Multimodal 2025

The 18th annual Multimodal exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC from 17-19 June 2025 is poised to deliver unparalleled insights for logistics professionals with its most comprehensive speaker programme to date.

Supply chain and logistics professionals attending Multimodal 2025 are set to gain invaluable knowledge from a record-breaking line-up of industry experts. The event will feature over 100 speakers across 71 conference sessions, alongside 275 exhibitors, making it the most comprehensive event in its 18-year history.

Each day of the three day event will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with thought leaders from across the logistics sector, with keynote sessions addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.

Leading the impressive roster of speakers is Gary Jeffreys, Managing Director of Maersk, who will headline a panel discussion on ‘Unlocking UK Connectivity Puzzle’. The session will explore how cross-modal connectivity between roads, railways, ports and warehousing clusters can drive productivity improvements whilst supporting decarbonisation objectives.

Alex Salden, Managing Director of The Sofa Delivery Company/DFS, will share his journey in ‘Transforming Fulfilment from Couch to Car’, offering insights into the unexpected benefits realised through supply chain modernisation.

In a particularly timely session, Andrea Pearson OBE, Deputy Director of International Rail and Rail Freight at the Department for Transport, will join an expert panel exploring ‘International Rail Freight – Time for a New Opportunity’, examining the potential for expanded rail freight solutions.

Cameron Bowie, Managing Director – UK & Ireland at Hapag-Lloyd (UK) Ltd, will deliver a crucial analysis of how new US industrial and trade policies are set to impact global shipping. His session will delve into the implications of recent geopolitical shifts, including tariffs, near-shoring, trade-wars, freight rates, and domestic trucking operations.

Sustainability and geopolitical insights at the forefront
Sustainability remains a key focus, with Kate Broome, Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Kuehne+Nagel UK, leading a panel that will showcase existing case studies on decarbonisation within multimodal logistics. Attendees will benefit from real-world examples of eHGV implementation, charging networks, and the decarbonisation of rail and water freight.

David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, will launch groundbreaking research examining the impact of ongoing geo-political instability on the UK’s trading relationships and the resulting implications for the logistics industry.

Industry-wide representation
The comprehensive speaker programme also includes representatives from leading organisations across the supply chain spectrum, including Malcolm Logistics, DP World, Maritime, MSC, Peel Ports, CMA CGM, Freightliner, Kuehne + Nagel, Hapag-Lloyd, ASM, Ocean Network Express, DHL, and CEVA.

Robert Jervis, Multimodal Event Director, commented, “Multimodal continues to be the premier gathering for the UK logistics sector. The 2025 programme reflects our commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges facing the industry, from sustainability and technological innovation to geopolitical disruption and regulatory changes.

“With our most extensive conference programme ever, featuring 100 speakers across 71 sessions, we’re providing unparalleled opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development. The calibre of speakers joining us in 2025 demonstrates the event’s standing as the must-attend logistics exhibition in the UK calendar.”

Conference places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are free when visitors register to attend. Registration for Multimodal 2025 is now open and visitors can secure their place via: https://forms.reg.buzz/multimodal-2025