Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo 2008

Courier and Parcel Logistic Expo is the premier international trade show and conference dedicated to the fast-growing global express and parcel delivery services sector.This is the most important show of the year for all companies delivering express parcels and packages in sectors such as just-in-time manufacturing, life-sciences, automotive, home delivery, high-tech and global parts distribution.

The Expo

Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo is designed specifically to address the needs of the industry and its carriers. The exhibition will showcase technologies and solutions from a wide array of international suppliers. Now in its third year, the Expo will present technologies ranging from mobile data communications, RFID and green transportation as well as showcasing service solutions from a large selection of couriers and transport providers.

The Conference

The conference will feature talks from heads of engineering and operations from the integrators, together with key logistics managers from the automotive, high-tech, retail, biopharmaceutical, and perishables sectors. It will include topics such as: B2C, managerial issues, communications, IT, software, security, screening, theft, tracking, sorting, materials handling, environment, vehicles, air cargo and cool chain. Presentations will also be delivered by selected vendors of leading-edge solutions.

The 2007 Expo

Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo 2007 in Barcelona lived up to expectations and gave the parcel and express industry its most important event of the year, where technologies were launched and business contacts made. With 100's of different parcel, express, postal and manufacturing companies in attendance, the industry has given Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo its seal of approval.

Quotes from 2007 in Barcelona:

“Most companies that should be here are here. The conferences are very interesting, with high-level speakers. There are excellent opportunities for networking. Overall, I’ve had an excellent time at my first CPL -EXPO, and I will be at next year’s show in London .”
Jan Dekeyser, director pickup and delivery operations Europe , DHL

“We’ve had a lot of really interesting conversations with current and potential customers. There is a large range of interest in the possibilities of our products, from blue-sky RFID to courier services. There have been enquiries from all over the world, and it’s great to be able to have such a good opportunity to meet all these people in once place.”
David Picton, industry director for logistics of Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility business

“We have made many new exciting contacts here at Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo. We are looking forward to going to the London show next year.”
Vernika B. Sontgerath, head of product and marketing research, Correos Spain

"It´s great to have such an event which is really focusing on the CEP-industry. CPL Expo was well organized with interesting presentations and gave me excellent networking opportunities. I hope to be there in London in 2008."
Gerd Pomberger, Manager International Logistics , Daimler Chrysler

“I was at the Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo for the full three days and have met many interesting people from all over the globe and heard distinguished speakers discuss current topics in the industry. I would love to go to the Expo in London next year.”  Elisabeth Tafani, sous-direction des activites postales, Ministere De L’Ecoinomie Des Finances Et De L’Industrie de France

“Courier and Parcel Logistics is a very good show. We’ve met loads of current and potential customers from all over the world, from the UK and Europe to as far away as Argentina . It’s very much an international meeting place. We are definitely planning on coming to the Expo next year.”
Chris Wright, managing director, SkillWeb

“This was a great event for us and I look forward to the next event in London .”
Olivier Francois, Voice Insight

“The show gave us the opportunity to make contact with major fleet owners, the courier companies and the international postal operators. We met companies who, although not currently our customers, were extremely keen to discuss their needs and our proposed solutions.”
Leo Cambeiro, Mitsubishi-MMC , Spain

“CPL Expo is very interesting for us. We made new contacts in areas where we are not participating. We plan to exhibit for the third time in London 2008.”
Claudio Simonetti – Fleet sales manager, Fiat Auto Spa.

“Thank you for the fantastic organization of ( CPL Expo) including the wonderful Gala Dinner. It has been a fantastic place for networking and getting connected to the CEP relevant companies and persons. Congratulations to your staff as well ! I Hope to see you next year again.”
Antje Koepff, Strategy Manager, Hermes Logistik

"This show gave us the opportunity to get in contact with the logistics process owners of some of the key players in the Parcel logistics business. Given the quality of the contacts we got we think we will participate in CPL 2008 in London."
Sebastien Leichtnam, Manager of Crawford Monitoring Systems.

"CPL Expo has been a great show for me to meet and keep up to date with the participants in the courier industry. Sanofi-Aventis relies much on courier services to transport product and, with new companies entering the market it is essential for me to learn about new possible solutions."
Jose Simo, Supply Chain Manager , Sanofi-Aventis.

"Post, courier and parcel logistic is the "arm" which enables us, as a n export company, to effectively deliver our products to our customers worldwide. It is therefore vital for us to know and understand the technologies and trends of this industry, so that our organization can strategically develop in pace with them. I have to say that the Courier and Parcel Logistic Expo more than satisfied my expectations. Both the expo and the conferences that I could attend were rich in content, and everything was nicely organized. So, the visit was not only profitable but pleasant too. Congratulations and keep up the good work!"
Hector Raigal, Ideco S.L.