The 6th Annual Dry Bulk Shipping Market Outlook Conference

Informa Mining & Metals and Informa Maritime are delighted to announce that The 6th Annual Dry Bulk Shipping Market Outlook Conference takes place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October 2009 at the Radisson SAS Portman, London. This regular industry appointment will examine the most pertinent issues confronting the dry bulk freight sector.

The demand for raw materials has slumped since the global credit crunch and the dry bulk industry has seen extreme volatility in recent months and there is still a lot of uncertainty as to when the markets are likely to recover. In a challenging global context, where finance is becoming scarcer it is even more important for market participants to remain abreast of the latest developments and challenges facing the industry.

Endorsed by Intercargo and The Baltic Exchange, and now in its 6th successful year, the conference agenda will include topics such as:

• The economic outlook for the dry bulk shipping market - Capitalising on a downturn
• Outlook for supply/ demand of major dry bulk commodities
• Managing the order book - how much has been cancelled?
• Postpone, lay-up and scrap - economics and supply challenges
• FFA markets - future for FFAs, screen trading, options strategies and risk management
• Raising finance - asset finance and trade finance challenges

Speakers include:

• Rob Lomas, Secretary General, Intercargo
• Jeremy Penn, Chief Executive, The Baltic Exchange
• Ian Adams, Chief Executive, International Bunker Industry Association - IBIA
• Leonardo Bichara Rocha, Economist, International Sugar Organisation
• Frank Griscom, Executive Director, Hot Briquetted Iron Association (HBIA)
• Ted Petropoulos, Managing Director PETROFIN SA
• Cyrus de la Rubia, Senior Economist – Economics & Research, HSH NORDBANK AG, Germany
• Bruce Burnett, Market Analyst, Canadian Wheat Board

This is another invaluable opportunity for you to gain knowledge and stay competitive. For more information about the programme, please contact Diana Lauzi at diana.lauzi@informa.com.au.

This conference will provide an excellent opportunity for your organisation to gain direct access to the key companies across the European Dry Bulk shipping markets. By sponsoring or exhibiting at this major industry event, you will reinforce your company’s reputation as a dedicated player in the European market. For further information please contact Deen Haniff on telephone +61 2 9080 4357 or email deen.haniff@informa.com.au.