Institute Marks 25 Years Of Containerized Shipping

The Containerization and Intermodal Institute has announced plans for a silver anniversary celebration honoring the 25th year since the inception of container shipping. A special honors luncheon will be held May 5 at the new Vista International Hotel at the World Trade Center, New York City.

Eric Ridder, publisher of The Journal of Commerce, is serving as chairman and will be master of ceremonies at the event, which will include a salute to the pioneers of the industry. In addition, the institute will publish a commemorative journal in honor of the event, with key articles authored by transportation journalists in the industry.

Inquiries concerning the event can be directed to the Institute at 299 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017; (212) 697-3121.

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