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transport logistic Review
July/August 2019
Marvellous Munich
Around 64,000 visitors from 125 countries attended
M
unich once again hosted the largest logistics fair in the
world. transport logistic took place on 4-7 June at the
Munich Messe posting record fi gures.
The top topics were the trade war between the USA and China and
the shortage of drivers, but the New Silk Road was clearly noticeable
at the same time and great hopes were pinned on artifi cial
intelligence in many areas.
“transport logistic has confi rmed its role as the world’s largest
intermodal logistics hub. There were 2,374 exhibitors, an increase of
10 percent, and around 64,000 visitors, an increase of 5 percent,”
Stefan Rummel, managing director of Messe München, reported. The
trade fair has grown by one hall to 10 halls and has once again
become signifi cantly more international, an increase of 3 percentage
points to 56 percent for exhibitors and also by 3 percentage points to
47 percent for visitors.
“We saw strong growth from China, where the number of
exhibitors almost doubled by 30 new ones to 64,” Rummel stated.
“Chinese companies are increasingly looking for co-operation
partners in Europe as part of the Silk Road Initiative.”
The driver shortage was also one of the dominant topics. In addition
to more attractive working conditions, artifi cial intelligence could help
in the long term; this should make logistics chains more transparent
and effi cient overall.
Perolo hosted its customary wine tasting at the end of Day 2
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