S H I P P I N G & L O G I S T I C S Gain a fuller picture of shortsea container, bulk and Ro-Ro markets The annual meeting place for the European shortsea supply chain professional Examine regional opportunities in N. Sea, Baltic, N. Africa, Russia, Black Sea Learn how a port has met BMW s logistical needs Environmental: Hear shipowner and port views Make new contacts at our networking receptions coastalwise
For the past seven years maritime and transport professionals involved in the shortsea supply chain sector have gathered at Navigate s Shortsea Euro events. This year, it s destination Bremen for two days of networking, learning and sharing ideas. Navigate Events has become known for delivering interesting, informative and lively social networking events: Bremen 2015 will be no different! The Shortsea Euro event programme consists of informative presentations, case studies and market intelligence sessions delivered by seasoned industry professionals expert in their fields. At the heart of this gathering, which is organised for professionals from across Europe, Scandinavia and beyond, is networking. The Shortsea Euro programme is created to enable attendees to forge new business contacts. Break the ice at the pre-event networking drinks reception and City walking tour. The presentation programme includes organised discussion breaks with enough time factored in so that attendees can have time to share opinions and ideas. Extended networking lunch breaks also ensure that there is time to share insight, opinion and ideas. The Port of Bremen will host a networking evening reception at the stunning Bremen Town Hall in the heart of the city centre. Book your place today and take advantage of two days of networking, learning and discussion at Shortsea Euro. We look forward to seeing you in Bremen this September.
Agenda 22 September 1800 Pre-event reception 23 September 0950 Opening Remarks Back by popular demand Clive Kessell will once again be in the chair for the conference. Clive brings a wealth of experience from operating in the shortsea sector for many years and his unique style of chairmanship is always welcomed by delegates. 1000 Key note address We are delighted to welcome a senior member of the Bremen Senate to Shortsea Euro who will outline his vision of the future for Bremen and Bremerhaven. Ports, shipping and logistics are central to Bremen s economy. The city is the centre of an international terminal network for sea freight transhipment and home to over 550,000 people. Martin Günthner, Senator for Ports, Economic Affairs and Labour, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen 1100 Tea and coffee 1140 Market Watch: Containers The Institute of Shipping, Economics and Logistics (ISL) will share in depth analysis and market information on container trade flows. Michael Tasto, Senior Consultant, I.S.L 1200 Market Watch: RoRo Short Sea RoRo, LoLo and Channel Tunnel market capacity development and trends, with indications of capacity utilisation. Sector expert analysis from Peter Baker will focus on service and route development profiles and trends and the changing demand and supply levers for the accompanied RoRo, unaccompanied RoRo and container modes. Peter Baker, Managing Director, PRB Associates 1220 An operator s view and experience of the current market conditions of the Baltic market. Ronny Winter, CCO, Containerships 1245 Lunch 1400 Markets and Opportunities North Africa - a market with high potential, but many difficulties to be overcome. Our speaker will discuss his company s experience working in North Africa against a backdrop of a challenging political situation. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Capt Arne Ehlers, Managing Director, Bremer Reederei E and B GmbH 1420 Current Russian market trends Having been involved in project cargo movement in and out of Russia since the early 1990s, our speaker is a highly experienced logistics expert who will share his knowledge of current market trends, rates, tonnage and what factors are affecting shortsea operators and the supply chain. Robert Vermetten, Director, TPL Transport and Project Logistics 1440 The Ukraine and Black Sea agri market Sergey Feofilov is the founder of the first consulting agency in Ukraine specialising in the agricultural sector. With many years of experience in analysing the agri sector he is an expert in the Ukraine and Black Sea region. Sergey Feofilov, Founder and Director General, UkrAgroConsult 1500 Tea and coffee 1540 Regulatory and Environmental: IMDG Code Our speaker looks at the current voluntary IMDG Code regulations which become mandatory on 1 January 2016. What are they and how to prepare yourself. James Douglas, Director, Exis Technologies 1600 Regulatory and Environmental: An operator s view Are the latest regulations and their reporting requirements impractical and counterproductive? Poul Woodall, Director, Environment and Sustainability, DFDS 1620 Regulatory and Environmental Capt. Andreas Mai, Chief Harbour Master, Ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven presents an update on LNG infrastructure, waste disposal and the Reporting Formalities Directive. Capt. Andreas Mai, Chief Harbour Master, Ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven 1640 Hybrid Conversion Ferry Operator case study RoPax Ferry operator Scandlines chose hybrid propulsion and scrubber installations to be its best solution to meet the SECA requirements. In 2015 the company completed the conversion programme and will share the outcome of the project and how they reached a successful working solution for shortsea ferries. As a part of the green agenda, Scandlines will also give an outlook on the feasibility of zero emission ferries on their routes. Marco Moeller, Manager of Special Projects, Scandlines Deutschland 1700 Chairman s Round-Up 1700 Conference closes 1830 Reception sponsored by Port of Bremen Day one ends with an invitation from the Port of Bremen to join all those attending Shortsea Euro at the Upper Town Hall chambers in the heart of the City.
Agenda 24 September 0930 Chairman s Opening Remarks 0945 Handling growth effectively in a diverse port In this presentation ABP Humber will share how it has invested, improved and managed operations to meet a significant increase in traffic in all areas of the port. Our speaker will highlight how the shortsea supply chain is benefiting and provide an overview of the port relationship with the offshore wind industry. Jeffe Baker, Business Development Manager, Humber, Associated British Ports 1005 The Port Link The JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven is Germany s only deep water port designed and developed from a greenfield site. Our speaker will share how modern port, terminal and logistic park design delivers the efficiencies required to meet increasing market demands. Andreas Bullwinkel, Managing Director, Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven JadeWeser-Port Marketing GmbH and Co KG 1025 Opportunity needs investment Investment brings opportunity PD Ports has made significant investments in rail at Teesport and in this presentation we will hear how the resulting growth is opening up new opportunities and increased business for the shortsea market. Geoff Lippitt, Business Development Director, PD Ports 1045 Tea and coffee 1130 Automotive case study How the shortsea supply chain can benefit from strong partnerships, gaining a competitive advantage and what shippers are looking for in a strong supply chain. Our speaker presents a case study on the long term business development and requirements of BMW, a leading German car manufacturer. Oliver Fuhljahn, Leiter Automible Logistics and Port Logistics, Rhenus Logistics 1230 Closing Remarks 1245 Lunch 1430 Event end 2 days of learning and networking
Where? The conference takes place in the relaxing surroundings of the Elements Pure, Feng Shui Concept Hotel in the heart of the city of Bremen. Elements Pure, Feng Shui Concept Hotel Birkenstraße 15, 28195 Bremen Email: info@elements-pure.de Tel.: +49 (0) 421-51725 0 Shipbrokers Supply chain managers Dry bulk operators WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Shortsea chartering managers European port executives Consultants Containership operators Logistics managers Automotive logistics managers Price: EUR 695 + 19% German VAT Book online at www.navigateevents.com/events/8th-shortsea-euro/book-now.html or call +44 (0)20 3326 8452 Email: enquiries@navigateevents.com Navigate Events The Baltic Exchange 38 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8BH