More than 77,000 visitors from over 130 countries made their way to Munich this week, as transport logistic 2025 unfolded across 12 massive halls and a sprawling outdoor display area complete with live tracks.
The four-day event, considered one of the world’s largest trade fairs for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, brought together 2,722 exhibitors representing more than 73 nations. From cutting-edge innovations in supply chain technology to large-scale freight mobility solutions, the exhibition served as a global platform for the logistics sector to exchange insights, showcase new tools, and tackle pressing global challenges.
It wasn’t just the scale that impressed — it was the urgency and realism of the conversation. Amid political tension, climate imperatives, and strained global trade lanes, the logistics industry used this gathering to show what’s already being done to adapt and what more must happen to ensure resilience across supply chains.
Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München, summed up the significance: “transport logistic 2025 has impressively shown the central role that logistics plays in our connected world. It is the lifeline of the global economy. Without smooth supply chains, our everyday life would come to a standstill.”
Exhibitors spanned a wide spectrum — from global port operators, air freight leaders, and shipping lines to freight tech start-ups and rail infrastructure developers. The variety of displays reflected the diverse tools and systems required to keep modern supply chains functioning under pressure. New automation tools, emission-reduction technologies, and intermodal innovations featured prominently throughout the show floor.
The international presence was unmistakable. Visitors from Latin America to Southeast Asia crowded the halls, while exhibitors from countries including Turkey, China, Brazil, and the Netherlands presented national pavilions that underlined the geopolitical reach of the logistics sector. Delegations from ministries, port authorities, and multinational logistics groups held bilateral talks and forged new partnerships.
On the outdoor tracks, attention-grabbing displays included heavy haul railcars, electric freight vehicles, and smart container solutions. These exhibits weren’t just eye-catching — they illustrated the practical steps companies are taking to cut emissions, digitize cargo movement, and reduce bottlenecks in both port and inland logistics.
Digitalization, predictably, remained a headline theme. AI-powered supply chain platforms, blockchain-based documentation solutions, and digital twin systems for terminal planning all made appearances. Several exhibitors highlighted how real-time data integration and predictive analytics are now embedded in day-to-day operations — not just in pilot projects.
In breakbulk and project cargo, solutions targeting oversize cargo handling, crane-independent transport, and modular logistics planning systems gained notable attention. The heavy-lift community emphasized the growing demand for agile, scalable transport concepts that can navigate complex regulatory and physical environments, especially for energy and infrastructure projects.
Sustainability also emerged as a core focus — not through marketing slogans, but through live demonstrations and practical applications. From alternative fuels and carbon accounting platforms to vessel routing software aimed at emissions reduction, the message was clear: green logistics is no longer optional. It’s becoming standard operating procedure.
As the industry absorbs the insights, leads, and challenges brought forward over these four days, all eyes are now on the next edition. Transport logistic 2027 will return to Munich from April 26 to 29.
