Executive summit & Annual General Meeting 2010

Monday, May 17, 2010

Session I: Implementing the 100% Screening Mandate and Certified Cargo Screening Program - a US and European Perspective

What will happen August 3, 2010? A status report on 100% screening, the CCSP and the status of US-EU talks on security regimes.

Speakers:
Doug Brittin, Air Cargo Manager Transportation Sector Network Management, Transportation Security Administration US Department of Homeland Security Presentation Biography	*Karl-Heinz Köpfle, Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo Biography*

Session II: Logistics and Supply Chain Issues and Solutions

Will shifting patterns in distribution and increased technology change the role of players in the supply chain?
Effect on the supply chain of consolidation in the freight forwarding industry. Forward integration of the freight forwarders, impact on handling companies.
Opportunities arising out of the implementation of e-freight (e.g. improved customs processes)
Multimodal transport - what is the impact on air cargo developments in multimoday transport especially improved speed and capability of sea freight?

Moderator:
Joost J. van Doesburg, European Affairs/Air Cargo, Dutch Shippers Council, EVO Presentation Biography
Speakers:
Dr. Alexander Gediehn, Product Manager Air Cargo, Siemens AG Presentation Biography	*Thomas G. Kraus, Managing Director, S.A.T. Sea-Air Transport GmbH Presentation* Biography

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Session III: Impact of Economic Recovery on Air Cargo:
The economic recession has had a profound impact on air cargo. What can we learn from history regarding the impact of an economic recovery on air cargo?

Current shift in global trade patterns. Asia is more affected than other parts of the world.
China, from an exporting to importing nation? The increased demand for luxury goods and hence the improved balance between inbound and outbound. What does the country need to do to accomodate this?
The role of air cargo during an economic recovery. (Evaluation of effect of stock volumes and speed of replenishment of air cargo vs. sea freight.)

Speaker:
*David F. Hoppin, Managing Director, MergeGlobal Presentation* Biography

Session IV: Commercial Viability of Alternative Fuels

How long will it take to have adequate supply of viable and sustainable biofuel?
What are the prices signals needed to make biofuels competitive?
What performance testing has been done on biofuels and what were the results?
What are the current, near-term, and long-term markets for biofuels?

Moderator:
Jo Howes, Managing Consultant, E4tech Presentation Biography
Speakers:
James D. Kinder, Environmental Strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Presentation Biography	*Dr. Karlheinz Haag, Head of Group Environmental Concepts, Lufthansa AG Presentation* Biography
*Dr. Keith Holder, Refinery Consultant UOP, a Honeywell Company Presentation* Biography

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