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[KOI ;t*:88 9th International Conference & Exhibition on Roll-On/Roll-Off Marine Transport

Gothenburg, Sweden, June 7-9

RO/RO 88, the 9th International

Conference and Exhibition on through transport utilizing roll-on/ roll-off (RO/RO) methods, will be held at the Svenska Massan in Go- thenburg, Sweden, from June 7-9, 1988.

The central theme of the confer- ence will be the future of the

RO/RO business. Leading spokes- men from the various sectors of through transport, such as shipping, ports, carriers and regulators, will discuss a number of important is- sues and ideas affecting the indus- try during the three-day, nine-ses- sion event.

For example, Leo Collar, presi- dent of Crowley Maritime Corpora- tion, San Francisco, Calif., will pres- ent "A New Dimension—Strategic

RO/RO Operations in Both Hemi- spheres," during the conference's first session, "Markets and Trad- ing."

During Session 3 on Wednesday,

June 8, Mr. Zanetti, president of both the Port of Trieste and the

Association of Italian Ports, will dis- cuss "The Role of the Italian Ports in Expanding RO/RO Operations in the Mediterranean."

During Session 4, which runs par- allel with Session 3, Mr. Paro, vice president of Diesel Technology Oy

Wartsila AB, Vasa, Finland, will present "Cost-Effective and Reli- able Machinery Concepts for

RO/RO Vessels."

The nine sessions that will be pre- sented during the conference are: "Marketing and Trading"; "In Four

Years the European Trade Barriers

Come Down"; Port Futures—

Emerging and Expanding"; "Steve- doring and Lashing"; "Ship Design and Efficiency"; "Volume RO/RO—

Car Trades and Forest Products"; "RO/RO Terminal Developments"; "Rail Traffic"; "Ship Survivabili- ty"; and "Forklift Trucks and Ter- minal Tractors."

A well-established feature of the

RO/RO event is its large exhibition, which will provide attendees and exhibitors an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face and explore business ventures. About 100 exhib- itors will be on hand representing a number of sectors from RO/RO handling, shipping lines, ports, ma- rine machinery and equipment.

The City of Gothenburg and its port will be the hosts for the RO/RO 88 social events. On Wednesday evening, June 8, a special gala recep- tion and dinner will be hosted by the Port of Gothenburg aboard one of the Stena Line super ferries sail- ing between Sweden and Denmark.

On Thursday, June 9, there will be an opportunity for delegates to join a guided tour of the Port of

Gothenburg's facilities. A post-con- ference tour on June 10 will visit a

Volvo production line at one of the

Group's most modern factories.

For additional information on registration and attendance, con- tact: The Secretariat, 2 Station

Road, Rickmansworth, Hertford- shire, U.K. WD3 1QP; telephone:

Ricksmanworth (0923) 776363; fax: (0923) 777206; and telex: 924312.

RORO 88

PROGRAM & TOURS

Tuesday, June 7 09.00 Conference Registration Opens 09.00 RORO Exhibition Opens 12.00 PGS Warm Welcome Reception 14.00 RORO Conference Opens

Session 1: Markets and Trading "Global Liner Traffic—A Current and Future Analysis of Routes,

Commodities and Cargo Flows,"

M. Sclar, vice president, Temple,

Barker & Sloane Inc. "Changes on the Atlantic—RORO

Provides the Cutting Edge,"

G. Hasse, president, Atlantic

Container Line. "A National Carrier Looks to the

Future," Dr. Saad A. Al-Ghamdi, chief executive, National Shipping

Company of Saudi Arabia. "A New Dimension—Strategic

RORO Operations in Both

Hemispheres," L. Collar, president, Crowley Maritime

Corporation. "Brazilian Through

Transport—The Way Ahead for

Shipping and Ports,"

R. Klien, owner, Transroll

Navegacao SA. "Can the West European

Shipowner Avoid Flagging Out to

Remain Competitive?"

P. Smith, manager-shipping policy,

Swedish Shipowners Association.

Session 2: In Four Years the

European Trade Barriers Come

Down "EEC Shipping Policy and Future

Priorities," N. Turns, principal administrator, EEC Council

Secretariat. "The Next 5-10 Years of Through

Transport—Who Will Succeed?"

P. Rosendal, managing director,

International Transport Advisers.

Gothenburg's Svenska Massan, conference and exhibition center, and the Sara Gothia

Hotel will be headquarters for RO/RO 88. "Use Not Ownership for

Intermodal Efficiency," J. Cleary, chairman, TIP Europe pic. "The Through-Transporters

View—Post-1993," G.P.

Cave-Wood, chairman. Cave Wood

Transport Ltd. 18.30 Welcome Reception from the City of Gothenburg in the City Hall (Borsen) Gustav Adolfs Torg

Wednesday, June 8 09.00 Session 3, Part 1: Port

Futures—Emerging and Expanding (parallel with Session 4) "Today's Reality Versus

Yesterday's Dream—At Changes in Third World Ports," G. de Monie, director, Antwerp Port Engineering & Consulting (APEC). "The Role of the Italian Ports in

Expanding RORO Operations in the

Mediterranean," M. Zanetti, president, Port of Trieste and president. Association of Italian

Ports.

Session 3 Part II: Stevedoring &

Lashing (parallel with Session 4) "Stevedoring for High Volume

Ferry Traffic—Rolling/Containers/

Rail," B. von Gerber, operations manager, Port of Stockholm. "New Cargo Handling

Methods—Ro-Lux and More," L.

Arminen, development manager,

Steveco, Kotka and Hamina. "Safe Packing and Securement of

Cargo in Freight Containers and

Vehicles," A new film introduced by: R. Bacon, technical coordinator, Videotel Marine

International Ltd. "The Lashing Problem Continues

Because the Weak Links Are Still

There," Capt. H. Stradt, marine surveyor, Allcargo

Hafendienstleistungen GmbH. "IMO Code of Safe Practice for

Stowing and Securing Cargo,"

S. Felding, International Maritime

Organization (IMO).

Panellist: Capt. H. Wasser, manager, Gerd Buss Afrika

Terminal (Handling RORO Services of POL to Australia and the

Mediterranean and Hoegh to West

Africa). 09.00 Session 4: Ship Design and

Efficiency (parallel with Session 3) "New Catamaran RORO Design for

Norwegian Coastal Service—A

Breakthrough in Hull Design,"

J. E. Wahl, director, IKO Logistikk

AS.

RORO Conversions: Economic

Ways to Increase Capacity and

Improve Profitability—Featuring

Case Study of Tor Line's

Conversion of the Oden Vessels,"

O. Fastesson, managing director,

Tor Line AB and J. Christensen, managing director, FKAB. "Flexibility in Ship Tailoring and

Management Provides Many RORO

Solutions—A Presentation on the

Multipurpose Use of the Searunner

Class," Speaker to be announced,

Stena AB. "Cost-Effective and Reliable

Machinery Concepts for RORO

Vessels," D. Paro, vice president,

Diesel Technology Oy Wartsila AB.

Lunch for Registered Conference

Delegates

NB: During the afternoon of

Wednesday, June 8, there will be an opportunity for interested delegates to join a conducted tour of the Gothenburg Port facilities. 14.30 Session 5: Volume RORO—Car

Trades and Forest Products (parallel with Session 6) "Preparing for the Future—New

Ships and New Opportunities,"

O. Larsen, managing director,

HUAL Hoegh-Ugland Autoliners

A/S. "Forest Products: Economic

Comparison Between STORO and

RORO Handling—Bulk Return

Cargoes—Future Developments,"

T. Grandell, technical manager,

Transfennica Corporation. "Changes in the Car Carrier

Market," H. Munthe, vice president-marketing, Wallenius

Lines. "Auto Industry Uses Floating

Motorway—Inland and Shortsea

RORO from

Factory-to-Distributor,"

Speaker to be announced, E.H.

Harms & Co. 14.30 Session 6: RORO Terminal

Developments (parallel with

Session 5) "A Cost-Conscious Solution for

Ramp Access While Berthed

Conventionally,"

Capt. H. Schmiedeberg, operations manager, Gerd Buss. (continued) 8 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News