MEPS 2024 – Export Potential and Logistics Aspects

The panel “International Economic Position of Serbia 2024 – Export Potential and Logistics Aspects” was held on 20 November 2024 in the Library Gallery of the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac. It was organised by the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and the Enterprise Europe Network, and was attended by a large number of representatives of academia, business and support institutions.

The panel was moderated by Dr Jelena Vasić and Dr Filip Ž. Bugarčić and opened with a welcome address by Prof. Milena Jakšić, Dean of the Faculty of Economics in Kragujevac.

Free trade and regional cooperation

Dr Jelena Vasić spoke about free trade agreements, Predrag Lučić presented data on the foreign trade of the Šumadija and Pomoravlje districts, and Prof. Nenad Stanišić addressed regional integration and cooperation in the Western Balkans.

Logistics as a factor of competitiveness

Prof. Milorad Kilibarda spoke about the logistics challenges that exporters face, and Dr Filip Ž. Bugarčić presented research on the impact of logistics performance on Serbia’s exports and competitiveness. Jovana Radlović introduced the Enterprise Europe Network as a support platform for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Experience from the business sector

Darko Đorić (MIND – Milanović Industries Group), Strahinja Puškarević (Neoplanta d.o.o. Novi Sad) and Vladimir Šarac (Transfera Transport & Logistics) shared their experience in exporting and logistics.

Conclusions

The closing discussion focused on strengthening the potential of domestic exporters and overcoming logistics barriers. The event ended with a cocktail reception and the announcement of further efforts to deepen cooperation between academia and business.