EASTERN EUROPE CONNECTED is the international event that connects professionals from all branches of containerized freight transport: rail transport, intermodal operators, terminal operators, shipping lines, port operators, freight forwarders with the shippers: manufacturers, importers, exporters.
In 2020 and 2021, global supply chains have come under immense pressure.
Lack of transport capacity, raw materials shortages in certain sectors or the exacerbated increase in their price, the blockage of the Suez Canal, the extreme weather phenomenon in Europe that led to railway blockages in Germany or Belgium or problems at regional level, have been testing the resilience and flexibility of supply chains, as well as the ability of companies to identify solutions that meet their immediate needs.
In the two discussion panels, together with experts in the field, EASTERN EUROPE CONNECTED approaches current issues of the containerized freight transport sector and the lessons learnt, proposes real solutions and analyzes possible scenarios in order to better plan for the future.
Ctirad is a renowned personality in international rail business, with more than 14 years experience. After finishing his Master's studies on Université de Liège, Belgium, he held management positions in ČD Cargo, Prague and Forwardis, Berlin. As Head of Rail Business, Ctirad developed successful European rail organization within a world-wide corporation GEFCO, based in Berlin, Germany.
Since 2020 Gabriel Oncescu has been named Transportation Manager Europe & Office Coordinator for EXIROS.RO, a company part of Techint Group that offers integral procurement solutions for Tenaris and Ternium.
Previous to that, he held various management positions within Tenaris organization. The professional achievement he is most proud of is the full business plan deployment for the Automotive Safety Components Manufacturing Line in SILCOTUB Zalău.
Gabriel is a graduate of UPG Ploiești in the field of electro-mechanics. The motto he applies both in his personal and professional life is: “Be impeccable with your words! Don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, always do your best”
His passions are motorcycles, running & skying and as abilities he names creativity, consistency, empathy, teamwork & entrepreneurship spirit.
Lina is known as a sought-after cargo claims closer by exporters, importers, freight forwarders and marine insurers. She is famous for wildly effective loss prevention strategies that boost bottom lines and cut losses for cargo interest globally.
Stefan has more than 10 years background in the freight forwarding industry and has had various managment positions. He is responsible for the development of the connections between the network of METRANS and China (SILK ROAD) as well as between METRANS network and new connections / routings.
Since 2015, Ivan Milicevic is part of the management team of Nelt Group responsible for development of logistics division, both new services and customers, in Western Balkan through various positions and as a project director of various projects: establishing intermodal terminal at Nelt central hub in Belgrade, establishing cooperation with Dachser Food Logistics and European Food Logistics Network as associate for Western Balkan, obtaining the status of AEO etc.
Cătălin Anton has + 21 years’ of logistics experience, + 17 years’ progressive experience in management, from which + 14 years in Asia, consistently triggering year-over-year increases, developing new types of services and expanding operations in new markets.
Currently, he is responsible for the development of multimodal solutions of ELOGISTICS CORPORATION.
Lars Jensen is CEO of Vespucci Maritime, and is an analyst and thought leader providing expert assistance in strategic decision making and analysis in the wider container shipping industry.
Lars has 20 years of experience from inside the container shipping industry, whereof the last 10 years has been as an independent analyst and consultant for carriers, shippers, ports and maritime technology firms.
Lars is the author of the book “Liner Shipping 2025” focusing on the changes to come in the industry and how carriers, terminals, ports, shippers and forwarders should navigate these changes to emerge successfully.
8:30-9:15 Registration and welcome coffee
9:15-9:30 Welcome speech
Moderator: Cristian Lascu – Global Accounts Director Martico
9:30-11:30 Rail & intermodal – creating a freight transport ecosystem in Eastern Europe fit for the future
11:30-12:00 Coffee break & networking
12:00 – 14:00 Mix&Match: balancing demand and capacity in container shipping in the future
14:00 -15:00 Lunch
15:00 -16:30 B2B meetings session – identify new solutions for your supply chain
The B2B meeting session facilitates the communication between transport service providers and shippers to better cater to participants requests.
Real case studies and best practice from leaders who have a clear imagine and data from dealing with the current whirlwind and operational challenges.
Decision makers from the most important manufacturers, importers, exporters and players on the transport market in Romania and Eastern Europe.
