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Coastlink Conference 2020 to discuss efficiency of short sea networks
Short sea shipping can provide an alternative, more sustainable solution to moving goods across Europe than a purely road-based approach, FTA has said.
The business group is supporting the 2020 Coastlink Conference to help logistics leaders to identify new, innovative ways to use this mode of transport.
To be held on 13 and 14 May 2020, the two-day conference will take place at The Port House in the Port of Antwerp, Europe’s second largest seaport. The conference will consist of presentations from expert speakers and lively panel discussions, with a focus on building connectivity between short sea shipping and intermodal networks.
FTA’s Head of Multimodal Policy, Alex Veitch, will be chairing the panel discussion ‘Joining the dots: connecting short sea shipping with other modes’.
“FTA is delighted to support this event and be at the forefront of discussions to develop a truly interconnected short sea network,” Veitch said. “With Europe’s roads becoming increasingly congested, there is a growing demand among logistics businesses for sustainable alternatives when transporting goods across the continent. With lower carbon emissions and transportation costs, short sea shipping offers an ideal solution.”
In attendance will be representatives of short sea shipping companies and their agents, intermodal operators, shipbrokers, ports and freight operators, as well as forwarding and logistics companies. Bookings for the event are now open at a cost of £535 per delegate. FTA members will receive a 10% discount on bookings with the promocode: FTA2020.
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Published On: 02/03/2020 14:20:52
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