Annual International Logistics Forum “Rio de la Plata Region”

November 10th, 2011

Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany

The Maritime Logistics Workgroup from Jacobs University in Bremen organises in cooperation with Kieserling Stiftung the Annual Logistics Forum themed "Rio de la Plata Region". This international event is 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.

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)

Participation is free.

Registration online at www.kieserling-stiftung.de/anmeldung.

For further information please see the programme or visit our website.