An estimated 16 million to 19 million containers are currently crisscrossing the globe, and traffic is increasing at a rate of about 10 percent annually -- 15 percent in 2004 alone.

At the same time, catastrophic events, from port strikes to killer hurricanes, have demonstrated their ability to severely disrupt the vital flow of goods.   Thieves, too, have flexed their muscles, stealing in-transit cargoes valued at an estimated $23 billion US in 2005 alone, and the threat of terrorism looms over all.

The market we are talking about is emerging and it is enormous. Tony Moroyan, Chairman and CEO, Impeva

As retailers and manufacturers have become increasingly dependent on global supplies delivered just in time, the importance of knowing where your containers are, when they will arrive and who has accessed them has become critical.   But a proliferation of technologies, a maze of jurisdictions and a lack of clear regulatory direction has turned a clear imperative into a confusing conundrum: What should be done, who should do it and, most importantly, who should pay for it?

Container Tracking & Security 2006 is your opportunity to get the answers you need to the questions that matter. From technology and infrastructure to market drivers and ROI, get the inside track on pending legislation, proven technologies and leading players, information you can use to identify potential partners and craft a winning strategy.

Who should come:

•  Air, truck, rail, maritime and intermodal shippers, carriers, forwarders and container manufacturers

•  Insurance companies, customs/government officials, law enforcement agencies

•  Members of working groups and platform groups related to container security

•  Supply chain software and middleware manufacturers, systems integrators, wireless and satellite operators

•  Security, tracking and monitoring service providers and application service providers

•  Hardware manufacturers and technology providers

You will learn:

• The latest outlook for government mandates
• The status of voluntary security initiatives
• Present and future market drivers
• The potential for combining supply chain and security applications
• How to make the business case to stakeholders with differing priorities

For information on sponsoring, speaking or exhibiting, contact thomas@telematicsupdate.com