logitrans 2012 ends with a new record number of visitors

The 6th logitrans Transport Logistics Exhibition closed its doors after three days on Saturday, November 17, 2012 after having attracted more than 12,600 visitors from 53 countries. Compared with the previous event, the number of visitors therefore rose by six percent. The exhibition was staged jointly for the second time by Messe München International and EKO Fair Limited.
 
In addition to the number of visitors, exhibitors were primarily impressed by their internationality and expertise. This opinion was also shared by Karsten Sachsenröder, CEO of Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn Holding AG in Switzerland: “With its potential and links to Central Europe, the Turkish market is vitally important for us in our capacity as the market leader for the hire of intermodal goods wagons. After attending logitrans for the first time, we were therefore delighted with its international character and the number of highly promising contacts.”
Stephan Ruppert, Product Manager of the PTV Group in Germany, confirmed: “The contacts which we established are extremely promising while the large number of decision-makers was very pleasing. We were especially surprised by the keen interest in our software solutions for road freight transport and the quality of the discussions with representatives of numerous Turkish and international companies.”
 
A total of 194 companies from 16 countries presented their products and services along the entire value-added chain in logistics, telematics and transport on an exhibition area of 11,500 square meters. With 94 international companies, the proportion of foreign exhibitors was just under 50 percent. Exhibitors also came for the first time from India, Jordan, New Zealand, Sweden and Slovenia. The top 5 exhibitor countries were Turkey, Germany, Italy, Austria and Latvia. Faysal Yalınkılıç, Strategic Planning and Marketing Manager, from Omsan Lojistik in Turkey drew some very positive conclusions: “We are pleased to see that the interest in the exhibition is increasing every year. Thanks to EKO and MMI, a long-cherished dream has become true and Turkey has obtained an exhibition which complies with European standards. The presentation ceremony for the logistics prizes, which was held concurrently with the exhibition, closes an important gap in the industry.”
 
In particular, the unique location of Turkey was the main reason why the exhibitors took part in logitrans 2012. Andreas Bullwinkel, Managing Director of Seaports of Niedersachsen GmbH in Germany made the following statement: “It is very important for seaports in Lower Saxony to show their colors on the Turkish market at an early stage in order to establish themselves as the interface between the increasing flows of goods. In addition to the domestic market in Turkey, we are particularly interested in Turkey’s hub function as a gateway to the Middle East.”
Dr. Roberto Perrocchio, Managing Director of Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. from Italy, also concurred: “Our new Venice Ro-Port Project is right in the middle of being launched on the market. The link between Turkey and Venice has crucial strategic importance in this respect. This is the reason why we attended logitrans“.
 
The next logitrans Transport Logistics Exhibition will be held in Istanbul from November 21 to 23, 2013.
 
For further information, visit: www.logitrans.com.tr
 
logitrans 2012 – Exhibitor Statements
 
About logitrans
logitrans, the Transport Logistics Exhibition, takes place from 21 to 23 November 2013 at the Istanbul Expo Center ifm in Turkey. The 7th edition of the event is a joint venture of Messe München International (MMI), organiser of the worldwide leading exhibition transport logistic in Munich, and EKO Fair from Turkey, the strongest organiser of shows for the logistics sector in the region. The exhibition features a wide range of products and services along the entire value chain in logistics, telematics and transport. Located in Turkey,logitrans will be the perfect bridge between the European, Asian and Russian markets.
 
Messe München International
Messe München International is one of the world´s leading trade show companies. In Munich alone it organizes around 40 trade shows for capital and consumer goods, and key high tech industries. Each year more than 30,000 exhibitors and around two million visitors take part in the events held at Messe München exhibition center,  the ICM – International Congress Center München, and in the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München. The leading international trade fairs of Messe München International are all FKM-certified, i.e. exhibitor and visitor numbers and the figures for exhibition space are collected in line with agreed standards and independently audited on behalf of the FKM (Gesellschaft zur Freiwilligen Kontrolle von Messe- und Ausstellungszahlen), a society for the voluntary monitoring of fair and exhibition statistics.  
In addition, Messe München International organizes trade shows in Asia, Russia, the Middle East, South America and South Africa. With eleven affiliates abroad – in Europe and in Asia – and over 60 foreign representatives actively serving over 90 countries, Messe München International has a worldwide business network. The Group also takes a pioneering role as regards sustainability: It is the first trade-fair company to be awarded energy-efficiency certification from the technical inspection authorities TÜV SÜD.
 
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