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TOC heads to Durban
TOC Events Worldwide will stage its first event in Africa when the TOC conference heads to Durban this December.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s biggest province, and national port and rail operator Transnet have invited TOC Events to launch a prestigious pan-African trade, transport and logistics show in Durban, December 2017, the TOC team has announced.
“Taking place from 5-6 December 2017 at the Durban ICC, TOC Africa will feature an exhibition showcasing African ports, terminals, transport and logistics services, along with international equipment and technology for seaports, terminals, logistics centres and multimodal hubs. Visitors will be able to see the latest in automation and digital technologies powering the next generation of port and logistics platforms, including equipment demonstrations, simulators and product launches,” TOC said.
The event will include a multi-track Container Supply Chain conference to that addresses the high level issues facing the industry today, as well as regional issues and infrastructure developments in the African market.
At the same time separate free-to-attend two day seminar programmes will cover bulk technologies and logistics, and container terminal operations, including automation.
“The exhibition, conferences and seminar will be complemented by an extensive networking programme including 5-star lunches and a spectacular gala dinner, as well as smaller more focused VIP events. Special guests will include senior members of the South Africa government, as well as a member of the Zulu Royal Family,” TOC added.
“With the partnership of KZN and Transnet, in addition to the support of many local, regional and international private companies, now is definitely the right time to launch TOC Africa; it’s been 10 years in the making” said Paul Holloway, Event Director at TOC Events Worldwide.
TOC Africa runs in Durban, 5-6 December 2017. Full details including the conference agenda can be found at the event website.
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