CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

1st Annual Multimodal Transportation & Logistics Conference 2012

Role of Pakistans Transportation and Logistics Industry in the 21st Century
13th January 2012 Karachi Expo Centre

www.intertranspakistan.com

WHY PAKISTAN?
Pakistan with its strategic geographical location has gained worldwide recognition as a trade corridor linking vital regions of South, Central and West Asia. In order to gain maximum advantage of its ideal location, the country has been developing its transportation networks and around 100 million tons of cargo is currently being handled. The Government of Pakistan and the World Bank are pursuing developments in this sector to bring efficiency in the transportation sector to facilitate domestic trade and transport in the global supply chain. National Trade Corridor Program has been initiated in an effort to link Pakistan with its neighbouring countries to enhance transit trade competitiveness and the countrys industrialisation. Major initiatives are also being taken to propagate the use of multimodal transport for connecting markets and people.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
1st Annual Multimodal Transportation & Logistics Conference will bring together an ideal blend of industry stakeholders from manufacturing, distribution, logistics and Government authorities to stimulate dialogue for improving the transportation infrastructure in line with the industrial requirements. The conference is designed to highlight the immense potential of the transportation modes and related services to cater to the domestic and international markets. With its diverse agenda, it will highlight current operational and strategic issues, propose solutions, discuss best practices and identify various opportunities in this sector.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Transport Authorities | Ports And Shipping Lines | Railways | Warehousing / Inventory | Operations Major Exporters & Importers | Distributors | Airports Authorities | Shippers (Manufacturers and Retailers) | Concerned Government Agencies and Authorities | Carriers (Road, Sea and Air) | Supply Chain or Distribution | Freight Forwarders | Financial Institutions & Banks | Insurance Companies | Industrial Free Zones | Chamber of Commerce and Industries | Industry Associations and Business Councils | Embassies and Consulates | IT Solution Providers | Consultants | Media

CONCURRENT EVENT 12 15 January 2012 Karachi Expo Centre Pakistans 1st Multi-Modal International Transport & Logistics Exhibition and Conference will provide valuable insights into the latest trends in the transportation and logistics industry. The show will be an ideal platform for the logistics service providers to widen their scope of activities by establishing international linkages.

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

This is an ideal platform to network and exchange information & ideas with top industry professionals, transport organizations, port & aviation operators, railways and the government authorities. Packed with presentations and discussions of projects and regional corridors, the conference will conclude with viable recommendations that should evolve with an integrated framework for the future of this sector to create new business opportunities for industrial growth. The recommendations of the conference will be followed up in the next years annual gathering.

AREAS TO BE DISCUSSED
Regional Prospects for Transportation and Logistics - National Trade Corridor; Facilitating Trade and Transport between Pakistan and Neighboring Countries - Integrated Approach to Policy-Making at the Local, National & Regional Levels of Transport Services - Trends in The International Transport and Logistics Industry & Opportunities for the Region in Particular - Opportunities for Pakistan to cater to Land Locked Countries - Measuring and Improving Intra-Regional Connectivity - Role of Financial Institutions in Developing Transport Infrastructure Multimodal Transport: Impact on Trade Facilitation - National Highway Systems Challenges & Developments - Importance of Road Transport in Pakistans Economy - Meeting the Mobility Needs and Challenges ahead for Transport Users - The Integration of Local Transport Operators into Global Transport Systems - Modernizing the Trucking Industry - Infrastructure Challenges for Energy Import - Encouraging Private Sector Participation in Pakistan Railways - Importance of Rail Transport - Ports of the Future; Plans and Initiatives - Transport Optimization Between Sea Ports and Dry Ports - Role of Shipping in Countrys Logistics & its Impact on Transport Cost - Routing Problems in Maritime Logistics and the Possible Solutions - Commercial Aspect of Civil Aviation to Facilitate Air Transportation - Regulatory Framework for Transit Trade - Prospects in Pakistan for Cargo Transhipment Integrating into Global Supply Chain; Challenges Ahead - Role of Logistics in Improving Supply Chain Security - Logistical Efficiencies in the Global Supply Chain

1. An abstract not exceeding 400 words, to be submitted by the speaker / author prior to the submittal of the paper, no later than 30th November, 2011 2. English will be the official language of the Conference 3. Selected participants will have to submit the final papers / presentation latest by 20th December, 2011 4. The final paper should also include brief profile of the speaker / author along with a passport size photograph 5. The Paper Abstracts may be submitted via email to conference@pegasus.com.pk 6. Submittals may also be made through post as per the given contact information having their envelopes titled as INTERTRANS Conference 2012 Call for Papers

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

REVIEWING PROCEDURE AND SELECTION

1. Papers will be chosen on the strength of the abstract, its particular content matter and relevance to the session themes 2. Submitted abstracts will be short-listed by the Conference Organizing Committee till 10th December, 2011 3. The Conference Organizing Committee reserves the rights of selection 4. The Committee will intimate the selection to the speaker / author 5. The Conference Program allocates a maximum of 20 minutes to each presentation

R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
First Name: _______________________________________ Last Name: ______________________________________________________ Institute/ Company: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ Country:______________________________ Telephone:______________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Mobile No: ________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZER

CO-ORGANIZER

Pegasus

All Pakistan Shipping Association

For More Details, Please Contact: CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Mr. Mahmood Ghaznavi Vice Chairman APSA mahmood@easterngroupcos.com Mrs. Saba Shaikh Asst. Manager Conferences sabashaikh@pegasus.com.pk

FOR SPEAKER
Abstract Title (Limit 50 Letters)
(Before 29 December)

F O R AT T E N D E E
Early Bird Discounted Fee
Registration Fee PKR 13000 PKR 17000 US$ 170 US$ 200

ATTENDEE PACKAGE
Brief Profile of the Speaker/Author: Conference Literature and the CD containing Presentations Networking Tea & Luncheon Stationery & Giveaways Exhibition Opening Ceremony Invitation Exhibition Pass

SUPPORTED BY

Board of Investment Government of Pakistan

Engineering Development Board

Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association

International Multimodal Transportation Assocation

Complementary Attendee Pass for 1 representative from each APSA member company Enclosed is the Cheque / Bank Draft for US$_____________________, payable to Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt.) Ltd for ____________________ number of persons from our organization. NOTE: Registration Form must be accompanied with the Payment in full. Attendees will only be permitted to attend the conference upon the receipt of the full payment

Courtesy of ICC Pakistan

CONTACT INFORMATION
2nd Floor, Business Centre, Mumtaz Hassan Road, Karachi 74000, Pakistan Tel: (92-21) 111 PEGCON (111-734-266) Fax: (92-21) 32410723 E-mail: conference@pegasus.com.pk Website: www.pegasus.com.pk

Abstract (Please enclose abstract 300 words maximum with this form)