MK Wong, OOCL’s Director of Reefer Trade, is a keynote speaker at The Journal of Commerce Conferences’ first Cool Cargoes Conference, May 12–13 in Oregon
NEWARK, NJ (March 16, 2009) — M.K. Wong, Director of Reefer Trade for Orient Overseas Container Line, will deliver the opening keynote address at The Journal of Commerce Conferences’ inaugural Cool Cargoes Conference May 12-13, 2009, at The Nines Hotel in Portland, Oregon.
The overall theme of the conference is “Linking Up the Cold Chain.” The Pacific Northwest’s Port of Portland, a fast-growing port for refrigerated and frozen cargo, is the conference host. Wong’s speech, titled “Opportunities in Emerging Markets during a Global Slowdown,” takes place at 9 a.m. on May 12th.
With OOCL for more than 20 years, Wong is a corporate officer of Orient Overseas (International) Limited. A native of Hong Kong now living in the United States, Wong has extensive experience in shipping and has worked in Asia, Europe and North America in various functions for OOCL.
OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international containerized transportation companies, and one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands. A wholly owned subsidiary of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, it is quoted on the Hong Kong stock exchange and has other strategic investments such as container terminal operations, consolidation, distribution, warehousing, commercial property and businesses in China, and a portfolio of investment securities. The OOIL Group has more than 160 offices in over 60 countries.
About the event…
The Cool Cargoes Conference will be of particular interest to shippers, carriers, 3PLs, government officials, attorneys and key supply-chain providers involved in the transportation and storage of perishable items such as foods, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
Speakers and panelists will discuss the trends and significant developments in the refrigerated and frozen cargo supply chain; the expanded role of public refrigerated warehouses; challenges facing pack houses, carriers, handling facilities and end-clearing agents; the latest technology advancements; and how ports, shippers, carriers and intermediaries are improving efficiencies in transportation as well as distribution and logistics systems.
Specific session topics include:
Cool cargo opportunities in emerging markets
Trade barriers in the cold chain
When smaller ports make sense (and when they don't)
The future of reefer cargo on rail
Best practices for food handling
The shrinking world of reefer trucking
Breakbulk vs. container – which way does the tide flow?
For the latest details on the 2009 Cool Cargoes Conference and to register, visit www.joc.com/conferences/CoolCargoes or (760) 294-5563 or events@joc.com. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Anne Morris at (818) 341-3585 or amorris@joc.com.
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