Trade & Transport in a VUCA World

Better transport links.

Better Business

September 17th 2025

Hotel Crowne Plaza, Bucharest

Concept

#EECONNECTED is a leading event for intermodal and multimodal transport solutions in Eastern Europe

Since 2017, the event has successfully built a community of experts from key countries in the region – Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary, Moldova- with a strong interest in developing faster, more efficient and greener transport connections.

#EECONNECTED is the place where renowned experts in transport, logistics and supply chain management come together to share practical insights into the future of multimodality.

Theme

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The 8th edition of #EECONNECTED takes place under the umbrella Trade & Transport in a VUCA World.

 In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, the trade and transport sectors face unparalleled challenges but also opportunities.

#EECONNECTED 2025 aims to provide a comprehensive platform to explore strategies, innovations, and collaborations that can help navigate and thrive in this dynamic landscape.

This year’s theme, “Trade & Transport in a VUCA World,” addresses the pressing challenges and opportunities arising from volatility and economic uncertainty, trade tari­s and how they are reshaping supply chains.

Will Eastern European markets bene‑t from it? And how can they leverage their competitive advantages?

Speakers

Samer Ghandour

Senior Manager Terminal Networks & Processes BASF SE

Peter Erdei

Global Procurement Head of Transportation – Sanofi

Dr. Ömer Uner

Logistics Network Design Leader – FORD Otosan

Fryderyk Schiller

Chief Operations Officer Yellow Fresh Fruits

Claudiu Staicu

Deputy General Director within the General Directorate of European Transport Programs in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure

Christoph Grasl

Chief Commercial Officer, Rail Cargo Group

Gijs Klomp

Business Development Manager WDP

Daniel Jarnea

Head of Marketing Departament Port of Constanta

Radu Dinescu

Secretar-General UNTRR

Stefan Verberckmoes

Senior shipping analyst Alphaliner

Iulian Sorescu

Partener Kinstellar Tax&Financial Advisory

Marcel Mutescu

President Romanian Customs Authority 

Loredana Ristache

Cargo Manager Tarom Romania

Andreea Dragomir

Business Development Manager ifm Electronic

Rares Retegan

Managing Partner Routier Transport

The meeting point for the container transport industry

Key Industries

Wood & Paper

Chemical

Industrial

Automotive

Retail

FMCG

Pharma

Construction Materials

Agribusiness

Who will be there?

End users of transport solutions

  • Operations Manager
  • Logistic Manager
  • Transport Director
  • Purchasing Manager
  • CEO
  • Development Manager
  • Import & Export Manager
  • Logistics Specialists

Transport service providers

  • Rail freight operators
  • Intermodal terminals
  • Shipping Lines
  • Port operators
  • Road transport companies
  • 3PL
  • Container Terminals
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Government agencies

What to expect to EECONNECTED?

1:1 networking

The B2B meeting session facilitates the communication between transport service providers and shippers to better cater to participants requests.

Expert speakers

Real case studies and best practice from leaders who have a clear imagine and data from dealing with the current whirlwind and operational challenges.

In-depth insights

Decision makers from the most important manufacturers, importers, exporters and players on the transport market in Romania and Eastern Europe.

Gallery

Strategic partners

Registration form

Venue

Hotel Crowne Plaza

Crown Ballroom
Poligrafiei Bvd 1, Bucharest 013704