CSC Live! - Transforming Maritime Trade & Container Supply Chains

Rotterdam, Netherlands – TOC Worldwide is pleased to announce the launch of CSC Live, a new event designed to foster meaningful dialogue and drive innovation in the container supply chain industry. Co-located with TOC Europe, CSC Live builds on the success of the Container Supply Chain Conference, serving as a standalone forum dedicated to addressing the current and future challenges facing the industry.

Reimagining the Future of Global Trade:

Co-located with TOC Europe, CSC Live will take place from 17-19 June 2025 at the Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands – the heart of Europe's maritime trade. This event is aimed at senior-level container supply chain professionals and will feature three days of keynotes, targeted networking, and solutions discovery tailored to maritime industry needs.

A Stellar Programme Will Address Critical Industry Challenges:

The theme of CSC Live 2025 is "TRADE, TARIFFS & TENSIONS… How Do We Move Forward?"

With ongoing global tensions, market volatility, a renewed landscape for shipping alliances, and the urgent need to reduce carbon footprints, the industry faces unprecedented challenges. CSC Live 2025 will provide a platform to explore strategies that balance these pressures with business growth, enhanced performance, and resilience across global supply chains.

Some of the topics to be covered at the CSC Live programme will be:

• Free Trade vs Protectionist Tariffs
• Impact Shipping Alliances on Port Performance
• Supply Chain Traceability & Visibility of the Cargo
• Port Infrastructure Development as a Competitive Advantage
• Business Opportunities within the Energy Transition
• Feasibility of Green Shipping Corridors
• Investing in Deep-Tech & Innovation in the Maritime Supply Chains

You can view the full agenda for CSC Live here.

Attendance from Key Industry Professionals and Organisations:

CSC Live will be of particular interest to professionals working in the following types of organisations:

• Port authorities
• Terminal operators
• Shipping lines
• Shippers and cargo owners
• Freight forwarders
• Energy producers

These key stakeholders in the maritime and logistics industry will find huge value in the insights, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions presented at CSC Live.

Unparalleled Networking and Innovation:

CSC Live offers unique opportunities for attendees:

• Learning from the global shippers, freight forwarders and cargo owners – Day 1, ‘A Day for Trade’, will feature a panel discussion with shippers and cargo owners will share experiences on supply chain management. This will be especially important in a context of continuous supply chain disruption.
• Experience a day for investment in disruptive tech – on Day 3, connect with ground-breaking deep-tech and digital start-ups poised to revolutionise maritime logistics, powered by the D2XCEL programme (Endorsed by the European Innovation Council and European Union).
  
• Network with industry elites – including senior global port and terminal stakeholders shaping the future of container logistics
  
• Gain full access to TOC Europe's world-class exhibition – showcasing cutting-edge technologies to transform port operations
  
• Join TOC Europe’s Networking Reception aboard the SS Rotterdam –  offering networking and live entertainment overlooking Rotterdam's bustling port
  
• Engage in the Day One Panel Discussion on Supply Chain Management for Cargo Owners - Addressing the complexities of managing supply chains in the post-pandemic world, this session offers an open forum for cargo owners and logistics professionals to discuss strategies for mitigating risks, optimizing data for planning, and enhancing cargo visibility.

A ‘Who's Who’ of the Maritime Industry:

CSC Live will build upon the legacy of past CSC events held at TOC Europe, bringing together thought-leaders and decision-makers from across the supply chain spectrum, which this year includes:

• Mikkel Kannegaard, Global Head of Ocean Growth, DHL Global Forwarding
• Bjorn Vang Jensen, EVP, Global Head of Ocean, Easy Speed International Logistics
• Bjoern Neal Kirchner, Corporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain Adhesive Technologies, Henkel
• Andreas Walz, Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, EGO Europe GmbH
• Rene Pärt, Member of the Management Board – Chief Business Development
• Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta
• Hans Kerstens, CEO, Port-La Nouvelle
• Kris Danaradjou, Deputy Director-General, HAROPA Port
• Gitte Livbjerg, Head of Fuel Infrastructure & Ports, Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
• Jorge Marcos, Lead Project Manager, OpenTop (ValenciaPort)

Roy Avrahami, Chief Innovation Officer, Ashdod Port

And many more. Click here to see who’s speaking.

Past attendees have included global giants including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Unilever, ExxonMobil, Maersk and CMA CGM.

Trusted Partnerships:

CSC Live collaborates with esteemed industry associations, including Global Shippers Forum and Transport Intelligence, to ensure the highest quality information and networking opportunities are provided.

Paul Holloway, Event Director of TOC Worldwide, shares his excitement: "CSC Live is a dedicated space for container supply chain stakeholders. Shippers, carriers, 3PLs, ports and terminals will share with us their insights and discuss pressing issues affecting their businesses. This year’s theme  of ‘trade, tariffs and tensions’,  is particularly relevant based on  the current geo-political situation.

Attendees can expect cutting-edge content, dynamic 1-2-1 interviews, and innovative features that will not only educate but spark industry-wide transformation.  We are also dedicating an entire day to disruptive tech and supply chain start-ups. This is where the next big ideas in port logistics will be born."

Registration Now Open

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this event shaping the future of maritime trade and container supply chains. Registration for CSC Live is now open, with early bird discounts available for a limited time.

For potential sponsors and exhibitors, CSC Live offers opportunities to showcase your brand to a highly targeted audience of industry decision-makers.

For more information, visit www.csc-live-event.com.

About CSC Live
For nearly 50 years, TOC Worldwide has been at the forefront of connecting the global port, terminal, and container supply chain industries.

As the industry evolves, CSC Live is the next step in TOC’s commitment to addressing the dynamic challenges of the container supply chain sector. CSC Live offers a dedicated platform for professionals across the supply chain, including shippers, cargo owners, logistics providers, carriers, ports, and terminals, to explore innovative solutions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and forge new business opportunities. Taking place annually, the event is poised to become a leading forum for global maritime and logistics leaders, driving transformation and collaboration within the container supply chain ecosystem.