Key Logistics Events, Trade Fairs and Conferences in 2027<br/>
Here are the logistics events and dates you should not miss next year.
European Logistics Trade Fairs in 2027
LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION – Dortmund
📆 Dates: 24–25 February 2027
📍 Venue: Messe Dortmund
🌐 intralogistik-messen.de
This regional trade fair for intralogistics and material flow kicks off the 2027 trade fair calendar, giving companies an overview of key industry solutions and innovations, including mobile robots, automated guided vehicles and e-logistics. LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION will also take place in Hamburg on 1–2 June 2027.
LogiMAT 2027 – Stuttgart
📆 Dates: 16–18 March 2027
📍 Venue: Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre (next to the airport)
Held annually, LogiMAT is the leading trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management. Its theme, “MIND MEETS MACHINE – What’s next?”, highlights the interplay between human expertise, AI, robotics, software and automated material flows. Alongside the exhibition, the event offers a different programme of talks and live events each day.
transport logistic 2027 – Munich
📆 Dates: 26–29 April 2027
📍 Venue: Messe München
transport logistic is the leading international trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management—and the highlight of the industry calendar. In 2025, it brought together around 2,722 exhibitors and 77,000 trade visitors across 12 exhibition halls. Record attendance is expected again in 2027.
air cargo Europe 2027 – Munich
📆 Dates: 26–29 April 2027
📍 Venue: Messe München
Held as part of transport logistic, this gathering of the international air cargo industry brings together companies from around the world across approximately 15,000 square metres of exhibition space.
NUFAM 2027 – Karlsruhe
📆 Dates: 22–25 September 2027
📍 Venue: Messe Karlsruhe
Established in 2009, NUFAM is the leading trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry and takes place every two years. It is particularly relevant to freight forwarders specialising in road and overland transport. The event addresses the challenges facing the industry and showcases mobility concepts for the future.
BVL Supply Chain CX 2027 – Berlin
📆 Dates: Traditionally held in October
📍 Venue: Estrel Berlin
The successor to the German Logistics Congress traditionally takes place in October, with the exact dates still to be announced. More than 2,000 participants attend to help shape the future of increasingly digital and sustainable global supply chains.
TOC Europe 2027 – Hamburg
📆 Dates: 25–27 May 2027
📍 Venue: Hamburg Messe
🌐 tocevents-europe.com/
TOC Europe (Terminal Operations Conference) is the trade fair for port, terminal, and container logistics. We at XTRAS forward thinking also attended TOC Europe for the first time as visitors in 2026. Next year, we’d like to be there again to discuss new technologies and digital solutions for terminals and ports, strengthen existing relationships, and forge new ones. We look forward to engaging in exciting discussions!
inter airport Europe 2027 – Munich
📆 Dates: 12–14 October 2027
📍 Venue: Messe München
🌐 interairporteurope.com
inter airport Europe is an international trade fair for airport equipment, technology, design and services, held at the Munich exhibition grounds. Key topics include airport design, terminal operations and IT innovations that improve sustainability and process efficiency. The event brings together companies working in airport logistics and air cargo.
European Logistics Trade Fairs in 2027
SITL Europe 2027 – Paris
📆 Dates: 23–25 March 2027
📍 Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France
🌐 sitl.eu
SITL (Semaine Internationale du Transport et de la Logistique) is an international trade fair for transport, logistics, supply chain management and intralogistics solutions. Its 2027 theme, “Time for choices”, focuses on setting priorities, directing investment and choosing the right operating models.
Breakbulk Europe 2027 – Rotterdam
📆 Dates: 11–13 May 2027
📍 Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands
🌐 europe.breakbulk.com
Taking place in Rotterdam from 11 to 13 May, Breakbulk Europe 2027 is the world’s largest exhibition for heavy-lift transport, breakbulk cargo and project logistics. The focus is on cargo that does not fit into standard shipping containers.
Key Trends and Topics at Logistics Trade Fairs in 2027
- AI and automation
- Digitalisation and powerful software solutions
- Sustainability and decarbonisation
- Supply chain resilience
- Data integrity and real-time transparency
- Next-generation technologies for ports, terminals and road transport
More Events for the Logistics Industry
Directions EMEA 2027
📆 Dates: Expected in October 2027
📍Venue: To be announced
🌐 directionsforpartners.com
Directions EMEA is one of the most important events for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. With Business Central providing the IT foundation for countless logistics solutions, this event also deserves a place in your calendar. The dates will be announced in due course.
Directions ASIA 2027 – Kuala Lumpur
📆 Dates: 2–4 June 2027
📍 Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
🌐 directionsforpartners.com
Directions ASIA 2027 brings the international Business Central community together in Kuala Lumpur from 2 to 4 June. It offers an opportunity to broaden your perspective and connect with peers across the global Microsoft ecosystem.
Looking Ahead: Key Logistics Trade Fairs in Germany in 2028
- SMM 2028 — September 2028 in Hamburg
- IAA Transportation 2028 — 19–24 September 2028 in Hannover
- InnoTrans 2028 — September 2028 in Berlin
Following a busy trade fair year in 2027, several major biennial events return in 2028. SMM, the world’s leading maritime trade fair, is a must for companies focused on maritime and port logistics, while IAA Transportation in Hannover remains a key platform for commercial vehicles, transport and logistics.
