1st Annual Oil & Chemical Logistics Networking Event

This Event was held on 24 - 26 June 2009, Antwerp, Belgium

Our Antwerp event saw more than 170 delegates in attendance. We were graced by fantastic weather and great hospitality. Our first event was hailed a success by many key industry players. Below are just a few of the comments that we have received since the event.

Testimonials

"I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for organizing the event. I had a great time & I especially enjoyed the networking opportunities at the Town Hall and on the Port Tour. Thanks for all your work!"
Jill Eschman, Koch Industries

"A great start to what I hope will be a long-running series of event. This is just the sort of meeting place the industry has been crying out for."
Peter Mackay, Hazardous Cargo Bulletin

“I regularly participate in numerous conferences and seminars around the world, and this event was one of the best organized I have attended. The quality of delegates, the venue and the focus around the various networking sessions was excellent. I look forward to future events”
Andy East, HMT

“A very nicely organized event, with great potential for the future. Will most definitely attend next year as well. Top class speakers with a solid focus and opinion on the current market conditions and future trends. Well done to Tony and his team… and good luck with your upcoming plans.”
Jaco Gelderblom, Stolt Tank Containers

“Well designed and well executed!”
Richard Sammons, Simon Storage

	Our photo gallery gives a good overview of the event and the networking activities that took place. From our opening drinks reception through to the final lunch in the Groenplaats Room, it's all here for you to see. If you were a delegate at this event and would like a high resolution copy of any of the images in the gallery, please just get in touch!

The TankBank Prize Draw

We're delighted to announce that the winner of a Sony Digital Picture frame is Martine Teeuwens of Noord Natie Terminals. Congratulations Martine!

A very special thanks to all of our Guest Speakers

Willy Tomboy, Director, Environmental Affairs, Toyota Motor Europe

Matthias Heil, Vice President Logistics, Evonik Services GmbH

Georg Wellinghoff, Senior Vice President Procurement Logistics Solutions, BASF

Isabel Liu, Investment Director, Fortis Investments

Mark Reid, Director of Oil and Gas, Fortis Bank

Paul Gooch, CEO, The Logical Group GmbH

Niels von Hombracht, former member of the Executive Board of Royal Vopak and former CEO of LBC Tank Terminals

Emil Pahljina, Director of Infrastructure, Challenger Financial Services Ltd, Australia

Richard Sammons, CEO, Simon Storage Limited

Martine Teeuwens, Managing Director, Noord Natie Terminals and A4S

Nancy De Groof, Managing Director Saybolt Belgium

Aline Koninckx, Managing Partner, Van Doosselaere & Achten (VDA)

Walter Wattenbergh, Managing Director Stolthaven Terminals

Richard Kellaway, Senior Adviser, Global Infrastructure Partners, former CEO of Valero/Nustar Terminals UK

Tim O'Keefe, First Reserve

Mark Warner, Group Strategic Director, Den Hartogh Logistics

Effie Milutin, Commercial Director, Eilat and Ashkelon Pipeline Company, Israel