 |
2007 Port Productivity Conference
February 20-22, 2007 Embassy Suites & Convention Center, Charleston, SC Presented by Marine Digest & Cargo Business News Hosted and Principally Sponsored by the Port of Charleston www.portproductivityconference.com |
| The 2007 Port Productivity Conference focuses on the strategies and technologies that enhance port productivity with one primary theme: How ports can improve productivity and why it matters. Expert panelists from every sector of the industry take an in-depth look at issues ranging from the state of North American ports and the challenges ahead including ever increasing ship sizes, the greening of port operations, inland bottlenecks, port development strategies and technological innovations. The 2007 event will also feature targeted workshops led by recognized experts in their respective fields with the goal of providing participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. Preliminary topics include ROI on Port Technologies, Green Technologies and Strategies, Terminal Operations Best Practices; Integrating Metrics and Benchmarking among others. |
|
 |
2007 Northwest Intermodal Conference May 20-22, 2007 Governor Hotel, Portland, OR Presented by Marine Digest & Cargo Business News Hosted and Principally Sponsored by the Port of Portland www.northwestintermodal.com |
| The 2007 Northwest Intermodal Conference will focus on the primary factors that affect the volume of intermodal shipments through the Pacific Northwest’s gateways with one central theme: How intermodal professionals can successfully develop the strategies that will drive their business. Experts from every industry sector including shippers, ocean carriers, railroads, intermodal marketing companies, third part logistics and other service providers will focus on topics ranging from trade trends, infrastructure development, public policy, technology and others. |
|
 |
2007 China Conference September 11-13, 2007 Doubletree Hotel San Pedro, San Pedro, CA Presented by Marine Digest & Cargo Business News Hosted and Principally Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles www.thechinaconference.com |
| China’s share of the trans-Pacific eastbound trade stands at 65 percent and it is expected to grow to 75 percent within the next 5 years. Sustaining that growth means huge infrastructure development and massive investment not just in port facilities but also in the inland logistics network both in China and North America. The 2007 China Conference will focus on these factors and others in an expanded 2 day forum with one central theme: Successful logistics strategies for the China market. Six general sessions over 2 days will drive a series of workshops led by recognized experts in their respective fields. |
|
 |
MD&CBN’s Conference Contacts: For all general conference information, please contact Christie Daigle at 206-709-1840 ext 222 or via email. For event content, please contact Peter Hurme at 206-709-1840 ext 233 or via email. For sponsorship and other marketing opportunities, please contact Philippe Critot at 323-660-5459, 323-578-2452 (cell) or via email. |
|
|
|
