UBM Global Trade's Journal of Commerce Produces First Virtual TPM Event; Combining Live, Interactive Webcasts with Enhanced Networking OpportunitiesVirtual Environment Provided by UBM StudiosJun 24, 2011 CHICAGO, June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Global Trade and The Journal of Commerce presented Virtual TPM on June 2, 2011 offering highlights of the annual live event, which took place March 7-8, 2011 in Long Beach, CA, as well as continue the discussions through webcasts and live chats. TPM is the largest North American container shipping and logistics event targeted to BCOs, carriers, 3PLs, railroads and other industry participants. UBM Studios provided the virtual environment. UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming. The virtual event drew 530 registrants and 280 live attendees. In the Auditorium the live and on demand presentations included:
In the Expo Hall event exhibitors included The Journal of Commerce, JOC Sailings, JOPC Exchange, Break Bulk, Piers and Logistics Career Center. The complete on demand event can be viewed here. For additional information on UBM Studios, contact Max Gerstein at 773 687 4317 or max.gerstein@ubm.com.
About The Journal of Commerce Since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has been the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics executives to help them plan global supply chains and better manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the United States and internationally. To become a member of The Journal of Commerce click here. JOC members have access to our weekly print and digital magazine and Web site, as well as a 10% discount on all JOC events and trade shows, UBM Global Trade Directories and select PIERS products. Authoritative editorial content in the form of daily news, weekly analysis and regular features ensure our members have the information and data necessary to understand the issues facing trucking, rail and maritime transportation. Members enjoy access to "By the Numbers," an exclusive weekly compilation of key industry statistics that provides detailed views of current market trends across all modes. Regular market intelligence reports -- utilizing PIERS trade data -- include Top 100 Imports and Exporters, quarterly Top 40 Container lines, Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic Maritime Forecasts and Top Container Ports and Terminals. Market-sector supplements, including Breakbulk, Cool Cargoes, 3PL, JOC Guide to Trucking and others, ensure all modes are comprehensively covered. About UBM Global Trade UBM Global Trade provides proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, JoC Events, PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions, Breakbulk and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in East Windsor, NJ, with offices throughout the U.S., and in Canada and Hong Kong. For more information, explore http://www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-221-5488 (+1-609-371-7700 outside the U.S. and Canada). About UBM Studios UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming. A global marketing service, UBM Studios delivers content, audience and in-depth analytics driving deeper award-winning user engagement paired with vision, process and execution. About UBM plc UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. Contact SOURCE UBM Studios |