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CeMAT Russia provides comprehensive overview of intralogistics

October 25, 2019 by David Edwards

CeMAT Russia ran from 24 to 26 September 2019 at the IEC Crocus Expo in Moscow.

The tradeshow for materials handling, warehousing equipment and logistics featured more than 150 exhibiting companies and attracted 5,700 visitors, solidifying its position as the only intralogistics event in Russia with such a diverse portfolio.

On occasion of its tenth anniversary in 2019, CeMAT Russia expanded its exhibit program to include even more products, equipment and solutions for warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain management. [Read more…] about CeMAT Russia provides comprehensive overview of intralogistics

CeMAT established as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, says organiser

September 2, 2019 by David Edwards

CeMAT has established itself as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, according to organiser Deutsche Messe.

CeMAT Russia is on a course for continued growth. Featuring more than 150 exhibitors, this year’s edition will be staged in two halls at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow, with the first-time inclusion of the open-air site.

Leading exhibitors include companies like Beumer, Honeywell, Interroll, Haulotte, Kardex, Komatsu, Linde, Manitou, SAP, SSI Schaeffer, TVH and Vanderlande. [Read more…] about CeMAT established as Russia’s leading intralogistics trade fair, says organiser

Daimler lays foundation stone for $280 million Mercedes-Benz plant in Russia

June 22, 2017 by Sam Francis

Bense, von Fritsch, Schaefer, Manturov, Ruess and Vorobyov attend a new Mercedes-Benz plant's cornerstone laying ceremony in the town of Esipovo outside Moscow — Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus CEO Axel Bense, Germany’s Ambassador to Russia Ruediger von Fritsch, member of the divisional board of Mercedes-Benz Cars Markus Schaefer, Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov, head of production planning of Mercedes-Benz Cars Rainer Ruess and Moscow Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov attend a new Mercedes-Benz plant’s cornerstone laying ceremony in the town of Esipovo outside Moscow, Russia earlier this week. Reuters / Tatyana Makeyeva

By Jack Stubbs, Reuters

Daimler began construction of a new Mercedes-Benz plant near Moscow this week, following through on the first new investment by a major foreign automaker in Russia since Western sanctions were imposed three years ago.

Daimler said in February that it will invest more than $280 million in the factory, contrasting with widespread wariness among international investors after a prolonged downturn brought on by sanctions and a collapse in global oil prices.

But Russia’s economy has recently shown signs of recovery, while its car market is returning to growth after four years of decline. [Read more…] about Daimler lays foundation stone for $280 million Mercedes-Benz plant in Russia

Chinese robotic spacecraft completes second refuelling test, as Russia launches robotic cargo ship to International Space Station

June 20, 2017 by Mai Tao

China and Russia have both launched robotic spacecraft on cargo missions recently, according to reports in the media.

Chinese state news agency Xinhua says the Tiangong-2 space lab and Tianzhou-1 completed a second refuelling test which “cemented technical results from the first refuelling”.

According to Space.com, the refuelling procedure requires 29 steps to complete and lasts for several days. [Read more…] about Chinese robotic spacecraft completes second refuelling test, as Russia launches robotic cargo ship to International Space Station

CeMAT Russia: E-commerce strengthens intralogistics

July 21, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

From 20 to 22 September at CeMAT Russia in Moscow, approximately 150 exhibitors present their products and solutions for integrated and efficient control of the logistics process.

Wolfgang Pech, senior vice president at Deutsche Messe, says he expects mild growth for CeMAT Russia compared to 2015.

“The past year saw Russia’s GDP bottom out, but now it is starting to slowly bounce back. The World Bank projects a slight recovery for Russia in 2017,” says Pech. [Read more…] about CeMAT Russia: E-commerce strengthens intralogistics