Urban Logistics Exhibition has launched the conference agenda for its next edition, setting out a two-day programme dedicated to the operational, commercial and infrastructure challenges shaping the movement of goods through cities.
The event is scheduled for 9–10 June 2027 at ExCeL London. The organisers say it will bring together logistics operators, retailers, fleet managers, technology providers, property specialists and public-sector stakeholders to explore how urban supply chains can become more efficient, resilient and sustainable.
Three theatres, three sets of decisions
The agenda is organised across three theatres, which the organisers say will address increasingly complex demands on city logistics, from rising delivery expectations and congestion to fleet electrification, restricted kerbside access, emissions regulation and the availability of suitable logistics space. Each theatre is intended to focus on the decisions, technologies and operating models shaping the next generation of urban delivery and fulfilment.
- Retail & Customer Delivery Theatre: sessions examine how retailers, brands and logistics providers can improve the customer delivery experience while balancing cost, service performance and operational complexity. Stated topics include store-to-door fulfilment, failed delivery reduction, returns, parcel lockers, out-of-home collection, marketplace fulfilment and peak planning.
- Urban Fleet & Infrastructure Theatre: the programme covers the practical decisions facing operators as they move towards cleaner, more efficient urban transport, including fleet electrification, electric vehicle charging, total cost of ownership, vehicle selection, route optimisation, cargo bikes, telematics, safety and regulatory compliance.
- Public Sector, Property & City Logistics Theatre: sessions look at how cities can create the conditions for reliable, commercially viable and sustainable goods movement, spanning city logistics policy, local authority procurement, urban consolidation, logistics property and planning, freight partnerships, public-private initiatives, construction logistics and healthcare deliveries.
Exhibition floor and audience
Beyond the conference programme, the exhibition is positioned as a platform for visitors to discover technologies, services and infrastructure supporting the movement of goods through cities. Providers represented on the floor are expected to span fleet and transport, logistics technology, carriers and couriers, reverse logistics, charging, urban consolidation, property, parcel lockers and pick-up and drop-off networks.
The organisers describe the audience as logistics and supply chain directors, transport and fleet managers, last-mile delivery leaders, operations directors, retailers, e-commerce businesses, public-sector organisations and procurement teams responsible for urban logistics services. A Supply Chain Excellence Awards Showcase will also feature award-winning and finalist projects alongside case studies presented as demonstrations of innovation and measurable operational impact.
The agenda reflects what the organisers describe as the growing importance of urban logistics as businesses and cities respond to rising delivery demand, changing customer expectations, environmental targets and increasing pressure on urban infrastructure. By bringing together the people responsible for delivering, managing and planning city supply chains, the exhibition is framed as a forum for sharing practical solutions and exploring the future of urban freight, including autonomous delivery and last-mile infrastructure.
Urban Logistics takes place on 9–10 June 2027 at ExCeL London as part of European Logistics Month, which the organisers say brings together major logistics and supply chain events in London and Düsseldorf.