Parsons Containers team visits Intermodal Europe 2017

Last month, the Parsons Containers team journeyed  across the channel to attend the prestigious Intermodal Europe 2017 exhibition and conference at the Amsterdam RAI, in the company of 6,000 trade visitors from around the globe.

This was the world-leading event for companies associated with the container and intermodal industries. Covering all areas of container transport and logistics across road, rail and sea, the show was a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow container firms and potential clients alike.

Stephen Collins, container sales manager, who attended the three-day event with other members of  our senior team, comments: “Intermodal Europe is the key event in the container industry calendar, bringing together high-quality speakers and key exhibitors to provide an invaluable industry forum. The show was also a great place to get an inside track on all of the latest developments and emerging trends in our industry, as we make plans for the future at Parsons Containers."

“Ean, Lynda, Mark and I made lots of fantastic new contacts between us which we hope will develop into future business opportunities.”

What did you gain from visiting the Intermodal Europe 2017

• It was my first time visiting the Intermodal and I found it to be very useful indeed. It is the biggest exhibition of its type and brings together many industry experts from around the globe. It was good to meet up with a lot of other traders, suppliers & customers, and put a few faces to names. We feel networking is key to any business and I’d like to think we’ve formed some potential new partnerships which will benefit us going forward.  

Did you visit any seminars?

• I didn’t get chance to visit any seminars unfortunately. We had a few meetings lined up and time quickly passed us by.

Will you be visiting the next Intermodal?

• Most definitely! It is a 3 day event so will likely go for a couple of days next year to allow more time for meetings and try to get around a few more exhibitors stands & maybe visit the odd seminar.

What stood out from the event?

• I had an idea beforehand but was surprised about the number of visitors the event attracted from around the world, which was quite clear on arrival. It’s not often you get to network and share a coffee with your suppliers in the Far East! Some of the exhibitors stands we’re excellent, the open plan container bar was particularly impressive with its see through lit up flooring!