Birmingham, United Kingdom

Thursday, 18 Mar 2010 Multimodal 2010, the exhibition which showcases all key sectors of the transport, logistics and supply chain industries, has seen a 26% increase in visitor registrations over last year. The event will be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 27 to 29 April.

Event organiser Clario Events Ltd says 24% of exhibitors will be using the event to set out their services for the first time this year.

Industry trade associations that are participating include The UK Warehousing Association, British International Freight Association (BIFA), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and the Freight Transport Association. BIFA has announced that all of its five regional representatives will be attending to support its membership and training promotions.

"Multimodal is the only event of its kind in the UK where freight forwarders, supply chain management companies, hauliers, ferry operators, deepsea shipping lines, rail logistics companies, equipment manufacturers, IT solutions providers, airlines, warehouse operators, insurers, academic institutions and ports can be found under one roof," says event director Robert Jervis.