“Join us for the best opportunity to talk about the Silk Road in Vienna”

Lisanne Noorlander
Programme Manager

Programme European Silk Road Summit 2024

A rebounding market – An expanding network

The European Silk Road Summit 2024 features the position of Central Europe along the Silk Road market. The starting point of this edition will be the role and importance of Vienna in Eurasian transport and logistics, as well as the latest relevant developments. From there on, the conference will expand its focus to various areas such as the current operational environment amid sanctions, the rebounding volumes and relevant investments, business segments and their development, and policies that could affect the Silk Road industry directly or indirectly.

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Breakout A:

A fast-recovering

market in a sanctioned environment

Almost three years of sanctions and challenges have left their mark on the industry, which is currently rebounding stronger and wiser than before.

What does the operational environment look like? And how do industry players position themselves to avoid hurdles and maximise sales and customer outreach?

Breakout B:

Products in focus: Strengths and challenges of Eurasian rail

From dangerous goods to temperature-controlled cargo, e-commerce, and more, Eurasian trains carry all those cargo types that require different approaches and processes.

This session will examine how various products perform and how the business focus is shaped to solidify rail’s position in Eurasian supply chains.

Breakout C: Middle Corridor: Becoming more than just an alternative

It is no secret that Silk Road volumes are getting back on track. While the traditional northern route is currently picking up traffic again, the Middle Corridor has served the industry in times of turbulence and is claiming its position in the market as something more than just an alternative. Growth drivers, optimisation investments, new markets, old and new challenges and a renewed interest in investment from China will be highlighted during this session.

Breakout D:

From words to

practice

The Silk Road network is one thing. However, at least for European companies, it all starts in the European railway network. Currently, the EU updates policy rules that sometimes result in unclear points and questions regarding the future. This session will serve as a basis to discuss what upcoming EU policies will bring forward and what companies should expect and prepare for. After all, regional developments play a critical role in shaping the global transport network.

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