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Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Market Place Seminar which UIC, the International Union of Railways, and FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, are jointly organising!

The Market Place Seminar aims to create opportunities for increased cooperation and business development within the rail sector by offering a common platform for railway undertakings, freight forwarders and customers.

This year the seminar will be organised in Trieste, on 2 and 3 April and will focus on
"Strategic interchange between sea and rail freight: what’s new?"

We will also discuss significant titles:

  • Trends and developments when connecting sea and rail modes;
  • New Central European Projects and innovative loading technologies ;
  • Rail connectivity between hinterland and ports: Corridors ;
  • Best practices in rail shunting and IT terminal technologies .

We would like to welcome you to our event and we look forward to meeting you!

With the collaboration of the Government of the Region: