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Issue 4 2019 - Freight Business Journal


///MULTIMODAL PREVIEW


sharing my experience, and participating in the discussions at Multimodal 2019.”


Other exhibitors and companies


More than 300 exhibitors from leading logistics service providers are expected to attend Multimodal 2019, with the confirmed list already including ONE, Cosco Shipping Lines, Associated British Ports, Eddie Stobart, Kuehne + Nagel, Maritime Transport, Malcolm Logistics, Samskip, Jigsaw Transport, CMA CGM Group, and Agility. The Multimodal 2019


Thought leaders from all segments of the freight and logistics industry will bring their knowledge to bear on a wide variety of topics at the industry event of the year.


Multimodal 2019 is the 12th edition of the UK and Ireland’s largest logistics and transport exhibition, covering every sector of the industry, from air to sea, from road to rail – as well as supporting markets such as warehousing and technology. The exhibition runs from 18-


20 June at the Birmingham NEC where 275 exhibitors will be opening booths to an expected 9,000-plus visitors over the three- day event. The show provides exhibition


space, networking opportunities, and a three-day education programme for the entire supply chain, offering attendees the chance to come together, gain industry insights, and grow their professional networks and businesses. Seminars and workshops are


spearheaded by industry insiders and thought leaders who bring their experience and expertise to the exhibition floor, while fostering discussions and debates on the most pertinent issues


affecting the industry today. Keynote speakers include chief


executive officer of Transport Intelligence, John Manners-Bell, and Jeremy Nixon of Ocean Network Express (ONE), who will be sharing his outlook for the shipping industry. Nixon comments: “Liner


shipping faces many global challenges, but is rapidly evolving. ONE has come a long way since commencing operations a little over a year ago, and I am looking forward to taking the podium,


Shippers’ Village will provide the opportunity for freight buyers to meet with logistics suppliers to discuss bilateral business opportunities in dedicated meeting rooms. “Multimodal has grown every


year since its inception and today it is recognised as the leading logistics and transport show in the UK and Ireland, attracting an unrivalled scope of industry leaders, experts, and supply chain decision makers from all sectors,” says Robert Jervis, logistics portfolio director at Multimodal organisers, Clarion Events. “The show provides excellent networking opportunities for visitors and exhibitors alike, and our new seminar steering committee will ensure next year’s education programme reflects the latest industry developments,


as well as the challenges and opportunities.”


Education programme


Multimodal 2019’s education programme will feature seminars and workshops on new technology from the perspectives of innovation and disruption, Brexit opportunities, and the labour crisis. Day One of the programme


focuses on disruption, and John Manners-Bell of Transport Intelligence will kick off the discussion with a speech on why logistics is vulnerable to disruption. In


Rail Freight Group and the Road Haulage Association to discuss the challenges and opportunities of cross-industry cooperation. Day Two of the event will


feature a workshop on adapting to a changing industry with Sue Terpilowski of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), and association chairs from the British International Freight Association (BIFA), Cargo iQ, and the Cool Chain Association (CCA). The British International Freight


the aſternoon, the UK


Warehousing Association’s Peter Ward will be speaking and leading a surgery about opportunities for success in the new digital world. The show’s third day will focus


on recruiting, retaining, and engaging new talent in the industry, and speakers from BIFA, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Career Ready will share the discussion floor with speakers from the next generation of transport professionals. “We need to challenge the view


that the logistics industry is about trucks and sheds and show young people that it’s fast-paced, dynamic, and ripe with opportunities for personal growth and career development,” says Ian Nichol, head of logistics at Career Ready UK.


“In order to stay on top of the


Bristol’s Global Gateway


recruitment game, we will be looking at what practical measures logistics companies can take to improve recruitment of new staff and develop them so that they stay in the industry.” The latest transport tech will


also be the subject of debate during the education programme, with seminars on Blockchain and digitalisation in the industry.


Other associations


Multimodal also provides the space for UK associations to come together and build connections between their members. The United Kingdom


Warehousing Association (UKWA), which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, will be hosting a pavilion at Multimodal 2019, giving member organisations the opportunity to exhibit. UKWA will also be participating


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2019’s seminar


and workshop line-up. UKWA chief executive Peter Ward will be chairing a panel with the Freight Transport Association (FTA),


Association (BIFA) will be hosting a dedicated surgery where Robert Keen, director general of the organisation will be available to answer questions and discuss the industry’s most pressing topics. And FTA deputy chief executive James Hookham, will be on hand to answer questions from members in a surgery on Day Two.


Multimodal Awards


A highlight of the event are the FTA Multimodal Awards, presented to winners at a gala dinner and awards ceremony, which this year is hosted by snooker legend, Steve Davis. The awards recognise


exceptional business and individual contributions to the logistics industry in categories that span all sectors, including Shipper of the Year, Young Logistics Professional of


Multimodal Personality of the Year Award, to name a few. “The FTA Multimodal Awards


night is an important event at Multimodal and provides a platform to recognise outstanding achievements in the industry, while championing young professionals, and highlighting innovation and good practice,” says Jervis. “At Multimodal, we celebrate


excellence in logistics and offer opportunities to network and learn from leading figures in the industry.” Nominations for the services


awards, which include Air Cargo Operator of the Year and 3PL of the Year, are voted for by the thousands of readers of the Multimodal newsletter and FTA members. The awards ceremony and


dinner will be held on the evening of the first day of the Multimodal exhibition at VOX at the NEC.


For more information on


attending or exhibiting contact: Robert Jervis Logistics Portfolio Director 020 7384 7760 robert.jervis@clarionevents.com


the Year, and


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