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Automotive Logistics Russia
3 - 5 June 2008
St Petersburg, Russia
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With simultaneous translation in Russian
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Tuesday 19 June 2007
Bibliothek, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
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18.00-21.00 - Welcome drinks reception and registration -
The Automotive Logistics Russia pre-conference drinks reception is a great opportunity to get acquainted with
fellow delegates. It provides a relaxed start to Europe's leading automotive logistics business meeting of the year.
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Wednesday 20 June 2007
Wladimir, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
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08.00-09.00 -
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Registration
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09.00-10.30 -
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Session 1
The role of logistics in the development of the Russian automotive industry
For any nation to become a world-class automotive industry, logistics must play an important role.
This session examines the progress made in customs, tariffs and trade regulations, and the Russia-Asia trade lane.
- Dr Hanns Gunther Bollig, Managing Director,Automotive Advisors & Associates
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10.30-11.00 -
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Coffee break
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11.00-12.30 -
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Session 2
Special Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) forum - A
FVL-A examines the import/export of finished vehicles, including routes to and from Europe and Asia,
ports and terminals, the Trans-Siberian network, ocean transport (deep- and short-sea) and the development of terminals.
- Arnaud Cauchy, Business Unit Manager - Car Distribution Logistics, GEFCO
- Wolfgang Göbel, Director Sales, Marketing and Logistics, Horst Mosolf
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12.30-14.00 -
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| Lunch | hosted by |  |
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14.00-15.30 -
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Session 3
Supply Chain forum
A session examining the supply chain to, from and within Russia. How are parts suppliers developing?
With a focus on localisation and packaging, particularly implementing standards for domestic suppliers
and operating a container management programme.
- Alfons-Dachs Wiesinger, Senior Manager, Transport and Logistics Services, Magna Steyr
- Michael Storey, Commercial Director, Automotive Division, NYK Logistics
- Rodney Salmon, Director of Sales and Marketing (Global Automotive Solutions), Linpac Materials Handling
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15.30-16.00 -
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Coffee break
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16.00-17.30 -
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Session 4
Logistics Service Providers
What is the approach of logistics companies to Russia? How are local companies progressing? What are
external LSPs bringing to the country? What do carmakers want?
- Christian Zbylut, Executive Vice-President, Network, GEFCO
- Heinz Tepe, Key Client Manager, Schenker Deutschland
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The State Pushkin Museum
18.00-21.30 - Gala dinner (including pre-dinner drinks) at the State Pushkin State Museum
Hosted by 
Buses depart for the State Pushkin Museum at the end of the last conference session.
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Wednesday 21 June 2007
Wladimir, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
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08.00-09.00 -
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Registration
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09.00-10.30 -
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Session 5
Building a Logistics Infrastructure
Logistics is still a developing industry in Russia. How can you build a logistics operation in this country?
Topics under discussion include warehousing and inventory management; railways, roads and ports.
- Vitaly Brazhkin, Logistics Manager, Peugeot
- Alexander Goloviznin, Deputy General Director, Ust-Luga Company
- Raisa Parshina, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Far Eastern Transport Group
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10.30-11.00 -
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Coffee break
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11.00-12.30 -
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Session 6
Special Finished Vehicle Logistics Forum - B
FVL-B will focus on Trans-Russian vehicle distribution. Under discussion are the developments in rail and the
railways network, trucking, compounds and PDI. The pitfalls and pluses of working in an underdeveloped market
will also be debated. This session also examines quality and equipment. Can the existing infrastructure cope
with increases in production?
- Viktor Ivanov, General Director, JSC RailTransAuto
- Maksim Liksutov, Chairman of the Board of Directors, TransGroup; Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, JSC RailTransAuto
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12.30-14.00 -
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Lunch
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14.00-15.30 -
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Session 7
Carmaker requirements
A panel of representatives from carmakers and LSPs debate the requirements of the carmakers, with perspectives
from the Russian and external carmaking industries and new arrivals to the country.
- Elliot Swiss, Director of Logistics, General Motors Europe
- Ildar Yusupov, CEO, STS-Kamaz Logistics
- Marat Zainetdinov, Executive Director, STS-Kamaz Logistics
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15.30-16.00 -
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Coffee break
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