March 25, 2026

14:00–17:00 Seminar

Presentation	Speaker	Topic
Presentation	Michał Pakulniewicz	*Transport 2026: Waiting for Market Recovery Amid Rising Costs and Capacity Shortages*
Presentation	Tomasz Pietrewicz	*The Last Mile in a Bulk Port – Where Delays Actually Occur and How They Can Be Reduced*
Presentation	Dawid Stefański	*The Port from a Carrier’s Perspective – Dump Truck Operations and the Impact of Downtime on Transport Costs*
Panel I		Panel Discussion Participants: Tomasz Pietrewicz – HES Dawid Stefański – Repiński Transport Andrzej Kuźmicz – Port Gdański Eksploatacja Marek Grzywacz – SGS Krzysztof Gwiazda- Louis Dreyfus Company
Presentation	Piotr Roczniak	*Digital Ecosystem in Transport: Data Transparency as the Foundation of Timeliness*
Presentation	Hubert Romanowski	*How to Shorten and Plan Loading and Unloading Time at a Processing Plant*
Panel II		Panel Discussion Participants: Łukasz Błachut – Cargill Polska Tomasz Kubów – Agro Brokers Bartosz Brzeziński- Młyny Szczepanki Dawid Stefański – Repiński Transport

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Check the Program from the Previous Edition

March 26, 2026

10:00 - 17:00 Exchange

The main part of our event – a unique opportunity for direct meetings with business partners with whom we usually communicate mainly by phone, email, or messaging platforms. The intensity of interactions during the Exchange makes it an irreplaceable place for anyone who wants to strengthen cooperation and grow their business in the transport industry.

19:00 - 00:00 Gala Dinner

To conclude the event, a Gala Dinner – the final part of the Exchange, where in a relaxed atmosphere we will summarize two intensive days of meetings and discussions. It is a perfect opportunity to solidify newly established contacts, exchange impressions, and say goodbye until the next meeting. Sharing a meal symbolically concludes the Exchange and fosters long-lasting business relationships.

Hosts

Piotr Roczniak

Expert in Business Consulting and Data at CargoON, Trans.eu Group

An expert and manager with over a decade of experience in logistics and transport. He advises clients primarily on innovative digital transformation, supply chain optimization, and increasing business efficiency.

He takes a holistic approach to client cooperation – based both on understanding their needs and recommending solutions that provide real support to their organizations.

Natalia Janiszewska

President of the Management Board, European Road Transport Institute

President of EITD, an organization that analyzes the condition and future of the transport and logistics industry in Poland and Europe – including through the quarterly report "Transport in Europe. Trends | Data | Analysis." EITD is also the publisher of Trans.INFO – the largest transport news service in Europe, read by nearly 1 million users monthly – and the Truckers Life project, which actively supports the well-being of professional drivers. A journalist and coach by education. By choice – an enthusiast of mountains and summer and winter outdoor activities.

Speakers

The Last Mile in a Bulk Port – Where Delays Actually Occur and How They Can Be Reduced

Tomasz Pietrewicz

President of the Management Board of HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal, a universal bulk terminal in the Port of Gdynia specializing in handling agricultural products (including grain), cargo for the metallurgical, energy, and fuel industries. He has been associated with the maritime and logistics industry since 2012, when he joined the privatized MTMG – Marine Bulk Terminal Gdynia (now operating as HES) as Chief Financial Officer. For over four years, he has served as President of the Management Board. Previously, he held CFO positions in manufacturing companies and managerial roles in business consulting (Deloitte). Graduate of the University of Gdańsk, ACCA, Advanced Management Program at IESE Business School, and Executive Program at IMD in Switzerland. HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal is part of HES International Group, one of the largest bulk terminal operators in Europe.

The Port from a Carrier’s Perspective – Dump Truck Operations and the Impact of Downtime on Transport Costs

Dawid Stefański

An experienced specialist in transport and freight forwarding with 17 years of experience at Repiński Transport. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk, he began his career as a domestic freight forwarder and later advanced to a managerial position in the transport and forwarding department. He co-created the company’s development alongside Jarosław Repiński, making it one of the pioneers of domestic and international transport. Currently manages a 15-person team, ensuring operational efficiency and the company’s strategic growth.

Transport 2026: Waiting for Market Recovery Amid Rising Costs and Capacity Shortages

Michał Pakulniewicz

Transport market analyst at the European Road Transport Institute (EITD). Former journalist at Trans.info. Previously worked as an analyst/researcher at EMIS, preparing sector reports on the Polish economy. Many years of experience as a business journalist, including at ISB agency, DealWatch, and Warsaw Business Journal. Interested in geopolitics and history.

See how our participants have spent their time so far

Take a look at the topics we covered at the last Gdańsk Transport Exchange.

Presentation Type	Speaker	Topic
Presentation	Piotr Roczniak	Road Transport and Its Gravitational Points
Presentation	Adam Turoń	From Transport to Transshipment – Effective Bulk Cargo Logistics in Polish Ports
Discussion Panel 1	Piotr Roczniak	Challenges for the Industry: Logistical Challenges Related to Bulk Cargo Handling in Polish Ports from the Perspective of the Agri-Food Sector. Expectations of Agri-Food Companies Regarding Port Infrastructure and Port Strategies to Meet These Expectations. Strategies for Enhancing Port Competitiveness and Key Investments in Technologies Improving Handling Efficiency. The Biggest Challenges Facing the Industry in Handling Bulk Cargo and Technological Innovations That Can Improve Cooperation Among All Participants in the Logistics Process. Practices and Technologies Supporting Sustainable Development and Their Implementation in Polish Ports from the Perspective of Global Agri-Food Companies. Discussion Panel Participants: Andrzej Kuźmicz Łukasz Błachut Maciej Zaczek Kamila Syroka Dawid Stefański
Presentation	Tomasz Łyszega	Road Transport: Prices, Market Fluctuations, Supply and Demand
Discussion Panel 2	Piotr Roczniak	The Impact of Transport on Business: Transport Cost Optimization: Practical win-win strategies—how to align the expectations of shippers and carriers. Risk Management in Transport: Price fluctuations, delays, fleet availability issues—how to minimize risk? Transport and Competitiveness: How can efficient transport increase competitiveness and margins? Discussion Panel Participants: Paweł Sereda Piotr Czaicki Tomasz Kubów Magda Żekiecka-Turowska Dawid Stefanski
Presentation	Piotr Sadza	Rail – A Growing Alternative for Bulk Cargo Transport
Presentation	Krzysztof Naparty	Trends: Digitalization and Data Access, Digital Ecosystem
Discussion Panel 3	Piotr Roczniak	Collaboration vs. Competition – Shared Transport Collaboration Models in Transport: How can shared transport initiatives support stability for all industry participants? Benefits and Challenges of Collaboration: How to build trust and share benefits? Collaboration and Innovation: Can collaboration contribute to the development of modern and efficient transport solutions? Discussion Panel Participants: Maciej Zaczek Przemysław Tronina Tomasz Okoński Tomasz Łyszega Łukasz Błachut Marian Durlak

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