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2-3 March 2010

Port Centric Logistics
Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester, UK

The concept and application of port centric logistics is gathering pace throughout Europe and has the potential to benefit all participants in the supply chain including primary retailers, manufacturers and distributors, deepsea and shortsea ship operators, port owners, logistics providers and other related service operators.

For the first time, this brand-new conference brings together the relevant supply chain partners to examine, debate and learn how effective port centric logistics solutions are changing current distribution systems, improving effectiveness and generating competitive advantage. In a carbon constrained society, the port centric model can make a significant contribution to supply chain improvements.

Expert speakers from retail, logistics, ports, carriers and consulting will share their knowledge and experiences, and examine trends in maritime trade flows, economic impact, barriers and opportunities, development and planning challenges, productivity benefits, improved customer service, equipment, technology and systems requirements. And, most importantly, port centric case studies and first-hand sector experience will be shared from, amongst others, the fast-moving food & non-food industries, manufacturing and specialised/bulk cargoes.

This is your chance to debate with the trailblazers, meet potential new partners and develop commercial opportunities.

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Conference
Tuesday 2 March

Session 1- The big picture

Global maritime trade flows
Mike Garratt, Managing Director, MDS Transmodal

How PCL can provide supply chain savings to retailers and shippers
Philip Damas, Division Director, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

How PCL can contribute to a company's sustainability goals
Richard Clarke, Global Director of Ports and Marine, AECOM

Win, win, win. Delivering a formula for global freight shipping and distribution that fits
Peter Livey, Head of Logistics, Hyundai Merchant Marine (Europe)

Case study: Port of Zeebrugge
Miel Vermorgen, Director, Sales and Logistics, Port of Zeebrugge

Case sudy: How direct customer shipments from port-based facilities can save supply chain operating costs
Jef Huyben, Commercial Director, 2 XL, Belgium

Session 2 - Product handling, transparency and traceability

PCL solutions for fresh food and flowers
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive, Fresh Produce Consortium

Building port centric networks for the customer
James Douglas, Managing Director, Containerport

Future perspectives on the visibility and security of maritime freight at ports of entry
Professor David Menachof, Professor of Port Logistics, Hull University Business School

Systems and training for shipping dangerous goods through PCL operations
Ken Burgess, Director, Exis Technologies

Session 3 - FMCG agile supply chains - non-food

The business case for port-based distribution centres
Graham Wall, Commercial Director, PD Ports

Case study: What retailers want from their supply chain partners
Ken Daly, Group Managing Director, JMLdirect.com and John Tye, Commercial Director - Logistics, Port of Tyne

Port centric solutions for consumer goods delivered by RoRo
Jens Skibsted Nielsen, Managing Director, DFDS (UK)

Drinks reception sponsored by Felixstowe Warehousing

Conference
Wednesday 3 March
Session 4 - Port capacity, asset management and investments

Port development planning and capacity for growth
Tobias Merten, BMT Transport Solutions GmbH

Port centric real estate asset management & investment
Lisa Fitch, Supply Chain Consultant, BNP Paribas

Growing port centric capacity by improving hinterland distribution hubs and creating inland ports
Richard Morton, Communications Manager,
Dryport

Designing logistics solutions into port centric distribution centres from the perspective of retail customes
Mark Ashton, Partner, Ashton Smith Associates

Session 5 - Supply chains for high value goods

Case study: Benefits of port centric logistics for brown goods
Ian Ulvmoen, General Manager, Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd

Case study: Servicing automtive component and consumer electronics through PCL
Iain Veitch, Chief Executive, NYK Logistics (UK)

Session 6- The future of port centric solutions

The "coming of age" of port centric logistics
Murray Gibson, Head of Sales and Marketing, Hutchison Ports (UK)

The London Gateway project - the unique new deepsea container port that will become Europe's largest logistics park
Simon Moore, CEO, London Gateway DP World

Port centric logistics as a strategic option within UK retailers' global supply
Emile Naus, Head of Logistics Strategy, Marks & Spencer

From 2010-2010 - What will success look like for port and terminal operators?
Budha Majumdar, Ports and Terminals Consultant

 

Conference fee - £650 plus VAT
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Sponsorship opportunities are also available and please contact Will Bixby at Navigate Events to find out more or download the current list of packages.

To reserve your place contact

Navigate Events on
+44 207 369 1650/3/6

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conferences@navigateevents.com

 

 

We look forward to seeing you in
Manchester in March



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