-week-20121.html

• Vessel Tracking & Monitoring Conference

8th March – 9th March 2012
London, UK

Understand the latest data management strategies and tracking technologies to gain operational efficiencies at Vessel Tracking and Monitoring Conference 2012.

http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/vessel-tracking-monitoring-seminar

• The Future of Rail Freight in Europe (Marketforce and the ASI’s 7th Conference)

12th March 2012

Berlin, Germany

As the industry works hard to mitigate the effects of a challenging economic climate, leading figures will gather at this forum to discuss how to shape the European rail freight sector for recovery and growth. Speakers will consider a variety of issues including the significance of the first railway package and also look at the role that rail freight corridors will play in broadening the appeal of rail. Transport 2050 has highlighted the EC’s support for a modal shift of freight to rail. This conference will offer the opportunity to discuss how rail can successfully compete with the road to realise this goal.

http://marketforce.eu.com/Conferences/railfreight12/

• 53d Annual Transportation Research Forum

15th – 17th March 2012

Tampa, USA

Panel Topics Under Development:

• Implications of Surface Transportation Bill
• Financing the Future Transportation System
• Transportation’s Role in Global Economy
• Panama Canal Expansion – Implications for the U.S. Gulf and East Coast Ports
• Latin America Trade Growth and Impacts on the Transportation Industry
• Public Transportation Challenges in America
• Transportation and the Environment

http://www.trforum.org/forum/2012/

• SITL Europe

27th- 30d March 2012
Paris-nord Villepinte, France

This European transportation and logistics event will present all the innovative products and services dedicated to the supply, distribution and supply chain of tomorrow. Within the SITL 2012: International Transport and Logistics Forum with 30 conferences, European rail freight Days , the University dedicated to RFID contactless technologies, Eco Transport & Logistics oriented towards sustainable development … 900 exhibitors announced.

http://www.sitl.eu

• Supply Chain World North America

2nd – 4th April 2012
Miami, USA

Many organizations and supply networks are still mired in hierarchical, fragmented, top-down approaches to supply chain management. Now firmly established as a strategic necessity, successful supply chain management requires a fully integrative approach: employees, processes, technology, functions, and even supply network partners need to be fully aligned and synchronized in order to build capability and thereby gain a sustainable competitive advantage. Supply Chain World North America will address these issues with a focus on customers, operations, and resilience.

http://www.supplychainworld.org

• Intermodal South America 2012

10th – 12th April 2012
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Intermodal South America is the leading integrated exhibition and conference event for international trade, logistics, transport and cargo handling in Latin America .

Intermodal South America offers over 450 exhibitors from all over the world, presenting new products, the latest equipments and technology innovation and a vast conference program, providing the unique opportunity and experience for more than 45 thousand professionals.

Intermodal South America offers you the opportunity to show your services and solutions to the South American market by exhibiting your company to powerful buyers from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.

http://www.intermodal.com.br/en/index.php?pgID=perfil-evento

• Transport Research Arena

23d - 26th April 2012

Athens, Greece

TRA 2012 will focus on all aspects of all surface transport modes with the exception of overseas shipping. It is supported by the main transport industry stakeholders in Europe: the Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR), the European Commission (EC), the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC), the European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC), and the European Technology Platform Waterborne (WATERBORNE). TRA 2012 seeks to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the transport sector and, for this reason, addresses all stakeholders in both the public and private sectors and all professionals, regardless of their roles (researchers, practitioners, designers, constructors, operators, administrators etc.). The main theme of TRA 2012 is Sustainable mobility through innovation.

http://www.traconference.eu/

• TransRussia 2012

24th April - 27th April 2012
Moscow, Russia

The TransRussia exhibition is a major marketplace for transport services, each year attracting leading professionals from Russia, the CIS and Baltics. At the event, the most important issues in the development of the Russian transport system are discussed, and new information systems are developed for interaction between different modes of transport, aimed at successfully addressing logistics issues in the global market for transportation and logistics services.

http://www.transrussia.ru

• Multimodal 2012

1st – 03d March 2012
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Multimodal is the UK and Ireland's leading freight transport and logistics exhibition.  Now entering its fifth year, the event has evolved into an annual one stop shop for shippers who need to find ways of optimising their supply chain and transportation flows. Multimodal 2012 promises to be the largest and best-attended of all the events so far, reflecting the value participants place on it as the principal place to do business.

http://www.multimodal.org.uk/

• Seamless Transport: Making Connections

2nd - 4th May 2012
Leipzig, Germany

The powerful vision of seamlessly connecting people, infrastructure and markets is driving the development of new forms of mobility and of economic growth. It increasingly shapes the agenda of policy-makers and business leaders.

The annual summit of the International Transport Forum is the leading global platform for debate on the future of transport. At the summit, Ministers from more than 50 member countries engage decision-makers from industry, civil society and research to explore the trends that will shape mobility in the 21st century.

http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/2012/index.html

• Fifth annual global transportation conference

21st - 22d May 2012
New York, USA

Global Transportation Conference will feature 2 days of unique panel discussions and presentations by senior executives from more than 70 private and public global transportation and industrial companies. Speakers will share their insights on industry trends and issues that are driving investment opportunities now and over the longer term. We expect a healthy dialogue on such topics as: the rate of the global demand recovery, supply and demand and its impact on pricing for airlines, truck, rail and airfreight as well as truck and auto equipment and services; the latest on the rail and truck regulatory environment; trends in airline capacity plans and the impact of jet fuel prices; and long term trends in mode selection.

http://wolfetrahan.com/conference/

• RORO 2012

22nd - 24th May 2012
Gothenburg, Sweden

For more than 30 years, RORO exhibition and conference has been the meeting place of the industry. In 2012, the event returns to Gothenburg, when professionals from over 50 countries will gather to discuss and discover the latest roll on / roll off solutions.

http://www.roroex.com/

• 3. Internationaler Hafenkongress

24th - 25th May 2012
Karlsruhe, Germany

The forum for the future development of inland ports will meet again with decision makers and leaders of European inland ports, logistic companies, politics and the public sector in Karlsruhe, Germany.  The conference will focus on "Logistic, Infrastructure and Commercial Property".

http://www.hafenkongress.de

• Transport logistic 2012: 5th International Exhibition for Logistics, Telematics and Transport

5th- 7th June 2012

Shanghai, China

441 exhibitors from 42 countries presented their products and services at transport logistic China 2010 and Air Cargo China 2010. Over 13,500 visitors from 67 countries attended the international exhibition, which also featured an extensive program of related events and conferences.

http://www.transportlogistic-china.com/

• TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe 2012

12th-14th June 2012

Antwerp, Belgium

How to minimise downside risks, capitalise on new opportunities and safely navigate through an era of unprecedented global change and uncertainty will be a central theme of discussion at TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe 2012.

http://www.tocevents-europe.com

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