The fourth edition of FITRANS, the biennial International Transport and Logistics Forum, began on June 25th.
The aim of this edition is to become an integrative project, therefore it proposes solutions adapted to an ever-evolving market that goes through three strategic lines:
– Collaborate in the development of intermodality in transport.
– Create a framework for innovation and progress in operator-user relations.
Representatives of the Fitrans Committee at the presentation in Madrid.
– To promote internationally Spain's competitive position as a logistics platform.
Throughout this edition, various activities will be carried out around topics of maximum interest and current relevance for professionals in the sector: exhibitions, technical conferences, professional meetings and an international presentation in Bordeaux (France).
Exhibition and technical workshops
From November 6th to 8th, 2002, an exhibition will be held at the Bilbao International Fair. It will showcase the offerings of companies that provide services and equipment for the procurement and distribution of goods.
A special section will be dedicated to France as the guest country.
Technical Seminars and Professional Meetings will be held concurrently. These latter events will last one day, rotate between locations, and take place twice a year. This year, Vigo, Valencia, and Valladolid will be the featured cities.
The Vigo Professional Meeting kicked off the 4th edition of Fitrans, inaugurated by the president of Ports of Galicia, Emilio García Gallego.
International Presentation
The international presentation will be held in Bordeaux in June 2003 under the theme "The contribution of logistics to the development of cross-border regions: The Aquitaine-Euskadi Logistics Platform." All transport operators and users, as well as companies and auxiliary services, are invited to participate in this presentation.


