• 304 exhibitors from 34 countries
• Five national pavilions
• Largest pavilion from Germany, organised by the DSLV

transport logistic China, which takes place from 19 to 22 September 2006, will be an international showcase of products and services for logistics and telematics. In response to strong demand for transport and logistics solutions in China and across Asia, a number of countries from Europe are organising national pavilions at the event. These are: Belgium, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands and Spain.

The German association of forwarders and logistics suppliers (DSLV – Deutscher Speditions- und Logistikverband) is organising the German stand in conjunction with the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. 45 German firms, plus nine regional ministries and organisations, will be representing the sector on a 600 square-metre display. This will be the largest national pavilion at transport logistic China. Manfred F. Boes, President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders´ Associations – FIATA – and head of DSLV, is delighted about the keen interest from mainly SMEs in exhibiting in the German pavilion. Already back in 2004 the exhibitors taking part in the joint presentation organised by DSLV at the first transport logistic China found it to be a very worthwhile experience, and saw the event as a ‘springboard’ into the Chinese market. China is a country with enormous potential for logistics, with annual growth rates of 20 to 25 percent. According to Boes: “This cake is not yet divided up.” But to extend the analogy, now is the right time to start securing a slice, if long-term success is to be guaranteed.

transport logistic China opens its doors at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) between 19 and 22 September 2006; this will be the second time the event has taken place. The key players will be presenting their innovations and latest technology in an international atmosphere. To facilitate know-how transfer, the event is also being accompanied by a first-class conference programme, within which global issues relating to successful logistics for China and Asia will be explored.

About transport logistic China
transport logistic China, the meeting point for logistics, telematics and transportation, is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China for the second time from September 19 – 22, 2006. A total of 214 exhibitors from 27 countries presented their products and services at transport logistic China 2004 and Air Cargo China 2004. 10,044 visitors from 54 countries attended the international trade fair, which also featured an extensive program of related events and conferences. As a result, the concept of transport logistic in Munich, the leading European trade fair for logistics, telematics and transport, which covers the entire range of solutions for all sectors, has successfully established itself on the Asian market.

About Messe München International (MMI)
Messe München International (MMI, Munich Trade Fairs International Group) is one of the world´s leading trade-fair companies. It organises around 40 trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, and key high-tech industries. Each year over 30,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, and over two million visitors from more than 200 countries take part in the events in Munich. In addition, MMI organises trade fairs in Asia, Russia, the Middle East and South America. With five subsidiaries abroad - in Europe and in Asia - and 66 foreign representatives covering 89 countries, MMI has a truly global network.

Further information www.transportlogistic-china.com.

Press contact:
Henrike Burmeister, Press Officer
Messe München GmbH
Tel. (+49 89) 949-20 245, Fax (+49 89) 949-20249
Henrike.Burmeister@messe-muenchen.de

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