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.

28.-29. January 2010, Sydney, Australia

Intermodal Asia is one of the largest Container Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics Exhibition and Conference business to business trade events throughout the Asia Pacific region. This Container Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics Exhibition and Conference is designed to promote transportation in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

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• Green Corridors Conference

Albert Borschette Conference Centre, 36 rue Froissart, Brussels

9 December 2009 at 9:30-17:30

Green Corridors are a European concept denoting long-distance freight transport corridors where advanced technology and co-modality are used to achieve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Launched in the Freight Transport Logistics Action Plan, Green Corridors support the EU’s agenda towards decarbonising transport while emphasising the need for efficient logistics.

The conference aims to take stock of existing Green Corridor projects across Europe, to discuss the main issues related to their implementation and to launch new initiatives in support of the Green Corridor concept.

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• The first Global Intermodal Conference

15-17 November 2009

EIA is planning to send a delegation to Washington, with the aim to have a meeting with American authorities responsible for transport, as well as to visit the annual Intermodal Conference organized by our sister Association IANA.

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) and the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) announce the 27th annual Intermodal Expo/TransComp Exhibition, on 15-17th November 2009, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. IANA and NITL are once again hosting the two main events in the freight transportation industry, bringing together carriers and shippers.

The invention of the container has brought an extraordinary high degree of rationalisation to modern freight transport. This fact can be regarded nowadays as the very basis of economical globalisation. However, the downside of this rapid growth is the environmental burden resulting in higher emissions. Since globalisation can hardly be reversed and environmental pollution is an accepted claim, there is a need to look for solutions that prevent the increase of traffic from being damaging and destructive. Intermodality holds the key to make a massive contribution to this approach. In order to achieve an improvement of efficiency in a sustainable way, the intermodal freight traffic needs a regulatory framework, which is as consistent as possible. The EIA is strongly cooperating with other intermodal bodies  around the globe in order to provide the necessary measures and assistance to policy makers. In fact, this will be the main goal of the first global intermodal conference 2010.

. The basic requirements for intermodal connections are adequate intermodal terminals where units transact between modes. Therefore, the topic of the meeting scheduled November 2010 in Florida is:

Making the Intermodal Connection – The Role of Terminals

In order to focus  efforts, it is proposed that the conference will concentrate on surface freight interchanges: water, rail thand truck. This preparatory meeting will take place during the 27th Intermodal Expo/TransComp Exhibition.

For more information click here.

• Rail Systems Asia, New Delhi, India, 1-3 September 2009

1 September 2009 – 1 Day Workshop ♦ 2 – 3 September 2009 – 2 Day Summit Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi

Meeting the Capacity Challenge through Sustainable Growth and Innovation

Connect at Rail Systems Asia 2009!

Rail Systems Asia 2009 is an inaugural international summit tracking the rapid development of growth and network expansion of rail systems across the Asia Pacific region. In the current global economic downturn, the rail industry continues to offer long term growth potential for key players.

Taking place in New Delhi from 2-3 September 2009, Rail Systems Asia is a 2 day high powered intensive international summit addressing pertinent issues and rail solutions that are relevant to the current market conditions in the Asia Pacific region.

Rail Systems Asia 2009 is jointly brought to you by Strategic Communications, International Railway Journal and Rail Personnel in collaboration with The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (India Chapter) and supported by EIA, CMAI,  ETSI, International Air-Rail Organisation and International Project Finance Association.

For registration and summit details, please contact Customer Service on Tel : +65- 6329 6409 or email : cs@stratcoms.com. www.railsystemsasia.com.

• TOC next exhibition on 16-18 June, Bremen, Germany

Following a highly successful 2008 event in Amsterdam, which attracted more than 2,500 exhibitors, delegates and visitors – a 30 percent increase on the 2007 show – TOC Europe 2009, the Terminal Operations Conference and Exhibition for Europe, moves to the strategic port location of Bremen, Germany.

Venue: Bremen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bremen, Germany.

Date: 16 – 18 June 2009

For more information please visit the website of TOC events at:  www.tocevents-europe.com

• Transport Logistic Fair on 12-15 May, in Munich, Germany

The EIA will be presented with a well located stand at the Transport Logistic Fair in Munich on 12-15 May and offers you to participate, which is an opportunity to save costs in current challenging financial times.

Mark your agenda: Hall B6, stand nr. 101. The stand is strategically located across the stands of Dachser & Rhenus and nearby EIA member DB Intermodal home stand. The first associate who expressed their interest to co-share is our innovation (project) platform EIRAC; we are open for others.

Invite your existing clients to this stand, visit potential clients, make business deals… In 2007, 1,582 exhibitors from 57 countries participated in the fair to present their latest developments to 47,636 trade visitors from 118 countries.  http://www.transportlogistic.de/link/en/15972762

Benefits of participating on EIA stand:

1. Making use of arranged facilities, beverages and snacks to offer your staff and business partners
2. Strategically located stand to attract visitors
3. Brochure displays, counters and showcases to present your PR material
4. A lockable cabin to leave your coat and suitcase while you visit the fair
5. Making use of business network EIA and other (max.3) sub-exhibitors
6. Reasonable participation fee of € 2.000 (associated members); € 1.700 (full members).

If this is interesting for you please contact us.

If you would like to get more information on the fair itself please contact:

Messe München International
Messegelände
81823 München
Germany
Phone +49(0)89 949-113 68
Fax +49(0)89 949-113 69
e-mail:  info@transportlogistic.de
website: www.transportlogistic.de

• Intermodal Spring Reception, 29 April, Brussels

“Sustainable intermodal ways out of the crisis”

In order to show our members, business partners, associates and everyone who is confronted with the financial crisis and consequent freight decline, we would like to invite you to a reception along a lively moderated discussion with the EU Commission – ING bank – Ambrogio Trasporti – Procter & Gamble – General Mills – where you can expect a discussion in the context of:

• Financial crunch as enabler for intermodal transport and logistics
• Smart collaborations in supply chains
• Saving money,resources and environment
• Long-term investments in trade and trust

The evening reception (6 – 9 p.m.) will offer drinks and food while standing in the elegant historical surroundings of the Museé de Belvue (Royal Palace), Brussels.

• February 2008-EIA General Assembly together with PROMIT conference

The General Assembly will be organized in the same venue as the PROMIT (Promoting Innovative Intermodal Freight Transport – www.promit-project.net) conference ‘Sustainability and efficiency through intermodal best practices’.

Speakers will be the EU Commission (functionary responsible for intermodal & logistics policy), EIA member RODER which is one of the most important Turkish RoRo and Combined Transport player (www.roder.org.tr) and furthermore HUPAC; ÖKOMBI; Procter & Gamble and others.. Venue EIA and Promit events (detailed programme, registration form etc).

www.eia-ngo.com

We are looking forward to seeing you in the fascinating town linking Europe and Asia and as such being increasingly important for the global intermodal transport chains.

The presentations of the conference can be found here:

• Cumhur Atligan (RoderNet TM)Dr. Constantinos Autonion (Tredit S.A.)
• Francis Power (Freight by Water)
• Gerwin Zomer (TMO Mobility and Logistics)
• Janes Merlak (AdriaCombi)
• Jiri Ledahudec (P&G)
• Joachim Meyer (ISL)
• John Berry (European Commission Unit Tren.B.3)
• Jurgen Schramp (Econsult)
• Marcel Huschebek (PROMIT Co-ordination Action)
• Martin Ruesch (Rapp Trans AG)
• Peter Wolters (EIA)
• Prof.G.A. Giannopoulos Part1 and Part 2 (Hellenic Institute of Transport)
• Sebastian Speker (Ökombi GmbH)
• Tom Zunder (Newcastle University, UK)

• June 2008 – “Intermodal transport in trade operations between the East and the West”, Poland

Conference on challenges, opportunities and concepts in intermodal transportation in Warsaw, Poland on 4-5 June 2008

Please be invited for this high-level conference which offers a dialogue for policymakers, industry and researchers searching for exchange of ideas and information as well as economic opportunities aimed at making freight transport in the EU more efficient and sustainable, while reducing costs and saving both time and energy.

Information & programme can be found here.

• December 2007 – Intermodal Transport & Logistics conference Amsterdam

On 4-6 December, the Intermodal 2007 Conference will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Key issues are amongst others the liberalisation of rail freight, the hinterland connectivity, new markets for 45ft containers, IT and intermodal asset management and environmental issues. Our Deputy Secretary General Peter Wolters will address the audience regarding ‘Transport’s carbon footprint & energy impact: a new boost for co-modality?’  Take the opportunity to meet our EIA staff and to learn about the latest trends in multimodal transport.

More information: www.intermodal-events.com

• November 8-9, Sofia: Balkans Intermodal & Logistics Conference 2007

This event is supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport, the Bulgarian Executive Agency Railway Administration/MT, BDZ Cagro, DG TREN- Directorate G, ESN, UIRR and the EIA and will take place at the conference center , Kempinski- Hotel Zografski, Sofia. The Intemodal-Award will also be handed over at this occasion.

To get more information about winning the award, please click here. The following link will inform you about the Intermodal-Award 2007.

Press Release Intermodal Award 2007

For further information, please contact shortseabg@yahoo.com or balkanintermodal@yahoo.com.

Final Event

6 July 2010

Square Brussels Meeting Centre

EWITA is a co-funded project in the Marco Polo II programme of the European Commission. It has developed two e-platforms for inland navigation trainings:

for the Danube corridor

for the Rhine-Maas-Schelde corridor

The encouragement of life-long learning in the inland navigation sector, as stressed in the NAIADES action programme and the success of the predecessor project eWIT within the Marco Polo I Programme have showed the need to establish eLearning platforms on Intermodal Inland Navigation for other European regions.

Members of the Industrial and of the Educational User Forum have given their feedback on the relevance of the content for the target groups and have guaranteed a proper testing of the two INeS platforms in terms of their learning abilities.Check our projects’ section for more information.

We have the pleasure to invite you to the conference and the networking cooktail to present the final achievements of the project*.

The meeting will be held in the new SQUARE Brussels Congress Centre, an architectural landmark in the vibrant Mont des Arts cultural quarter, in the heart of the city and right in front of the central station.

Below you find all the useful documents. Please register by returning the registration form either by email to assistant.eia@eia-ngo.com or by fax.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

(*we do not provide reimbursement of travel costs)

Agenda

Registration Form

Venue Location

Intermodal Europe 2010

30 November – 2 December 2010

Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands

Intermodal Europe 2010, the event dedicated to all aspects of intermodalism for more than 30 years, takes place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this year. Industry executives, from all transport sectors, will be able to source the latest innovations, gather market information and take part in a series of topical debates.

This year’s event will feature a series of free-to-attend conference sessions that will explore a wide range of issues affecting the road, rail and maritime transport and logisitics sectors. A host of high profile and respected speakers will offer delegates a unique insight into the industry and allow them to take part in debates shaping the future of intermodalism.

The conference programme will include the following main themes:

- Intermodalism, what the future will bring?

- Interoperability

- Rail – Lessons in intermodalism

- Container operations – Positioning for the recovery

- Turning the green policy agenda into innovative business opportunities

Alongside the conference sessions, leading suppliers from the road, rail and maritime sectors will be showcasing their latest innovations at the Intermodal Europe 2010 Exhibition. Dedicated to all modes of transport, the exhibition is the perfect place to source equipment, systems, technology and services.

Philip Hunter, Event Director of Intermodal Europe 2010, commented: “We are pleased to announce that Intermodal Europe will be hosted by the Port of Amsterdam this year. The event will cover all aspects of intermodal transport and feature the latest product innovations alongside free-to-attend conference sessions. We are looking forward to welcoming the rail, road and maritime transport sectors to Amsterdam.”

EIA is supporting the event, organizing a dedicated workshop and the Intermodal Award ceremony during the show.

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

Logitrans Transports Logistics Fair

4 -6 November 2010

Istanbul Expo Center , Turkey

Intending to revive losses and create new communications, Eko Fair Company organizes the 4th Logitrans Transport Logistic Fair that brings manufacturers, sellers and service providers from leading Turkish and European transport, logistics and commercial vehicles industries at one place.

Playing even greater role in the Global Economics every passing year, Turkey moves non-stop forward by successfully handling its foreign trade activities. Income of over 240 billion US dollars from exports and imports in 2009, likewise gave way to strengthen business framework towards a global market in 2010. However, the past and recent economic crisis on the globe almost ruined the business of even strongest players all over the world.

Taking into consideration that more than 125 billion US dollars value of import and some 92 billion US dollars value of export transports were operated from/ to Turkey in 2009, it is clear that Turkish transport and logistics market continues to grow rapidly. With this picture the importance of alliances and partnerships at national and international platform become more critical. Fairs are the most appropriate and accurate platforms for beginning cooperation and partnerships.

EIA is supporting and participating on the fair.

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

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.freightexpo.net

• 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/

• 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

• 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/

• 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

• Transtec 2010

5 – 7 October 2010

St. Petersburg, Russia

Russian ports have continuously been the key factor for the economic and foreign trade development of the country during the last 20 years. The Russian ports form the basic element which connects sea, inland waterways transportation, short-se shipping and which influences directly the railway, road and air transportation of Russia.
In accordance with the opinion expressed by the Secretary General of IAPH during his participation jointly with ASOP at the last “TRANSTEC 2008” Exhibition, it is evident that Russia’s economy is obviously strong for the future although it may have a number of problems to overcome like any other country. It was pointed out that Russia cannot grow and develop by itself in the future but, on the basis of its great geographical advantages, Russia has good opportunities.

http://transtec.transtec-neva.com/about.html

• ENC GNSS 2010

19 – 21 October 2010

Braunschweig, Germany

The European Navigation Conference on Global Navigation Satellite Systems

http://www.enc-gnss2010.org/

• 17^th ITS World Congress

25  – 29 October 2010

Busan, South-Korea

The 17th ITS World Congress, Busan, 2010 is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate expertise and high level achievement within the field of ITS in a global perspective. It will be a leading congress to demonstrate the paradigm shifts of ITS by networked travelers in a mobile millennium, and to organize the interactive and tailor-made meetings including Plenary Sessions, Executive Sessions, Special Sessions, Scientific / Technical Sessions and others under the theme of “Ubiquitous Society with ITS”.
Also, these activities will be highlighted in BEXCO with the most state-of-the-art facilities and various functional or session rooms to make the ubiquitous convention possible and therefore allow you to take part in smoothly-run sessions.

http://www.itsworldcongress.kr/

• 8^th Intermodal Africa

28 – 29 October 2010

Cape Town, South Africa

The 8th Intermodal Africa 2010 is recognized as one of the largest Ports, Shipping and Logistics Exhibition and Conference of the African continent. This 2 days event is organized by Transport Events Management Limited at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. The conference is attended by around 700 key pioneers shippers, cargo owners, freight forwarders, logistics companies, terminal operating companies from all over the world.

• 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/

• 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

• 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/

• Multimodal 2011

5 May – 7 May 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/

• Transport Logistic

10 May – 13 May 2011

Munich, Germany

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. It is a marketplace and a source of impetus that brings trade visitors from around the world together with exhibitors’ innovative, future-oriented solutions. 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

EIA Intermodal Award 2010

The Intermodal Award event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about existing intermodal transport solutions. To stimulate innovative, concrete solutions for the intermodal industry, EIA will attribute, “Intermodal Awards” to those organizations, who contributed the ‘best‘ solution to promote Intermodal transport in a specific area. The playing field is global and concerns the whole intermodal industry.

The EIA Intermodal Award 2010 ceremony will take place under the framework of the Intermodal Europe, supporter of this initiative. For more information please check our section “Not to miss events”.

In this page you find all the information related to the award: criteria of selection,  application and evaluation procedure and the winners of the previous editions.

Deadline for applications: 30 September 2010

EIA Intermodal Award 2009

Procter & Gamble and JSC Lithuanian Railways were announced as the winners of the 9th annual European “Intermodal Award” for best practices competition.

Mrs. Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet Vice President Antonio TAJANI, EU Commission) and Mr. Deividas MATULIONIS (Chancellor of Prime Ministers‟ Office, Lithuania) handed over the specially commissioned bronze Trophies to Eric LAENES (P&G) and Mr. Stasys DAILYDKA (JSC). The ceremony took place during a Gala reception at the Asia-Europe Transport Development Forum, parallel organised alongside the first Asia-Europe Transport Ministers’ Meeting, gathering numerous transport ministers from EU and Asia states in the Baltic, Vilnius, 19 October 2009.

Click here for press release and photos.

Winners 2009: JSC Lithuanian Railways and Procter & Gamble

Awards for which areas?

To be able to compare different applications, it’s necessary to discriminate some areas of activities. Best intermodal transport or freight integration service from A to B Best intermodal transport or logistic product (examples: special wagons, trailors, handling equipment, IT-software etc.) Best integration of intermodalism into a shipper’s logistic chain.

What to win?

First of all, the winners can win an elegant, bronze Award (Trophy) which symbolises all transport modes in an integrated manner, which will be handed-over by the President of EIA (Mrs. Hanja Maij Weggen), the Secretary General of EIA, Mr. K. Ebeling and/or a representative of the EU Commission.

During a cocktail party, the winners can present their ‘best’ intermodal solution in front of a large high-level audience. The winning files will be considered as ‘best practical examples’ for the EU authorities from one side, the ‘market’ from the other side and EIA as neutral ‘bridging platform’ in between.

Interviews are foreseen, information concerning the short-listed companies on our website will be published, large-volume email newsflashes to all the relevant EU institutions, transport companies will be disseminated a few months up to the event, during the handing-over ceremony itself and even after the ceremony.

Moreover, a number of Transport Magazines are invited to write articles about the winning intermodal products / services.

Independent Jury:

The annual Intermodal Awards event is officially supported by both the European Commission, European Parliament who accepted a seat in the independent Jury. Other Jury members who are invited to accept a seat are representatives of various transport sectors like rail, road, waterborne, forwarders and shippers (manufacturers).

Procedure:

Template Application form Intermodal Award

Three key judging criteria: the product or service should be in an intermodal environment, in actual commercial operation and innovative in approach. Please note that by mentioning the measurable contribution of your company to the environment, your chances to win will increase.

Research projects, feasibility studies, etc. are not accepted in this competition, since it is our aim to focus on concrete and existing market realisations, no ‘paper’ solutions. Intermodal is making it work in reality, not producing theoretical formulas.

Structure of your file:

1. Description of the product
2. Operational relevant facts & figures
3. Intermodal aspects
4. Innovative aspect
5. Key strategic elements which turned your product into a market success. The applications of those who follow the required structure are more likely to succeed.

After receipt of all applications, a shortlist will be prepared of candidates who met the minimum selection criteria & structure; this will be the basis of discussion for the independent Jury.

Format in which the files should be transmitted:

1. A file in Word or ‘html‘ format to be integrated either on the website of EIA or via a hyperlink towards the website of the candidate. This approach has been chosen to be as transparent as possible. (be to the point; +/- 10-15 pages including pictures)
2. In case of confidential facts & figures, the candidate may choose to send a confidential ‘version’ of the same file to the Jury.

Surf regularly on the website of EIA to be informed about any updates concerning deadlines / procedures, or contact EIA.

Sponsorship possibilities:

If you are interested in taking part in the Award ceremony, but not as candidate for the Award itself, we can offer you several sponsorship possibilities.
Do profile your company at EU. level, while benefiting from the attention this event will receive before the event, during the hand-over ceremony itself, and even after the ceremony.
Please contact EIA to evoke what you will get in return for your sponsor commitment.
Options e.g: a presentation of your company before the hand-over of the Awards, the integration of your company’s logo on all official invitations, Power Point presentation, press releases, contact with press etc.

Overview of previous intermodal transport ‘best practices’ winners:

Edition 2009

Edition 2007

Edition 2006

Edition 2005

A special Award for ‘Intermodal Spirit’ was attributed to Foundation first regional IPC

Edition 2004

Edition 2003

Edition 2002

Edition 2001

Edition 2000

The information mentioned on this website is informative only. EIA is not responsible for any misuse, misinterpretation or otherwise while no rights can be obtained from the information on this website.