www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2026 Truck and Track 25 MULTIMODAL 2026 speakers. Trade bodies include Logistics UK, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, UKWA, Rail Freight Group, Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Federation, Fresh Produce Consortium, Institute of Grocery Distribution and the UK Major Ports Group. This year’s sessions place strong emphasis on sustainability, AI, trade, rail freight, digital transformation and supply chain resilience. Among the standout sessions already generating great interest is: The Future of Sustainable Logistics A high-level discussion exploring the smart and sustainable priorities shaping 2026/27 logistics strategies, featuring: ■ Chris Cook, Managing Director – UK & Ireland Area, Maersk ■ John Trenchard, Vice President Sustainable International Supply Chains, DP World ■ Kelly Hobson, Managing Director, Shape Tomorrow ■ Phil Roe, President, Logistics UK ■ Steve Carter, Executive Director – Technology Sector Global, Unipart With decarbonisation now firmly embedded into boardroom agendas, this session promises practical insight into balancing operational reality with long-term sustainability goals. Technology and AI also feature heavily throughout the programme. Sessions including: Visibility Isn’t Value: How AI Drives Real Results in Multimodal Logistics Predictive Shipping: How AI Forecasts Demand, Route and Delivery Times Global Customs Updates: How AI is Redefining Global Trade Compliance will explore how businesses are moving beyond data collection into meaningful operational improvements through automation, predictive analytics and intelligent planning. For organisations focused on resilience and security, sessions such as: Cyber Threats in the Maritime Domain and Minimising Cargo Losses & Optimising Supply Chain Resilience will provide valuable insight into protecting operations in an increasingly digitised logistics landscape. Global trade uncertainty also remains a major concern for many businesses, making sessions like: Navigating Trade, Customs and Global Supply Chain Disruptions particularly timely for importers, exporters and freight operators alike. Strong warehousing and UKWA focus Warehousing and intralogistics continue to play an increasingly strategic role across supply chains, and this is strongly reflected in the 2026 programme. The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has expanded its involvement this year with dedicated sessions focused on warehouse automation, labour challenges, energy efficiency, AI integration and future workforce development. For warehouse operators and logistics professionals, these sessions provide practical guidance on adapting facilities and operations to meet rising customer expectations and increasing operational complexity. Combined with exhibitors showcasing robotics, storage systems, warehouse software and materials handling solutions, Multimodal offers warehousing professionals a complete overview of the latest innovation shaping the sector. Networking that digital can’t replace While technology continues to transform logistics, one thing remains unchanged: relationships matter. Multimodal’s greatest strength has always been its ability to bring the industry together face-to-face. Across the exhibition halls, conference theatres and networking events, visitors can meet suppliers, customers, policymakers and peers in an environment designed for meaningful conversation. In a world increasingly dominated by virtual meetings and email communication, the value of in-person interaction has become even more important. Deals move faster, trust builds quicker and conversations become more productive. For many attendees, some of the most valuable opportunities happen outside formal meetings - during chance conversations TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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