“Cutting-edge technology for a new generation of freight mobility”
RIGA, LATVIA POSTPONED

About

Since the first edition in New Delhi in 2007, the UIC has organised a worldwide conference, the Global Rail Freight Conference (GRFC), to promote the intrinsic advantages of rail as the backbone of a sustainable transport system. This leading concept dedicated to the rail freight sector at world level has always gathered prominent representatives from the political and economic sectors, international institutions and all actors of the logistics chain, among them railways, ports and shipping lines, multi-modal operators and shippers.
UIC GRFC 2020 is postponed

[...] the seventh edition of the GRFC will be organised in partnership with Latvian Railways. The main theme of this edition is “Cutting-edge technology for a new generation of freight mobility” and proposes to focus on a range of topics such as the agile transformation of the logistics industry, the internet of logistics, global transport challenges and climate friendly strategies to name but a few.

One of the highlights of the 2020 edition will be the session dedicated to our young generation. During this session, lively discussions will take place on how tomorrow’s decision makers propose to address the key challenges of transport in a global economy.

Sponsoring

Sponsorship opportunities

GRFC 2020 sponsorship opportunities will allow you to reach your target groups and business partners. The conference offers you a unique chance to:

  • Position your brand and business activities
  • Get unique access to a group of decision-makers
  • Create new partnerships and alliances
  • Benefit from unrivalled lead generation and profiling

Contact the project team

UIC GRFC team
16 rue Jean Rey
75015 Paris
FRANCE
Tel: +33 1 44 49 21 37
grfc@uic.org

Sponsorship package

Partners

Supporting organisations

Supporting associations

Press partners

Practical information

How to come to Riga

By Plane

Riga International Airport (P133, Mārupe, LV-1053, Latvia)
Situation: 8km far from the city center.

Berlin – Riga: 1h40
Paris – Riga: 2h45
Brussels – Riga: 2h25
Moscow – Riga: 1h40
Saint - Petersburg – Riga: 1h15
Talinn – Riga: 0h50
Vilnius – Riga: 0h50

* There is no train connection from airport to the city center.

By Train

Riga Central Station is the main railway station in Riga, located in the city center.

Vilnius – Riga: 4h30
Talinn – Riga: 4h50

* Please note there is no direct connection Vilnius – Riga and Talinn – Riga

How to get to the venue

Radisson Blu, Conference and Spa Hotel - Elizabetes St 55, Riga
Be aware of tapping the full address because there are different locations available for only Radisson Blu

By Taxi

From/to the airport, Riga Taxi Park can reach the city center for €11 in 15-20 minutes (+371 720 7509).
Red Cab and Baltic Taxi are also trustable taxi companies for any journey in Riga
(https://redcab.lv/booking-a-taxi/?lang=en)

Public transport

Bus No. 22 operates direct services between the Airport and Riga city centre for a cost of €2. Services are also operated by minibuses No. 222 and No. 241.
You can use the website to travel in Riga : https://www.rigassatiksme.lv/en/

Accommodation

Ideally located in the city center of Riga, The Radisson Blu, Conference and Spa Hotel will host the conference. The hotel includes many restaurants with a 24h/24 Japanese restaurant, a bar with a panoramic and upper view of Riga roofs, spas, hammams, saunas and many other commodities.

Its proximity with the old city is convenient if you appreciate going for a walk, admiring old monuments and various architectures present in the city.

The Radisson Hotel provides reduction for participants of the conference on its different sites.
To book your hotel room, please follow the links below:

Contact

UIC GRFC team
16 rue Jean Rey
75015 Paris
FRANCE
Tel: +33 1 44 49 21 37
grfc@uic.org

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