As supply chains across Asia and the globe continue to realign, transport logistic Shanghai 2026 took centre stage to champion the industry’s shift toward resilience, security, and multi-layered network collaboration. Bringing together key regional and international logistics players, transport logistic & air cargo Shanghai 2026 concluded to resounding success on June 24 to 26 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

As Asia’s premier trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, the 2026 edition shattered previous milestones across all performance indicators. Spanning over 52,000 square meters, the event hosted 939 exhibitors from 57 countries and regions – an 18% increase over the previous edition (vs. 2024: 794), and attracted 47,031 trade visitors from 121 countries and regions (up more than 30% vs. 2024: 36,000). These new records reinforce the event’s growing international appeal and solidify China’s standing as one of the world’s most dynamic logistics hubs.

“We are proud that transport logistic & air cargo Shanghai 2026 has served as a masterclass in seamless multimodal integration,” noted Dr. Robert Schönberger, Global Industry Lead transport logistic exhibitions at Messe München. “On the show floor, we didn’t just display products; we showcased mature, end-to-end solutions that stitch together air, rail, maritime, and road networks. This is exactly how we turn ideas into action—by empowering international and regional players to build the secure, resilient supply chains that modern global trade demands.”

Mr. Evan Sha, President China & Chief Executive Officer of Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd., further commented: “Leveraging multimodal resources, advanced technology, and global networks, transport logistic & air cargo

Shanghai 2026 goes beyond scale to deliver real value, quality growth, and industry upgrading.”

Record growth, stronger international magnetism
Global participation reached a new high in 2026, with international exhibitors accounting for approximately 33% of the total lineup. The exhibition welcomed 47,031 visitors from key trade markets worldwide, including Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and many others.

Underscoring this global reach was the presence of six national and international association pavilions representing Germany, Singapore, Slovenia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia (represented by NIDLP), and the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO). Their high-profile participation not only signalled international confidence in the Chinese and broader Asian markets but also showcased their innovations in multimodal transport, cross-border logistics, digital supply chains, and smart logistics technologies.

“It is most important for us to get closer to the Asian market”, mentioned Christin Grewe, Manager in Customer Events & Marketing of FIEGE, “transport logistic Shanghai offers us a great platform to meet new customers.” Ronald Schwarze, Head of Marketing of Bremenports, also shared: “We can learn about the market by listening to what our customers are saying”. Alexander Rudenko, Director of Far Eastern Regional Centre of FESCO Transportation Group also expressed his satisfaction: “We discussed some challenges together with customers which can be a good base for further relationship development.”

air cargo Shanghai achieves unprecedented scale
Fueled by the exponential rise of cross-border e-commerce, high-value manufacturing, and time-sensitive logistics, air cargo Shanghai 2026 delivered its largest footprint to date. The show expanded to 15,000 square meters—a staggering 150% increase compared to the previous edition—necessitating the use of two exhibition halls. International players accounted for nearly half of the exhibitor lineup, highlighting the critical role of Asia-Pacific networks in global aviation logistics.

Commenting on the exhibition, Wendy Ge, Head of Cargo, Chinese Mainland of Cathay Pacific Airways, remarked: “Compared to the previous edition, air cargo Shanghai 2026 was larger in scale with an increased number of exhibitors, and the even greater enthusiasm among participants.” Meanwhile, Miaomiao Yu, Deputy General Manager of Airport Industry Investment Department of Hubei International Logistics Airport concluded: “air cargo Shanghai 2026 brings together the key players of the global air cargo supply chain, offering us a one-stop, face-to-face platform for in-depth interaction.”

Rail transport gains momentum with integrated Eurasian solutions
Amid intense demand for stable, disruption-proof intercontinental supply chains, rail logistics stood out as one of the fastest-growing segments of the 2026 event. Led by China Railway Container Transport, this dedicated area for rail transport expanded to an impressive 6,000 square meters.

Dmitrij Hasenkampf, General Manager Sales & Business Development of RTSB highlighted: “The exhibition grows year by year. We are always glad to be here to meet decision makers from all industries in one place.” Gelb Shilov, Director Sales Block Train of DB Cargo Transasia also underlined: “We always use this platform to discuss our current and future projects.”

The area successfully brought together leading domestic inland port platforms and top-tier international rail operators. This high-profile showcase vividly illustrated the strategic value of the China-Europe Railway Express in diversifying supply chain routes, stabilizing Eurasian trade links, and paving the way for cost-efficient, green logistics corridors.

Road transport and digital innovation accelerate green transformation
The dedicated Road Transport Zone and the Logistics Digitalization & Intelligent Innovation Zone put a spotlight on tech-driven empowerment and the industry’s green transition. Aligned with national strategies for low-carbon development, these zones brought together an elite lineup of postal and e-commerce logistics giants, autonomous driving pioneers, cutting-edge tech scale-ups, and premier commercial vehicle manufacturers.

“transport logistic Shanghai has brought us significant value, and it facilitates cross-industry networking.” emphasized Kaiwen Xu, Deputy General Manager of Care-Way Hi-Tech Service. Zhilong Sun, Head of Industry Customers Department, Logistics Department of China Postal summed it up: “The exhibition featured a robust lineup of international exhibitors who brought new products and innovative applications, and the quality of professional visitors was exceptionally high, enabling us to conduct in-depth business discussions with global partners.” “It offers us an excellent opportunity to showcase China’s leading advancements in logistics digitalization to a wider audience,” added Yayun Guo, Head of Marketing of G7 Connect, “while allowing them to experience firsthand the innovative applications and practical implementations of AI in the logistics sector.”

High-level forums shape future supply chain agenda
To foster forward-looking industry dialogue, 26 high-standard forums were held centering on core themes: AI application, intelligence and autonomy, air cargo, rail transport, multimodal transport optimization and supply chain resilience. Industry experts, enterprise executives and institutional representatives conducted in-depth discussions on core challenges and emerging opportunities in global logistics. Across these forums, the trade fair was marked by strong momentum, high relevance and ‌forward-looking‌ atmosphere.

The next transport logistic & air cargo Shanghai will take place from June 27 to 29, 2028.