Monday, June 2, 2008

Multimodal 2008, Hamilton, Ontario

June 2, 2008 Hamilton, ON – Mode connectivity and the opportunities for Hamilton and surrounding regions will be highlighted at Multimodal 2008, the first transportation and logistics centered event of its kind to be hosted in the city. Hamilton is uniquely positioned to provide competitively placed transportation services to a market which boasts more than 120 million people living in a 500 mile radius of the city.

The day is divided into four sessions, touching on air, marine, security and ‘the routes to bring it all together’ an opening session which highlights the goods movement sector in our region as a growing engine to streamline logistics chains, integrate transport modes and increase our prominence as a key gateway for inbound and outbound goods. “We have a unique opportunity to transform the city and region into a major gateway for the movement of goods,” said event co-chair Brent Kinnaird of the Hamilton Port Authority, adding “linkages between transport modes and available warehouse and logistics facilities combine for congestion-free access to a significant market.”

Event partners, including; Hamilton International Airport, Hamilton Port Authority, City of Hamilton Economic Development Division, Burlington Economic Corporation, Supply Chain Logistics Canada, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association and Feltmate Delibato Heagle Lawyers, have been busy building an agenda which features a number of leaders in the transportation sector. Of note, Rob MacIsaac, Metrolinx chair and Dr. Jayson Myers, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters president, will participate with keynote addresses throughout the day.

Multimodal 2008 takes place on Wednesday June 4 at Liuna Station in Hamilton. More information can be found by visiting www.multimodalgateway.com.