Greetings from Transport and Logistics 2025 in Munich
Transport Logistic 2025, held from June 2–5 in Munich, is the world’s largest trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management. This year, the event broke records with 2,722 exhibitors from 73 countries and over 77,000 visitors from more than 130 nations.
The event brought together global leaders and actors in logistics, offering a valuable opportunity to gather insights, benchmark innovations, and strengthen partnerships within the evolving transport and logistics ecosystem.
The fair highlighted how the logistics sector is navigating a time of continuous disruption. Global uncertainties, shifting trade dynamics, and technological acceleration have made adaptability a key competitive advantage. The traditional model of steady, predictable supply chains is giving way to more agile, responsive systems. In this context, buzzwords like artificial intelligence, digitalization, resilience, cybersecurity, and sustainability were frequently discussed.
Although AI is not expected to revolutionize logistics in the next five years according to one panel discussion, its role in back-office operations and technical support is expanding. Tools like digital control towers and digital twins are being used to simulate logistics flows, predict disruptions, and optimize supply and demand planning. The importance of accurate data was stressed. However, many companies still struggle to translate data into actionable insights, and a McKinsey study revealed that 70% of IT projects fail regardless of company size due to budget, timeline, or output issues.
Sustainability, while having seen a dip in focus in recent years, is poised to make a comeback. Companies are increasingly prioritizing recycled materials, reparable product design, water-efficient production, and electrified last-mile logistics. Sustainability is also a decisive factor in choosing business partners. As IKEA emphasized during one panel discussion, no single company can drive systemic change alone, and collaboration and shared responsibility are essential. Notably, 70% of IKEA’s EU sales come from products manufactured within the EU, underscoring the importance of regional supply chains. The importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient, sustainable logistics future was also highlighted.
Wasaline and KvarkenPorts Vaasa and Umeå held a joint stand at the fair. A big thank you to everyone who visited the stand!
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Logistics Expert Anna Måtts-Fransén and Development Director Riitta Björkenheim
The visit was carried out within the framework of the project Port as an Innovation Platform for Clean Transition, co-financed by the European Union.
- Sustainable and Smart Port of the Future project
- Botnia Green Energy project
