Conference Schedule

Keynote Presentation

~ Sjuul Paradijs, Editor in Chief, De Telegraaf

RISI Outlook Presentation: Forecast for the Global Pulp and Paper Industry

Learn where the industry is heading in the coming months and years with a global overview that covers all grades and regions. Based on RISI's industry–leading forecasting and analysis, this session will provide an insight for the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the pulp and paper sector.

~ Rod Young, Chief Economic Advisor, RISI

Conference Session 1: Challenges & Opportunities Facing the Forest Products Transportation Industry

The need to transport forest products is growing and changing for many reasons. This session will look at variety of challenges and opportunities from rising fuel costs to industry consolidation, from government regulations to new market opportunities. Our panelists will share their insights on what you can expect as we see economic conditions continue to improve around the world.

Moderator:
~ David Laurine, President, Highmount Logistics

Panelists:
~ Stig Wiklund, Vice President, Stora Enso Logistics
~ Ann–Christin Eggum, Vice President, Chartering & Operations, Westfal–Larsen Shipping
~ Jaap Blok, Member, VCK Group Supervisory Board
~ Nicolette van der Jagt, Secretary General, European Shippers' Council
~ Marc Leblanc, Corporate Director, Logistics, Tembec Industries, Inc.

Conference Session 3: Pulp Panel

One of the big questions in the industry: "What do pulp producers want from transportation providers?" We'll explore this question with producers and shipowners alike. In this session we'll get their view on the trends in vessel capacity, take a look at new players & vessels entering the market, and discuss pulp capacity increases/decreases.

Moderator:
~ Ana Paula Trilho, Corporate Logistics Manager, Grupo Orsa

Panelists:
~ Hermano Sousa, Logistics Director, Altri
~ Rod Young, Chief Economic Advisor, RISI
~ Raimundo Montt, Director of Logistics & Transport, Celulosa CMPC
~ Ulf Hofverberg, Director, Sales & Marketing, Fibrek
~ Philippe Wauters, Vice President & General Manager, Westfal-Larsen Shipping

Conference Session 4: The Challenges and Opportunities for Shipping & Transportation in Asia

Everyone knows how important Asia is to the global economy. The changing aspirations of the population in this region is having a major impact on the forest products industry, in particular the shipping and transport sectors. With so much opportunity on the horizon, this panel will take a realistic look at the infrastructure and transportation within Asia that will support the growing demands from this part of the world.

Speakers:
~ Alan Bog, Commercial Manager Asia, Westerlund Asia Terminals, Euroports Group
~ Ulf Eriksen, Vice President, Westfal-Larsen Shipping

Conference Session 5: Examining the Potential from Biomass & Biofuels

Over the last five years the Biomass & Biofuels industry has increased significantly. So much so that European power companies are investing in pellet-making plants in North America, to ensure supply. What potential do they provide forest products logistics companies? We'll hear from industry experts about the future trends and opportunities for producers and what forest products transportation providers are doing to answer the demand. The panel will look at how volumes and business may shift within this new growth area.

Moderator:
~ Louis Kanters, Managing Director, Interrijn Holding

Panelists:
~ Anne Rahikainen, Director, Bioenergy Services, RISI
~ Joachim Hrasky, Partner, Scanfiber A.S.
~ Mike McInerney, President, Celtic Logistics, Inc.
~ Mieke Vandewal, Marketing Manager Fuels, Control Union World Group

Conference Session 7: Maritime Transport and the Challenge of Emissions Reduction (Global, Europe, and South America, Pulp Imports and Paper, & Board Exports)

• Introduction
~ Bernard Lombard, Trade & Competitiveness Director, CEPI

• GHG and sulphur emissions from shipping: EU maritime policy
~ Roxana Lesovici, EU Commission DG Move, Unit Maritime Safety

• Perception of environment protection challenges in maritime transport by a pulp & paper company
~ Stefan Sundman, VP, Corporate Relations & Development, UPM

• An NGO initiative
~ Ulf Duus, Clean Shipping Project

• Debate Moderator
~ Graeme Rodden, Executive Editor, IFPTA Journal and PPI Magazine, RISI