The European Transport Conference is the annual event for transport planning professionals organized by Association for European Transport. ETC is a forum for transport practitioners to come together and debate on policy issues, research findings and best practice across their sector. Besides the professional discussion sessions the conference’s structure also gives an opportunity for informal meetings.

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The most prestigious rail industry meeting in Poland and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. A nice opportunity to promote agglomeration rail transport, freight forwarding and logistics, present the latest technologies and hold business meetings. The event is organized in partnership with Polish State Railways (PKP S.A.), and accompanied by an extensive programme of seminars, conferences & company presentations.

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An impressive technical and well-structured programme of industry experts and market leaders will explore the latest developments, issues, trends and technology affecting ports and terminals around the globe. The conference will provide delegates an invaluable learning opportunity as well as an excellent platform for discussion, debate and networking.

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For the 28th time the ISCC will bring together experts from the industry, trade and service sector as well as scientists from over 40 countries. This year participants will share their knowledge and experiences on supply chain under the keynote: “flexible – secure – sustainable” and topics will include risk management in supply chains, brands and marketing in logistics, agility-focused strategies and supplier integration in global markets. The meeting is a perfect occasion to exchange the ideas on up-to-date supply chain resolutions.

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For the first time Poland will host the annual BDF Summit. Baltic Development Forum will work closely together with the Polish government during its EU-presidency (second half of 2011) and the European Commission, and hopes that this show will be a good demonstration of how to combine top-down political guidance with bottom-up enthusiasm and entrepreneurship.

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Europort is without a doubt the most complete maritime exhibition in the world. Over 30,000 maritime professionals from all segments of the shipbuilding industry – from naval to dredging and from fishery to offshore, are brought together in one state-of-art exhibition. The event, situated in the heart of the Port of Rotterdam, is the ultimate maritime exhibition hosting a complete overview of the latest technologies for the maritime industry. Exhibitors will include: construction vessels, dredging, fishery, inland navigation, mega yachts, naval specials, offshore, sea shipping and workboats.

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Port Finance International will be organized for the 3rd time in London. The event attracts professionals involved in port development and port finance. Some of the key topics to be covered at this year’s conference include: global trends in port finance and development, market overview, financing challenges for ports, port financing, safe harbours in a financial storm, etc. This conference will provide all those who attend with the chance to hear from industry experts, learn about development plans, debate, identify risks, meet potential business partners and reconnect with industry friends.

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Port Infrastructure Development UK is the first meeting focusing specifically on the challenges and opportunities surrounding UK port infrastructure development. Given the increased demand for offshore renewable energy, now is the time to focus on marrying the needs of ports with the requirements of the renewable energy industry. The topics will include, inter alia, ports secure investment, development opportunities as well as the requirements of green energy.

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Marine Propulsion Strategies will bring together representatives from across the global shipping industry. The aim of the conference is to learn about technological innovations and projections for investment, in order to make critical strategic business decisions to develop a long-term and enduring marine propulsion strategy. During the two-day event approaches to drive operational efficiency, meet environmental targets and understand viable next generation propulsion options will be explored.

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The conference gathers high speed, non-high speed and metro rail operators from all over Europe. The main theme of the event is maximizing revenue opportunities from increased customer engagement. During the three days Europe’s leading rail operators will present case studies, take part in panel discussions, brainstorm sessions and debates. The main topics include increasing revenue by creating customer-centric rail solutions, using customer analytics and taking advantage of new ticketing platforms. Maximizing ancillary revenue and the growing rail market share are also key issues to be discussed.

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The conference is dedicated to station and terminal owners and operators to discuss new revenue and development strategies, meet with investors, property developers, operators, infrastructure managers, designers and technology solution providers in order to deliver Smart Terminals of the future. The event will be divided into three sections: “Rail Terminal owners and operators come to Rail Stations & Terminals World and learn”, “World class solution providers attend” and “The Rail Stations & Terminals World focus.”

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This year’s Airports Conference, addressed towards people from the air transport industry and all who are interested, will focus on various dimensions of airports’ activities. The two-day conference is split into three sessions with diverse lectures, discussion panels and a think-tank on the first day. The opening day is going to be dedicated to “Airports and their surroundings”. At the end of 16th November there is going to be a special event, the Awionetka Gala 2011, which includes the 3rd aviation business meeting, the Baltic Ballroom and awards presentation. During the second day the “Non-aviation revenues” and “Air cargo” sessions are going to be held, after which a summary of the conference will be presented.

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The event is going to offer the possibility for solution providers (limited to 100 delegates) to present their products and services directly to around 500 decision makers of target clients throughout Central and Eastern Europe. During two days, service providers will meet with the leading directors through a number of pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings. Several weeks before the Congress, participants will receive individualized passwords to access the website, where they can select key presentations, pre-schedule one-to-one meetings and confirm their presence at additional networking activities, an option which will greatly help them to create their own itinerary prior to the Congress taking place.

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After a 3-years break the Intermodal Europe exhibition and conference will again be hosted in Hamburg. The world’s leading event for all associated with the container and intermodal industries dates back to 1976 (at first named CTC – the Container Technology Conference). Intermodal Europe is organised by IIR Exhibition, a part of the Informa Group.

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The event represents an opportunity to discover what strategies are being adopted by the shipping industry and other organizations to deal with challenges faced by the liquid tanker industry. The conference will focus on the assessment of today’s tankers market and the supply and demand situation, bunker fuels and their alternatives along with a discussion on how to minimize the risk of piracy.

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Scheduled to take place in Amsterdam in December 2011, the one-day seminar will deliver a varied, in-depth and informative programme, ensuring delegates an invaluable learning opportunity and platform for discussion, debate and networking. MCI Media Ltd is committed to delivering an event of the highest calibre, not only in-depth and informative, but also stimulating and enjoyable.

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Actia Conferences invite you to the 2nd edition of International Transport Week 2012 which will be held in the Polish Baltic Philharmonic in Gdańsk. The event is a discussion platform for representatives from the maritime, railway and intermodal sectors. Transport Week 2012 will be accompanied by conferences, exhibition areas, discussion panels, seminars and topped with an evening gala dinner.

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Being focused primarily on cargo transportation services, the TransRussia Exhibition & Conference demonstrates a full range of industry solutions – from transport and forwarding services to software and equipment for cargo handling. The exhibition attracts leading professionals from Russia, the CIS and the Baltic Sea countries, among others. The event will discuss the most important issues in the development of the Russian transport system and new information systems, which are developed for interaction between different modes of transport.

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The only dedicated exhibition to the roll on-roll off industry is returning to Gothenburg. The meeting will gather professionals from over 50 countries, who will analyze the newest threats and opportunities accompanying the ro-ro industry, i.e. the upcoming regulations such as the Emission Control Areas (ECA) and Marpol Annex VI.

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In 2012 Posidonia relocates to the Metropolitan Expo Centre situated within the Athens International Airport complex. It is again expected to attract more than 1.800 exhibiting companies from over 80 countries, highlighting the leading position of Greek shipping and its commitment to renewing and upgrading its fleet. The international shipping exhibition will host conferences and shipping association gatherings, chaired by industry leaders, debating and shaping the challenges facing the industry. Apart from business meetings, the event will also hold the Posidonia Cup yacht race and the Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament.

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Transfairlog is a new professional trade fair for international transport and logistics management. It is targeted at decision-makers and experts involved in the import and export transport chain. The top-quality logistics fair focuses on ocean and inland shipping, forwarding services and operational equipment, warehouse optimization and process control, container cranes, electric stackers and lots more. The concept also offers a high-calibre accompanying programme comprising knowledge forums and live events. On the space of 22,000 m2 transfairlog offers both exhibitors and visitors the chance to meet up in an international environment.

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