INTERMODAL MASTERCLASS 2010 – BUILDING INTERMODAL EXPERTISE

After the successful completion of the first Intermodal Masterclass, seven participants from different parts of Europe can now vouch for the standard of this high-level course as a forum for discovering the latest intermodal developments and taking part in international exchange of expertise. Planning for the next Intermodal Masterclass: Session 1 – Introduction with opening speech by EIA / Fontys Hogeschool, Venlo, The Netherlands Session 2 – Market, actors and legal aspects / University of St. Gallen, Switzerland Session 3 – Technology aspects / Technical University of Aachen, Germany Session 4 – Networks / University of Rome, Italy Session 5 – Continental Intermodal Transport / Chalmers University in Göteborg, Sweden Session 6 – Maritime Intermodal Transport / Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands Session 7 – Final session

Final Session with presentation of papers by all participants. Papers will be evaluated by a jury of professors of all participating universities. Theme of this session political aspects of intermodal transport, to be organized by EIA in Brussels.

For more information please contact: info@eia-ngo.com

Intermodal Masterclass – what can you expect?

Since intermodal transport is on top of the European transport agenda for many urgent reasons, it is essential to learn about the current situation and future challenges of intermodality.

By learning about intermodal transport in an academic and market environment, the participation in this master class will enable you not only to stay smartly ahead of your competitors but also to save your business money…

Five reasons to save your business money by participating in this course:

1. Road tax, weekend bans on heavy goods vehicles and rules regarding resting periods for truckers will influence the competitive position of road-only transport;
2. Manufacturing industries and ports are searching alternative rail & waterways by-passing time consuming and expensive congestion towards the hinterland;
3. Trade between the new member states of the enlarged European Union will increase;
4. Authorities have to deal with citizens ‘voting’ increasingly against road-only transport while demanding more intelligent (intermodal) transport solutions;
5. Conclusion: new businesses and operating models are required in the Intermodal chain!

All those aspects, future opportunities and technological possibilities of intermodal transport will be dealt with and discussed in the Masterclass

Who should attend the Masterclass?

Applicants should have a few years of experience in (intermodal) transport and hold a Bachlor degree or equivalent. The course aims especially at managers of: Shippers and manufacturing industries Combined transport integrators and terminal operators Shipping lines, railways, logistic service providors Port authorities Local, regional and national authorities, decision makers Consultants, research institutes

End Terms

Attending the Intermodal Masterclass makes it easier to find your way on the intermodal transport market. The course will give you more understanding of the actors in and functioning of the intermodal market, the technological developments of intermodal transport, legal and economic aspects. You will be able to consider the opportunities of intermodal transport in the transport chain more profound.

All participants will receive a certificate signed by the European Intermodal Association (EIA). It acknowledges the completion of a high-level intermodal “Masterclass” course.

Registration and information

In order to guarantee an optimal quality and network opportunities, a maximum of 20 participants will be selected. EIA members will be treated with priority.

Programme of the Masterclass:

Session 1 – Introduction

Fontys Hogeschool, Venlo, Netherlands

• General introduction to intermodal transport.
• Definitions and intermodal concepts.
• Supply chain management concepts
• Intermodality and interoperability in the logistical chain and cost aspects.

Session 2 – Market structure and legal aspects

Kühne Institut für Logistik, Universität St. Gallen

• Market structure, key players
• Regulation of the market
• Legal and liability aspects
• Contracting and intermodal documents.

Session 3 – Technical aspects

RWTH Aachen, Germany

• Introduction to technical aspects of intermodal transport
• Intermodal systems
• Support of IT-Systems.

Session 4 – Networks

Università di Roma “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

• Operational and strategical aspects of intermodal transport
• Network design, operations of networks
• Border crossings
• Development of networks, hubs and inland ports.
• Development of distribution centres and logistic parks in relation to intermodal transport.

Session 5 – Continental intermodal transport

Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany

• Development of intermodality in Europe since the 1970’s.
• Market and market structure of continental intermodal transport in Europe
• Cost management and pricing transport management
• Quality management
• Intermodal transport as part of a logistics chain.

Session 6 – Maritime intermodal transport

Erasmus Universiteit, Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Developments of containerization in maritime transport
• Position of shipping lines
• Development of short sea shipping
• Cost structure in container transport
• Performance, quality and operational aspects in Hinterland connections.

Final session: European Intermodal Association, Brussels

Further information to the programme

• All sessions start on Thursday at 9 a.m. and will finish on Saturday at 2 p.m.
• All students have to present a paper during the final session. The paper should preferably based on an existing bottleneck inside his/her company. Each participant will be coached by one of the universities.
• The programme will show both academic as practical lectures. Working visits will complete the programme. Students will have enough opportunities for questions and discussions.