ITCO Village - Transport Logistic 2009 - Munich

The transport Logistic Exhibition is taking place in the middle of a world recession which is one of the worst we have experienced for many long years.
Despite this Messe Munich have stated that the total number of exhibitors has not decreased versus TL 2007 and in fact they have even added one additional hall to ensure extra space for the exhibitors.

By attending, ITCO and its members are sending out a positive message to the market that the tank container will continue to be part of the logistic supply chain for the long term.

ITCO will again have its trade mark "Tank Container Village" in hall B5 (stand no. 233/322) which is the same location as in 2007 and since that time the organisation has grown to over 100 members.

The ITCO village this year will comprise 34 stands grouping 40 different ITCO members, with the additional feature of a reserved area adjacent to the village. We have added this reserved area to give our members some privacy were they can welcome their guests for meetings in a quiet environment away from the main "Tank Container Village".

In place of the panel discussion we held at TL2007 we have organised three very interesting presentations that deal with the environment and the safe handling of tank containers on land and the sea.

All three presentations will be held in the reserved area adjacent to the "Tank Container Village" at the stated times and on the following days.

• Wednesday May 13th at 2pm
  "Carbon to Serve" presented by Prof. Alan Braithwaite,
  Chairman. LCP Consulting Ltd, visiting Prof.Cranfield University.
  This project compares the carbon footprints of tank containers, flexibags in a box and drums in a box on a typical supply chain between China and Europe.
• Thursday May 14th at 11am
  "Charm offensive with Shipping Companies". presented by Mr. Dave Dawson
  Ocean Logistics Consultant, Westbourne Consulting
  This project will help to the improve the awareness of the shipping companies on the safety aspects and ease of handling of tank containers when transporting liquids by sea.
• Thursday May 14th at 3pm
  "ICHCA safe handling of Tank Containers" presented by Mr. Bill Brassington
  Consultant, ETS Consulting.
  This presentation will show the work that ITCO has done over the last 2 years in association with ICHCA for the safe handling of Tank Containers in Terminals and Port facilities worldwide.

On Wednesday May 13th, after 6 pm Perolo offers a gentle Bordeaux wine as "Le verre de l'amitié" at which customers and friends are invited to attend.

On Thursday May 14th after 6pm ITCO invites its customers and friends to the traditional ITCO party, where we hope to see many of you attending, this party is partly sponsored by The Hoyer Group.