The 2026 Transport logistic and air cargo Shanghai exhibition recorded unprecedented growth, attracting 47,031 visitors from 121 countries and 939 exhibitors from 57 countries. This represents a more than 30% increase in visitor attendance and an 18% rise in exhibitor numbers compared to the 2024 event. The air cargo specific segment of the show expanded significantly, growing by 150% to cover 15,000 square meters.
This substantial expansion is largely attributed to the robust growth of cross-border e-commerce, which continues to drive demand for air cargo services globally, particularly in the Asian market. The exhibition serves as a key platform for industry professionals to showcase innovations and discuss trends in logistics and air freight.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this indicates a continued strong market for air cargo, especially within the e-commerce sector. The growth in exhibition size and attendance suggests increasing investment and innovation in air logistics, potentially leading to new service offerings and technological advancements. Forwarders should anticipate sustained demand for airfreight capacity, particularly for time-sensitive e-commerce shipments, and may see new partnerships or solutions emerging from such industry events.
The record attendance and expansion of the air cargo section highlight the ongoing importance of airfreight in global supply chains, particularly as e-commerce volumes continue to rise.