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Shanghai logistics fair pivotal to Asia
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-06-16 11:18 Asia's version of the trade show transport logistic China will be held from 17 to 19 June 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), the third time the event has been held in China. The 2008 show, 50 percent bigger than the previous event in 2006, will include exhibitors in logistics, telematics and transportation displayed over 15,000 sq m at SNIEC.
Since its premiere in 2004 the fair has continued to expand in exhibition size, registered exhibitors and visitors. This year's fair expects to attract national pavilions from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Russia, Spain, the Czech Republic and the Italian regions of Friuli and Veneto. With the participation of European pavilions, the event will establish itself as the leading international logistics fair in Asia, organizers say. Dialog and deals between domestic and foreign enterprises will strengthen the international cooperation greatly, and bring development of China's logistics to a global level. In addition to national pavilions, others highlight a segment of the wider industry. A joint booth by the Container Owners Association and the International Tank Container Organization will show the range of China-built containers. The China Supply Chain Council will show the latest in supply chain services. The ports of Hamburg and Bremen will have a joint stand where their partners and cooperating firms will outline the development of port construction, shipping, third-party logistics, freight forwarders and regional trade. As the country that handles the largest volume of freight in the world, China is key to the success of many companies in the transport and logistics industry. The value of the Chinese logistics market has reached $267.5 billion, with the number continuing to climb. According to the Chinese Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the sector grew by over 25 percent in the first half of 2007. The transport logistic China fair offers a comprehensive range of shipping solutions that makes it a pivotal industry gathering. Logistics, telematics, e-commerce, in-house transport, material-flow solutions, freight and services are all represented. (For more biz stories, please visit Industries)
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