Conference
RORO 2010 Conference
RORO 2010 Conference had over 30 industry experts ….including:
Chairman: Erik Ostergard, CEO, Danish Transport and Logistics Association
- Eric Nyheim, Chief Operating Officer Terminal and Inland Service, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
- Kell Robdrup, Managing Director, Norfolkline Shipping BV
- Soren Poulsgaard Jensen, Chief Operating Officer – Freight Based Network, Scandlines
- Bo Severed, Managing Director, Stena RoRo
- Hanns Conzen, Managing Director, TT Line
- Peter Kramp, Managing Director,DFDS Tor Line GmbH
- John Garner, Fleet Director,P&O Ferries Holdings
- Niklas Carlen, Head of Global Market Intelligence, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
- Alfons Guinier, Secretary General, European Community Shipowners’ Associations
- Dr. Stefan Woltering, Managing Director, Bremenports
The Conference was opened by Erik Østergaard, CEO of the Danish Transport & Logistics Association, whose opening remarks led into a well-received discussion focussing on global ro-ro shipping trends. The popular opening conference session was further enhanced with an informative roundtable gathering featuring various experts including Hanns Conzen, Managing Director of TT Line, Kell Robdrup the Managing Director of Norfolkline Shipping BV and Bo Severed, Managing Director of Stena RoRo, giving their unique analysis on the current market situation.
Following on from the opening morning’s success, the conference continued to attract a significant amount of delegates to the varied discussions throughout the three-day show. Topics ranging from ‘Shipper’s Panel Discussions’, ‘Outlook for Car Carriers’, ‘Global ro-ro Market Report’ and ‘Meeting the Demands of Automotive Logistics’ through to ‘Sharpening Competitive Edge through Gate Automation’, ‘Environmental Improvements in Ro-Ro Terminals’ and ‘Creating the Infrastructure for Technology Adoption’ were covered. The final day saw a conference highlight with John Garner, P&O Ferries Holdings and Johan Snellman from STX Europe focussing on ship design and how improvements help vessels meet emission reduction targets. Of particular interest was the closing conference discussion on safety and stability under the new SOLAS rules, climaxing with a lively panel discussion between a selection of industry experts on the new ruling.
Renowned for its cutting-edge debate, the conference also offered unparalleled networking opportunities, making the RORO Conference 2010 an event that should not have been missed!
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Key issues & benefits
Global Ro-Ro Shipping Trends – analyse the impact of the economic downturn on ro-ro/ro-pax Intermodal Challenge – assess the role of short sea shipping and ro-ro in Europe Special Industry Sectors – discuss how car carriers are adapting to lower global auto trade Port & Terminal Operations – understand how introducing innovation in ro-ro terminals can facilitate and improve ro-ro operations Ship Technology – discover how ship design can meet emissions reduction and safety standards Safety, Stability & Security – review the impact of new SOLAS rules on ro-pax design and operation
NEW for RORO Conference 2010 was... Industry Outlook Forum: hear top industry executives discuss future trends in ro-ro shipping in an open forum Delegate Poll: make your predictions for the future of ro-ro and hear from others Roundtable Discussions: debate the issues impacting the industry while networking with your peers Speedy Business Card Exchange: make new contacts in this new interactive networking setting
There was also the opportunity to maximise your experience at the Conference by taking part in our pre-conference workshop on Monday 17th May ‘A Practical Guide to Cost Efficiency & Sustainability in Ro-Ro & Ro-Pax Ferries’. This was a practical hands-on workshop allowing you to explore design and operational aspects of energy and cost savings for ro-ro shipping.
