Truck and Track Magazine was once again delighted to be a major exhibitor at the UK’s leading transport and logistics event — Multimodal 2025, hosted at the NEC Birmingham. 

Visitors were greeted by a vibrant atmosphere, with bustling halls and stands alive with ideas, technology, and solutions designed to shape the industry’s future. From networking to knowledge sharing, Multimodal delivered a perfect blend of business and buzz.

Since its inception in 2008, Multimodal has built an enviable reputation as the must-attend meeting point for logistics professionals. It attracts around 14,000 visitors annually and hosts around 300 exhibitors. The scale is impressive, but what truly sets the event apart is its scope.

Industries represented are as diverse as retail, food and drink, fashion, chemicals, construction, automotive, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and energy. Transport modes are equally well covered — road, rail, sea, air, and inland waterways. That breadth creates a uniquely fertile environment for cross-sector networking.

For Truck and Track Magazine, Multimodal offers a powerful platform for reinforcing its role as a trusted voice for transport and logistics, while also showcasing the strength and innovation of its advertisers.

“Multimodal is always a highlight of our year”, said Barbara Ryan, Publisher of Truck and Track, “It’s where the pulse of the logistics industry really comes alive. We’re proud to represent our advertisers, connect with our readers, and be part of the conversations that drive the sector forward.”

This year, a prominent stand once again gave Truck and Track the opportunity to meet potential new advertisers, catch up with readers, and present the exciting projects of longstanding partners. A big thank you to all the companies who provided panels to help make the Truck and Track stand a hub of insight, discussion, and collaboration.

UPN – Driving Sustainability and Smarter Tracking

United Pallet Network made a significant impact by sharing the results of its pioneering carbon offsetting initiative. Between April 2024 and March 2025, UPN successfully offset 28,500 tonnes of CO₂, neutralising emissions from over 26 million miles of pallet deliveries across UK roads, positioning UPN as a genuine leader in sustainable logistics. Adding to the buzz, UPN launched its new SmartTRAK freight tracking system, offering precise visibility across every shipment — a solution eagerly received by visitors keen to reduce uncertainty in their supply chains.

Allports Group – Dealer Excellence and Flexibility

Allports Group brought its expertise as a leading Renault Trucks dealer into the spotlight. Its stand highlighted services across vehicle sales, contract hire, bespoke body building, and fleet support. The company’s FlexiHire solutions stood out for businesses navigating fluctuating demand, while its Bodywork Centre of Excellence demonstrated craftsmanship and innovation in vehicle builds. Allports used Multimodal to reinforce its philosophy of continuous investment — in facilities, people, and innovation — ensuring customers can always keep moving.

BoxHaul – Tackling Empty Miles with Digital Solutions

Technology-driven logistics took centre stage with BoxHaul, which presented its digital freight-matching platform. Designed to reduce empty running and maximise haulage productivity, the platform enables shippers and hauliers to connect in real time. Visitors saw live demonstrations of the BoxHaul Portal, sparking conversations about efficiency and the platform’s potential contribution to decarbonising haulage.

Descartes – Connecting the Supply Chain with Data

Global logistics technology leader Descartes Systems Group impressed with its range of integrated visibility and compliance tools. A highlight was MacroPoint, its real-time visibility platform offering shippers and 3PLs complete insight across multimodal shipments. The company also showcased its Routing and Scheduling software, which helps fleets lower costs, improve customer service, and reduce environmental impact.

PTV Group – Smarter Route Planning for a Greener Future

PTV Logistics is a global leader in software solutions for route planning, optimisation, real-time transport visibility and delivery management. By automating and streamlining logistics operations, our software solutions empower logistics companies to cut transportation costs, save time, and reduce CO₂ emissions. Backed by more than 40 years of experience and record-breaking algorithms, PTV Logistics consistently transforms the theoretical savings potential of automated route planning into real-world results for customers globally.

RTX Show – Building Excitement for 2025

Visitors at Multimodal also received a preview of what’s to come from the RTX Show, the UK’s major dedicated road transport exhibition. RTX is positioning itself as the must-attend event for operators, showcasing vehicles, technology, and services tailored to the road transport community. The team used Multimodal to build momentum, share plans, and highlight RTX’s growing place on the UK logistics exhibition calendar.

Totalkare – Raising Standards in Workshop Equipment

A familiar and respected name in vehicle lifting and testing solutions, Totalkare made a strong impression with its portfolio of mobile column lifts, brake testers, and inspection pits. Visitors also explored the company’s connected solutions, providing remote data insights for smarter workshop management. By focusing on safety, compliance, and productivity, Totalkare underlined its role in supporting operators behind the scenes.

TruckEast – Supporting Scania Operators Nationwide

With 13 dealer points across the East of England, TruckEast reinforced its reputation as a dependable partner for Scania operators. From vehicle sales and parts to 24/7 maintenance and repair, the company highlighted its mission to keep fleets road-ready. Tailored contract packages and unwavering service commitment were key talking points, resonating with operators who can’t afford downtime.

VBG – Safer and Smarter Coupling Systems

Swedish engineering expertise was on display at the VBG Group stand, where the company presented its trailer coupling and underrun protection systems. Automatic couplings drew attention for reducing manual strain while boosting safety for drivers. Sustainability and innovation remain core priorities, ensuring VBG’s solutions evolve with the future of heavy-duty transport.

Vision UK – Protecting People and Fleets

Fleet and road safety took centre stage at the Vision UK stand, where cutting-edge camera and detection systems were demonstrated. AI-powered features, 360-degree visibility, and telematics integration addressed compliance with Direct Vision Standards and FORS, while giving operators the reassurance of improved accident prevention.

Wilcomatic – Sustainability in Fleet Presentation

For over 50 years, Wilcomatic Wash Systems has led the way in commercial vehicle wash technology. At Multimodal 2025, its focus was firmly on sustainability, with demonstrations of water reclaim and recycling systems. By helping fleets maintain vehicle presentation standards while cutting water use, Wilcomatic underlined the important role environmental responsibility plays in every corner of the supply chain.

For Truck and Track, Multimodal provided the perfect opportunity to engage with our readers, advertisers, and new contacts. It’s a platform that continues to strengthen our presence in the sector while giving us a front-row seat to the ideas and solutions shaping tomorrow’s logistics landscape.

Multimodal was a reminder of the industry’s resilience, innovation, and appetite for collaboration. Sustainability was a recurring theme across the exhibition floor, as was digital transformation, with exhibitors demonstrating technologies designed to make supply chains more efficient, transparent, and environmentally responsible.