Annual International Logistics Forum “Rio de la Plata Region”

November 10th, 2011

Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany

The Maritime Logistics Workgroup from Jacobs University in Bremen organises in cooperation with Kieserling Stiftung the Annual Logistics Forum themed "Rio de la Plata Region". This international event is hosting presenters from Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Germany, is an opportunity to exchange opinions and extend your network. Rio de la Plata connects metropolitan Buenos Aires, home of approximately 30% of the population of Argentina, with Northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and, increasingly, Bolivia. The common market of South America Mercosur within a market of 260 million people connected the region with Brazilian economy in particular. Germany is an important trade partner of the region, which shows a significant potential for development in the future.

Opening speech by Prof Dr Joachim Treusch and Prof Jens Froese as moderator.

Guest speakers:

1. Mr Andreas Meyer (CEO Hamburg Süd Argentinien)

2. Dr Fernando Puntigliano (Gerente General Minera Atari)

3. Mr Hans-Ludger Körner (CFO Röhlig & Co. Holding)

4. Dr Graciela Humbert-Lan (Directora Centro Universitario Argentino-Alemán)

5. Ms Nataliya Ellger (Jacobs University)

Participation is free.

Registration online at www.kieserling-stiftung.de/anmeldung.

For further information please see the programme or visit our website.

Intermodal Europe 2011
November 29 - December 1, 2011
Hamburg Messe, Germany

Intermodal is the world’s leading exhibition and conference for all companies associated with the container and intermodal industries and is now in its 36th year. The event is organised by IIR Exhibitions Ltd, an international event organiser that is part of Informa Group. Intermodal Europe is both a meeting place and and ideas exchange as the high-level conference running alongside the exhibition will attract international experts and business leaders to debate the future of intermodalism in a post-recession world. Intermodal Europe is where the industry meets and do business. The exhibition and free-to-attend conference covers all areas of container transport and logistics across road, rail and sea. It is is the must-attend event for professionals involved  the management and movement of shipping containers.

The Intermodal Europe Conference programme will be announced in May 2011.

For further details about the conference, please visit the official website.

The Blue Research and Innovation Conference
December 1-2, 2011
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Blue Reseach and Innovation Conference will be conducted for the 6th time on December 1-2, 2011 in Copenhagen. The conference takes place in the Danish Shipowners Association.

The conference aims to focus attention on research and innovation in the maritime industry. A number of speakers from different research institutions in and at home and abroad, shipping companies, harbours and other maritime business companies will discuss the current challenges in the maritime industry.

The conference will focus on the maritime research projects. Ongoing as well as finished projects will be summarized and evaluated.

The European Freight and Logistics Leaders Forum
November 10 - 11, 2011
Bologna, Italy

Members of the European Freight and Logistics Leaders Forum and Freight Leaders Council of Italy will meet in Bologna, Italy on November 10th and 11th, 2011. At this time the 20th anniversary of FLC and the 17th anniversary of F&L will be celebrated.

Looking to the future is the major theme of this conference, which will be held in the Palace of Archiginnasio (the oldest existing university in Europe). Forum participants will examine trans-European corridors, expand understanding of Eastern Europe and - in consecutive round table debates - compare the vision, aims and goals of the Supply side for 2020 with the views of major shippers on the Demand side.

Audience participation will be maximised by

• Mr Frederico Oneto (Secretary General FLC)
• Mr Gavin Roser (Secretary General F&L) who will chair the meeting and several "Open House - Audience Discussion" sessions throughout both days 
• Mr Jean-Eric Paquet, TEN-T Director, European Mobility Network, DG Mobility and Transport who will give an overview from the European Commision.  

For registration and more information, please follow the official website.

11. Kieler Seminar

December 1st and 2nd, 2011

Kiel, Germany

The association „Deutsche Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft e.V.“ invites to the „11. Kieler Seminar“ discussing current issues in maritime and coastal shipping. The event is supported by the NMU network.

• Venue: Steigenberger Conti Hansa, Kiel, Germany
• Starting Time: 11h00

 The conference will be held in German language. For more information download the folder here.

Please register to the conference until November 25, 2011. E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it