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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
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DAY ONE – Wednesday 3rd May 2023
08:30 Coffee & Registration
09:10 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
09:20 Port’s Welcome Address
Claudio Veritiero, CEO, Peel Ports Group
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
Amaia Sarasola, Marketing & Commercial Manager, 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, Group Commercial and Strategy Director, 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
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam
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
Lasse Thomassen, 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
13:30 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. *invited
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)
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