Dedicated project cargo exhibition area to debut at international transport logistic trade fairs
Munich/London – Messe München, organiser of the worldrenowned transport logistic exhibition series, and Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the visibility and networking potential of the heavy lift, breakbulk and project cargo sector.
At the heart of this partnership is project cargo – a dedicated exhibition area that will debut across international transport logistic trade fairs, beginning in Singapore (October 29-31, 2025), and continuing Miami (November 11-13, 2025), Mumbai (February 25-27, 2026), Shanghai (June 24-26, 2026), Istanbul (November 2026), and Nairobi (February 2027).
The initiative recognises the growing importance of cross-sector collaboration. For project logisticians, exchanging ideas and innovations with experts in road, air, rail and maritime transport is crucial to unlocking new efficiencies and business opportunities. The transport logistic exhibitions, already a magnet for for the wider logistics industry, aim to be the go-to hub for the project logistics industry to showcase solutions, connect with key players and engage in highlevel industry dialogue.
HLPFI will support international sales efforts and take the lead in curating a targeted conference programme, bringing top-tier expertise and insights to the stage. transport logistic will ensure that the exhibitions deliver on their promise of global reach, operational excellence, and an outstanding visitor experience.
“This partnership represents a powerful opportunity to put project cargo center stage within the logistics industry’s most important markets,” said Andy Salter, Managing Director of DVV Media International, owners of HLPFI. “We’re excited to help shape a space that speaks directly to the needs of our community, backed by the credibility and scope of transport logistic.”
“With project cargo, we’re extending our portfolio to address a vital segment of the logistics chain,” added Dr. Robert Schönberger, Global Industry Lead transport logistic exhibitions at Messe München. “Together with HLPFI, we are creating a new meeting point that sets a global benchmark for excellence in heavy and project transport.”
Why Southeast Asia Matters
Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a key market for project cargo, driven by large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial developments. The launch of the project cargo zone at transport logistic Southeast Asia in Singapore (October 29–31, 2025) underscores the region’s rising importance in global logistics networks.
“Southeast Asia is where the future of project logistics is being shaped,” said Michael Wilton, Managing Director of MMI Asia Pte Ltd. “Building on the success of project cargo conference in 2023—and in response to growing industry demand—we’re evolving the initiative into a full-scale exhibition zone within transport logistic Southeast Asia. This next step allows us to better connect global expertise with regional ambition, and support smarter, faster, and more resilient project delivery across the region.”
The first project cargo zones will roll out in 2025 and 2026 across the expanding transport logistic global network, offering unmatched international exposure and connectivity.
