PPI Transport Symposium 19 Adds Dynamic New Speakers from Around the World to the Conference Program
Conference Program to Tackle Growth and Sustainability Challenges Facing the Industry
Published: July 20, 2011
BRUSSELS, July 20, 2011– Forest products logistics professionals from around the world will gather at the PPI Transport Symposium 19 to hear about the growth and sustainability challenges facing the industry. Organized by RISI and the IFPTA (International Forest Products Transport Association), the biennial Symposium will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam from October 11-14.
Through a series of panel discussions, led by industry insiders, the program will feature high level executives from forest products companies, shipping lines, logistics providers and other major companies throughout the marketplace, including:
- Nicolette van der Jagt, Secretary General, European Shippers’ Council
- Marc Leblanc, Corporate Director of Logistics, Tembec Industries, Inc.
- Géry Lesaffre, Supply Chain Director, Sappi Fine Paper Europe
- Raimundo Montt, Director of Logistics & Transport, Celulosa CMPC
- Grethe Hoyvik, Vice President, Grieg Star Shipping
- Jeff Ryalls, Manager of Transportation & Logistics, International Forest Products Corporation
- Ulf Hofverberg, Director of Sales & Marketing, Fibrek
- Uwe Bartmann, Global Director of Forest Products, Kuehne + Nagel (AG+Co.) KG
- Joachim Hrasky, Scanfiber A.S.
- Rod Young, Chief Economic Advisor, RISI
- David Laurine, President, Highmount Logistics
- Stig Wiklund, Vice President Stora Enso Logistics
- Ann-Christin Eggum, Vice President of Chartering & Operations, Westfal-Larsen Shipping
- Jaap Blok, Managing Director, VCK Group
- John Swingler, President, Sappi Trading – US Paper Corporation
- Ana Paula Trilho, Corporate Logistics Manager, Grupo Orsa
- Hermano Sousa, Logistics Director, Altri
- Alan Bog, Commercial Manager, Asia, Westerlund Group
- Louis Kanters, Managing Director, Interrijn Holding
- Anne Rahikainen, Director of Bioenergy Services, RISI
For the first time in the history of the Symposium, the conference program will also feature two special sessions hosted by CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries). These new sessions will explore the new EU policy regarding transportation emissions, sustainable transport for the pulp and paper industry, and emissions reductions.
“The speakers confirmed for this year’s program are outstanding. They represent such a wide array of companies in the industry,” said Buddy Greene, IFPTA President. “Our attendees are going to get a true inside look at how they can continue to grow their businesses.”
The Symposium sponsors include Bolzoni Auramo, Bristol Port Company, Cascade, FMS, Grieg Star Shipping, Port of Antwerp, V. Alexander, and Verbrugge.
The full conference program, line up of speakers, and registration information can be found on the Symposium website.
