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The Logistics Leaders Russia conference, hosted and organised by autoMOTIVE magazines, will examine in detail issues such as the lack of usable highways, the shortage of ports equipped with import/export infrastructure, the aging rail network, customs, security and insurance considerations, the sourcing of local suppliers, inbound and production logistics for the many new assembly plants and component suppliers and the concentration upon Russia’s western region so as to benefit from the import route through Finland. Some 70% of new cars shipped to Russia are delivered via Finland but, if greater importance is to be placed upon distribution in more far-flung regions, routes will need to be developed from the south and east via the Black Sea and trans-Siberia. The latter routing will become important to facilitate the expected influx of vehicles from China and Korea whilst the southern route will permit the flow of vehicles between Russia and some of the former Soviet states such as Kazakhstan.

Hear what some of the delegates thought about previous logistics leaders events:

 “You are differentiating yourselves, and it works. Your moderators were superb and vital to the process. This was a first-class event and the networking outside the discussions was enormous. We at J.D.Power are proud to be associated with you.” 
Arthur Maher, Head of European Forecasting, J.D.Power & Associates.

 “It was excellent! A very good selection of topics and speakers. Unlike most other similar events, there were no sales pitches.”
Ivan Bonchev, Associate Director and CIS Automotive Leader, Ernst & Young.

 “Our compliments! The conference was excellent with many interesting presentations. We wish you much success in the future.”
Maria Markelova, Marketing Manager, Major Auto Trans.

 “Very good panels, and an excellent range of  subjects discussed during the two days by very experienced people with great knowledge of logistics and of the area.”
Gani Fetnaci, Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development, Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Europe) Ltd.

 “Thanks for a very well-organised event. I look forward to taking part in others.”
Cengiz Kabatepe, Assistant General Manager Material Planning & Logistics, Ford Otosan.

 “I found the conference informative and enjoyed the interaction between the panels and the audience. The venue, the accommodation, dinner and lunches were excellent and helped easy networking.”  
David Lane, Managing Director, Tablogix.

 “I certainly enjoyed my participation in Helsinki. I’m looking forward very much to Scotland.” Johannes Fritzen, ‘K’ Line.

“All our team really enjoyed the Congress, and we are confident that we will be able to develop the contacts we have made”
Neal Williams, Managing Director, Priority Freight Ltd.

“This is the only conference where all the panels had something to offer.”
Steve Jones, Managing Director, Vehnet

“I thought the discussion flowed perfectly, and it was rewarding to hear that people were so interested in what we had to say. It was a great pleasure to participate in the event.”
Zita Zigan, Head of Global Commercial Vehicle Forecasting, J.D.Power & Associates

“Superb location and good meaningful sessions. The concept of having short presentations followed by a panel discussion really works well and stimulates interaction between the participants.”
Bruno Van Damme, Business Development Manager, Volvo Logistics

“The agenda was well structured, the right contents were discussed and the subject matter experts were, in general, very good.”
Kevin Wall, Director Material Planning & Logistics, Jaguar Land Rover

“The setting was ideal and the organisation of the event was impeccable. I was overwhelmed by the mix of professional leaders from around the world.”
Paul Allen, Distribution Process Manager, Bentley Motors