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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
