78th Plenary Meeting-Invitation

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 GET AHEAD WITH SMDG #78 IN ANTWERP

 Join us for our SMDG #78 meeting in the diamond capital of the world from 22 – 26 April 2024! The focal point of the upcoming SMDG #78 meeting revolves around maritime safety. Join us to delve into the significance of standards in safeguarding the seas. Learn how safety-related information such as Critical and Dangerous Cargo Information and Verified Mass (VGM) is exchanged in the maritime industry and how it is implemented in standard messages. Connect with fellow delegates and enrich your understanding by engaging with industry experts during this insightful event.

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KEY TOPICS:
 
  • Key Notes on Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), ICHCA HSSE Issues and Personnel Incident Reporting – ESRS
    • IMHA – Port Call Optimisation
    • COA Reefer Data & Related Telematics Information Model
  • Critical and Dangerous Cargo Workgroup
    • DG + OOG + BB inter-carrier booking with new codes
  • SMDG and its role in EDI standardisation
  • Standardisation initiatives: Collaboration between SMDG and DCSA, UN/CEFACT and BIC
  • Best Practice in using EDI messages between Carriers and Terminals
  • Feeder Workshop: Mainliners, Feeders and Terminals will jointly present a white paper explaining the pain points in the communication process and draw solutions
  • Standard Code LIsts: Terminal and Liner Codes – an update
    • Geo-fence / Polygon for terminals and inland facilities
  • API access to SMDG code lists
  • Terminal Performance Reporting (TPFREP) update
  • Vessel Schedule – Panel discussion with Terminals, Mainliners, Feeders, PCS, Standardisation bodies and DCSA

 

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

To find out more about the program, please download the SMDG#78 brochure here.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Business experts, EDI managers and IT managers
  • Europe, Asia, Middle East, Oceania, Africa and the Americas
  • Stakeholders such as: 
    • Carriers and associated ship owners
    • Terminals
    • IT Providers
    • Port Authority and representatives
    • Association representatives
    • Consultants and other linked association members

 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

To Influence: Be an influential key player in driving digital container shipping universal standards into the next generation.

To Connect: Collaborate and connect with key players in the industry.

To Learn: Get ahead by discovering new and improved operational processes.

To Transform: Learn how to transform EDI efficiency by understanding the current and future standardisation process.

To Succeed: Discover how to close the gap in the IT network logistics chain by optimising data exchange to improve customer service levels.

 

FREE REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS

Don’t Miss Out! Time & Space Permitting!

Register now by completing the Registration Form and emailing shinshin.lung@smdg.org.

Please indicate the days you will be attending on the registration form.

Expression of interest is sufficient while obtaining Management approval. Email us now!

Registrations close on 14 March 2024. Please ensure you meet the Visa and Covid-19 vaccination requirements for Belgium.

 

LIST OF DELEGATES

Please click here for the List of Delegates

 

ACCOMMODATION 

Delegates are fully responsible for making their own hotel arrangements and are encouraged to make accommodation reservations well in advance.

Take advantage of the exclusive discounted rates negotiated by MSC for our delegates with various hotels for this event. Secure your booking effortlessly by utilising the provided links at your convenience.

HOTEL INDIGO ANTWERP – CITY CENTRE

Address:

Koningin Astridplein 43, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Booking link:

https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels

 

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ANTWERP – CITY CENTRE

Address:

Frankrijklei 4-6, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Booking link:

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/

 

RADISSON BLU ASTRID HOTEL ANTWERP

Address:

Koningin Astridplein 7, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Booking link:

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/booking/

Use promotional code: MSC

 

PARK INN HOTEL BY RADISSON ANTWERP

Address:

Koningin Astridplein 14, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Booking link:

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/booking/

Use promotional code: MSC