The 2012 Shanghai International Modern Logistics & Transportation Exhibition to Take Place in August

   "Logistics Future"

SHANGHAI, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Shanghai International Modern Logistics & Transportation Exhibition, organized by Shanghai Logistics Entrepreneur Association and Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and co-organized by Shanghai Dahua Exhibition & Conference Co., Ltd., will be held at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center on August 23-25, 2012. With strong support from Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, China Communications and Transportation Association, China Electronic Commerce Association, China Air Transport Association and China Logistics Chamber of Commerce Preparatory Group, the exhibition's organizers will spare no effort in hosting a grand industry event which will promote the showcasing and exchanges of new products and technologies.

This fully modernized, cross-sectorial, cross-departmental and cross-regional industry integrates transportation, warehousing, handling, processing, sorting, distribution and information into a complete supply chain. During the 11th Five-Year Plan period from 2006 to 2010, China's logistics industry continued its rapid growth. The overall output value of the sector reached 446 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 21%, 2.8 times that of the previous five-year period. Costs reached 27 trillion yuan with an average annual growth of 15.6%, 2.1 times faster than that of the previous five-year period. The added value of the logistics industry amounted to 10 trillion yuan, representing an average annual growth of 16.7%, 2.2 times faster than that of the previous five-year period. During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, the average annual total output value of the logistics industry in China is expected to grow by 14% on a comparable basis, with costs to GDP having a ratio of around 17% and its added value having an average annual growth rate of 13%.

The 2012 Shanghai International Modern Logistics & Transportation Exhibition will occupy an exhibition area of nearly 20,000 square meters and consist of two major exhibition zones: Transportation and Logistics. Concurrent events will include a theme forum, an exchange meeting on key topics of the day, workshops, sessions on new product releases, project bidding and trade communications, a logistics talent show and a promotion of discounted subscriptions for products displayed. This year's exhibition will bring together industry experts and focus on hot topics in the industry, providing an excellent platform for players in the logistics industry to learn about industry trends, exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore business opportunities!

For more information about the exhibition, please visit the official website at www.91356.org.

Contacts:

Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Logistics Exhibition Project Team
Tel: +86-21-6279-2828
Fax: +86-21-6247-2403/6545-5124