DEP invites entrepreneurs to take part in a logistics symposium
featuring gurus from Thailand and overseas
at the Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008
… and it’s all free-of-charge!
The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) has announced it will be organizing a logistics symposium featuring over 20 Thai and international logistics experts and over 10 interesting topics, at the upcoming Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008 (TILF 2008). The seminar is aimed to contribute to expanding and strengthening Thailand’s logistics networks, minimizing export costs and maximizing competitiveness. And best of all, admission is all free-of-charge!
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Mr. Panot Punyahotra, Director Office of Trade Logistics, the Department of Export Promotion, stated that, “The Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008 is scheduled to take place this September 11th-13th, at BITEC Bangna, and it will be organized under the theme of ‘ASEAN Logistics Networks’. One highlight of the event is undoubtedly the grand symposium featuring over 20 logistics experts from Thailand and beyond.” |
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| The list of illustrious keynote speakers includes the following. |
 Mr.Suwit Ratanachinda, President of Thai Logistics Service Providers Federation |
| Mr.Thanit Sorat, Vice President of Federation of Thai Industries |
| Mr.Bui Ngoc Loan, Chairman of Vietnam Freight Forwarders Association (VIFFAS) |
| Mr. Cao Rong Xin, Modern Logistics Association of Yunnan |
| Mr. Anthony Wong, President of Hong Kong Logistics Association |
| Mr. Miklos Horvath, Chairman of Hungarian Logistics Cluster |
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“This symposium is, of course, a rare and great opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in learning more about how logistics can help improve their business, and best of all, admission to this seminar is all free-of-charge.”, added Mr. Panot.
| The seminar will cover the following interesting topics. |
| Logistic Implication of ASEAN Economic Community |
| Utilization of New Trade Lanes in ASEAN: Synchronization of Practices and Regulations |
| Utilization of New Trade Lanes Links Linked with ASEAN: Perspective from Neighboring and Overseas Countries |
| ASEAN Ways and Best Practices to Improve Logistics and Supply Chain Efficiency |
| Understand Distribution Strategies to Overseas Markets |
| Contemporary Technologies to Gain Better Logistic Efficiency |
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Mr. Panot further noted that, “This seminar will be most beneficial to Thai entrepreneurs and the general public who are interested in learning more about logistics. Participants will discover how the latest logistics innovations in ASEAN can be best utilized to improve logistics networks, to lower costs and to increase competitiveness. The talks will also extend to relevant logistics regulations in ASEAN, especially for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We will also learn how to improve logistics and supply chain efficiency, as well as, study the successful logistics models of ‘Best Practices’ winners and see how they can be applied to suit our own businesses.” |
The Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008 is to be held on September 11th-13th, 2008, at BITEC Bangna.
For more information, please contact the Logistics Trade Office, the Department of Export Promotion,
Tel. 0 2512 0093–104 ext. 504, 614
Email : esls@depthai.go.th
or visit www.logisticsfair.com, www.thaitradefair.com |
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