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The first two editions of the Inland Terminals confer-ence presented and dis-cussed concepts pertain-ing to networks and infra-structure of European inland freight transport.

The third edition will focus on how those concepts are implemented in the day-to-day operations of terminal operators, logis-tics service providers and shippers.

In short, to underline the intrinsic relationship be-tween terminal operations and logistics services, the theme of our conference will be: The operational aspects of Inland Hubs.

After Germany (Duisburg) and Belgium (Antwerp) “The European Conference and Exhibition on Inland Terminals” moves to France for its third edition. The Port Autonome de Paris, Europe's second biggest inland port, hosts the event as main sponsor. True to the aura of Paris as a venue a likewise location was chosen: the prestigious Roof of the Grande Arche. Thus the high level conference and exhibition will literally be held on a high level, 110 metres above ground with a superb view over the "City of Light".

A dizzying height for sure, but  - rest assured - the conference remains level headed and the carefully selected topics (to benefit the targeted audience as described below) will be presented and explained in a clear and expert manner by again carefully selected speakers. As on previous occasions the 3rd “European Conference and Exhibition on Inland Terminals” wants to provide a forum for the terminals to show off their specific assets to a changing world of ever more intricate logistical networks and increasingly complex supply chains.

To obtain maximum exposure vis-à-vis the main target groups “The 3rd European Conference and Exhibition on Inland Terminals” addresses decision makers in following sectors:

Inland Port Authorities Inland Terminal Operators Barge Owners & Agents Railway Companies Road Haulers

Sea Port Authorities Logistic Service Providers Shipping Lines Forwarders and Shippers

Especially this last sector will be targeted, as forwarders and shippers are by definition the potential clients of the Inland Terminals.

The main goals of the event are:

• to create awareness among shippers, forwarders and transportation companies of the untapped opportunities Inland Terminals have on offer;
• to show to them how they can benefit from making use of these opportunities.