2 June 2009 - 1 January 0001, 00:00 -

The 17th Annual Rail Freight Group Conference

The 17th Annual Rail Freight Group Conference

Rail Freight 2009

Maintaining Growth – Fighting the Crunch

London

The story of rail freight in recent years has been one of success. In the past twelve years rail freight has grown by 60%. Road congestion, an increasing environmental awareness and improvements to the rail network have all worked in rail freight’s favour.

However the economic downturn sees the industry facing its biggest challenge of recent years with freight volumes dropping for the first time.

What overall effect is the downturn going to have on the logistics industry? What can rail freight do to maintain its market share, weathering the storm to ensure that the capacity enhancements needed for future growth continue?

Hear from industry experts and discuss the answers to these questions at Rail Freight 2009. 

The conference will cover the following issues:

• Fighting the Crunch – Hear the effects across the logistics industry and learn what your business can do to maintain market share

• Maintaining Growth – Hear the latest developments with the Strategic Freight Network and understand the potential effect on rail freight of the proposals in the National Networks Policy Statement

• Opening up rail markets across Europe – Hear the latest progress with liberalisation of the European rail freight market. Learn from the politicians and the operators what the real situation is

• Technical Developments – Hear the latest techniques for reducing maintenance time and the improvements being made to freight rolling stock

Confirmed Speakers:

Lord Berkeley Chairman Rail Freight Group
Dr Allan Woodburn Senior Lecturer - Freight and Logistics University of Westminster
Chris Geldard Head of Rail Development Associated British Ports (ABP)
Ken Russell Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd and Chair, Freight Council Freight Transport Association
Robbie Owen Partner and Head of Major Projects Bircham Dyson Bell
Lord Roger Freeman Chair House of Lords European Union Committee
Frank Schuhholz Global Rail Product Manager Maersk Group
Howard Knott Project Director Irish Exporters Association

There is a dinner being held after the conference with a guest speaker: Norman Baker MP Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes and Shadow Transport Secretary

For further information and to register please follow the link: https://www.eventsforce.net/railfreight2009 
 

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