Air Cargo Internet Symposium & Exhibition 3
January 17-19, 1999
The Royal Sonesta
New Orleans, Louisiana
Doing business via the Internet has become a competitive necessity
for companies involved in shipping goods by air. The use of the Internet
as a medium for electronic commerce is evolving so rapidly that it has
become difficult for even sophisticated users to keep pace with developments.
This third Journal of Commerce conference is geared to bring shippers, air
freight forwarders, charterers and carriers "up to speed" on various issues
facing the industry today. Some of the topics include: transportation law
and regulations; bar coding, EDI and track and trace; case studies; electronic
fund transfers and banking and more.
For more information, call 800-223-0242 Ext: 7163
KPMG/Traffic World Strategic Technology
February 22, 1999
The Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, Florida
A one-day summit for transportation's top technology and finance officers to
unlock the power of technology for company-wide integration and supply chain
connectivity. Speakers include leading shippers, transportation executives and
solutions experts. They will offer straight talk and indispensable advice about
using these new technologies for business growth. Christopher Hjelm, CIO with FedEx
will be the luncheon speaker.
For more information, call 800-223-0242 Ext: 7160
International Intermodal Expo 99
77th Annual Meeting
April 20-22, 1999
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
The International Intermodal Expo is the original and foremost intermodal transportation
and logistics event in the world. Year after year, thousands of transportation
executives and logisticians attend Expo's renowned conference sessions and the giant
intermodal exhibition to see and buy the latest in transportation services, equipment,
and technology.
For more information, call 800-843-3976.
Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals ("SCIP")
14th Annual International Conference & Exhibit
April 28 - May 1, 1999
Palais des Congres de Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Once a year, premier competitive intelligence service providers from around the world
have the opportunity to meet with more than 1,500 SCIP members. This annual event offers
a chance to network with key decision makers and potential clients in the global competitive
intelligence, strategic planning and market research fields.
For more information, call 703-739-0696.
Bankers' Association for Foreign Trade ("BAFT")
77th Annual Meeting
May 16-19, 1999
The Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ
A convocation of BAFT members and selected guests, including senior bank executives
from the U.S. and overseas, international financial experts, U.S. and foreign government
officials, and representatives of international financial institutions. The focus is on
specific markets, the global regulatory environment and the implications of recent economic
developments.
For more information, call 202-452-0952.
The National Online Meeting & IOLS'99
20th Annual Meeting
May 18 - 20, 1999
New York Hilton, NY
The National Online Meeting is the largest information industry event in North America
and also is the most cost-effective method of meeting new prospects, keeping in touch with
current customers and colleagues, and reviewing the dynamic information scene. The 1999
exhibition will include two special sections devoted to the Internet and library systems and
services. Several special events are being planned, and a record attendance is expected.
For more information, call 609-654-4888.
Special Libraries Association
90th Annual Conference
June 5 -10, 1999
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnesota
The theme of this conference both anticipates and celebrates the information professional's
roles as leaders of the information future. The Conference exhibits feature the latest and
most up-to-date resources available on the market today. Over 500 booths will provide you with
the creative strategies you need as a leader to provide excellence in information delivery and
retrieval into the next century.
For more information, fax 202-265-9317.
International Refrigerated Transportation Association
Reefer Transpo '99
June 13-15
The Westin
Seattle, Washington
IRTA will be holding its fifth annual conference and exhibition in Seattle, Washington.
This event, sponsored by Journal of Commerce Conferences, will assemble the most comprehensive
group of importers, exporters and transportation services executives to network on trends and
topics in the refrigerated transportation industry. The conference will attract shippers and
transporters of fresh fruit, vegetables and other perishables. The program includes loss and
damage prevention, as well as a technology update.
For more information, call 800-223-0242 Ext: 7163
Breakbulk Transpo '99
October 3-5
The Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana
This tenth conference is dedicated to the major breakbulk trade sectors, i.e. project
cargo, steel, pulp and paper, plus other commodities that alternate between container and
breakbulk service. The exhibition and conference will feature decision making executives
from import/export
companies, as well as related transportation service companies. Journal of Commerce
Conferences is joined by the Port of New Orleans in sponsoring this event.
For more information, call 800-223-0242 Ext: 7163
