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day one: Thursday, June 9th, 2005

8:00 AM

Registration Opens — Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

CREATING THE BEST TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR CANADA AND ITS ECONOMY

Do not miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from the federal government and to participate in a question and answer session on the future of transportation in Canada.

Kristine Burr, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, TRANSPORT CANADA

9:45 AM

TRANSPORTATION BUYING TRENDS SURVEY — WHAT CARRIERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHO’S BUYING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Transportation Buying Trends Survey examines current and near-future trends in purchasing transportation services from all modes – truck, rail, courier, air, and marine. Hear what services 600 buyers of transportation services across Canada and the United States are looking for.

• Cold hard numbers – total Canadian shipper annual spending
• Transportation service buying intentions – services and modes
• Trends in shipping and predictions for the year ahead
• Modal usage – past and future
• Transportation buyers’ concerns regarding the capacity of each mode

Gain up-to-date industry statistics on the transportation purchasing intentions of leading North American businesses.

Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director, CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

10:30 AM

Mid-morning Networking Break

10:45 AM

SHIPPERS’ POWER PANEL:

THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND BUYING DECISIONS OF CANADIAN BUSINESS

• How do transportation buyers make their decisions?
• How have shipping needs changed – how has a changing business environment affected demand for transportation services?
• Where is the transportation system failing shippers?
• What is working well for transportation buyers, and what must carriers do to keep clients satisfied?

Understand what’s driving demand for carrier services and anticipate your clients’ needs before your competition gets in.

Robert Ballantyne, President, CANADIAN INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Ginnie Venslovaitis, Manager Transportation Logistics, UNILEVER CANADA
Tony Nardi, VP, NEPTUNE BULK TERMINALS INC.
Graham Allen, Manager of Land Transportation, NORANDA INC./FALCONBRIDGE LIMITED

12:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

1:15 PM

MULTI-MODAL PANEL DISCUSSION:

HOW CARRIERS PLAN TO CAPITALIZE ON THE TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY

• How is each mode addressing capacity concerns and constraints?
• Acquire insight on niche market opportunities and hear how Canada’s carriers are capitalizing on them
• Where do carriers see future growth opportunities? What new markets should carriers be considering?
• Discover how other modes are handling border and security issues

Michael H. Broad, President, SHIPPING FEDERATION OF CANADA
Bruce Burrows, Acting President and CEO, RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Ajay Virmani, President & CEO, CARGOJET
Senior Representative, Trucking Industry

2:15 PM

THE FACTORS DRIVING DEMAND FOR FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN CANADA

The demand for freight transportation across North America is expected to grow significantly by the year 2020 – given little or no change in government programs and policies, there will be significant strains on the capacity of the freight system to meet the needs of Canada’s economy.

• Learn how changes in economic structure and technology will affect demand for freight transportation
• How will expected increases in demand affect the efficiency and reliability of freight systems?
• What role can public policy play to ensure acceptable levels of system performance?

Acquire an informed perspective on the capacity pressures due to face Canadian freight carriers, and be prepared to meet the opportunities that this rise in demand provides.

Sergio Ostria, Senior Vice-President, ICF CONSULTING (Fairfax, VA)

3:00 PM

Mid-afternoon Networking Break

Continue the debate and discussion with your peers while enjoying a refreshing break.

3:15 PM

FUTURE OF NORTH AMERICAN INTERMODAL: MANAGING CAPACITY AND IMPROVING SERVICE

The transportation industry has found significant savings and efficiencies using the Intermodal system. In this session, analyze how you can derive more value from intermodal and what the future holds for innovations in transportation.

• How do Canada’s intermodal leaders plan to address capacity concerns?
• Highway H2O – linking marine and surface modes
• How can rail and truck come together to create more value?
• Discover how major service issues are being rectified by intermodal providers
• Learn the role that lines, ports, rail, and truck carriers must play in improving efficiency

Diagnose where intermodal is going, the challenges it is facing, and obtain strategies to improve the growth and efficiency of your intermodal services.

Philip Davies, Senior Regional Economist, Coordination and Policy Advice, TRANSPORT CANADA PACIFIC REGION
Richard Corfe, President, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Morley Strachan, VP, Business Development & Strategy, TSI TERMINALS INC.
Senior Representative, PBB GLOBAL LOGISTICS

4:15 PM

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY: THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Safety improvements are incredibly cost effective. Avoiding incidents protects your employees, your investments, and the public. In this session, capture the strategic benefits that safety improvements provide and prioritize your safety spending.

• What are the direct and indirect benefits of safety investments?
• Isolate where you can make key safety improvements in your operations
• Determine what the safety priorities should be in road, rail, air, and marine industries
• Acquire effective implementation plans for new safety initiatives
• Anticipate legislative changes and plan appropriately

Prioritize your safety spending ­ save money, ensure less downtime, and contribute towards increased profitability.

Dr. Frank Russo, Director, Strategic Initiatives, SIGNAL2NOISE
Dr. Jeff Jones, Director, Research, SIGNAL2NOISE

5:00 PM

CLOSING REMARKS FROM CHAIRPERSON

DAY TWO: Friday, June 10th, 2005

7:30 AM

Registration Opens — Continental Breakfast

8:45 AM

OPENING COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

9:00 AM

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIAN CARRIERS: CAPITALIZE ON THE CHINA FACTOR AND FOREIGN MARKETS

Foreign markets for Canadian goods have been developing and trade barriers have been diminishing. Uncover recent global trends and forecasts so that you can strategically position yourself within the global transportation industry to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

• Where will the greatest demand for transportation services come from and where are the growth opportunities?
• China’s economy is growing – what is the future impact of Asian trade on your business and clients?
• Realize your competitive advantages and disadvantages in relation to industry forecasts

Anticipate where the global movement of goods is headed and take away the knowledge required to help you capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Ben Hackett, Executive Managing Director, GLOBAL INSIGHT (Washington, DC)

9:45 AM

USING SMART TECHNOLOGY TO SECURE THE SUPPLY CHAIN

All modes are quickly adopting smart-container, smart-trailer, and smart-shipment technologies. Learn how to mitigate the risks and take advantage of the opportunities that new technologies and security concerns present.

• Determine how to prevent and mitigate bottom-line impacts of security counter measures
• Evaluate the economics and speed of deployment of ‘smart’ technologies
• Discuss the role of government and the transportation industry within a secure supply chain context

Determine how to most cost-effectively strengthen and secure your profit driven supply chain.

Michael Wolfe, Principal, NORTH RIVER CONSULTING GROUP (North Marshfield, MA)

10:30 AM

Mid-morning Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new business contacts and talk about crucial issues and developments in transportation.

11:00 AM

COMBINING FLEET TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES: BETTER AND CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES TO SATELLITE FLEET MANAGEMENT

Improved wireless technology has made it possible to monitor goods transport accurately, efficiently, and more cost effectively.

• Determine which fleet tracking equipment and packages are most cost effective
• Discover the effectiveness of combined cell phone and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies
• Realize the benefits of real-time and remote fleet management: collect information on driver behavior, mechanical faults, and vehicle data

Ensure your organization is informed about using emerging fleet management and tracking technologies to reduce costs and increase capabilities.

Mansell Nelson, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Enterprise Solutions, ROGERS WIRELESS INC.
John Woronczuk, VP Marketing and Sales, NETISTIX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

12:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

Compare notes and approaches with your colleagues and conference faculty over a relaxing lunch.

1:00 PM

UNITED STATES CROSS BORDER PROGRAMS: SECURITY AND TRADE FACILITATION

This presentation will present the realities of today’s security environment and what programs the United States has implemented to facilitate the importation of legal goods.

• Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Free And Secure Trade (FAST), and Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS)
• How does the Trade Act of 2002 (Advanced Electronic Cargo Information submission) affect your business?
• How do the U.S. programs differ from the Canadian CSA/ACI programs?

What new programs and issues are facing U.S. Customs and Border Protection and how will they affect your business?

Eric L. Couture, Assistant Attache, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, AMERICAN EMBASSY (Ottawa)

1:45 PM

CANADIAN CROSS BORDER PROGRAMS: SECURING THE BORDER AND PROTECTING TRADE

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is working on programs designed to both secure the border and ensure the flow of legitimate trade.

• What is the Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP)?
• Updates on the Customs Self Assessment (CSA)/ACI clearance option for marine and air
• Is the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program right for you?
• Hear what new programs and policies will be instituted over the next year

Clarify how new government programs can decrease the time and money you spend moving your goods across the border.

Caren Wilson, Manager, Free and Secure Trade Program, CANADA BORDER SERVICE AGENCY

2:30 PM

Mid-afternoon Networking Break

3:00 PM

DEALING WITH BOTTLENECKS AND SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES: INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FLOW OF GOODS

Operational bottlenecks and inefficient supply chain logistics cost you time and money.

• Debate which infrastructure improvements are needed to head off bottlenecks
• Acquire best practices and better handle high-use infrastructure
• Reduce the risk of damage, loss, and claims within your supply chain
• Understand supply chain responsibility: vendor/supplier side, inbound/receiving side, and the transportation partner

Learn how to execute better supply chain management and maximize profits.

Dr. Barry Prentice, Director, Transportation Institute, ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

3:45 PM

INCREASING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: GETTING GOODS MOVING FASTER AND EASIER WITH INNOVATIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

• What infrastructure solutions can public-private partnerships deliver effectively, now?
• What direction will the government take in the future? What are the challenges and opportunities?
• How can private companies construct attractive solutions that government will support?

Walk away with knowledge of how public-private infrastructure projects can be successful; which segments of the industry stand to benefit most; and what all of this means to your bottom line!

Jim Wilson, M.P.P. Simcoe-Grey, Progressive Conservative Transportation Critic

4:30 PM

CLOSING REMARKS FROM CHAIRPERSON — CONFERENCE ADJOURNS