Logistics of Dangerous Goods. Technical Considerations

Technical Conference
SIL 2008. Barcelona, June 4, 2008 —- FREE ADMISSION

The event will take place on June 4, 2008, from 3:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as part of the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL 2008) held in BARCELONA. Admission is FREE.

ITENE, as an expert entity specialized in the transportation and logistics of dangerous goods, will bring technical and regulatory knowledge related to the management, storage, transportation in its different modes, and distribution of dangerous goods. During the conference, Mr. Manuel Martos from BASF Española, S.L. will present the implications for companies of the European regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), which has been in effect since June 2007.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE:
We attach detailed information about the program and the registration form that all interested parties must send duly completed by email to the address carlandis@itene.com or by fax to 96 390 54 01.

LOCATION:
Gran Vía venue of Fira Barcelona. Palace 3, Conference Room, Room 2.*

ACCESS TO SIL
*To access SIL, you can obtain your entry via the Internet by registering at http://www.silbcn.com/sil/castellano/ser_vis/acreditaciones.htm before MAY 25. This invitation will also allow you to visit all the exhibition halls of the fair for free. Also, ITENE can send you an invitation by regular mail to access SIL.


Program

3:15 p.m. Reception.

3:30 p.m. Presentation of the conference.

3:45 p.m. The regulatory framework for the transportation of goods.
Government of Catalonia (To be confirmed)

4:15 p.m. Transportation of dangerous goods by road.
Mr. Jesús Pérez López. Head of Quality, Environment, and Safety Area at ITENE.

4:45 p.m. Other modes of transportation: maritime and air.
(To be confirmed)

5:15 p.m. Coffee break.

5:30 p.m. Storage of Chemical Products (APQ).
Mr. Carlos Monerris. Projects Manager of APQ. Quality, Environment, and Safety Area at ITENE.

6:00 p.m. REACH. News for manufacturers, importers, marketers, and users of chemical products.
Mr. Manuel Martos from BASF ESPAÑOLA, S.L.

6:30 p.m. Round table.

6:55 p.m. Closing of the conference.