Jctrans: Would you please make a brief introduction about TOC Events Worldwide?
Paul Holloway:Over the past 34 years, the worldwide TOC events (Terminal Operations Conference & Exhibition), which cover the Americas, Europe, Asia - and now the Middle East - have provided an important forum for industry leaders to meet and discuss the future of the maritime industry.
The renowned conference offers Terminal Operators, Cargo Owners, Shipping Lines, Ports & Terminals, Suppliers & Consultants the opportunity to come together to discuss strategic and operational issues affecting the container maritime supply chain. Driven by unrivalled editorial content, the plenary day will cover strategy, policy and market intelligence. The conference also delivers cutting edge operational and technical insight.
The exhibition provides a forum for the world¡¯s leading port solution providers to showcase the latest technology to a high quality audience of influencers and buyers.
This allows terminal operators to identify new ways to improve efficiency and ultimately reduce cost.
Jctrans: How does TOC AMERICAS benefit the industry?
Paul Holloway:With the support of the Global Institute of Logistics, the Caribbean Shipping Association, Latin ports and the National Agency for Ports & Maritime Transportation in Brazil (ANTAQ) - TOC Americas is leading port and shipping event for industry leaders and experts to come together to show, learn, debate and network.
The TOC Americas Conference ¡®New Drivers for a New Decade¡¯ will provide delegates with the latest outlook on Brazil and the Latin Maritime supply chain.
With Brazil establishing itself as one of the most influential countries to come out of the global recession, TOC Americas will focus on the sustainability of such a rapidly growing country.
The conference will feature some of the most influential speaker¡¯s in the region and beyond including Fernando Antonio Fiahlo, Director General of ANTAQ, Capt. Paul Gallia, Director Terminal Investments & Projects, Central & South America, APM Terminals, Mario Aguilera Astudillo (Logistics Director, Catulinas CMOC), Guillame Lucci (Vice President, Maritime Business Group), and Marcelo Patricio (Process Manager, Libra Terminals).
The TOC Americas Exhibition will bring together many leading companies such as Liebherr, ABB, Konecranes, Jade Software, Siemens, Total Soft Bank, Navis, SIBRE and Bromma to showcase their latest innovations. This offers visitors a perfect opportunity to source the latest technology products launching into the industry, developing new partnerships and securing new business deals.
Jctrans: What should we expect at TOC Americas 2010?
Paul Holloway:TOC Americas 2010 is set to be a hugely successful event and will attract the region¡¯s most influential decision makers and business leaders. With Brazil becoming such a central part to the overall global recovery from recession, terminal operators and connecting inland transport providers will be put under increasing pressure. This year's conference will analyse future supply and demand in the region and offer delegates a unique insight into the development landscape for the maritime industry across the Americas.
Jctrans: What is the most impressive thing at TOC?
Paul Holloway:Testament to the quality, uncompromising editorial content ¨C TOC attracts the highest profile of speaker and attendee. The events offer a unique business, learning and networking proposition whilst also creating a strong social dynamic.
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