LogiNext Germany 2026: Inaugural Congress Trade Fair Attracts 1,100 Participants
Hamburg, September 3, 2026 – The premiere of the new logistics trade fair, LogiNext Germany, held in co-location with ALL ABOUT PORTS at the Congress Center Hamburg, concluded with a remarkable turnout of 1,100 participants. The event garnered positive feedback from visitors, exhibitors, and speakers, establishing itself as a significant platform for the digital transformation of the logistics industry, as reported by Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH.
A Platform for Future Logistics
Over two event days, LogiNext Germany focused on critical future topics within the industry, including artificial intelligence, automation, digital resilience, sustainable supply chains, and networked logistics ecosystems. The program featured specialized lectures, discussion rounds, masterclasses, and an interactive “Prompt-a-thon,” providing attendees with insights into current developments and innovative solutions. A accompanying exhibition showcased digital technologies and innovations for the future of logistics, fostering professional exchange within the sector.
Synergy with ALL ABOUT PORTS
The co-location with ALL ABOUT PORTS facilitated a cross-industry exchange between logistics, port management, and the maritime industry, highlighting the growing importance of integrated solutions along global supply chains. A prominent example of this synergy was the Gateway Hamburg joint stand, where companies and organizations from both sectors presented their offerings, fostering discussions on the future of digital supply chains, innovative port processes, and new forms of collaboration.
Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions Maritime & Energy at Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, emphasized Hamburg’s role as a key logistics hub in Europe. “Hamburg is one of Europe’s most important logistics locations and a central hub for international trade,” said Selbach. “It is precisely here that global goods flows, digital innovations, and maritime expertise meet.”
“LogiNext Germany impressively demonstrated the importance of exchanging ideas about digitalization, automation, and new technologies for the future of the industry,” Selbach added. “The gratifying figures of over 1,100 participants at a premiere like this underscore the high relevance of the congress and confirm the need for a platform that brings together and connects players in digital logistics.”
Positive Reception from Experts
Prof. Dr. Martin Schwemmer, Professor of International Transport Economics and Logistics at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, observed well-attended lectures and sessions. “This makes an event pleasant for speakers and visitors alike, and of course successful for exhibitors,” said Schwemmer. “I was able to network actively in a busy atmosphere, and I also met some familiar faces – not just from Hamburg. A very successful start to the event, and I am excited about its further development.”
The communicated figures are based on an extrapolation from the last day of the fair, as of 12 noon, and are provisional. The results of an independent visitor survey will only be available after this press release has been sent and therefore could not be taken into account.
The date for the next LogiNext Germany in 2027 will be announced by Hamburg Messe und Congress in due course.
Source: logistik-heute.de
