Freight & Terminal Forum

UtrechtThe Netherlands

Freight & Terminal Conference – Increasing Efficiency

Date: 28 March 2018

The call for papers for the Freight and Terminal Conference – Increasing Efficiency has been opened. Would you like to share your knowledge about different ways to increase efficiency in terminals, in the event of the Brexit or in general? The deadline to submit the abstract of your presentation is 23 November 2018. You can submit your abstract by filling in the form below.

Conference theme

Efficiency in terminals is always an aim for the development of rail transport. In the run up to the Brexit, efficient terminals are paramount to a smooth transition. Innovations, new insights and other developments are discussed.

Possible topics

Topics for the Freight and Terminal Conference – Increasing Efficiency are the following:

  • Terminal location: how should terminals be distributed over a given territory? What is the ideal sea port/inland terminal ratio?
  • Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): projects, initiatives and ideas to improve reliability of rail
  • Terminal Equipment: products on the market today that help improve efficiency of terminals
  • Process Automation: the latest technologies and concepts on terminals today

Abstract criteria

The abstract should contain:

  • a maximum of 250 words
  • issues/problems
  • possible dangers for the railway sector
  • solutions
  • relevance for the railway sector
  • technical systems/components
  • examples in the field/case studies
  • features
  • legal framework

Submit your paper

To apply as a speaker for this conference, we kindly ask you to fill in the form below. The topic should apply to the international rail freight industry.  The deadline to submit your abstract is 23 November.