transport logistic Americas & air cargo Americas show is preparing to return to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Building on a successful event in 2022, this year’s gathering promises a stronger, more integrated experience for global and regional logistics players—especially those looking to connect across North and Latin America.
“We launched our transport logistic America show in 2022, and it was for a launch event, really good success,” said Robert Schönberger, Global Industry Lead for transport logistic and air cargo exhibitions at Messe München. “We got great feedback.” From the start, the show’s location in Miami has been a key strategic move. “It’s the location about Miami, of course, it’s a gateway to the Americas,” Schönberger emphasised. “It’s the gateway to the markets and the capital of Latin America, actually.”
A Global Brand with Regional Roots
Schönberger’s team, in collaboration with the World Trade Center Miami, has spent the last year carefully shaping the future of the event. A new venue and expanded ambition now define this next chapter.
“We were in touch with the World Trade Center Miami more or less one year ago and started to talk about what can we do together,” he explained. “And then we came up to the agreement that it makes sense that we take over the show, bring it to the Miami Beach Convention Center, which anyway was their plan to do so.”
This partnership forms the bedrock of a unique blend: Messe München brings its international show-running expertise, while the World Trade Center Miami ensures robust local involvement. “Now we work together on this event with a strong local network… and we expect one of our typical transport logistic shows now focusing on the Americas.”
While the show will feature international exhibitors from Europe, the Middle East, and North America, its core target is clear: expand participation from the Americas. “Our aim is clear,” Schönberger stated. “We are focusing very much on the Americas, on the United States, and we want to invite companies from there to be present, and of course, visitors from the States, from Latin America.”
With this, the show is positioning itself as the leading transport logistics platform for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Air Cargo and Multimodal Connections Take Centre Stage
One of the unique features of this Miami-based edition is its strong air cargo segment, a vertical Schönberger highlights as essential. “It’s going to be true transport logistic with a strong air cargo segment,” he said. But the event doesn’t stop there—it is designed to be fully multimodal.
“We cover all different segments,” Schönberger noted. “We have airlines, we have airports, we have general sales agents, ground handlers, providers who are exhibiting from the transport logistics side. We see maritime logistics companies. We will have road transportation and, of course, freight forwarders.”
This diversity in exhibitor types is deliberate and reflects the interconnectivity of modern supply chains. “All these different industries have to work together, and this is what we want to deliver.”
Notably, the show has already secured national pavilions, including one from Germany. “We already got the approval for German pavilion… we’re gonna have at least more than 10 German companies being present,” Schönberger said, underscoring the event’s appeal to global businesses looking to expand into the Americas.
More Than a Trade Show: A Platform for Dialogue and Innovation
The exhibition will offer far more than booths and networking lounges. A robust conference program will tackle pressing issues in global logistics and provide strategic insights for companies working within or entering the U.S. and Latin American markets.
“We already are in touch with some local regional associations to support us, some regional chambers of commerce, associations, and publishing houses,” said Schönberger.
“We’re going to set up the conference program.”
The content is set to reflect today’s rapidly evolving trade dynamics. “Right now we are in very interesting times. We see a lot of changes in world economy and how we work together, and this will affect our supply chains,” he said. “I only mentioned tariffs, for example. So we definitely will have a lot of conference program on these topics.”
From regulatory changes to practical guidance on entering regional markets, the conference aims to be as actionable as it is insightful.
“To provide knowledge about how to do business in the US and in this specific market, Latin America… that should be, will be the main focus of the conference.”
A Unique Miami Flavor Adds Value Beyond the Show Floor
Of course, part of what sets this event apart is its setting. “Miami is also a holiday destination,” Schönberger said with a smile. “Everybody who was in the Miami Beach Convention Center already knows it’s very close to the beach and Ocean Drive.”
