Successfully running for the 12th consecutive year, the Global Liner Shipping conference has become the key calendar event of the liner industry. This years' conference aims to provide answers to key questions on the main issues affecting the industry, including the impact of supply and demand on global freight rate expectations up to 2011. The event will also include case studies on current shipping practices and the changing carrier-shipper relationship, environmental considerations, review of post conference markets and looking at tax planning for liner companies going forward.

FEATURING: POST CONFERENCE SEMINAR ON 14TH APRIL 2010:
Emissions control: How will this impact the industry?
This seminar will look at the current debate on super slow steaming, analysing its impact on the supply chain management and port of calls. It will also look at the technological innovation in emissions reduction.

A must–attend annual event providing answers to your key questions:
- What impact will the changing supply demand balance have on freight rate expectations up to 2011?
- Who is responsible for the over-tonnaging crisis and what steps are being taken to avoid further collapse?
- Can the German KG system survive and what changes are necessary?
- How has forwarder-carrier relations changed since the crisis began?
- Should the rest of the world follow the EU's decision to ban liner conferences?
- Are eco-speeds here to stay and what commercial impact will it have on shippers?
- Is the port-centric logistics concept a viable supply chain management solution?

NEW FOR 2010

PROBLEM SOLVING SESSIONS – Hot Topic Round Table Surgeries looking into specific issues and current crucial challenges and solutions facing the liner industry today.

• Is the liner market open to new comers?
• Is your cargo safe at sea? Why are the Rotterdam Rules important in an event of a major disaster?
• Port centric logistics – who wants it?
• E-Payment for carriers and shippers – can it work?
• Environmental ‘tax’ - Will shippers have to pay more in future
• Direct call or transhipment services: Which concept will rule the waves in the future?

INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION with shippers, ocean carriers, logistics service providers, ports, terminal operators in mapping current and future strategy for growth and sustainability.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES – With over 200 delegates expected at the event, the conference will provide unrivalled networking opportunities with an evening drinks reception, a conference dinner and discussion panels.