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!
Click here to download the 2010 programme (pdf)
For more details on the conference please contact:
Kathryn Barnard – Training & Event Producer – Informa Maritime Events.
Tel +44 (0)20 7017 6749 Email: kathryn.barnard@informa.com
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
