About the Forum
About European Inland Waterways Logistics 2023
European Inland Waterways Logistics: ports, fleet, shipping conference and exhibition is an in-person networking platform for the IWT experts from Europe that will take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on 20-21 June 2023.
In the last few years, we can observe rapidly growing volumes of coal, iron ore and metal transportation by inland waterways in Europe in case of steel production increase and high gas prices as long as other cargoes stay at the same level.
Russian aggression against Ukraine has also significantly changed Europe’s transport system, particularly in the transport of agricultural products.
Today we need to be ready to change volumes and market conditions in fleet and infrastructure.
All the issues mentioned earlier and more critical market updates, trends, and practical cases, You will have an opportunity to discuss with the company of inland shipping industry professionals from different segments during the Conference.
In addition to the Conference, there will also be an exhibition area to make your participation more effective.
A technical field trip to one of the logistics area of Rotterdam is planned within the program framework.
Who Should Attend?
- Producers, Traders, End-users: coal, coke, fertilizers, grain, crude oil, steel, metallurgical raw materials and finished steel products, construction materials, etc.
- Inland waterways shipping Companies: Owners / Operators / Agents / Brokers
- Ports & Terminals
- Intermodal operators
- Stevedoring companies
- Port handling equipment providers
- Consultants involved in the monitoring of sea-borne trade
- Logistics software developers
- Financial Institutions: Investment Banks / Infrastructure Funds
- Associations and governmental organizations
Program
Keynote Questions
- European inland ports’ sustainability in view of the current market conditions and realities.
- River infrastructure bottlenecks: bridge clearance, locks condition – deterioration and renovation.
- Inland fleet: construction, modernization, renovation.
- Automation of IWT transport. Advanced navigation systems. New word in equipment for vessels.
- Perspectives and challenges of IWT logistics. Optimal ways for growth.
- Cross-border cooperation in and between core network corridors.
- Sustainable urban mobility and logistics. Supplying industries and cities by a river.
- Cargo flows freight rates and overview. Effective tools for the attraction of new cargoes for river transportation.
- Green regulations and solutions.
- The European Green Deal targets for IWT. Low carbon and circular economy.
- Digital tools for IWT optimization.
- Digital river information services (RIS) on cross-border corridors.
Partners
Media Partners
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
Use the conference platform to the maximum. Participate as a Partner or Sponsor.
General Partner (exclusively for one company)
- 6 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Equipped exhibition stand
- Welcome speech at the opening ceremony (5-10 min).
- Presentation at one of the conference sessions (20-25 minutes).
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (A3 turn, layout provided by the Partner).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Partner).
- Branding of the conference hall in the corporate style of the General Partner.
- Personal meeting room for pre-arranged meetings.
- Broadcast the Partner’s video advertisement before the conference and during coffee breaks.
- Send an information letter from the General Partner via the registered participants’ database.
7 000 €
Gold Sponsor
- 4 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Equipped exhibition stand
- Presentation at one of the conference sessions (10-15 minutes).
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (A3 turn, layout provided by the Partner).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Partner).
- Personal meeting room for pre-arranged meetings.
5 000 €
Silver Sponsor
- 3 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Equipped exhibition stand
- Presentation at one of the conference sessions (10-15 minutes).
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (A3 turn, layout provided by the Partner).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Partner).
3 500 €
Registration Desk Sponsor (exclusively for one company)
- 3 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Branding of the conference hall in the corporate style of the Sponsor.
- Lanyards and nametags are printed by Sponsor’s full-color corporate logo.
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (1 page, layout provided by the Sponsor).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Sponsor).
- Send an information letter from the Sponsor via the registered participants’ database.
3 000 €
Conference Session Sponsor
- 2 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Corporate video presentation at the start of the session.
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (1 page, layout provided by the Sponsor).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials and near chosen session in the conference program.
2 000 €
Coffee Break Sponsor
- 2 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Branding the coffee break area in the corporate style of the Sponsor.
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (1 page, layout provided by the Sponsor).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
2 000 €
Gala Dinner Sponsor
- 4 delegate passes to all conference events.
- 5 passes to Gala Dinner
- Branding the Gala Dinner area in the corporate style of the Sponsor.
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (1 page, layout provided by the Sponsor).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Sponsor).
3 500 €
Field Trip Sponsor
- 2 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Making a presentation on the bus during Field Trip.
- Promo materials distribution on the bus.
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
- Attachment of promotional materials to delegates’ packages (provided by the Sponsor).
2 000 €
Nametags and Lanyards Sponsor
- 2 delegate passes to all conference events.
- Branding Nametags and Lanyards with the Sponsor’s corporate logo.
- Full-color advertising block in the conference catalog (1 page, layout provided by the Sponsor).
- Logo on all conference promotional materials.
2 000 €
Advertising
Advertising Options
Bags
Full-color corporate advertising block is printed on one side of the conference paper bag.
Pens
Putting your company’s logo on a ballpoint pen.
The shape and material of the pen are discussed further.
Notepads
Branded A5 format notepads (cover + inner block).
Roll-Up
Roll-Up or banner is placed in the Registration area.
(Roll-Up provided by the Customer).
Placement of promotional materials in delegates' packages.
Maximum format of materials – A4 (297×210 mm).
Advertising
Conference Catalog Advertising
Outside Back Cover
500 €
Inside Back or Front Cover
400 €
Page 3
300 €
Double page spread
300 €
Full Page
250 €
Half-page
150 €
Logo on Cover
100 €
Logo and Text on each catalog’s page
400 €
Venue
Venue
Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre
3011 EA Rotterdam, Zalmstraat 1
+31 (0)10 413 4139
inforotterdam@inntelhotels.nl
Registration
Registration
Early-Bird Rate
for registration and payment
before 20 April
1 delegate
550 €
2 and more delegates (per person)
450 €
*all taxes included
- participation in the conference and all activities
- list of participants with contact details
- all-conference materials
- photo report
- evening cocktail reception
Registration Fee
for registration
after 20 April
1 delegate
690 €
2 and more delegates (per person)
590 €
*all taxes included
- participation in the conference and all activities
- list of participants with contact details
- all-conference materials
- photo report
- evening cocktail reception
Materials
Conference materials
Conference materials
Could not attend the event – you can obtain conference materials and be in the latest trends in inland waterways logistics!
295 €
- Presentations in PDF and PPT formats.
- Audio recordings of the speakers’ presentations.
- List of participants with contact details.
