Intermodal Europe 2010 Conference

With the container and intermodal industries heavily impacted by the wide reaching implications of the global recession, it is more important than ever to look to the future and the now changed landscape we all must work within.

Many experts agree that significant recovery in the sector has already started and will continue through 2010. Whilst the growth will not be at the same speed as the decline, new opportunities will arise.  The real question is:  Will we be prepared?

The 2010 Conference has been split into several dedicated streams which will take place in theatres located on the show floor - all sessions are FREE to attend (on a first come-first served basis). 

Click on one of the links below to view the conference session titles:

Speakers confirmed so far include:

Please check back regularly for updates on the 2010 conference programme.

DEFINING INTERMODALITY
Whose responsibility is it?
What do you gain and what might you lose when selecting an integrated system?

SHIPPERS’ PERSPECTIVE
What are the real drivers and challenges for purchasers of transportation today and how does intermodal fit into that?
How do they want to be served in an integrated way?

SEA CONTAINER SHIPPING
Trade outlook:
What are the overall expectations in terms of growth of containerisation for 2011 and beyond?
How sustainable is the recovery?
Will slow steaming continue and for how long?

CREATING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERMODAL BUSINESS MODELS TO DEVELOP AND FLOURISH
What is needed in terms of infrastructure and service level provision to make it happen?

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCIERS
How will public and private finance cooperate in developing vital port and hinterland links in future?
Who has been financing while banks have been out of the picture?

HOW CAN PORT AUTHORITIES GET MORE INVOLVED IN THE INTERMODAL SUPPLY CHAIN?
What role should they ideally play?

ROAD & RAIL CO-OPERATION
What examples are there of road and rail co-operating on intermodal solutions?
How can they combine forces?

RAIL POLICY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE LEVELS
Where is progress being made and what still needs to be done to optimise intermodal usage? 
Block trains, swap bodies and the single wagon debate – aligning shippers’ needs with industry offerings

SHORT SEA SECTOR
A key component of European intermodality:
What policies and new projects are now driving growth?

LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS
What is their outlook on intermodal business models, investment and capacity building?
Who are the logisticians with vision to deliver truly plug and play, creative intermodal solutions?

HOW IS THE CONTAINER MARKET RESTRUCTURING POST DOWNTURN?
How are they dealing with older containers?
What is the reality of the container shortage?
How will repositioning of empty containers be managed?

HOW DID INTERMODAL TRAFFIC FARE DURING THE DOWNTURN
Were there any regional variations?
What is expected in coming 12-24 months?
Where is the uncertainty? 
How can a shipper tell how robust the suppliers are?

INTERMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN PORTS AND THE HINTERLAND
Relieving pressure at trans-European bottlenecks.
Optimising operational planning so that intermodal maintains competitive advantage

INLAND TERMINALS / EXTENDED GATEWAYS
How are business models changing to become more innovative and service-led?

REEFER OUTLOOK
How are they becoming more involved in the intermodal supply chain?

INLAND WATERWAYS
How are business models changing to play a more integral part in intermodal freight transport?

INTERMODAL PRICING
What are the forecasts for rates and capacity?
How can shippers prepare for and control the potential impact of increases in rates across all modes?

REGULATORY POSITION
Latest feedback from European Commission’s review and consultations on sustainable transport initiatives and the future of intermodalism

SPOTLIGHT ON EASTERN EUROPE
How are intermodal solutions and routes developing around ports and the hinterland?
What do shippers want to see in this region?

UPDATE ON ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AND REGULATIONS THAT WILL IMPACT SHIPPING COSTS
What will be the knock-on effects for intermodal rates?
Turning the green policy agenda into innovative business opportunities

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Have they found new revenue streams and trade flows to see them through the downturn?
How do they see the future of intermodal in Europe? Balancing risk and sustainability

SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH AFRICA
New intermodal solutions to connect Europe to North African gateways.
How receptive are all players in the supply chain to trying out intermodal opportunities?
 
EIA SPOTLIGHT
The European Intermodal Association launches its annual report and Yearbook
EIA Yearbook highlights