Baltic Ro-Ro and Ferry Conference 2009

In one week main business authorities will meet to discuss about "Difficult times - new opportunities for Baltic ferry and  Ro-Ro transport".
It is Your final chance to take part in this event. We have a pleasure to inform You, that during the evening reception every attendant of the Conference will have a chance to win a Voucher for a two way cruise for two persons from Gdańsk to Nynäshamn, provided by Polferries Plc. 
The Baltic ro-ro and ferry transport is functioning on internal, regional scale. For that reason, it is strictly connected with economic situation and foreign trade between the Baltic countries. Thanks to that, current situation on the market do not directly reflect the changes of the global seaborne transport. At the same time, limitation of the demands on particular connections as well as the awareness of economic recession requires a new approach to the Baltic ro-ro and ferry service operation. It refers to the service organization, seaports infrastructure and fleet structure.
Full Conference programe you can find here

Main sessions and chosen topics:
° Baltic market in the global crisis times
Baltic economy in the global crisis period, crucial effects and prospects for recovery
Dr Maciej Matczak, Gdynia Maritime University, Actia Consulting 
Strategy EU for Baltic Sea Region
Prof. Jacek Zaucha, University of Gdańsk, Maritime Institute in Gdańsk
° New vision of Baltic ferry and ro-ro market operation
Finnlines’ developments in the Baltic have been a driver for the company turnaround. Why the Finnish operator will emerge stronger from the crisis?
Staffan Herlin, EVP, Marketing & Sales, Finnlines Plc
LNG and other sustainable propulsion technologies for Ro-Ro vessels and ferries in the Baltic
Johan Algell, Head of Project & Marketing Department, FKAB  Marine Design
° Fleet and seaports investments opportunities on the Baltic market
Polish market development – Polferries’ point of view
Aneta Wencel, Shipping Policy Division Director, Polferries – Polish Baltic Shipping Co.
From land to sea – prerequisites of success – potential Świnoujście-Kłajpeda MoS
Andrzej Baron, Project Implementation Specialist, Szczecin-Świnoujście Seaports Authority S.A.
° Requirements of ferry and ro-ro market development as the environmental friendly alternative for road transport
Is Brussels having the impact on Baltic ferry market?
Magnus Ehrenberg, CEO, EHRENBERG Kommunikation
Ferry terminal as the key element and integrator of the sea – land supply chains          

Who will attend:
AB DFDS Lisco Klaipeda | Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Turku | City Hall of Gdynia | Copenhagen Malmö Port AB | DNV | E-Dea S.p.A. Transport Technology | EHRENBERG Kommunikation | Finnlines Plc | FKAB Marine Design | Gdynia Maritime University | Geis Cargo International Poland Ltd. | Lloyd's Register Polska Ltd. | Maritime Office in Gdynia | Nordea Bank Polska S.A. | Office of the Marshal of the Pomorskie Voivodeship | PIFFA - Polish International Freight Forwarders Association | PKP Cargo S.A. | Polferries - Polish Baltic Shipping Co. | Polsteam | Port of Gdynia Authority S.A. | Port of Ystad | Ports of Stockholm | Siemens AG | Stena Line Polska Ltd. | Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority S.A. | Trelleborg Marine Systems | University of Gdańsk | Uniwersity of Gdańsk, Maritime Institute of Tourism | many other
 
For further information please visit www.actiaconferences.com or contact 
Iza Kotkowska
Public Relations
 iza@actiaforum.pl
+48(0)58 627 2168