Conference Program to Tackle Growth and Sustainability Challenges Facing the Industry
BRUSSELS, July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- 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.
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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:
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 Green, 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 at www.transportsymposium.com.
About PPI Transport Symposium 19
PPI Transport Symposium is the leading biennial conference and exhibition for the global forest products logistics industry. It is dedicated exclusively to the worldwide transport, materials handling, and distribution of pulp, paper, wood, timber, and forest products commodities.
Organized by RISI and the International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA), PPI Transport Symposium 19, scheduled for October 11-14, 2011, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, will offer a comprehensive conference program, an associated exhibition, and a tour of the Port of Amsterdam and its facilities. For more information, visit www.transportsymposium.com.
About RISI
RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue, nonwovens, printing and publishing industries to help them make better decisions.
Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. More information can be found at www.risi.com.
About IFPTA
The International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) was established in 1982 as an organization for professionals within the global forest products logistics industry. The Association provides a networking framework to encourage communication and innovation among all roles and participants in the industry. The IFPTA supports the IFPTA Journal, produces various regional seminars, and organizes the biennial PPI Transport Symposium in conjunction with RISI. For more information, visit www.ifpta.org.
Contact:
Jennifer Plourde
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RISI
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Bedford, MA 01730 USA
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jplourde@risi.com
