Networking opportunities at Air Cargo Europe 2013

Hactl’s delegation to Europe’s largest air cargo show reports a new sense of optimism in the world’s air cargo and logistics industry.

At this not-to-be-missed event from June 4 to 7, the Hactl booth was a fitting showcase for its services and a meeting point for customers and media interested in Hong Kong. The event was a good platform for airlines and other key players in the global air cargo industry to enhance their brand and connect with existing and new business partners.

Attending the show for the first time, Vivien Lau, Managing Director of Hacis, said, “We had a very successful Air Cargo Europe and the trip was well worth it. We received many inquiries about our SuperLink China customs-bonded trucking service and made contact with a number of prospective customers. I was also delighted to be interviewed by several trade magazines at the venue. We have successfully raised the profile of Hacis.”

The largest trade show for transportation and logistics

Air Cargo Europe is part of Transport Logistic, the largest trade show of its kind featuring all segments in the transportation sector, with areas dedicated to commercial vehicles, railways, maritime, transportation and logistics IT solutions, sea cargo and e-freight as well as air cargo.

Held every other year in Munich, Transport Logistic attracted a record of 53,000 trade visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors from around the world this year, filling nine exhibition halls totalled 110,000 square metres at Messe Mὕnchen, the Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Three tracks of forums ran concurrently with the exhibition, including the well-attended Air Cargo Conference, Maritime Logistics and In-house Logistics. Topics under the umbrella ranged from environmental, sustainable construction to zero emission vehicles, which appealed to senior executives of industry leaders.

Discussing trends at the show, Eugen Egetenmeir, Managing Director of Messe Mὕnchen International, commented: “This year we saw an increase in IT applications in transportation and greater awareness of sustainability, with concern about carbon emissions and increasing fuel price having an impact on transportation development. We also noted the development of new markets such as Eastern Europe, Russia and Southeast Asia, with some country-specific conference programmes on offer.”