A FIRST-CLASS list of speakers will address delegates on crucial issues affecting the pan-European fleet industry at this year's Fleet News Europe Congress.

Taking place in Spain in March, the two-day Congress will cover an array of issues from pan-European leasing and fleet management, fleet accounting, daily rental, the fleet view of car manufacturers, fleet technology and the role of the internet in the pan-European fleet industry.

The speaker line-up includes Petra Kerp, chief executive of Alphabet Europe, Richard Lawson, founder of Richard Lawson Autologistics, Rick Yarrow, managing director of Automotive Directions, Tony Elliott of DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management, John Williamson of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Peter O'Brien, strategic cost director for DHL and Andrew Fitzmaurice, chief executive officer of Easyrentacar.

The Congress will be staged at the Hotel Princesa Sofia Inter-Continental in Barcelona on March 12 and 13.

Full details are available by calling the event organising team on +44 (0) 1733 468123 or visit www.fleetnewseuropecongress.com