BCC' 2009 - containers of the civilization

13.03.2009

The very word "crisis" could be heard in just one of the addresses made during the event. Participants to the already third edition of the Baltic Container Conference, who gathered in the halls of the Baltic Philharmonic House, presented only optimistic development prospects of their carrier businesses.

The shared proposition that container technologies were the reflection of the "world cargo turnover civilization" was voiced by a hundred and ten delegates representing nearly seventy port, shipping, forwarding and land transport organizations as well as academic centres and associations focused on the container industry.

Following the systemic transformation that occurred in the countries situated in the centre of the Old Continent, Europe has grown to become a market of considerable importance to manufacturing tycoons from all over the world. While the removal of political obstacles has significantly improved the common day-to-day presentation of business offers from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the Gdansk port is increasingly taking on the role of their export gateway.

- From the standpoint of the long-term development strategy - said PGA SA President of the Board, Ryszard Strzyzewicz, as he welcomed the guests on behalf of the sponsor partner to the conference - we recognize containerization to be the reflection of the civilization and economic development of the region. Therefore, here in Gdansk, we strive to break the clichéd image of a bulk port. The launch of the Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) provides a positive example of the open and fair competition among ports. The traffic congestion observed in "megaports" across Western Europe presents us with the opportunity to foster cooperation that will benefit the secure and sustainable development in cargo exchange, and also to adopt partnership required in line with the principles of the European Union, as such is the underlying foundation of any sound economic and social system.

As a conclusion, it is worthwhile adding that the Baltic Container Conference "hit the bull's eye", which was frequently emphasized by a large number of those participating the Gdansk event. At a time of a significantly reduced demand for traditional forms of advertising, this method of dedicated publicity has proved to be most efficient. Congratulations are therefore due to the Gdynia-based company of Actia Forum for their brilliant idea and determined action.