TransOman: Transportation Innovation and Challenges Conference

This will be the first transportation conference to be held especially for the executives and professionals in the transport and logistics sector. The conference will take place on 14th - 15th October 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Muscat, Oman as part of the TransOman: Transport, Shipping and Logistics Show. It aims to attract over 100 delegates who are interested to know more about the developments, latest trends, strategies and opportunities in the sultanates transport and logistics sector. About the Conference

The Gulf Cooperation Council's Countries (GCC) transportation and logistics sector plays a vital role in the regional and international trade and to the exchange of goods, services and knowledge for the GCC States. In the recent years it has become the region's strongest economic driver—continuously providing dividends and opportunities for investors. As the sector is experiencing steady growth, certain issues such as; export issues, policy and regulatory issues, cargo handling, operational issues, infrastructure development, piracy and fuel prices are starting to arise. Recently, the global economic downturn has also caused volatility in the commodity markets, which again adds to the complications and challenges that transport and logistics is facing.

The objective of the GCC Transportation Innovation and Challenges Conference, under the theme: "Moving forward in the midst of Global Slowdown" is to gather regional and international transportation practitioners to discuss and address pressing issues, exchange best practices and experiences. Delegates will learn innovative, effective and profitable solutions to the issues they are facing as well having the opportunity to explore emerging prospects. Other topics to be discussed includes; GCC transportation infrastructure roadmap, talent management, transportations green initiatives, Latest technologies that could maximise productivity, improve processes and reduce operational cost. The conference will also feature an informative panel discussion on the present market situation. The event will also provide delegates with the opportunity to network and build relationships among the transport and logistics leaders in the region and international.

Who should attend?

GCC Transportation Innovation and Challenges Conference will be attended by the leading senior to mid-level executives and decision-makers from:

• Concerned government agencies & authorities
• Shippers (manufacturers and retailers)
• 3PLs, 4PLs,
• Carriers (Road, Rail, Sea and Air)
• Freight Forwarders
• Ports, Airports and freight hubs
• IT Solution Providers
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Consultants
• Media

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