The scope of subjects covered by the conference resulted in a number of interesting discussions held during panel sessions as well as lively exchange of opinions also during the meetings of an informal nature. The conference was a good opportunity to exchange ideas, concepts and solutions between the scholars and representatives of the business sector. Furthermore, one should also note extraordinary lectures by, among others, Professor Koichi Shintani presented research on the possibility of using foldable containers for decreasing the fleet management costs and management of containers in a marine trading network.

During the main session, a representative of Open Nexus Sp z o.o., Mr. Zygmunt Kopacz presented an internet-based B2B platform (www.opennexus.pl) that is designed to support the supply and sales of products. Preliminary research clearly indicated that a need for the use of transaction platforms in practice exists. In the view of the lecturer, the said platform is characterized by a wide functionality which allows e.g. to methodize purchase procedures, shorten the process duration or obtain better trade deals. It allows for using modules for circulation of approvals of internal orders, aggregation of various companies and qualification of suppliers. The platform is used by a group of companies with an international reputation.

Another conference attraction was the speech given by Professor Andrzej Bujak concerning the concept of Underground Automated Highways. The lecturer presented the concept sources and assumptions. He also highlighted the benefits and drawbacks relating to the implementation of this solution. Also other lectures inspired many discussions and comments both during the session and breaks.

The meeting was attended by the representatives of various scientific circles in Poland (Warsaw University of Technology, Wrocław University of Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Silesian University of Technology, Technical University of Łódź, Białystok University of Technology, Częstochowa University of Technology, Opole University of Technology, Poznań University of Technology, The Nicolaus Copernicus University, Krakow University of Economics, University of Łódź, Poznań University of Life Sciences, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Institute of Logistics and Warehousing, Military University of Technology, Kozminski University, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, The Poznań School of Logistics, WSB School of Banking in Poland, University of Finance and Management). The Conference was also attended by many representatives of foreign universities and institutes: Oshima College of Maritime Technology, University of Windsor, Suranaree University of Technology, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Inonu University.