Lecture

“The Rhine Connects” – The Growing Importance of Inland Shipping for Industry and Economy. The Ports Are Ready!

  • 04.06.2025 at 10:00 - 11:30
  • B3.101/202
  • Language: English
  • Type: Exhibitor Event

Lecture description

On Wednesday, 4 June 2025, we warmly invite you to join a high-level panel discussion at the duisport stand (Hall B3, Booth 101/202) at transport logistic in Munich.

 

Starting at 10:00 a.m., experts from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland will discuss the Rhine’s role as a vital transport artery for Europe’s industrial transformation and the energy transition.

Key topics include the strategic importance of the hinterland for seaports, inland shipping as a future-proof transport mode, and cross-border cooperation between ports.

 

Our panelists:

 

  • William Demoor, CCO, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
  • Markus Bangen, CEO, Duisburger Hafen AG
  • Bettina Brennenstuhl, CEO, Dortmunder Hafen AG
  • Viktor Haase, State Secretary, Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Berte Simons, COO, Port of Rotterdam
  • Florian Röthlingshöfer, Director, Port of Switzerland

 

Moderated by: Anita Würmser, Founder of the Logistics Hall of Fame

 

Please note: The discussion will be held in English.

 

Afterwards, we invite you to enjoy a traditional Weißwurst breakfast at our stand.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Munich

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