Programme
Wednesday, 25th October 2006
Aula, Erasmus University Rotterdam
| 14:00 |
Arrival of Guests |
 |
| 15:00 |
Entrance of Cortège
|
| 15:05
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Entrance of Graduating Class |
| 15:10 |
Welcome
Prof.dr.
S.W.J. Lamberts, Rector Magnificus, Erasmus University Rotterdam |
|
15:20 |
Introduction
Prof.dr. H.E. Haralambides, MEL Director |
|
15:30 |
Keynote Address, Dr. Basil Papachristidis,
Chairman of the Hellespont Group
"Shipping -Lifeline to the World Economy: an Industry in Transition" |
| 15:50 |
Guest
Speaker
Mr. John P.M. Verschelden,
Vice President and Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs of APM Terminals International BV
|
| 16:00 |
Degree
Awards |
| 16:30 |
Maersk Line Best MEL Thesis Award
Mr Maarten Tromp, Director, Intermodal and Equipment Central Europe, Maersk
Line
|
| 16:40 |
NOL/APL Prize Presentation for Student Excellence
Mr Peter Jongepier, Managing Director, APL Benelux
|
| 16:50
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Salutation by Student Representative |
| 16:55 |
Review of
2006 Class Activities |
| 17:00 |
Exit of
Cortège and Graduates |
| 17:05 |
Closing
Reception |
17:05 hrs Closing Reception