FTA port logistics conference 2008

Everyone who's anyone in the ports sector will be at the Freight Transport Association's 2008 Port Logistics Conference, to be held on Tuesday 11 November. Chaired by John Fossey, Editor of Lloyd's List in London, the conference brings together all the major stakeholders in delivering an efficient, flexible ports sector that is fully integrated into UK industry's European and global supply chains.

The issues covered by the conference are significant for UK-based shippers, shipping lines, port operators and support service providers, road and rail carriers serving and using the ports and local authorities in which ports are located.

Key themes will include:

Europe's trade agenda
Trade expectations
Improving port performance
Future developments in UK port security
The role of ports in regional development
Supply lines from the ports
Port opportunities outside the South East of England

Registration for FTA members is £309 plus VAT for the first delegate and £260 plus VAT for subsequent delegates. For non-members the cost is £370 + VAT for the first delegate and £330 plus VAT for subsequent delegates.

Applications should be made to the FTA Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22. Further details are available on the FTA website at http://www.fta.co.uk/services/conferences-and-events/2008/port-logistics/