Supporters

• Development Research Center of the State Council P.R. China (DRC)
• China Iron and Steel Association (CISA)

Organization Office

Conference Division, CISA and MC-CCPIT
46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, P.R. China
Contact: Ms. May Bai or Mr. Su Changyong
Tel: 0086-10-65253747 or 85110095
Fax: 0086-10-85110094
E-mail: conference@mc-ccpit.com

Background and Contents

　　China is the biggest steel producing and consuming country in the world and has the world's largest steel circulation market. Its steel distribution and logistics industry however, remains on a relatively lower level compared with developed countries. With the more and more severe competition, the steel community has to seek for higher efficiency and profitability from the steel product distribution and logistics process and look for ways to add value to the products via better customer services. It is a historical time for China to develop its modern steel distribution and logistics industry.

　　After the entry into WTO, the Chinese government is open for foreign investment in the steel distribution and logistics sector. Quite a few foreign companies have already stepped into this market and many others are following. The conference is a great opportunity for national and international steel producers, traders, consumers and logistics companies to discuss the key issues related to the development of steel distribution and logistics and look for investment and cooperation in this sector.

Preliminary Programme

September 14 - 16, 2007
Biyuyuan Hotel, Zhenjiang

The main topics to be discussed include:

1. Overview and outlook of steel industry and market development in China and the rest of the world;
2. Exchanging the advanced marketing and sales strategy and experience of the steel producing and trading companies;
3. Addressing the situation and trends of the steel distribution and logistics development in China and abroad;
4. Evaluating the impact of logistics on the profitability of steel production and circulation;
5. Introducing the advanced steel logistics management techniques;
6. Discussing the development direction of steel logistics centers (logistics parks, terminal markets, processing and distribution centers);
7. Assessing the transportation issues relevant to steel and identifying logistical advantages of Huilong Port International Steel Logistics Center in Zhenjiang.

　　Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT) is the international trade promotion organization and authorized organizer of international exhibitions and conferences of the Chinese steel industry. China International Steel Distribution and Logistics Conference is our inaugural conference on steel distribution and logistics. It is co-organized by Zhenjiang Municipal Government of Jiangsu Provice and Huilong Port International Steel Logistics Company.

　　Located at the crossing point of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal, Zhenjiang is important water and land traffic hinge and material distribution center of Jiangsu province and the Yangtze River Delta. With the traffic and location advantages, Zhenjiang is the ideal city for logistics. Huilong Port International Steel Logistics Center, lying just under the southern tower of the Runyang Bridge between Zhengjiang and Yangzhou, is built and operated with modern logistics philosophy aiming at being one of the largest steel product distributing and processing centers of China. Delegates will be invited to visit the center and discuss business cooperation.

　　Development Research Center of the State Council P.R. China (DRC), one of the supporters of the conference, is the most important consulting body of the Chinese government and promoter of the development of the important industries throughout the whole nation. China Iron and Steel Association, the other supporter of the conference, is the representative of the world's largest steel industry.

Who Should Attend

　　We are pleased to invite executives and marketing and sales managers of steel producers, traders, distributors, processors and end users; operators of steel markets and logistics centers, warehousing, transportation and other related logistics companies; experts in commodity circulation and logistics management; and managers of investment institutions to attend this important event.

Hotel Accommodation

　　A limited number of rooms have been reserved for the conference delegates at Biyuyuan Hotel in Zhenjiang. Please indicate your hotel reservation in the registration form. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and should be paid by delegates at the hotel check-in.

Registration and Registration Fee

　　The delegates are asked to fill in and send the registration form together with the proof of payment to the conference organization office. A delegate registration fee is US$800 before August 15, 2007 or US$1000 afterwards. The fee is inclusive of documentation, translation, conference venue, refreshments, lunches and dinners, etc. It does not include the cost of accommodation.

　　Registration can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment. The deadline for advance registration will be September 1, 2007. An additional US$50 will be charged for payment after the deadline or on-site registration even though the registration form has been received beforehand.

　　Cancellation received in writing before September 10 will be refunded less US$200 administration fee. Thereafter, cancellations are not refundable although delegate substitution could be accepted.

Sponsorship and Advertisement

　　Different Sponsorship and Advertisement packages are available include conference co-sponsor, lunch, dinner and welcome reception sponsor, documentation sponsor, advertisement and exhibition options. Please contact the conference organization office for more details.

Conference Language

　　The languages of the conference are Chinese and English. Simultaneous translation will be provided.

Visa

　　Visas are the responsibility of individual delegates. However, if you require a letter of invitation, please contact the conference organization office with your personal data, such as the date of birth, passport number and nationality.

Registration Form

　　Please complete and return this form together with the proof of payment to

Download Registration Form(Word)

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Ms. May Bai or Ms. Iris Zeng, Conference Division, MC-CCPIT
46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, P.R. China,
Tel: 0086 10 65253747 / 85110095; Fax: 0086 10 85110094
E-Mail: conference@mc-ccpit.com

To register additional delegates please photocopy this form.