Activities

With the ‘Logistics Speeddate,’ Jong Logistiek Nederland (JLN) brought together companies, students, and young professionals in a smart, fun, and informal way. It was the perfect opportunity to have 1-on-1, 10-minute conversations with various logistics companies in a low-threshold and efficient manner.

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Last year, there was also extra focus on the theme of cybersecurity with a Cyber Security Pavilion. Here, you learned how to enhance cybersecurity within your transport or logistics organization.

Last year, the TLN tours from Transport & Logistiek Nederland (TLN) were also part of the program. The tours were focused on areas such as office and planning, vehicles, fleet management and telematics, and warehouse management. There were also specific tours for students and consultants.

🚩 Automation “within the 4 walls” (TMS/planning)
🚩 Outside the 4 walls (FMS/asset management)
🚩 Warehouse management (WMS)
🚩 Open Student, consultancy/consultants tour
(The student tour on Wednesday was exclusive to Jong Logistiek Nederland)

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The keynote program on the mainstage was the flagship of ICT&Logistiek. Inspiring keynote speakers delivered sessions on crucial topics shaping the future of logistics. Here, you were inspired by valuable insights and innovative strategies.

View the program on the main stage

At ICT&Logistiek, you found 7 theme theaters that were part of the extensive knowledge program, including the Slimstock Theater, Data-driven Logistics, Logistics Automation, Supply Chain Theater, Digital Transformation, and Tech Trends. You could choose from dozens of presentations that enriched your knowledge on specific topics, with information provided by exhibitors and experts.

In the Start-Up Street, you got to know the future engine of the logistics industry, where start-up companies presented their innovations to the sector. Here, you discovered what the future of logistics looked like and how the latest innovations contributed to solving major logistics challenges.

This year, we also organized Hét Logistiek Debat together with VLM – the Association for Logistics Management – with the debate on Wednesday co-organized by DILAS. Every day, four debaters engaged in discussions on various topics with their thought-provoking perspectives. The debates were moderated by Marijke Roskam and took place daily from 14:30 to 15:00 on the Mainstage.

Topic 1: Logistics Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Times of Crisis
Topic 2: The Netherlands as a Trading Nation is Far from Full (co-organized by DILAS)
Topic 3: Sustainable Mobility and Alternative Fuels – What is Feasible?

Essensium Wins the Logistica Award 2024!

This was announced on November 5 at 10:00 AM during the Award Show on the Mainstage, presented by the Logistica Foundation. It was an inspiring event, where Essensium presented the most innovative solution in logistics with their groundbreaking SafeTrack system.

More automation and digitalization also means more cyber threats. On the exhibition floor, you could visit the Escape Room Cyber Security to solve a cyber threat within 30 minutes!

The driver shortage is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) reports that there are already more than 233,000 unfilled vacancies for truck drivers in Europe, and this number is expected to rise to 745,000 by 2028.

CEYAS offers a cost-effective solution for yard automation and takes over repetitive tasks from yard operators, such as maneuvering trailers in restricted port, distribution, and industrial areas. CEYAS was developed in collaboration with Verhagen Leiden, V-tron, and TNO.

The Ministry is working toward a competitive, safe, efficient, resilient, and sustainable multimodal freight transport system. Digitalization and stronger digital collaboration within logistics chains are essential to achieve this. It all starts with collaboration between the responsible parties: we as the government, and you as the business sector. At the fair, we would be pleased to discuss how this collaboration can take shape.

In Theater 7 (Hall 9), we will present stories aimed at inspiring you and offering concrete invitations to collaborate on specific projects.

Physical meetings are a crucial starting point for realizing innovation. That’s why we are providing a meeting place at ICT&Logistiek: the “IenW & Friends Networking Foyer,” where we look forward to hearing about your experiences. What are your thoughts on the digital transition? What’s your next step?

This year, Logistiek Digitaal was present as a knowledge partner at ICT&Logistiek. They had a booth, organized TLN-Tours, and held several knowledge sessions:

• Successful Digitalization by Training Your Own People as Digi-Coaches
  November 5, 10:45 | #5 Digital Transformation Theater
• Smart Software Selection
  November 6, 13:45 | #5 Digital Transformation Theater
• The Biggest Challenges in Digitalization According to Market Research
  November 7, 11:30 | #5 Digital Transformation Theater

Visitors could stop by booth 09.A004 to take the Digital Ready scan and enjoy fresh coffee from the barista.

ICT&Logistiek and Logistica Next took place simultaneously with a shared entrance. You could visit both exhibitions with a single access pass. Like ICT&Logistiek, Logistica Next featured an extensive content program and a wide range of smart and practical solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.