"China’s $264 billion/year chemicals market is the third-biggest after the US and Japan. Imports play a big role in China’s chemical sector. China imported $70 billion of chemicals in 2005 and had a $41 billion chemicals trade deficit." - Chemical Week, 30 Aug 2006

China remains the key growth driver of the global chemical industry. One of the biggest challenges facing chemical producers is getting the goods delivered to their destinations in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. How can this be achieved? HSE issues are receiving more attention now as companies become more aware of their impact on the bottom line. How to create a sustainable supply chain? Hear the views of leading local and foreign chemical players on how they cope with supply chain challenges and turn HSE concerns into competitive advantages for themselves.

The existing gap between government regulations and the chemical industry reality has never been more apparent. How can chemical companies meet the requirements? What are the recommendations from related government agencies? Find out and gain firsthand insights on government policies in terms of chemical safety, customs and logistics infrastructure development from government representatives.

Turnover of China’s logistics industry totalled 26.8 trillion yuan in the first half of 2006, up 15.3% year-on-year. How do LSPs compete amidst this logistics boom? Are integrated logistics solutions the key to survival? How to overcome the challenges of bulk transportation? Learn about the latest outlook and developments for iso-tanks, chemical storage terminals and DG warehouses.

These pertinent issues and more will be covered at CMT’s 11th China Chemlog & Transportation Conference! The panel of government and industry experts will discuss and provide insights on current concerns including:

• Hazardous cargo handling and transportation
• Case study of HSE management from a local chemical major
• Transfer pricing and customs valuation issues
• How to choose and manage the relationship with 3PLs?
• Balancing safety, quality and cost when transporting chemicals
• Is railway a viable option for chemical transportation?

This conference offers an excellent platform to network and exchange updated market information with fellow industry players. It is an event not to be missed! Hurry, sign up now with your team to benefit from the discussions! Please log onto www.cmtevents.com to register now. For enquiries, please contact Meiyen at +65 6346 9124 or meiyen@cmtsp.com.sg.

You will network with:
MDs & CEOs, Logistics Directors/Managers, Supply-Chain Directors/Managers, Purchasing/Sourcing Directors/Managers, Transportation Directors/Managers, Warehousing Directors/Managers, EHS Directors/Managers, Distribution Directors/Managers, Business Development Directors/Managers from Oil Majors, Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Basic Chemicals, Polymers & Pharmaceutical Companies, Downstream Chemical Users, Shipping Companies, Logistic Services Providers, Transport Providers, Port Operators, Storage Terminal Operators, Warehouse Operators, Chemical Distributors, Risk Management Specialists & Logistics/Supply-Chain Solutions Consultants etc.