4-6 February 2009 β’ Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg
4th February 2009
19.30 - 21.30
Conference Registration & Welcome Reception
5th February 2009
09.00 β 09.15
Keynote Speech
09.15 β 10.30
The Russian Automotive Market
Industry analysts focus the spotlight on the current state of the market and forecast the foreseeable future in the light of the global economic downturn.
Industry analysts focus the spotlight on the current state of the market and forecast the foreseeable future in the light of the global economic downturn.
10.30 β 11.00
Networking Break
11.00 β 11.30
Finance and Investment
The credit crunch is affecting the availability of new finance. How will new investment in assets and infrastructure be funded?
The credit crunch is affecting the availability of new finance. How will new investment in assets and infrastructure be funded?
11.30 β 12.30
Is the Russian logistics infrastructure fit for purpose?
The dramatic growth of the automotive market has placed great strain upon virtually every link in the supply chain. As the business continues to expand, albeit more slowly, what requires to be done to ensure the advance planning and efficient operation of both inbound and outbound logistics and aftermarket parts distribution?
The dramatic growth of the automotive market has placed great strain upon virtually every link in the supply chain. As the business continues to expand, albeit more slowly, what requires to be done to ensure the advance planning and efficient operation of both inbound and outbound logistics and aftermarket parts distribution?
12.30 β 14.00
Lunch
14.00 β 15.00
The importance of the Russian rail network to efficient logistics
Russia is a vast country. As automotive distribution expands, so the rail network will become increasingly important. What needs to happen, both internally and externally, in order to ensure that present and future inbound and outbound requirements can be satisfied.
Russia is a vast country. As automotive distribution expands, so the rail network will become increasingly important. What needs to happen, both internally and externally, in order to ensure that present and future inbound and outbound requirements can be satisfied.
15.00 β 15.45
Packaging
All the latest news and innovation
All the latest news and innovation
15.45 β 16.15
Networking Break
16.15 β 17.00
Round Table Forum
Delegates discuss the important issues.
Delegates discuss the important issues.
19.30 -
Gala Dinner
6th February 2009
09.00 β 09.45
Round Table Review
We review the discussions from Day One.
We review the discussions from Day One.
09.45 β 10.45
Short and Deep-Sea Shipping
The demand for finished vehicles and containerised parts in Russia is still growing. Is there sufficient shipping capacity given the effects of the global economic downturn?
The demand for finished vehicles and containerised parts in Russia is still growing. Is there sufficient shipping capacity given the effects of the global economic downturn?
10.45 β 11.15
Networking Break
11.15 β 12.15
Easing the Access to the Market
How can customs clearance and administration be simplified in order to ease the importation of finished vehicles and containerised goods?
How can customs clearance and administration be simplified in order to ease the importation of finished vehicles and containerised goods?
12.15 β 13.00
RFID Technology
What works, what doesnβt and why. How RFID can benefit both inbound and outbound operations. Why RFID solutions need intelligent software and how to approach the return on investment issue.
What works, what doesnβt and why. How RFID can benefit both inbound and outbound operations. Why RFID solutions need intelligent software and how to approach the return on investment issue.
13.00 β 14.15
Lunch
14.15 β 15.15
Ports and Terminals
Vital gateways for parts and finished vehicles. How do we reduce congestion, increase capacity and promote greater efficiency?
Vital gateways for parts and finished vehicles. How do we reduce congestion, increase capacity and promote greater efficiency?
15.15 β 16.15
OEM Forum
OEMs discuss the present with an eye to the future.
OEMs discuss the present with an eye to the future.
16.15
Networking Break and Close
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