International Passenger Transportation Trade Fair
June the 24th to the 26th 2015 In Bogotå – Colombia
ABOUT THE TRADE FAIR
The International Business and Exhibition Center Corferias – along with TRANSMILENIO and the Mexican Association of Transport and Mobility – AMTM presents the International Passenger Transportation Trade Fair FITRANS. It is a specialized trade show that brings together the most representative companies, manufacturers, and distributors of buses, chassis, services and accessories to provide public transportation and inter-urban mobility systems within the Latin Pacific Region, Central America and the Caribbean. FITRANS is to be the hub for this specialized market in the region due to the possibilities to match the needs of the market, the governments and the private industry with the best offering of technology, services, providers of the world not only for present needs but also for the future.
ABOUT THE TRADE FAIR
Why come to FITRANS? Because… •
Is the biggest trade fair of the passenger transport industry in Colombia and Latin America.
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It banks on the presence of the most representative institutions of the sector in Colombia and Mexico: Corferias, Transmilenio and AMTM association.
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It will provide exhibitors with a specialized academic agenda along with an assembly and commercial presentations.
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It counts on a business match-making platform.
MARKET PROFILE
Why come to Colombia? Because… •
Transportation services in Colombia represented 4,23% of the GDP in 2013; of which 72% represents land transportation.
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Colombia is mainly an importer of automotive technology: USD $ 47,706,904 million in 2011.
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In Colombia 100% of the vehicles come from abroad: • 34% assembled in Colombia • 66% imported as a finished product
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Colombia's fleet of mass transportation vehicles is renewed every 7 years and has more than 205.000 units. • Buses 38% • Minibus 27% • Collective 35%
MARKET PROFILE Why come to Colombia? Because… •
Colombia is to become Latin America’s hub due to the fact that it is the third largest market in the region. Investment in 2013 was:
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In Colombia, besides Transmilenio in Bogota, there are six (6) mass transit systems in major cities: • Medellín - Metroplus • Cali - Metrocali • Cartagena - Transcaribe • Bucaramanga - Metrolinea • Pereira - Megabus • Soacha - Transmilenio
DATASHEET
TRADE SHOW TYPE: Specialized (Commercial Exhibition, International Congress and Academic Agenda)
DATES: June 24th to 26th, 2015 FREQUENCY: Biennial
DURATION: 3 days THE CONGRESS Main Topics 1. Transit-oriented development (TOD) 2. Technology Advancements on Transportation 3. Sustainable behavior for sustainable transport
NAME: FITRANS Feria Internacional de Transporte de Pasajeros International Passenger Transportation Trade Fair SCOPE: Regional Pacific Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean. EXPECTED NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL
VISITORS: 5000
EXPECTED EXHIBITION AREA: 6000 sqm
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
Manufacturers, retailers, distributors, exporters and suppliers of: • Vehicles • Autoparts • Systems and Modules • Communications Services • Special Services • Automation and Control Services
• Equipment and Automotive Services • Infrastructure for Mobility (BRTS) • Tuning and Accessories
VISITOR PROFILE
Professional public • Presidents, CEOs, executives of passenger transportation companies and bus terminals. • Sector investors and industry buyers. • Fleet owners and professional drivers. • Engineers and technicians. • Transport specialized associations. • Fleet owners for big companies and institutions. Consulting, academy and media • Institutions such as schools, universities and technical institutions. • Consultants, authorities in pollution control. • Media and advertising companies.
Mass and public transit systems operators of Colombia and Latin America • Directors of mass transit systems in big cities. • Urban and inter-cities transport operators. • Coach and tourism transport operators. Government • State transportation representatives. • Government representatives: mayors, ministers, secretaries of transportation from Colombia and Latina America.
GENERAL FLOORPLAN
Pavilions 11 to 23: about 6.000 sqm. // * Floorplan subject to changes
MORE BENEFITS FOR THE EXHIBITOR
Advertising and Promotion 1.
Conferences and Business Meetings 1. 2. 3.
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Business meetings platform to receive professional visitors. Access to the Assembly, workshops, academic and commercial presentations. Conference rooms equipped to hold presentations and meetings without extra cost for areas above 80 sqm. VIP invitations to bring your persons of interest to your booth or conference for free. Numbers according to area.
Booth Design and Building 1.
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You can contract our Booth Design according to your area so that with one contract a fully equipped booth is included. Special prices for booth design when contracting both area and design with Corferias.
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Advertising options to attract more public to your booth. Virtual booth within the events website so that you have the option to publish your products and services. Your company will be added to the Exhibitor Catalogue to be delivered among other exhibitors and visitors. Special Services Special rates when flying on Avianca. Discounts at Hoteles Estelar in Colombia http://www.hotelesestelar.com/ nathaly.lozano@hotelesestelar.com Custom Agent with great experience in Trade Shows: Alpopular alpopular@corferias.com Support services at the event: translators, catering, staff and furniture rental.
CONTACTS FELIPE POLOCHE International Commercial Coordinator Phone: (+57-1) 3810000 Ext. 5424 Bogotรก, Colombia fpoloche@corferias.com
INTERNATIONAL DEPOSITS
Bank: City: Country: Phone: ABA: Swift: Account No: Beneficiary:
DAVIVIENDA INTERNATIONAL MIAMI, FLORIDA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (305) 3-729909 066011389 CAFEUS3M 874504020 CORPORACIร N DE FERIAS Y EXPOSICIONES S.A.
PAYMENTS
1.50% of the total contract value once signed.
2.50% of the total contract value before May the 20th, 2015.
International Passenger Transportation Trade Fair
www.fitrans.com.co