SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 25-27 June Ahoy, Rotterdam
Meet the World’s Leading Providers of Port Equipment & Technology Solutions at TOC Container Supply Chain Europe in Rotterdam this June The Port of Rotterdam will be welcoming international port authorities, terminal operators, 3PLS, shipping lines and shippers in Rotterdam for the key annual industry event - TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe 2013. Featuring over 150 companies from around the world, the TOC CSC Europe Exhibition is the global showcase for the latest port operations, equipment and technology solutions. From major port and terminal operators, through to suppliers of advanced technologies for driverless terminal operations, IT and process automation solutions, cranes and container handling equipment, training products and services, port planning, design and construction, the event is the place to meet, catch up on industry developments, and to do business. BOX SHIPPERS GATHER The core focus of the discussion at the 38th TOC Container Supply Chain Europe Conference will be innovative approaches to cope with the challenges arising from a combination of continued global economic and financial fragility, volatility in container shipping, the emerging wave of mega-vessels and the need for more efficient infrastructure to support global container trade. Convened under the theme ‘The Quest for Stability on Shifting Sands: Innovation, Efficiency and Connectivity’, the conference will provide a macro-to-micro perspective on global container supply chains and trade, bringing together stakeholders to explore current challenges and solutions. Conference sessions will cover issues from mega-trends in world trade, economy and finance, to the state of container shipping, shipper sentiment, containerisation trends, carrier-terminal relations, the landside logistics conundrum and container weighing. The speaker line-up includes America Chung Nam, MOL, Heinz, Kuehne + Nagel, IKEA, Maersk Line, Shop Direct, Stanley Black & Decker and Schneider Electric among many others. TECH TOC Achieving improved container terminal operating performance on all fronts will be the focus of two days of intensive debate and practical case studies at the new TECH TOC Conference, held as part this year’s event. The free-toattend conference will explore key topics including terminal automation, electrification, big data, handling system optimisation and more.
June 2013
Key sessions: 5 Join senior executives from Georgia Ports Authority, Peel Ports and Ports America for a centrepiece debate on Achieving Operational Excellence – Terminal Operators Plans, Priorities & Challenges 5 Take stock of the latest developments in automation and optimisation with Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Long Beach Container Terminal 5 Learn first-hand how the Port of Koper managed a successful TOS conversion and how Adriatic Gate Container Terminal implemented a 3G mobile communications network, how the Port of Helsingborg adopted hybrid reachstackers for improved environmental performance and how Santos Brasil integrated container weighing technology into its operations The goal of the TECH TOC Conference is to provide a high quality platform for stakeholders in port and terminal efficiency to come together, share experiences and expertise, and map out solutions to common current and future challenges. BULK SEMINARS TOC Bulk Ports & Technology is the latest addition to TOC Events family. This free-to-attend two-day seminar assembles experienced practitioners and analysts to explore the latest developments in dry bulk shipping, handling and port technology. As trading nations exploit their comparative advantages, dry bulk commodities are being shipped over greater distances from source to destination. Ports and terminals both in exporting and receiving nations are a critical component of the modern bulk cargo supply chain, tasked to load and unload large commodity carriers ever more swiftly and efficiently. At the same time, greater concern for a port’s immediate environment is driving the adoption of cleaner handling techniques and dust suppression systems. However, while significant progress has been made in optimising container terminal operations, relatively little attention has been directed to bulk ports. Bulk terminals are faced with the challenge of maximising efficiency both along the quayside and in the yard in order to minimise vessel handling times. Moreover, many complexities and uncertainties involved in bulk port operations can potentially disrupt the normal functioning of the port and require quick real time actions that need to be considered at the planning level.
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