We take this opportunity to introduce to you to the first PORT & SHIP INDIA International Exhibition & Conference.

PORT & SHIP INDIA is organized by E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. (USA) and Inter Ads Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. The event will be held October 23-25, 2008, at Bombay Exhibition Ground, Goregaon, Mumbai.

We are also pleased to inform you that E.J. Krause is the organizer of the world's largest port and security show, Maritime Security Expo, organized in Long Beach, California (USA) (www.maritimesecurityexpo.com).

PORT & SHIP INDIA is a major exhibition and conference designed to meet the challenges and promote cooperation, understanding and technology transfer between the international maritime industry and India.

The exhibition and conference represents a tremendous opportunity for those seeking partnerships, alliances, potential investors and suppliers of new technologies. The exhibition will feature domestic and international companies and an unrivalled display of state-of-the-art technology and services across both the port and ship industries.

The Theme of the Conference is "Indian Maritime Industry - A Drive to the Future." We are pleased to inform you that the call for papers is being released now. The topics being covered in the conference are as follows:

• Investment and Development in India's Port and Ship Infrastructure
  
• Current and Future Projects in India's Maritime Sector
  
• Larger Ships - Faster Routes - Increased Global Cargo
  
• Maritime Safety
  
• Environmental and Pollution Controls
  
• Communication
  
• Training and HR
  
• Improving Port Efficiency
  
• India's Shipbuilding Potential - Opportunities and Challenges
  
• Hinterland Connectivity and Logistics
  
• Shipbuilding Design and Technology
  
• Issues and Opportunities in Coastal Movement
  
• Support Services
  
• Attracting Investments in Ports and Ship Building

If you are interested in presenting a paper on any of the above mentioned topics, you are requested to submit the abstract of 150 words by June 15, 2008. The Abstract Submission Form is now available. Please complete the form and submit to the address at the bottom of the form.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks and regards,

Aarti Sachdeva
Sr. Conference Executive
Phone: 0124 - 4381160, 63, 64
Fax: 0124 - 4381162
Email: conference@interadsindia.com