More than 130 senior executives from the government, shippers and the transportation industry are scheduled to attend the Cargo Security Forum 2002,
sponsored by eyefortransport, to be held in Washington D.C., Dec. 4-6
Public and private sectors will discuss how they can work together to develop effective security strategies and guidelines that will not needlessly disrupt the supply chain.
"The impact of theft and possible terrorist attack is immeasurable," said Cal Foster, forum director. "Businesses have to develop a cargo security plan that addresses their entire supply chain. Not a single company can afford to be complacent.
"Every company has a responsibility to its investors, employees, customers and communities to make sure they have taken appropriate measures to improve the security of their goods that move through the supply chain."
Some of the questions to be addressed at the forum include:
-- What will the cost of new security schemes be, and who will foot the bill?
-- How are the various government agencies collaborating with the private sector to ensure an effective set of security rules?
-- What solutions are currently available and what's in the pipeline?
These questions and more will be fully debated during interactive roundtables, panel discussions and case studies led by experts in the industry. Among the participants are executives from TSA, US Customs, APL, KLM Cargo, Exel, Target Corp., FBI, Roadway Express, Ryder Systems Inc., Kraft Foods, Dole Packaged Foods, Savi, Danzas and WW Grainger Inc.
Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, CNF, Tommy Hilfiger, CSX, Nextlinx, Qualcomm and PSA Logistics.
For further information and to register, visit www.eyefortransport.com/cargosecurity/register.shtml. Or call Cal Foster at (800) 814 3459.