Transport Logistic Preview
May/June 2013
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‘Biggest ever’ Tank Village at transport logistic 2013 4
8 exhibition stands and over 50 exhibiting companies will be presenting the latest technology and services – key themes this year are: safety, efficiency and technical
innovation ITCO, the International Tank Container Organisation, says that this year’s Tank Container Village organised as part of the Transport
Logistic 2013 trade show - will be the largest ever. Transport Logistic 2013 takes place from 4-7 June 2013 at the New Munich Trade Show Centre in Munich, Germany. The 2013 ITCO Tank
The number of exhibition stands this represents a 20 percent increase over 2011
Container Village will comprise 48 exhibition stands, with over 50 ITCO members exhibiting, representing a 20 percent increase over 2011. “I’m very pleased to see how well perceived the Tank Container Village at Transport Logistic is,” comments Heike Clausen, president of ITCO. “The increased attention on tank containers as a safe and efficient intermodal transport alternative for bulk liquid, gas and powder is driving more and more exhibitors and visitors to our exhibition area.” A wide range of equipment and services will be displayed in the Village, with many of the world’s largest tank container operators, leasing companies, manufacturers and component suppliers participating in the exhibition. In addition, there will be tank container surveyors and inspection companies, together with a number of leading tank cleaning and repair facilities. Safety remains the top priority for ITCO members, while there is also much focus on technical innovation and improved operational efficiency. ITCO will use the Tank Container Village to update visitors on a number of projects which it is currently working on. One of these will be the publication of the newly researched ITCO Global Tank Container Survey, giving details of the size, ownership and growth of the world’s tank container fleet. With its expanded area, there will be plenty of opportunities for customers and exhibitors to meet – either at the exhibition stands, or in the central bar
Perolo will once again be sponsoring the Wine Tasting Evening on Weds 5 June
and meeting lounge. Two evening receptions are being organised: the now traditional ITCO Welcome Reception, featuring a Bavarian theme, which will take place on Tuesday 4 June 2013; and the Wine Tasting Evening, kindly sponsored by Perolo, which is on Wednesday 5 June 2013. Visitors to Transport Logistic 2013 will find the Tank Container Village in Hall B4 (Stand 221/322).