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Transport Logistic Munich 2027 Why Europe

Your next European lane starts with
the right local partner.

Transport Logistics Munich 2027 brings Europe’s specialised logistics markets together — and every strong route begins with forwarders who understand them locally.

See the opportunity Meet Europe in Munich

The market In numbers

A connected market built for international trade.

The commercial case is bigger than any single country. Europe combines purchasing power, industrial depth, global gateways and cross-border infrastructure at continental scale.

Global reachEurope is the world’s largest exporter of manufactured goods and services, and the leading export market for around 80 countries. European Commission source ↗

The real reason to go Forwarder to forwarder

The business case for meeting Europe.

You are not travelling to Munich only to visit a trade fair. You are going to find the partners behind your next shipment, your next route and your next customer.

  1. 01

    Expand without opening an office

    Build reliable European coverage through established local partners, without the cost and complexity of your own operation in every market.

  2. 02

    Turn connections into new lanes

    Meet forwarders with complementary import and export traffic and turn a first conversation into recurring bilateral business.

  3. 03

    Local knowledge wins cargo

    Customs, language, port processes and inland capacity vary by market. The right partner makes difficult shipments easier to sell and execute.

  4. 04

    Strengthen your partner options

    Add specialised and alternative agents so your customers are not dependent on a single gateway, provider or routing decision.

  5. 05

    Connect western and eastern Europe

    Open conversations in established western hubs and fast-moving central, eastern and south-eastern European markets during the same trip.

European gateways Where to build coverage

One continent. Different commercial opportunities.

The right European network combines mature logistics hubs with specialised regional expertise. These are the conversations worth opening in Munich.

DEGermany

The industrial centre

Automotive · Machinery · Chemicals · Contract logistics

A central position, dense infrastructure and a deep manufacturing base make Germany a natural hub for European freight relationships.

NL/BENetherlands & Belgium

The North Sea gateways

Ocean freight · Distribution · Chemicals · Project cargo

Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges connect global ocean services with inland waterways, road, rail and distribution markets across Europe.

FRFrance & western Europe

Scale across the western core

Consumer goods · Aerospace · Food · Pharma

Major consumer and industrial markets create opportunities for forwarders that can combine national reach with cross-border execution.

ES/PTSpain & Portugal

Atlantic and Mediterranean reach

Europe–LATAM · North Africa · Food · Automotive

Iberian gateways create natural bridges to Latin America, Africa, Atlantic routes and the wider Mediterranean market.

ITItaly

Industry meets the Mediterranean

Manufacturing · Fashion · Food · Maritime

Northern industrial clusters and Mediterranean ports give forwarders access to specialised cargo and north–south trade lanes.

CEECentral & eastern Europe

The expanding production corridor

Poland · Czechia · Hungary · Romania · Balkans

Manufacturing centres and east–west and north–south corridors make local partnerships essential for reaching a diverse group of markets.

N/BNordics & Baltics

Specialised northern markets

Technology · Energy · Forestry · Baltic connections

Digitally mature and highly specialised economies reward forwarders with strong local execution and sector knowledge.

Busy PANCO Group meeting booth

Why Munich 26–29 April 2027

Meet a continent
in four days.

transport logistic brings the international freight community together. Make the PANCO booth your base to compare capabilities, find local expertise and start building business.

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Booth access is free for every PANCO agent.