TOC Americas - the pictures they didn't want you to see

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The holidays beckon – and anyway, the world is supposed to end today – so The Loadstar thought it would be fun to post a few photos taken by our man on the ground at the recent TOC Americas conference and exhibition in Panama.

Something happens to the TOC Container Supply Chain show (it also holds annual events in Asia, Europe and the Middle East)  when it arrives in Latin climes. It just feels that little bit different. Is it the people, the music, the humidity, the rum, or all of the above?

The scene - external shot

The scene - internal shot

The question everybody is asking

Roman Abramovich arrives at the gala cocktail reception

Watch the birdy

Throwing some shapes

New to TOC - talking cool logistics

Close encounters of a thawed kind

From chilly to Chile

Also from Chile...

The great and the good gather for Alberto Aleman's induction into the Global Institute of Logistics' Hall of Fame

Fore!

Blimey!

Victuals!

She who laughs last...