European Silk Road Summit
Building the business case in Europe
We would like to welcome you on the European Silk Road Summit on 26 and 27 November
Majorie van Leijen
Journalist RailFreight.com/responsible for programme
On 26 and 27 November international shippers, logistics providers, operators and silk road professionals will come together at the 3rd edition of the European Silk Road Summit. We welcome international professionals from 18 different countries. Are you ready to meet the field in Venlo and discuss the developments on and diversity of the New Silk Road?
The event takes place in:
The European Silk Road Summit offers all aspects relevant for transport and logistics providers. The following topics are on the agenda:
- Chinese policy
- The Dutch case
- New Silk Road becoming mainstream
- Transit through Russia
- Different modalities
- European hubs
- The role of the ports
- Dangerous goods
Speakers include:
Why you should attend the European Silk Road Summit?
- Despite criticism and reluctance in Europe, the possibilities of rail traffic to and from China are still increasing every day.
- There are some serious hurdles facing the European industry, but these have given rise to viable alternatives.
- Multimodal routes are gaining popularity, despite the belief that they are too complicated. In this way, important ports are taking position on the New Silk Road.
- Important changes have taken place this year, such as the opening up of transit through Russia, and the slow down of financial support from the Chinese government. These developments will be discussed in length.
- Taking the train is still not convincing to everyone. Fruitful discussions will be held between stakeholders, researchers and shippers.
- This year we see more Chinese companies and institutions on the programme. This also means more knowledge on Chinese policies.
- Have you always wanted to see where the trains depart to China or beyond? Or wonder through the warehouses stored with traded products? The site visits bring you there. Do not miss it!
For whom?
Around 250 logistics specialists will attend this conference. You will meet logistics providers, operators, shippers, forwarders, from the Netherlands and other countries involved. You will gain knowledge about the latest developments, understand the routes and connections and know how to take current business opportunities.
The main language of the conference is English.
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