Keynote speakers from around the world presented an overview of the global situation with regard to hinterland access. Industry professionals with experience of dry ports and intermodal operations presented in parallel with academics, so that the latest developments in the industry could add specific context to the academic analysis.
Speakers included representatives from the UN, UNESCAP, national development agencies and national port bodies, as well as dry port managers, rail operators and senior academics.
The conference took place over two days. A total of ten sessions (two plenary sessions plus two parallel streams of four sessions each) included over 40 speakers. Each session paired academics with industry professionals, ensuring a rounded view of current developments and opportunities in all areas relating to hinterland access, inland terminals and the new role of ports in the transport chain.
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Day One: Thursday 21st October 2010
09.30 – 11.00 Plenary session with keynote speakers
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 12.45 Two parallel sessions. A1: Intermodalism. B1: Hinterland access strategies.
12.45 – 13.45 Sit-down lunch
13.45 – 15.15 Two parallel sessions. A2: Gateway ports. B2: Dry port development.
15.15 – 15.30 Coffee
15.30 – 17.00 Two parallel sessions. A3: National dry port systems. B3: Dry ports and strategic motorways of the sea.
17.00 Close of day one
>> Gala Dinner in the Balmoral Hotel restaurant <<
Day Two: Friday 22nd October 2010
09.30 – 11.15 Two parallel sessions. A4: Dry ports and freight villages. B4: Bundling and information flows.
11.15 – 11.30 Coffee
11.30 – 13.00 Plenary session with keynote speakers
13.00 – 14.00 Sit-down lunch
14.00 Close of day two