The IFPTA Journal
Fall 2011 - Volume 28, No. 4
As is the case every two years, we wrap up the year with a full roundout of the biennial PPI Transport Symposium. This year, in Amsterdam, PPI TS19 gave the industry a chance to catch its breath from a whirlwind few years and prepare for the long road to recovery.
On display in the exhibit hall and presented in many of the sessions were some of the more recent developments in the forest products logistics world, and some of the hot topics that will punctuate our debate throughout the next two years.
For those fortunate enough to be in Amsterdam, this issue is the chance to look back again on what transpired and maybe even to catch a fresh snippet of information or, if you missed a session, read what was discussed. If you couldn't make it this year, we hope you'll find enough items to peak your interest to join us when PPI TS20 rolls around in 2013.
Articles and Profiles
A Sampling of the Sessions
Growth & Sustainability: Meeting the Challenges in Forest Products Logistics
A round-up of TS19’s various panel discussions, keynote presentation, forest products outlook and special CEPI sessions, including a double page photo spread
Coming to Koper
The Port of Koper is growing as a gateway for the Mediterranean
TPG Logistics is building a new vision for logistics to serve Europe’s need for an efficient solutions provider in the eastern Mediterranean
'Shot gun' offers reel quality
A case study by the Charless Gee Group
A revolutionary design in trailers led to safer and faster unloading at the pressroom
IFPTA News and Fall Board Meeting Minutes
The IFPTA Board welcomed its newest elected members and honored its founders
This year the IFPTA honored the founding members of the Association. Two of the IFPTA’s first directors, Marius Hoogewerff and John Kalish, were in attendance to receive special recognition.
Columns and Opinions
From the Editors A technology whose time has come
Chairman’s Corner Symposium swan song
The Last Word Enjoying the middle ground
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