Logistics Talk Series | Logistics for F&B, November 13, Shanghai

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, together with its Logistics Working Group (LWG) and Food & Beverage  Working Group (FBWG) , is glad to invite you to the seminar “Logistics for F&B: Plan, Execute, Access to China Market ” to be held on 13 November at Luna Nera - Italian Bar & Restaurant in Shanghai.

As part of the Logistics Talk Series, this event aims to provide F&B operators with insights into the logistics market and an overview of the latest GACC regulations. The two working groups will present a comprehensive view of key supply chain aspects necessary for accessing the Chinese market, focusing on PLANNING, ACTIVATION, and MARKET ACCESS, while sharing practical tips and experiences.

We warmly invite Italian and Chinese companies participating in the Italian Pavilion at the FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show, as well as CICC members, to join us for a networking aperitif following the keynotes.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: November 13th, 2024
• Time: 18:30 (Beijing time)
• Language: English, Italian
• Format: In-person
• Venue: Luna Nera – Italian Bar & Restaurant (上海市静安区茂名北路75弄2号)
• Free of Charge

Seats are limited, and registration is subject to approval. Priority will be given to Food and Beverage companies.

Participation in the seminar is complimentary. A welcome drink and finger foods will be provided by Luna Nera, with additional items available at a special price.

REGISTER HERE

AGENDA

Moderator: Mario Tasso, Vice Coordinator of LWG and RAM APAC, Jas Forwarding China

18:45 Greetings from CICC LWG & FBWG

• Mario Tasso, Vice Coordinator of LWG and RAM APAC, Jas Forwarding China
• Cristina Corsini, CICC Board Member & CEO of Good Italy Group

18:50 Air Shipping Market Overview: What Do We Know and What to Expect?

• Daniela Cittadino, Global KAM and Business Development Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) and South Korea, Savino del Bene

19:05 Sea Shipping Overview: Market Trends and Future Expectations. Tips for the F&B Industry

• Andrea De Sio, General Manager of GF Logistic China Ltd.

19:15 GACC Regulations and Their Impact on Import Procedures: Were the Simplifications and Shorter Processes Achieved?

• Candido Mormile, Vice Coordinator of F&B WG and Founder & Legal Counsel of Kang Lai (Shanghai) International Co., Ltd.

19:25 Networking & Aperitivo

SPEAKERS

Mario Tasso

Moderator

Vice coordinator of LWG and RAM Apac Jas Forwarding China

More than 18 years working in integrated supply chain management as business development and sales representative in Europe, Greater China, Taiwan and Japan with global 3PLs; managing a portfolio of multinational customers in automotive, industrial and factory logistics. In 2018, he established the LWG of the CCIC, coordinating the activities of the working group and promoting the logistics culture among the CCIC members. During the pandemic outbreak of 2020, he coordinated and contributed to the publication of the paper for the export and import of PPE ''Linee Guida Generali per esportazione dalla Cina ed importazione in Italia di DPI & DM'' for the CCIC members.

Cristina Corsini

CICC Board Member & CEO of Good Italy Group

Cristina Corsini has been living and working in Shanghai for over eleven years and is committed to promoting Made in Italy in China. An entrepreneur in the Italian food & beverage sector, Cristina is CEO of Good Italy Group, a group composed of Shanghai Shenfeng Import & Export Co., Ltd, Shanghai Good Italy International Trade Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Goodeataly Trade Co., Ltd and M.I.C. Hong Kong, dedicated to the import and distribution of Italian products.

As a board member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, Cristina is committed to supporting Italian companies in overcoming the challenges of a complex and distant market, promoting unity and collaboration. Her career path includes the role of coordinator of the Chamber's F&B group, thanks to which she was able to listen, understand and address the difficulties of entrepreneurs in the sector. She strongly believes in associationism as a lever to increase visibility and strengthen the presence of Made in Italy in China.

Andrea De Sio

General Manager of GF Logistic China Ltd. 

He has been with GF Logistic since 2006 and has worked in China for more than 18 years. GF Logistic China LTD was established in Shanghai in 2007 as part of the Gallozzi Group. The Gallozzi Group was established in 1952 to provide third party shipping, stevedoring and terminal arrangements in the Port of Salerno to customers in southern and central Italy. The Group has evolved from a local shipping agency to a group that controls over 20 companies operating in the shipping agency, freight forwarding - GF Logistic and container terminal sectors, with offices in Italy, China, the UK and Turkey.

Candido Mormile

Vice coordinator F&BWG and Founder & Legal Counsel of Kang Lai (Shanghai) International Co., Ltd.

Candido Mormile was born in Italy on 14 May 1983. Lunanera is his family's winery, located in Campania. In 2009, he graduated with honors from the Faculty of Law of the University of Naples Federico II, and he often provides legal advice to Italian companies that want to develop the Chinese market.  In 2014 he came to China for the first time to attend a wine exhibition. At the end of 2015, he co-founded the Kanglai Import Company in Shanghai. In March 2018, he founded the Lunanera Italian Winery Association, which manages to bring 50 containers of Italian wine to China every year.

Daniela Cittadino

Global KAM and Business Development Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) and South Korea of Savino Del Bene

Daniela Cittadino, Global Key Account Manager and Business development for Greater China and South Korea at Savino del Bene Worldwide Head Quarter F&B division; over 10 years of experience in the logistics industry in China and Asia with a strong focus on the F&B sector. After spending several years as a Key Account Manager at Savino del Bene Shanghai I have now relocated to the SDB Worldwide Headquarters in Florence to create better synergies for our European and Asian customers.

For further information, send an email to sh.projects@cameraitacina.com

About Logistic Working Group (LWG)

The LWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the Logistics sector. Members of this group will work on defining, updating and taking part into the Working Group Program for increasing their knowledge and market share in the Chinese market.

Coordinator

• Vincenzo Morano, Executive Director, Insider International LTD

Vice-Coordinators

• Andrea Bongini, TLM Italy for Central & Northern China at Savino Del Bene (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.t
• Mario Tasso, RAM Apac Jas Forwarding China