transport logistic China, the meeting point for transport, logistics and telematics, is going from strength to strength. At this exhibition, which takes place from 17 to 19 June 2008 in Shanghai, groups of exhibitors from the following countries will be exhibiting at their own national pavilions: Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain and – for the first time – the Czech Republic and the Italian regions of Friuli and Veneto.

Following the successful premiere of the German Pavilion in 2006, things look set for an even bigger German presentation at transport logistic China in 2008. Also, for the first time the Czech Republic is taking a pavilion, of 100 square metres; so, too, are the Italian regions of Friuli (180 sq.m.) and Veneto (434 sq.m.). The Dutch and Belgian companies exhibiting in their national pavilions come mainly from the field of maritime transport. Spain and Russia, also, will be showcasing their transport and logistics industries. The total space taken up by all these national pavilions in 2008 is set to exceed the 1,200 square metres booked in 2006. The size of the Belgian pavilion alone, for example, has doubled in relation to the space they took in 2006.

Another first in joint stands is the joint stand by the Container Owners Association, which will be a platform for the container sector. The Port of Hamburg and the Port of Bremen will also be taking their own joint stands, at which their respective partners and cooperation firms will be exhibiting.

The Chinese logistics market has reached a volume of 267.5 billion US-dollars and it is expanding further. According to the Chinese Federation of Logistic & Purchasing the sector grew in the first half of 2007 by over 25 percent. For this reason, Shanghai is the ideal place to engage in international networking in the sector. transport logistic China is the meeting place for the logistics, telematics and transport world in Asia. The trade fair takes place between 17 and 19 June 2008, for the third time at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), China´s most modern exhibition centre. The key players will be coming here to display their latest innovations and technologies in an internaitonal atmosphere. A first-class accompanying programme is being organised to support the process of knowledge-transfer in the sector.


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 third time from 17 to 19 June 2008. More than 300 exhibitors from 33 countries presented their products and services at transport logistic China 2006 and Air Cargo China 2006. Over 9,000 visitors from 81 countries attended the international trade fair, which also featured an extensive programme of related events and conferences.
Additional information is available at: www.transportlogistic-china.com.

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 six subsidiaries abroad – in Europe and in Asia – and with 66 foreign representatives serving 89 countries, MMI has a truly global network.

Press contact:
Henrike Burmeister, transport logistic China 2008 Press Office
Tel. +49 89 / 949-20 245, Fax +49 89 / 949-20249
Henrike.Burmeister@messe-muenchen.de
 
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