Barcelona brings together logistics professionals at the largest fair in the sector

Logistics has established itself as a fundamental sector. Its unprecedented transformation process, betting on constant innovation and sustainability, has had an impact throughout the world and In 2022 it will reach a value of more than 9,000 million euros. An impact that will continue in the future because, according to Statista data, this industry will register an annual growth rate of more than 5% in the next five years. In Spain, specifically, it is one of the most important drivers at the national level, since it represents more than a million jobs and represents 10% of our country’s GDP.

In addition to the transportation of goods, logistics also encompasses a complex network of processes and services that drive efficiency and connectivity throughout the supply chain. In this context, the Essential international event to learn about new trends, advances and challenges of this sector.

From June 5 to 7, the Barcelona Free Zone Consortium (CZFB) organizes a new edition of the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL). With more than 25 years of history, This fair has positioned itself as the main sector event based on three main pillars: promoting business generation, promoting networking of quality and contribute to the exchange of knowledge.

The objective of this edition is for you to participate 650 companies, 30% of them international, and present 150 innovations for the first time. Currently, companies from all over the world have confirmed their presence, from countries such as Germany, Italy, France, Andorra, Finland, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Morocco .

“We are very proud to promote the main annual meeting point for the entire value chain of the logistics sector. Last year, more than 5,000 face-to-face contacts were made at the fair and 84% of attendees stated that they had closed businesses during or after the SIL, which has a significant impact on the sector”, indicates Pere Navarro, special delegate of the State of the CZFB and president of the SIL.

The SIL promotes networking, business generation and the exchange of knowledge among participants

In just three days, the pavilion 8 of the Plaza España-Montjuic venue of the Fira de Barcelona It will bring together companies that make important advances every day and establish fundamental synergies for their future. On the first day, which will take place on June 5, content will be discussed such as the latest innovations in technologies and fuels to reduce emissions in maritime transport, the relevance of standardizing processes and adopting digitalization and sustainability in the management of the supply chain.

On June 6, the digitalization of foreign trade, the challenges of sustainable mobility in long-distance transport, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the transformation of the supply chain and last mile logistics, among other topics. And on June 7, the event will conclude with issues such as the logistics Vocational Training (FP) ecosystem in Barcelona, ​​disruptive innovations in logistics, digital transformation and training and AI in health logistics.

Fair spaces to enhance logistics

Considered the leading logistics, transportation, intralogistics and supply chain in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, this event has different spaces to promote the advancement and innovation of this sector so essential for the economy of Spain and Europe. One of the most important this year is SIL Platform, a meeting point for networking where all participants will be connected to schedule meetings, promote the exchange of knowledge and contribute to the generation of new businesses. In addition, new exclusive B2B spaces have been set up for this edition where companies will carry out business meetings previously scheduled by both parties.

Taking into account that 50% of companies in this sector consider that the shortage of talent is affecting their productivity, the CZFB promotes once again with the collaboration of Barcelona Activate the Job Market Place space, a selection and hiring place in which companies will be able to meet with candidates to incorporate new talent.

Another point of interest will be SIL Knowledge, where directors and managers of supply chain and logistics from companies such as Unilever, SEAT, Mango, Condis, Simon, Mahou San Miguel, Akzo Nobel, Frit Ravich, Zalando, Covestro or Capsa Food They will participate in more than 70 reflection and debate sessions on the sector, where they will address the challenges faced by logistics companies, as well as the opportunities offered by new technologies.

“The SIL offers new business opportunities to attendees and allows them to learn firsthand about the latest innovations that are transforming this industry. This is a strategic meeting and, therefore, “90% of attendees have decision-making profiles in their organizations,” says Blanca Sorigué, general director of the CZFB and SIL.

The SIL has different spaces to promote the advancement and innovation of logistics, an essential sector in Spain.

SIL 2024 will become the best setting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meda Logistics & Transport Week, a platform that emerges as an essential stage in this special edition to shape the future of logistics on three continents: Southeast Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe.

Another incentive will be the Startup Innovation Hub, a space where more than 100 emerging companies will present disruptive solutions for the logistics industry and will also have the presence of companies from the Logistics 4.0 incubator, promoted by the CZFB.

Attendance is free. It is only necessary to register before May 26 on this website, which also includes updated information and the latest news from the main international fair for the logistics sector around the world.