OREANDA-NEWS. June 7, 2011. It is a well-known fact that, along with other infrastructure industries, transport is one of the major components of the community’s activities and national economics’ progress.

The issues of further enhancement of the transport infrastructure, which is a constituent part of integration development and strengthening of international relations within the human society, are extremely pressing today.

Participation in specialised exhibitions and conferences is one of the most efficient marketing tools to obtain information and latest news from the markets, exchange opinions and innovative technologies, establish business contacts and maintain the existing partner relations.

The key topical transport and logistics event in the Central Asian region, the Kazakhstan International Transport & Logistics Exhibition, will be held on 21-23 September in Korme Exhibition Complex in Astana.

An opportunity of alternate hosting of the exhibition by Almaty and Astana exhibition complexes ensures better coverage of domestic exhibitors and visitors.

Around 100 companies from 11-14 countries participate in the exhibition every year. The list of domestic exhibitors includes leading transport and logistics operators and national and state-owned domestic companies representing all sectors of transport infrastructure of Kazakhstan.

A distinguishing feature of TransitKazakhstan 2011 is the concurrent TransEurasia 2011 International Conference organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The exhibition sections cover all spheres of transport industry – railway, marine, motor, air and multimodal transport, courier business, sea ports and terminals, hauling and handling equipment, etc.

The event is traditionally held with significant support and participation of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

TransitKazakhstan 2010 (7-10 September 2010) Facts and Figures:

33% of TransitKazakhstan 2010 exhibitors participated in the exhibition for the first time; 55% exhibited their innovative services/products/equipment. Geography of the exhibitors: 65% – foreign companies, 35% – domestic companies;

86% of the exhibitors emphasised that they have established advantageous and challenging contacts; 11% stated that they have signed contracts and letters of intent directly at the exhibition;

2,800 professional visitors were registered during three days of the exhibition: 89% represented domestic companies and 11% – foreign companies;

According to the questionnaire results, 89% of the respondents visit TransitKazakhstan 2010 every year, 80% represented companies looking for further business and production development;

When asked what they expected from their participation in the exhibition, the respondents answered as follows: 84% – establish new business contacts; 57% – assess market conditions; 61% – maintain existing business relations; 49% – obtain information about innovations; 30% – obtain information about their competitors’ activities; 14% – participate in the workshops and presentations.

It should be also noted that the organisers of the event are two Kazakhstan companies – Atakent-Expo and Iteca in cooperation with their international partner – ITE Group of Companies (UK). ITE/Iteca’s portfolio of transport exhibitions and conferences comprise such renowned and recognised events as TransRussia (Moscow), TransUzbekistan (Tashkent), TransCaspian (Baku), Siberian Logistics (Novosibirsk), and many others.

Online registration on http://onsite.iteca.kz/ will facilitate your entering the exhibition pavilion and provide you with the information about free participation in the roundtable meetings, workshops and presentations. Please visit www.transitkazakhstan.kz for more details about the event.