Region Central and Eastern Europe

Russia is indeed such a big question mark that it requires a separate focus, however it cannot be left out of any analysis separate focus, however it cannot be felt out of any analysis of CEE markets because of its influences on the strategies of OEMs and LSPs across Europe. As Frost & Sullivan’s Ivchenko confirms, there is speculation there will be some sort of financial car purchasing incentive in Russia for 2010. While the extent of the scheme is still unclear, most believe that it will favour vehicles produced within Russian borders, which would reduce even more the car volumes flowing in from outside the federation.

Major Auto Trans’ CEO Alexander Zhuravlev explains that although his company does not plan to withdraw from international operations, it has redeployed part of its fleet to increase its capacity within Russia. This development might add further challenges to the already difficult market conditions for both manufacturers and logistics providers.

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