"Transport and Logistics 2013": innovations - the main direction of logistics development

The company "Kayant" took part in the international exhibition in the field of transport and logistics "Transport & Logistics 2013", which took place on March 13-14, 2013 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This event is held for the 8th year. The exhibition was located in the expocenter of Ahoy Rotterdam.

The aim of the exhibition is to demonstrate the latest achievements for effective organization of goods circulation. According to the research of companies in the logistics sector, today it is innovations that are an important competitive advantage in the market of transport and logistics services, especially in the international market. Therefore, at the exhibition, the participants had an opportunity to share their own experience and achievements in this field, as well as to get acquainted and evaluate the experience of other exhibitors.

Among the main issues discussed within the framework of the event, the following points can be singled out: the full review of the transport and logistics sector was conducted, problems of storage of goods and their safety during transportation were considered, analysis of innovations implemented in the field of supply chain management, including electronic Commerce, as well as discussed the prospects for the development of the logistics industry in the context of international cooperation and continuous innovation.

All events at the exhibition were conveniently systematized and divided into 6 thematic sectors:

- Delivery and distribution (road transport, specialized transport for the transport of dangerous goods, reverse logistics, "green logistics", 3PL, air transport, railway transport, sea transport, logistics service providers, 4PL, refrigerators, containers)

- Ports, terminals, customs (ports, equipment for cargo storage, customs administration, transshipment companies and warehouses)

- Loading and unloading operations and warehousing services (warehousing, supply, forklifts, international transport system, logistics property, storage of materials, safety and security, warehouse solutions, packaging for transportation, pallets, warehouses)

- Specialized software (software solutions, transport software, custom software, logistics software, warehouse software, supply chain management software, loading software, inventory management software, e-business)

- Database management, information services (transport and logistics consulting, personnel selection and training, banking and insurance in the field of transport and logistics)

- Trucks and TIR (dealers and leasing companies of freight vehicles, TIR, etc.)

The seminars discussed the prospects of development and sustainable growth of logistics. Entrepreneurs, even those who are not directly connected with transport and logistics activities, can not ignore the fact that logistics is actively developing today and is gaining more importance for business. Companies that do not use innovative achievements in supply chain management are far behind their competitors. Therefore it is very important for leading companies to share their knowledge and experience with others.

Sustainable development of logistics was reflected in all elements of the exhibition. Special attention was also paid to the newest directions in logistics, in particular, the following topics were considered:

- Inventory optimization: how orders, stocks and people can interact in the face of changing demand and ultimately manage the flow of goods;

- Web-logistics: due to the growth of online stores, warehousing services are becoming increasingly demanded;

- Reverse logistics: all companies face a reverse flow, but not everyone knows how to properly manage it;

- Modality: in the conditions of the development of society, every cargo owner seeks transportation, which causes the least harm to the environment;

- "Security chain": it is of great importance to expand the integrated "security chain" by sharing knowledge with partners

In total, more than 100 companies from different countries related to transport and logistics activities took part in the exhibition Transport and Logistics 2013. Among the visitors of the exhibition were specialists responsible for making decisions in the procurement and sales activities of the enterprise and are interested in the latest achievements and innovations from the field of transport and logistics. Thanks to this, sellers and buyers, suppliers and customers were able to meet face to face and establish mutually beneficial contacts.

The results of participation in the exhibition "Logistics and Transport 2013" for the company "Kayant" were very favorable. "Many visitors came to our stand, who were interested in the services of our company," the director of the company "Kayant" shares his impressions. - Soon after the exhibition we held several business meetings, as a result of which we concluded several beneficial contracts and acquired new customers. In addition to the financial payback of participation in the exhibition, positive new results also include new useful acquaintances abroad, as well as access to the latest technical and innovative achievements in the field of logistics and transport. We are very pleased with the results of the exhibition for our company. "

The international exhibition "Logistics and Transport 2013" is an important event for entrepreneurs who are involved in transport and logistics activities and striving for optimized management of purchases, distribution channels and logistics. Thanks to the relevance of the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors, Transport and Logistics is a very effective platform for networking, exchanging experience and simply doing business by professionals who are looking to the future.