Shanghai puts the spotlight on supply chains

Shanghai puts the spotlight on supply chains

air cargo China, part of transport logistic China, returned for the first time since 2018, as thousands flooded into the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Recognised as the leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management in the Asia-Pacific region, the event showcased every element of the industry across 10,000 square metres of exhibition space.

“transport logistic and air cargo China once again underlined the validity of Messe München’s concept of combining all modes of transport at one trade fair and thus offering one-stop shopping for shippers and cargo owners,” Xu Jia, Chief Executive Officer–Greater China of Messe Muenchen Shanghai, said.

With 36,000+ visitors from 92 countries and regions from countries, the event brought together industry leaders to discuss the topics at the centre of the logistics industry, including the e-commerce revolution, aviation trends, the future of airfreight and trans-pacific trade.

“This strong international participation reflects the enormous economic importance of China and Asia for global logistics,” Dr Volker Wissing, the German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, stated.

“The topic of artificial intelligence, regarded as a game changer, will be particularly presented here and show its enormous problem-solving potential,” he added.

Adjacent to air cargo China, transport logistic China also offered visitors the chance to meet with hundreds of exhibitors covering the entire spectrum of logistics products, technologies and services, learning about tailored solutions, high-end equipment and exploring the Asian market.

From a deep dive into vehicle logistics, rethinking Chinese-Eurasian rail freight, the maritime-continental Silk Road Summit and more, the transport logistic side of the conference gave a wide range of insights into the Chinese sector and beyond. 

Throughout both sides of the event, technology and sustainability were key focuses as attendees explored the 2024 Asia Logistics Technology Forum and looked at how to build an international low-carbon logistics corridor.

“Exhibitors and visitors used the three days intensively to cultivate contacts and initiate business. Concrete contracts were also signed. The trade fair has set a milestone as an indispensable business platform for the logistics industry,” Dr. Robert Schönberger, Global Industry Lead transport logistic & air cargo exhibitions of Messe München, added.

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Edward Hardy

Having become a journalist after university, Edward Hardy has been a reporter and editor at some of the world's leading publications and news sites. In 2022, he became Air Cargo Week's Editor. Got news to share? Contact me on Edward.Hardy@AirCargoWeek.com

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