As global economic development intersects with the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, efficient supply chains and logistics systems have emerged as dual engines driving growth and social progress. The creation of high-quality industrial chains and the advancement of integrated land, sea, air, and digital connectivity have become crucial to unlocking new avenues for worldwide economic expansion.
Against this backdrop, the China International Supply Chain and Logistics Equipment Technology Expo (hereinafter referred to as "International Supply Chain Expo") has established itself as a premier industry event. With its forward-looking strategic vision and aspirations to rival world-class exhibitions, the 2024 edition will debut in Beijing under a new "hub-and-spoke" operational model—centering on the capital as its core while connecting with satellite exhibitions domestically and internationally.
Strategic Positioning in the Capital
Jointly organized by three authoritative institutions—Beichen Group, Beichen Zhongjin, and China Ports and Harbors Association—the expo has evolved since its 2018 inception into a bellwether for Asia-Europe multimodal transport. As the "national team" of exhibition organizers, the hosts consistently align with national strategies and industry trends, focusing on innovative developments in intercontinental logistics.
Beijing's selection as the host city leverages the capital's unique advantages as China's political center and a nexus for economic, cultural, technological, and international exchange. The city's status as both the birthplace and primary implementation hub for Belt and Road projects provides unparalleled access to ministerial resources, international organizations, diplomatic missions, state-owned enterprises, and Fortune 500 headquarters.
Regional Connectivity and Trade Facilitation
The 2024 expo will emphasize multimodal transport networks connecting the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Bohai Rim with Europe, Northeast Asia, and BRICS nations. Special focus areas include coordinated development in the Jing-Jin-Ji metropolitan cluster, Bohai Economic Circle integration, and Northeast Asian connectivity—all aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and stimulating regional economic vitality.
Over 30 international delegations are expected, including industry leaders such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx. The event has earned distinction as China's most internationalized logistics exhibition since receiving UFI certification in 2020, becoming a preferred platform for Belt and Road participants to showcase technologies and forge partnerships.
Multimodal Transport Showcase
As the industry's only platform comprehensively covering maritime, land, air, and rail transport solutions, the expo will highlight cutting-edge innovations across all modalities. This integrated approach enables enterprises to optimize supply chain management, reduce operational expenses, and improve service quality while addressing sustainability challenges through reduced environmental impact.
Concurrent high-level forums—including the Belt and Road Supply Chain Cooperation Forum and Asia-Europe Multimodal Transport Development Forum—will convene government officials, industry leaders, and procurement executives for policy discussions and business matchmaking. A dedicated Central and Eastern Europe exhibition zone will spotlight regional logistics advancements and facilitate cross-border collaboration.
The seventh iteration of this officially endorsed event aims to construct an unparalleled cooperation platform, leveraging Beijing's strategic position to shape new patterns of global connectivity and mutual economic benefit.