PPI Transport Symposium 19 Adds Dynamic New Speakers From Around the World to the Conference Program Line Up

BRUSSELS, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- Conference Program to Tackle Growth and Sustainability Challenges Facing the Industry

Forest products logistics professionals from around the world will gather at the PPI Transport Symposium 19 to hear about the growth and sustainability challenges facing the industry.  Organized by RISI and the IFPTA (International Forest Products Transport Association), the biennial Symposium will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam from October 11-14.

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Through a series of panel discussions, led by industry insiders, the program will feature high level executives from forest products companies, shipping lines, logistics providers and other major companies throughout the marketplace, including:

• Nicolette van der Jagt, Secretary General, European Shippers' Council
• Marc Leblanc, Corporate Director of Logistics, Tembec Industries, Inc.
• Gery Lesaffre, Supply Chain Director, Sappi Fine Paper Europe
• Raimundo Montt, Director of Logistics & Transport, Celulosa CMPC
• Grethe Hoyvik, Vice President, Grieg Star Shipping
• Jeff Ryalls, Manager of Transportation & Logistics, International Forest Products Corporation
• Ulf Hofverberg, Director of Sales & Marketing, Fibrek
• Uwe Bartmann, Global Director of Forest Products, Kuehne + Nagel (AG+Co.) KG
• Joachim Hrasky, Scanfiber A.S.
• Rod Young, Chief Economic Advisor, RISI
• David Laurine, President, Highmount Logistics
• Stig Wiklund, Vice President Stora Enso Logistics
• Ann-Christin Eggum, Vice President of Chartering & Operations, Westfal-Larsen Shipping
• Jaap Blok, Managing Director, VCK Group
• John Swingler, President, Sappi Trading - US Paper Corporation
• Ana Paula Trilho, Corporate Logistics Manager, Grupo Orsa
• Hermano Sousa, Logistics Director, Altri
• Alan Bog, Commercial Manager, Asia, Westerlund Group
• Louis Kanters, Managing Director, Interrijn Holding
• Anne Rahikainen, Director of Bioenergy Services, RISI

For the first time in the history of the Symposium, the conference program will also feature two special sessions hosted by CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries). These new sessions will explore the new EU policy regarding transportation emissions, sustainable transport for the pulp and paper industry, and emissions reductions.

"The speakers confirmed for this year's program are outstanding. They represent such a wide array of companies in the industry," said Buddy Green, IFPTA President. "Our attendees are going to get a true inside look at how they can continue to grow their businesses."

The Symposium sponsors include Bolzoni Auramo, Bristol Port Company, Cascade, FMS, Grieg Star Shipping, Port of Antwerp, V. Alexander, and Verbrugge.

The full conference program, line up of speakers, and registration information can be found on the Symposium website at http://www.transportsymposium.com.

About PPI Transport Symposium 19

PPI Transport Symposium is the leading biennial conference and exhibition for the global forest products logistics industry.  It is dedicated exclusively to the worldwide transport, materials handling, and distribution of pulp, paper, wood, timber, and forest products commodities.  

Organized by RISI and the International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA), PPI Transport Symposium 19, scheduled for October 11-14, 2011, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, will offer a comprehensive conference program, an associated exhibition, and a tour of the Port of Amsterdam and its facilities.  For more information, visit http://www.transportsymposium.com.

About RISI

RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue, nonwovens, printing and publishing industries to help them make better decisions.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. More information can be found at http://www.risi.com.

About IFPTA

The International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) was established in 1982 as an organization for professionals within the global forest products logistics industry.  The Association provides a networking framework to encourage communication and innovation among all roles and participants in the industry.  The IFPTA supports the IFPTA Journal, produces various regional seminars, and organizes the biennial PPI Transport Symposium in conjunction with RISI.  For more information, visit http://www.ifpta.org.

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