Utrecht, 12 November 2024 - ICT&Logistics and Logistica Next, organised by Royal Jaarbeurs, once again proved their worth as leading trade shows for the logistics sector last week. The trade shows brought together the latest innovations and provided a platform for professionals to network and move the market forward. A highlight was the presentation of the prestigious Logistica Award to Essensium for the most ground-breaking innovation in the sector. Logistics chain owners also signed a declaration of intent for a standard core set for primary data. The largest logistics trade fairs in the Benelux together attracted 10,500 visitors, 10 per cent more than the previous edition. In 2025, the ICT&Logistics and Logistica Next trade fairs will take place from 4 to 6 November.
Half of the exhibitors already reserved a place for next edition
Corien den Ouden, trade fair manager: "Exhibitors really packed the show with products and innovations this year, the atmosphere was as good as ever and the reactions from both exhibitors and visitors were extremely positive. Meanwhile, half of the exhibitors have already reserved a place for next year." Exhibitor Silvia Christensen-Vreuls, business development manager at KNAPP Benelux: "We enjoy coming into live contact with potential customers during Logistica Next and also to meet our existing relations live. The personal contact helps to have a conversation in a relaxed environment and to show our products. After this successful edition, we have already reserved our place for next edition."
Logistics sector takes important step at trade shows towards an efficient future
This year's Logistica Award presented on the exhibition floor underlines the importance of the trade fair as a showcase for technological progress and innovation. Essensium won the Logistica Award with its unique SafeTrack system, a brand-independent safety system for warehouse trucks. Essensium offers a unique solution that uses artificial intelligence to increase the safety of all warehouse trucks. Corien den Ouden: "Besides presenting the award, on the exhibition floor, with the signing of the declaration of intent by logistics chain holders, we also took a very important step towards an efficient future for the logistics sector. Establishing a primary dataset and making agreements on how that data can be shared offers many advantages for both business and government and other stakeholders in transport and logistics. This also shows that the fairs play an important role in chain cooperation. The entire sector is present during the fairs."
Logistics trade shows inextricably linked
Looking to the future, Jaarbeurs has decided to integrate ICT&Logistics and Logistica Next. Corien den Ouden: "These days, ICT is inextricably linked to intralogistics processes within warehouses. This is why the decision was made to continue organising both trade shows simultaneously in the future." Jaarbeurs aims to work with exhibitors to optimise knowledge sharing and provide a platform where professionals can meet, learn and collaborate on the future of logistics. Den Ouden: "We are striving for a CO2-free society in 2050. The energy transition requires radical changes in transport and logistics. Entrepreneurs must opt for sustainable energy and invest in it. At the ICT&Logistics and Logistica Next exhibitions, exhibitors will present innovative solutions to accelerate the energy transition in the logistics sector. Visitors can find effective solutions to their sustainable issues here."
A number of exhibitors at Logistica Next already attend ICT&Logistics every year, highlighting the synergy between the two events. Previously, the target audience at ICT&Logistics was different from that at Logistica Next, says Boltrics marketer Mike Oerlemans. "But that has converged more in recent years. Also with regard to robotisation and the trends in AI. And because of that, we do see this edition of ICT&Logistics, which is together with Logistica, as a success." Exhibitor Meral Arslan, sales manager of FKK Wheels, is also positive about the merger of the two trade shows: "Connecting the future of logistics is what both trade shows have in common. We are excited about the developments around the fair and that is why we look forward to seeing you again next year."
The next edition of ICT&Logistics and Logistica Next will take place on 4-6 November 2025 at Royal Jaarbeurs.
