Annual International Logistics Forum “Rio de la Plata Region”

Written by Gesine Stück  |  Wednesday, 02 November 2011  | 

The Maritime Logistics Workgroup from Jacobs University in Bremen would like to invite you to the annual International Logistics Forum themed “Rio de la Plata Region” on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 from 15:00-18:00. The event is organised in cooperation with Kieserling Stiftung.

This Logistics Forum on the issue of Rio de la Plata Region, hosting presenters from Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Germany, is an opportunity to exchange opinions and extend your network. Rio de la Plata connects metropolitan Buenos Aires, home of approximately 30% of the population of Argentina, with Northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and, increasingly, Bolivia. The common market of South America Mercosur within a market of 260 million people connected the region with Brazilian economy in particular. Germany is an important trade partner of the region, which shows a significant potential for development in the future.

Please find the programme as attached.

Opening speech by Prof. Dr. Joachim Treusch and Prof. Jens Froese as moderator.

Guest speakers:

1. Mr Andreas Meyer (CEO Hamburg Süd Argentinien)

2. Dr Fernando Puntigliano (Gerente General Minera Atari)

3. Mr Hans-Ludger Körner (CFO Röhlig & Co. Holding)

4. Dr Graciela Humbert-Lan (Directora Centro Universitario Argentino-Alemán)

5. Ms Nataliya Ellger (Jacobs University)

We would be happy to welcome you at the forum, please register online at www.kieserling-stiftung.de/anmeldung.

Participation is free. Snacks and refreshments will be given at the reception following the forum.

For further information please visit our website.