All EU countries to celebrate European Maritime Day in Rome, 18-20 May ec.europa.eu ...The sea has always played a key role in Europes prosperity. 20 May is a dedicated European Maritime Day in the EU. This year, in cooperation with the Italian government, the Commission is organising a 3-day conference in Rome from 18 to 20 May....
The 2nd European Shortsea Congress Liverpool www.navigateconferences.com ...SHORTSEA SHIPPING - THE NEXT DECADE
How will the shortsea sector fare during the next 10 years? How hard will the current global financial crisis and free-fall in freight rates hit? Can more efficiency be introduced into shortsea supply chains to drive down costs? Will changes such as the introduction of Ultra Large Container Ships, the breakdown of the liner conference system or the increasing consolidation in the ports sector have a lasting impact? Social responsibility is becoming more important and how can the shortsea sector work with its customers to deliver environmentally friendly solutions?
Liverpool 30 June - 1 July 2009...
