Vincent O'Brien

Vincent O'Brien is Member Executive Committee of ICC Banking Commission and Chair of ICC Banking Commission, Market Intelligence Group. He has been actively involved in trade finance for more than a quarter of a century and has delivered technical trade finance assistance in more than 100 countries.

Vincent’s primary activity is trade facilitation with the major Multilateral Development Banks and his recognized specialty is trade-related dispute resolution where he often acts as Expert Witness in Trade Disputes and Legal Cases.

Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency: Insights from the 10th International Freight Conference

This presentation was delivered by Takeshi Fukayama and Jeff Procak in a knowledge-sharing event at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters. It discusses the Organization for Cooperation of Railways, including its profile and history, and the highlights from the 10th International Freight Conference. The presentation also lists the observations and insights of the two ADB specialists, as well as their perspectives on the implications of the plans discussed at the event on ADB railway and regional cooperation strategies.

Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency

The 10th International Freight Conference organized by the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD) was held in Seoul, South Korea on 28 May 2015. The conference covered various topics, including development and improvement of international rail transport between Asia and Europe and specific corridors such as the Trans-Siberian railway, China-Europe freight rail connection, and Trans-Korean Peninsula railways.