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Last Year's Agenda for the 2004 Conference:

 

Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

30^th Annual Conference

The 4^th Joint Conference with the

 

Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association, Inc.

 

 

Education for Transportation  Professionals

 

 

Hotel Royal Plaza

1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

 

March 21, 2004 – March 24, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, March 21, 2004

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8:30am-9:00am          Pre-Meeting Breakfast

 

9:00am-4:00pm          Board of Directors Meeting

 

Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association

 

10:00am-10:30am      Mid-Morning Break

9:00am-5:00pm          Optional Seminars

 

                                I.  transportation, Logistics and the Law - A PrimerW

 

By William J. Augello, Esq.  A full day program by the author of the widely acclaimed new book "Transportation, Logistics and the Law", explaining the current laws and regulations that govern the distribution cycle.  The author will cover the problem areas that continue to plague shippers, receivers, carriers and intermediaries in a "deregulated" environment:  carrier liability, freight charge disputes, cargo insurance, terms of sale, contracting, bills of lading, intermediaries, court decisions, international treaties, federal laws and regulations, multimodal and cross-border liability.

 

II.  Freight Claims - Filing & Recovery

 

By John T. Harvey, CCP.   Mr. Harvey's seminar and text are designed to teach newcomers to freight claims and carrier liability the basic elements of this intricate subject. His unique knowledge of loss and damage claims, coming from 27 years as Corporate Claims Manager at Corning, ensures that the material he teaches will have direct application in the daily claims filing and recovery function.

 

III.  Contracting For Transportation & Logistics Services

 

By Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq.  An intensive workshop on the practical and legal aspects of contracting for both purchasers and providers of transportation and logistics services.  Includes a review of important legal principles, statutes, regulations and a "walk through" and in-depth discussion of actual contract provisions, terms and conditions.

 

1:00pm-4:00pm          Registration

 

3:00pm-3:30pm          Mid-Afternoon Break

 

7:00pm-11:00pm      Carrier/Supplier Reception

 

 

W Note:  Use Separate Registration Form for this Seminar.

 

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Monday, March 22, 2004

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7:30am-8:30am          Pre-Meeting Breakfast

 

7:30am-4:00pm          Registration

 

8:30am-10:00am        General Membership Meetings

 

                               Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

                               Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association

 

10:00am-10:30am      Mid-Morning Break

10:30am-12:00pm      General Session  I

 

                              Transportation Industry Update

Leading Trade Press & Industry Representatives Discuss Current Issues, New Transportation Legislation & Government Regulations.

 

12:00pm-1:30pm        Luncheon - Guest Speaker 

                                               

1:30pm-3:00pm          Workshop  1

 

                               compliance with the new  federal laws and regulations

DOT/FMCSA/RSPA – Hazmat planning & training, new CDL licenses; hours of service rules; FDA and the Bioterrorism threat – Manufacturing and transporting  food products; the impact on shippers and carriers.

 

1:30pm-3:00pm          Workshop  2

 

                               Air, Ocean & cross Border  Cargo Developments

Current problems and issues facing importers and exporters; Impact of the new customs initiatives – CTPAT, Advanced electronic manifests; Update on international treaties – Montreal Protocol No. 4; the proposed COGSA revisions; A uniform NAFTA bill of lading.

 

3:00pm-3:30pm          Mid-Afternoon Break

 

3:30pm-5:00pm          General Session  II

 

Law of the Land v. Law of the Jungle

A Sequel to Last Year’s Most Popular Session; Lawyers Explain the Law, and Businessmen “Tell It Like It Is”.

 

7:00pm-11:00pm        Carrier/Supplier Hospitality Suite

 

7:00pm-11:00pm        Exhibits

 

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Tuesday, March 23, 2004

 

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7:30am-8:30am          Pre-Meeting Breakfast

 

7:30am-4:00pm          Registration

 

7:30am-5:00pm          Exhibits

 

8:30am-10:00am        General Session  III

 

                              Security

Cargo thefts and shortages cost American industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year; Now threats of loss or damage from terrorists and sabotage are a growing concern.  Security professionals discuss how security planning and procedures, heightened employee awareness and education, and the new technological advances can fight against the terrorist threat, as well as help to control traditional problems of hijacking, theft and pilferage in transit.

 

10:00am-10:30am      Mid-Morning  Break

 

10:30am-12:00pm      General Session IV

 

                                    The Sophisticated Shipper

Transportation and legal professionals will discuss loss prevention, carrier tariff provisions governing released and actual value rates, liability limitations, “inadvertence” clauses, contract and tariff issues, recent court decisions, and ways to protect your company from cargo losses.  This session will provide information and guidance to become a “sophisticated shipper” and that will save money for all parties in the supply chain.

 

12:00pm-1:30pm        Luncheon - Guest Speaker 

 

1:30pm-3:00pm          Workshop  3

 

                               Loss & Damage Claims -  A Short Course

Preparing & filing claims; supporting documentation; defenses, time limits; mitigating the loss; dealing with concealed loss and damage, “SL&C” and palletized shipments; special situations – small parcel shipments, perishables, food & drug, special order goods; salvage – product liability, brand & trademark considerations.

 

1:30pm-3:00pm          Workshop  4

 

Risk Management & Insurance

Assessing the risks in the supply chain and purchasing the right kind of insurance.  Insurance products available for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, warehousemen and logistics providers – what they cover and what they don’t; deductibles and exclusions in common policies.  Includes discussion on inland & ocean marine, cargo legal liability and broker contingent liability policies.

 

 

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 (cont'd)

 

 

3:00pm-3:30pm          Mid-Afternoon Break

 

3:30pm-5:00pm          Workshop 5

                               Multimodal Transportation – Domestic & International

Dealing with multimodal service providers – role and liaibility of the carrier, freight forwarder, broker, NVOCC, shipper’s agent, “Intermodal Marketing Company”; Managing cargo claims involving air, ocean, truck, and rail movements; through v. multiple bills of lading; Himalaya clauses, time limits for claims and suits.

 

3:30pm-5:00pm          Workshop 6

 

                               Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Outbound & inbound freight management; Warehousing & distribution; audit, payment & claims services; the decision to outsource; organizing the bid process; vendor selection criteria – asset based v. non-asset based 3PL’s; negotiating the contract; metrics – performance measurement, incentives and penalities; avoiding traps & pitfalls.

 

7:00pm-10:00pm        President's Reception

 

 

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Wednesday,  March 24, 2004

 

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7:30am-8:30am          Pre-Meeting  Breakfast

 

7:30am-10:00am        Registration

 

8:30am-12:00pm        General Session  V

 

                               Transportation Attorney Panel

Leading Transportation Attorneys Discuss Recent Decisions & Current Issues Affecting Truck, Rail, Air, Ocean & Multimodal Shipping.

 

10:00am-10:30am      Mid-Morning  Break

 

12:00pm                      Grand Prize Drawing & Adjournment

 

 

 

 

Registration Information

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Conference Registration:

Registration for the Conference must be made with Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

Major Credit Cards Accepted

TCPC now accepts MasterCard, Visa & AMEX.     Use your card to make reservations by mail, fax or through TCPC website:  

http://www.tcpcinc.com

 

For additional information  contact :

Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

120 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743

Phone: (631) 549- 8984  Fax: (631) 549- 8962

Email: tcpc@transportlaw.com

 

Registration Fee:

TCPC  and   TLP&SA  Members:   

                                                Before February 29, 2004

TCPC Member                                  $495.00   Full Conference

TLP&SA Member                              $495.00   Full Conference

                                               

                                                After February 29, 2004

TCPC Member                                  $595.00   Full Conference

TLP&SA Member                              $595.00   Full Conference

Please indicate membership affiliation on the registration form.

Non-Members:  

                                                Before February 29, 2004

Non-Member                                     $550.00    Full Conference

                                               

                                                After February 29, 2004

Non-Member                                     $650.00    Full Conference

Conference fees include pre-meeting breakfast, mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks, two luncheons, admittance to Hospitality Suite and the Tuesday evening President’s Reception.  Extra tickets for guests may be purchased for the President’s Reception at $70. 

Multiple Conference Registration

(from same company)

First registration at full price   --   Deduct $50 on each additional registration

Spouse/Guests :

Fee:   $175

This special fee is for spouses and/or guests of Conference registrants and includes:  three pre-meeting breakfasts (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday), mid-morning (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) and mid-afternoon breaks (Monday & Tuesday), two luncheons (Monday & Tuesday), admission to the Hospitality Suite (Sunday & Monday) and the President's Reception (Tuesday evening).

 

 

Sunday Optional Seminars:

Registration Fee: $300

Seminar fees include a text, pre-meeting breakfast,  a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break  and a lunch.  Seminars run from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Optional Seminars are not included with the Conference registration fee.

Refunds/Cancellations:

Full refund for all cancellations made more than ten (10) working days prior to Conference or Seminar.  A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations received ten (10) working days or less prior to the Conference or Seminar.  Register Early & Save!

Continuing Education Credit

Credits will be issued by Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council, Inc (CCPAC) for 20 points (2.0 CEU units) for conference attendees and 7 points for one-day registrants  (200 points are required to be eligible to take the exam for certification).

Continuing Legal Education Credit

Attorneys attending or participating in the optional seminars, general sessions and workshops will be eligible for up to 18 CLE credits.  Contact TCPC Headquarters for details.

Hotel Information

Reservations must be made directly with:

Hotel Royal Plaza

1905 Hotel Plaza Boulevard

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-2203

Room Reservations Only 1-800-248-7890

The special room rate negotiated for this conference is:

Group Name:  “TCPC”

Single or Double occupancy - $129.00 plus tax

Triple or Quad occupancy     -  $129.00 plus tax

Deposit:

The hotel will require a one-night deposit, per room, to guarantee accommodations.  Deposits are refundable if cancelled two (2) weeks prior to arrival

Cut-off Date:

Reservations MUST be made by March 1, 2004 in order to guarantee availability.  Reservations after that date are subject to room availability at the discretion of the hotel.

Airport/Hotel Shuttle:

 

Orlando Int'l Airport  (to/From) Hotel Royal Plaza

                                      Mears Shuttle Service       (407) 423-5566     

 

Approximate rates for shuttle service range from  $8.00 to  $20.00 per person depending on the number of persons. Please make reservations in advance.

 

Taxi service is available on Level 1 on the A and B sides of the Terminal  (in locations A16, A17, B20-B22 - Commercial Lanes)

 

Approximate  Taxi Rates - $14.00 per person (one way)