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Attached is a brochure for an International Study Tour on Modern Techniques
in Fertilizer Distribution and Handling to be held September 10-28, 2001.
The 3-week program consists of a combination of field trips and
presentations starting in the United Kingdom, then moving to France, The
Netherlands, and Belgium. The field trips will consist of visits to
manufacturers of weighing/filling, bagging, and palletizing systems; mobile
bagging equipment manufacturers; manufacturers of conveying equipment and
other fertilizer handling equipment; port facilities and manufacturers of
port handling equipment; blending equipment manufacturers; fertilizer
compound and blend producers; warehouse manufacturers; and bag
manufacturers.
In addition to presentations strategically placed throughout the study tour,
two 1-day seminars will be held. A 1-day seminar on "Fertilizer Caking and
Dust Problems" will be held in Paris, France, while a 1-day seminar on
"International Fertilizer Trade Transaction Requirements and Services" will
be held in Brussels, Belgium.
To enroll, please complete and return the "Program Registration" to IFDC by
August 13, 2001. Further information will be provided upon receipt of
registration. Please note that registration is on a "first-come,
first-served" basis.
To avoid late cancellation, we strongly recommend that you initiate the
application of your visa(s) as described in the brochure.
We look forward to your participation or the participation of personnel from
your organization. We encourage you to distribute copies of the brochure to
interested parties, and we will gladly send additional copies of the
brochure to you and others upon request.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ludwig Schatz
Director
Human Resource Development
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
P.O. Box 2040
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35662 U.S.A.
Telephone: (256) 381 6600
Telefax: (256) 381 7408
E-mail: mailto:hrd@ifdc.org
Web: www.ifdc.org
International Study Tour
Modern Techniques in Fertilizer Distribution and Handling
September 10-28, 2001
United Kingdom, France,
The Netherlands, and Belgium
Organized by
International Fertilizer
Development Center (IFDC)
Muscle Shoals, Alabama (U.S.A.)
In Cosponsorship with
International Fertilizer Industry Association
European Fertilizer Manufacturers' Association
European Machine Trading
Physical distribution of fertilizer represents most of the cost in marketing
systems. It is therefore very important to use the most cost-efficient and
effective technology to serve the market and to minimize distribution costs.
To assist in developing the necessary expertise, IFDC is organizing an
international study tour on modern techniques in fertilizer distribution and
handling, based in Western Europe. With the cooperation and assistance of
the fertilizer industry, equipment manufacturers, international fertilizer
trade service providers, terminal operators, and others, participants will
visit facilities in the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, and Belgium
to observe modern systems and equipment. Additionally, presentations will be
made on a range of topics.
Objectives
1. To improve the participants' knowledge of the latest developments in
equipment and methods for distribution and handling of fertilizer,
particularly bagged fertilizer, but with due attention to bulk and semi-bulk
systems.
2. To improve the participants' knowledge of the physical and chemical
properties of the various fertilizer raw materials and products; the impact
of the distribution and handling system on product quality; and techniques
and methods used to minimize or eliminate the impact of the distribution and
handling system on product quality.
3. To improve the participants' awareness of the knowledge, skills, and
services required in carrying out an international fertilizer trade
transaction.
4. To increase the participants' knowledge and understanding of the
principles involved in the planning and operation of effective and economic
physical distribution systems for fertilizer.
Program Content Highlights
The program will consist of a combination of field trips and presentations.
The field trips will consist of visits to manufacturers of weighing/filling,
bagging, and palletizing systems; mobile bagging equipment manufacturers;
manufacturers of conveying equipment and other fertilizer handling
equipment; port facilities and manufacturers of port handling equipment;
blending equipment manufacturers; fertilizer compound and blend producers;
warehouse manufacturers; and bag manufacturers. Many of the presentations
will be strategically placed throughout the study tour to complement the
next day's field trips. Other presentations will be included throughout the
3-week study tour that will help achieve the overall program objectives.
Additionally, during the course of the study tour, two 1-day seminars will
be held:
(1) "International Fertilizer Trade Transaction Requirements and
Services." This seminar will include presentations on Incoterms and other
shipping terms; international transport documents; tender requirements,
preparation, and tendering process; chartering and charter parties; cargo
inspection; fertilizer product specifications; resolving international
disputes; and the role and services provided by traders, shippers,
shipbrokers, charterers, freight forwarders, and ship agents.
(2) "Fertilizer Caking and Dust Problems." This seminar will include
presentations on the causes of caking and dustiness and the methods of
prevention/minimization. Most of the presentations will be made by
manufacturers of anti-caking and dedusting agents, dust suppression
equipment, and delumpers.
The program will also provide the participants an opportunity to make a
presentation about their company or country situation with respect to
fertilizer distribution and handling.
Participants will receive extensive printed material including lecture
papers and a variety of other technical literature.
Participating Organizations
United Kingdom
BMH Chronos Richardson
BMH Marine
Clyde Materials
Micro Milling Ltd.
Starlinger & Co. Ges. m. b. H.
Thermal Ramsey
France
Agrolys
A. J. Sackett & Sons, Inc.
Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry AB
CECA
Cleveland Cascades
Grande Paroisse
International Fertilizer Industry Association
IWC Agro Group, Nalco Chemicals B.V.
Process Chemicals LLC, ARR-MAZ Products Division
Netherlands
CKB Fertilizer Company
Dekker Fertilizer Company
European Machine Trading
GEM Consultants
Nectar Group Limited
Zakken Centrale
Belgium
BASF-Antwerp
ESI Engineering & Consulting BV
European Fertilizer Manufacturers' Association
International Chamber of Commerce
Hydro Agri Europe S. A.
Manuport
Noord Natie
Northern Shipping Services
SGS Cargo Inspection Services
Vigan
Presentations
(other than the one-day seminars and those made by the companies during
field trips)
* Fertilizer Terminology
* Fertilizer Materials and Product Types
* Characteristics of Efficient Distribution Systems
* Physical Properties of Fertilizer
* Chemical Characteristics of Fertilizers
* Sampling of Fertilizers
* Automatic Sampling Equipment
* Fertilizer Regulations
* Information Sources for Distribution and Handling Equipment and
Services
* Blending Technology
* Fertilizer Handling - Design Considerations
* Storage Facility Options for Fertilizer Products and Raw Materials
* Fertilizer Distribution in Europe
* Packages and Packaging Equipment for Fertilizers
* Fertilizer Transport Modes
* Fertilizer Losses
* Safety Issues and Regulations in Transport, Handling, and Storage of
Fertilizers
* Environmental Issues and Regulations in Transport, Handling, and
Storage of Fertilizers
Faculty
The study tour will be conducted in English and managed by two IFDC
fertilizer specialists each with over 20 years' experience in the fertilizer
sector. In addition, experts in the various disciplines covered during this
study tour will serve on the faculty.
Costs
The study tour fee of US $2,400 is due with the application for enrollment
but not later than 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
Thereafter a late program fee of US $2,600 will apply. The program fee will
be refunded in full for cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the commencement
of the program; thereafter, 80% of the paid fee will be returned and 20%
will be charged to cover administrative costs.
The fee covers tuition, cost of program materials, and local transportation
for the field trips in the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, and
Belgium. The fee does not cover board, lodging, incidental expenses, and
medical expenses.
Participants are responsible for the cost of air travel and will require
transportation (air ticket) from their home country to Nottingham, England
and return to their home country from Brussels, Belgium. All travel between
countries will be by surface transportation and is included in the study
tour fee.
How to Enroll
Complete the enrollment form and forward by mail, e-mail, or telefax to IFDC
no later than August 13, 2001. Applications received thereafter will be
accepted at the discretion of IFDC. An organization wishing to enroll more
than one participant must supply an enrollment form for each participant.
Additional detailed information concerning the training program, hotel
accommodations, dates of air travel, and other arrangements will be sent to
enrolled participants.
Visa and Immunizations
Applications for necessary visas should be made as early as possible. Those
participants who are not eligible to enter the Schengen states (see below)
without a visa should follow the directions below.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SCHENGEN VISA (for a stay up to 3 months)
Since the 25th March 2001, the Schengen Visa has been introduced by the
following member-states of the European Union who are signatories of the
Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, and Sweden. Nationals of these countries do not need visas.
The Schengen Visa issued by an Embassy or a Consulate of the above countries
allows the holder to move freely in all these countries within the validity
of the visa. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries without a
main destination, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy of the first
country that requires you to have a visa, i. e., for this program France.
Additionally, you may need a visa for the United Kingdom.
Applications should be made in person at the Embassy that is responsible for
your place of residence.
The following documents must be provided:
* A passport or official travel document accepted by the Schengen
countries and valid for at least three months longer than the validity of
the visa with a blank page to affix the visa sticker.
Note: If the validity of a passport or official travel document is
restricted to only a few Schengen countries, it is possible to issue a visa.
Its validity will, however, be limited only to the countries which accept
the passport or official travel document.
* One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant with
one passport-sized photograph. More application forms and photographs may be
required.
* Participants should try to obtain a tourist visa. Otherwise you will
need proof of the purpose of your visit. This should take the form of an
official letter of invitation (to be obtained by the person you are visiting
or business partner), and a confirmed onward or return airline ticket and,
where applicable, a confirmed hotel booking. (IFDC will assist with the
letter of invitation, if it becomes necessary and a tourist visa is not
available.)
* Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your
intended stay (e.g. traveler's cheques, credit cards or bank statement).
All required immunizations and health formalities should be completed.
Medical insurance should be obtained by participants. The registration fee
does not cover any medical expenses.
Timing and Accommodation Arrangements
The study tour will commence on Monday, September 10, 2001, in Nottingham,
England. Further details of travel and accommodations will be provided to
participants upon registration. Participants should plan to arrive in
Nottingham one or two days before the commencement of the program in order
to adjust to possible time changes. East Midlands Airport near Nottingham is
served by regular daily flights from Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, and
Paris. Nottingham is a one hour drive from Birmingham International Airport.
International Fertilizer
Development Center
P.O. Box 2040
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35662
(U.S.A.)
Telephone: 256-381-6600
Telefax: 256-381-7408
E-mail: mailto:hrd@IFDC.org
Web Site: http://www.ifdc.org
IFDC reserves the right to modify or
cancel any program without liability for compensation.
Program Registration
International Study Tour-
Modern Techniques in Fertilizer
Distribution and Handling
United Kingdom, France,
The Netherlands, Belgium
September 10-28, 2001
Program Fee: US $2,400
Late Program Fee: $2,600
Please complete this registration form and return
to IFDC before August 13, 2001.
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Organization Funding Your Participation
For more information:
Director, Human Resource Development
International Fertilizer Development Center
P.O. Box 2040
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35662 (U.S.A.)
Telephone: (256) 381-6600 E-Mail: mailto:hrd@IFDC.org
Telefax: (256) 381-7408 Web Site:
http://www.ifdc.org
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The program fee is due 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
Thereafter a Late Program Fee will apply. The program fee will be refunded
in full for cancellation made 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the
program; thereafter, 80% of the paid fee will be returned and 20% will be
charged to cover administrative costs.
If you do not wish to receive brochures or announcements from IFDC, please
send an e-mail with "remove" as the subject heading, and we will remove your
name from our mailing list.
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