In short
transport logistic is a major European logistics fair, where forwarders, carriers, ports and software firms meet customers and each other. Few exhibitors have a physical product, so stands depend on meeting space, network maps and live data. Hospitality often drives more value than display. Start a custom stand about 6–9 months ahead and confirm dates, height limits and rules in the exhibitor manual.
Key points
- Where and when: Munich, every two years in Munich, in odd years.
- The audience is mostly shippers.
- Lots of meeting tables.
- A clear network map.
- Plan a custom stand about 6–9 months before the show.
transport logistic for exhibitors
Ports, airlines, rail firms and software suppliers exhibit, and national and regional pavilions are common. Many stands hold a large number of scheduled meetings across the fair.
| transport logistic | |
|---|---|
| City | Munich |
| Venue | Messe München |
| Sector | Logistics, mobility and supply chain |
| Cycle | Every two years in Munich, in odd years |
| Main stand activity | Pre-booked meetings |
| Custom stand lead time | 6–9 months |
Who you are designing for
Shippers, forwarders, carriers, port authorities and logistics IT buyers.
What matters most on a transport logistic stand:
- Lots of meeting tables.
- A clear network map.
- Evening hospitality.
- Software with real shipment data.
Layouts for pre-booked meetings, by stand type
Most transport logistic exhibitors build around pre-booked meetings. How that works depends on how many sides of your plot are open. If you are unsure which type you have, see exhibition stand types.
| Stand type | Open sides | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Row (inline) | 1 | A welcome counter at the front and two bar tables; book longer meetings in the venue's meeting rooms. |
| Island | 4 | Meeting rooms in a central core or on an upper deck, with reception and a short demo on the busiest aisle. |
Stand ideas for transport logistic
- A live map of routes.
- A shared-meeting concierge for ports.
- A container used as a meeting room.
Planning, approvals and logistics
Hospitality needs catering orders and storage. If you bring a real container, plan route, floor load and approval.
Allow about 6–9 months for a custom stand. The exhibitor manual sets height limits, open-side rules and service deadlines; see venue approval and technical drawings.
Where the budget goes at transport logistic
Catering and meeting space usually outrank structure. If you share the stand, agree who pays what in writing.
Mistakes we see at transport logistic
- A stand that is all screens with no place to sit.
- Generic globes and containers with no claim.
An example transport logistic brief
A 9 × 6 m corner with a live route map, eight meeting tables, a bar for evening networking and a booking desk.
Replace the size and the zones with your own. The plot and height limit come from your contract and the exhibitor manual.
Try your transport logistic layout in 3D
ExhibitionBase Studio turns your plot size, open sides and a brief about pre-booked meetings into an editable 3D stand for 5 credits, renders it and exports a plan for your builder. New workspaces get 5 free credits.
Frequently asked questions
01How often is transport logistic held?
Every two years in Munich, in odd years.
02What do logistics companies show?
Their networks, software and service, usually with meetings as the main activity.
03How early should I start designing a transport logistic stand?
For a custom stand, about 6–9 months ahead: long enough for design, organiser approval, production and shipping. Shell scheme stands can be planned in weeks.
04Can I reuse my transport logistic stand at other shows?
Often, if it is modular. Design the core (walls, counters, pre-booked meetings area) to work on several plot sizes, and swap graphics per show. See [modular vs custom stands](/guides/modular-vs-custom-exhibition-stands).
Put it into practice
From a client brief to a 3D stand concept in minutes
An editable 3D exhibition stand concept from a written brief and the brand's website, at your exact size.
Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
