The 24^th International Port Conference

International Trade and Port Logistics

Under the Auspices of
H. E Eng. Mohammed Mansour
Minister of Transport

Organized by

Port Training Institute (PTI)

In Cooperation with

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)

International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)

International Maritime Center (IMC) Greece

17 – 19 Febrauary, 2008

 Hilton Green Plaza Hotel,n
Alexandria, Egypt.n

Call For Participation:

       Port Training Institute (PTI) of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport is organizing the 24^th International Port Conference on:

International Trade and Port Logistics

(17- 19 Febrauary, 2008)

       No doubt that the dominance of free trade and liberation of trade in-services, has a direct effect on increasing world trade, which depend on Multimodal transport and maritime transport as its corner stone. Within this context emerged modern concepts of transport such as Integrated transport chain, Global physical distribution, Logistics management, where implementing it reveals the important role of modern port generations and Port logistics to Global trade. 

     Accordingly, Port Training Institute organizes its annual conference so as to introduce, discuss and review the distinguished research papers which illustrate and highlight the modern concepts, applications and developments of Port logistics, Multimodal transport and its role in enhancing Global trade.

Call for Abstracts

       Each abstract should not exceed (300) words and is to be sent via e-mail as soon as possible. Paper abstracts should demonstrate the paper objectives, results and conclusions. Approvals are based on receiving the full paper.

Suggested Topics

·     Port Development Strategies.	·     Port Simulators.
·     Port Cargo Handling Equipment.	·     Port Investments.
·     E. Management & Port Logistics.	·     Port Logistics & Marketing.
·     Logistic Centers & Services.	·     Hub Ports.
·     International Trade Trends.	·     Freight Forward & Logistics.
·     Risk Management in Logistics.	·     Dry Ports & Free Zones.
·     International Trade Traffic & Its Impact on Maritime Transport.
·     Port Quality, Safety, Security & Environment.
·     Customs & Control Authorities in Sea Ports.
·     Legislations & Legal Frameworks in Ports.
·     Human Resources Development in Ports.
·     Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
·     Global Trends in Container Terminals.
·     Shipping & Logistics Management.

 

Call For Abstracts Critical Dates

• Deadline for receiving abstracts:                          15.01.2008

• Deadline for receiving full papers:                        01.02.2008

• Final program announcement:                              05.02.2008

Conference Language:

·Papers shall be presented in either English or Arabic.

·Simultaneous Interpretation will be provided during the Conference.

Conference Venue:

The Conference will be held in Hilton Green Plaza Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt.

Registration Fees (NON EGYPTIANS):

US$500  per participant.

Fees include attending conference sessions and exhibition, lunch and refreshments during the conference days besides attending the recepttion party on Saturday 8.00 PM. 16 Feb. 08

Registration Fees(without Hotel accommodation):
 
      These cover Conference attendance, Conference materials and proceedings, as well as lunch meals during the Conference.

Register On-line

Hotel Accommodation:

        Special accomodation rates are available to conference participants in green plaza hotel (five stars hotel).

 Reservation and payment to be paid cash or by cheque through the conference organizing committee.

Green Plaza Hotel
Type of Reservation	Price
·   Single room per/ night	US$ 95
·   Double room per/ night	US$ 135

The 16^th Marine Equipment and Services Exhibition

      The exhibition will show and reflect the layest developments in maritime transport and its following relevant fields:

  Exhibitor Profile:

*  Cargo handling equipment
*  Ship building and shipyard industry.
*  Ship operation equipment.
*  Marine technology.
*  Dredging Technology.
*  Port and ships security equipment.
*  Navigational equipment.
*  Port and ships services.

Contacts:
       
    To participate in the 24^th International Port Conference, as a speaker, attending the conference activities, or taking part in the 16^th Marine Equipment And Services Exhibition, please contact the Conference Organizing Committee at: 

Tel: (+203) 4862099

Fax: (+203) 4829930  

Dr. Hamdy Hassaan Mob: 0106009801

Dr. Raafat Gouda Mob: 0123329275

Email: pti@aast.edu

info@pti-egypt.org

www.pti-egypt.org