360 & NEXXIOT PARTNER TO DIGITALISE GRAIN CARRYING CONTAINERS

Nexyst

retailers/consumers who use Nexyst 360’s ‘smart’ NexBox container.

The ability to link Nexxiot hardware and software with NexBox and the Traceable platform can, therefore, increase farm-to-consumer security, monitoring and improve quality assurance processes for all stakeholders in the transport system as the supply chain

Blockchain 4 Deal

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has confirmed a new collaboration with COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO), Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), and the Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry Testing Co., Ltd (SICIT) to collectively leverage blockchain technology to enhance transportation safety. GSBN explains that a new streamlined process delivers safe transportation certificates, using accurate and reliable information.

receives customised alerts about risk factors based on real-time data of location monitoring and cargo condition

Nexyst 360 states that its customers will be given better visibility of assets across the transportation network to optimise the very highest standards of food transportation on a global basis, as Robert Ankeny, Operations Manager and

Suez Zone Phase Two

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching phase two of its technical support program to digitalise the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). Phase one was released in August 2020 and successfully completed in 2022, resulting in significant cuts in red tape for investors, according to EBRD, including a 35 per cent reduction in procedures for re-engineered services while revenues from fees and service charges went up by 110 per cent.

Partner, Nexyst 360 and Traceable AG, LLC, explains: “This partnership with Nexxiot is an important milestone for Nexyst 360 and Traceable AG, LLC, as it encompasses the complete digitalisation of our transatlantic fleet. We are the link between the farmers and the market.

Briefs

Wilson Going Digital

Norway-based Wilson EuroCarriers is working with Finnish maritime technology company, Seaber.io, to digitalise all fleet scheduling. Seaber is able to utilise its technological platform solution to better optimise fleet scheduling requirements, while maximising TCE (time charter equivalent) activities, to help improve operating efficiencies, profitability and reduce environmental impact. Seaber technology integrates seamlessly with existing software.

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Growing Sustainable Supply Chains: Short Sea Shipping & Intermodal Networks Conference Programme

Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, UK

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A neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder shipping and the intermodal transport networks that support the sector.

Chairman: Nick Lambert, Co-Founder & Director, NLA International Ltd visit: coastlink.co.uk contact: +44 1329 825335 email: info@coastlink.co.uk

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DAY ONE – Wednesday 3th May 2023

08:30 Coffee & Registration

09:00 Chairman’s Welcome

Nick Lambert, Co-Founder and Director, NLA International Ltd

SESSION 1: MARKET SECTOR OVERVIEW - THE NEW NORMAL IN AN ADAPTING MARKET

Considering Trends, Market Forces, and emerging Opportunities for Short Sea Feeder Services and Logistics

09:10 Port’s Welcome Address

Claudio Veritiero, CEO, Peel Ports Group

09:25 Gold Sponsor’s Address

09:35 Keynote Presentation

Roger Megann, Managing Director, WEC Lines UK Ltd

09:50 Network Development & Appraisal in the Short Sea Sector

Mike Garratt, Chairman, MDS Transmodal

Considers the trend towards longer maritime crossings and the use of non-accompanied modes in short sea shipping to Great Britain and the case for incorporating the public interest cost benefits of such switching in the appraisal of road, rail and port infrastructure development.

10:05 Building a case for a greener transport alternative for smaller cargo volumes –

Short Sea Shipping and intermodal cargo flow

Michael Rosenkilde Lind, Senior Commercial Manager, Port of Aalborg

A presentation from the Port of Aalborg with the research and findings of the process of trying to establish a new Ro/Ro route with only smaller local stakeholders along with major cargo flows on rail in transit.

10:20 Q&A

10:40 Coffee & Networking

11:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Post-Brexit & Post-Pandemic: Are we where we need to be?

Panel Moderator: Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive, British Ports Association

Panellists include:

Doug Bannister, CEO, Port of Dover

Howard, Knott, IEA Logistics Consultant, Irish Exporters Association

Andima Ormaetxe Bengoa, Director - Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy, Port of Bilbao Authority

Sean Potter, Commercial Director, DFDS A/S

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch & Networking

SESSION 2: HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND DELIVER RESILIENT END TO END SUPPLY CHAINS

A look at the changing landscape in end-to-end intermodal networks & the just in time supply chain.

14:00 Opening Address

Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy, Logistics UK

Logistics UK will highlight the opportunities in the supply chain for innovation and modal shift to benefit the environment and consumers as well as operators throughout the supply chain.

14:15 What mode of transport uses Ports?

Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group

We explore why the true answer to that question defines why both industry and consumers need to think differently about the role and the functions of modern ports.

14:30 Practical examples of building resilience into a supply chain using intermodal services

Geoff Lippitt, Chief Commercial Officer, PD Ports

How intermodal, short sea shipping, RoRo, LoLo and last mile delivery road haulage can interlink to provide resilience and enhance capacity for ports and operators

14:45 Port of Antwerp-Bruges – providing total intermodal connectivity solutions

Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

With excellent connections to the hinterland by estuary and inland barge, rail, road, and pipeline, discover how the Port of Antwerp-Bruges provides totally integrated transportation solutions, helping shippers ‘green’ their supply chains.

15:00 Q&A

15:20 Coffee & Networking

15:50 PANEL DISCUSSION: Freeports: Driving change for coastal shipping and the supply chain?

A discussion on the impacts and benefits of Freeports. How will supply chains adjust? Xx

Panel Moderator: Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive, British Ports Association

Panellists include:

Giles Jones, Project Manager, Liverpool City Region Freeport

Ben Harraway, General Manager, Portico Shipping

Nolan Gray, Freeport Director, Tees Valley Combined Authority

Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager Ltd

17:15 Conference Day 1 Wrap-Up – Conference Chairman

17:30 Conference Close

17:30 Evening Drinks Reception at the Royal Liver Building

18:45 Conference Dinner at the Royal Liver Building

DAY TWO – Thursday 4th May 2023

08:45 Arrival: Coffee

SESSION 3: SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENERGY TRANSITION – A ROUTE TO SHIPPING FREIGHT SUSTAINABLY

The journey and challenges for ports, shipping & logistics in achieving net zero

09:10 Chairman’s Opening & Summary of Day 1

09:15 Keynote Presentation

David Browne, General Manager, MAERSK

09:30 A Green Port’s Journey to Net Zero

Tanya Ferry, Green Port Consultant, Royal Haskoning DHV

Learn how Royal HaskoningDHV is helping the world’s ports embrace digital innovation, decarbonisation, and new-found resilience. And discover the challenges, savings, and operational benefits to be found on the journey to Net Zero.

09:45 Port of Amsterdam – At the forefront of the transition

Mark Hoolwerf, Deputy Director, Port of Amsterdam International

The port of Amsterdam is a global energy hub, meaning that it stands for a significant decarbonisation challenge. This presentation will focus on how the Port of Amsterdam approaches the energy transition, with a focus on its overall strategy and recent initiatives and developments. This will include subjects such as the role of hydrogen, clean shipping, and the collaboration with different parts of the value chain.

10:00 Lessons learned with shore power

Jacob Bjarkam, Business Development Manager, PowerCon

Shore power is expected to be scaled tremendously. PowerCon will provide key insights and lessons learned on how to best to implement this technology successfully, by sharing hands-on experience from past projects plus the latest news and innovation.

10:15 Q&A

10:35 Coffee & Networking

11:10 PANEL DISCUSSION – Driving Efficiency through Data & Port Collaboration

Improving supply chain efficiency through data, collaboration, and digitalisation

Panel Moderator: Tim Morris, Head of Corporate Communications, Associated British Ports

Panellists include:

Richard Willis, Technical Director - Port Operations & Technology, Royal HaskoningDHV

Eleni Bougioukou, Innovation Manager for Energy & Sustainability, Port of Tyne

Grant Hunter, Director - Standards, Innovation and Research, BIMCO

Ross McKissock, Director of Unitised, Port of Tilbury London Limited

12:20 Conference Wrap up by Conference Chairman

12:30 Lunch & Networking

13:50 Working Group Session ‘What are the blockers governments need to remove to enable the industry to accelerate to Net Zero’

Facilitated by the Chairman Nick Lambert, & Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports

15:10 Coffee & Networking

15:30 Technical Visit at Port of Liverpool Hosted by Peel Ports Group, delegates can enjoy a tour of the Port of Liverpool encompassing Liverpool 2.

Conference Fee

Premium Package

£625GBP/ €750euro

Cost per delegate

Standard Package

£590GBP/ €710euro

Cost per delegate

Fee Includes

• Conference attendance including lunch & refreshments

• Electronic documentation

• Technical Visit 4 May 2023

• Conference Dinner 3 May 2023 (Premium Package)

• Presentation download (Premium Package)

Booking Online coastlink.co.uk/buy or complete and fax the booking form below to +44 1329 550192. On receipt of your registration, you will be sent confirmation of your delegate place