Truck and Track Autumn 2026 www.truckandtrack.com 54 MULTIMODAL 2026 REVIEW TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk exhibition, creating a packed environment for networking, product demonstrations and business conversations. The show floor was busy from the outset, with exhibitors reporting strong engagement and visitors using the event to investigate new technologies, compare solutions and meet suppliers face-to-face. That face-to-face element remains one of the most valuable aspects of Multimodal. In an industry increasingly shaped by digital platforms, automation and AI, there is still huge value in sitting down with a supplier, explaining a challenge and having a proper conversation about how it can be solved. For exhibitors, the show provides a concentrated opportunity to meet a highly relevant audience over three days. Rather than waiting for prospects to come to them, businesses can put their proposition directly in front of potential customers and partners. For visitors, it is an opportunity to do the same in reverse: see solutions in action, ask questions, compare providers and establish relationships that can continue long after the show closes. Insight that goes beyond the exhibition floor The conference programme was another major draw, with more than 120 speakers across five theatres tackling some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the industry. AI was understandably high on the agenda, with discussions exploring not simply what artificial intelligence can do, but how businesses can turn new technology into genuine commercial value. Sustainability and the transition to net zero also featured prominently, reflecting the growing pressure on logistics businesses to reduce emissions while continuing to deliver efficient and competitive operations. Other sessions explored customs compliance, changing global trade patterns and supply chain resilience – issues that continue to have a direct impact on businesses moving goods across borders. The result was a programme designed to give visitors both the big picture and practical insight they could take back to their businesses. And importantly, the conference theatres also created another space for people to connect. Sessions became starting points for conversations, with delegates continuing discussions on the show floor and in the networking areas. Celebrating the people behind the industry Multimodal 2026 wasn’t just about business and technology. It was also an opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate its achievements. The Multimodal Awards provided one of the major highlights of the event, bringing together exhibitors, visitors and industry leaders to recognise the businesses and individuals making a difference across freight, transport and logistics. The Awards have become an important part of the Multimodal experience, providing an opportunity to celebrate innovation,
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