As the logistics and supply chain industry looks forward to Multimodal 2024 this summer, organisers have announced which businesses have been nominated as Finalists for the prestigious Modal section of its Awards taking place on the first evening of the 3-day leading sustainable supply chain & logistics event. The Multimodal Awards are independent endorsements for excellence across supply chain businesses and individuals, and ensures all sizes of businesses are represented, supported by an industry-leading voting system.
Taking place on the 11th-13th June at Birmingham’s NEC, the 17th Multimodal will once again bring shippers and cargo owners to the free-to-attend show to improve their businesses by finding ways of moving their products more efficiently, more sustainably, and more cost effectively. Hosting every logistics sector, Multimodal offers a unique opportunity to make valuable face-to-face contact with new prospects and to network with existing suppliers.
The Multimodal exhibition will include hundreds of companies showcasing the latest innovations in supply chain management. A dedicated UKWA Pavilion hosts companies including CEN Group, Delamode, Cosco Shipping, Paul Ponsonby, Nene, Weightmans, Walkers, Flexi Narrow Aisle, SBh & CPl amongst many others.
UK Warehousing Association is amongst the leading associations including Logistics UK, IoE&ITrade, BIFA, CILT, RHA, CCF and RFG who feature in the packed conference programme. Clare Bottle, Chief Executive of UKWA, plays host in sessions on Warehouses of the Future, and the role warehouses could play in generating renewable energy.
Sessions over the three days will ensure attendees are up to speed on the vital issues affecting the industries, featuring: Peak Season Preview, AI, Logistics Report: Snapshot of the industry across modes, Cross-Channel and Southern North Sea Ports, Decarbonising the logistics supply chain, Incentives for Modal Shift – getting more goods onto Rail, Digital solutions that are reshaping cross-border trade, Coldchain practicalities and emission savings, Warehouses of the Future, Customs compliance amid changing UK-EU regulations, Exploring alternative fuel paths, Intelligent and sustainable warehousing, New CBAM and ESG requirements, Freeports, Rail-linked Warehousing, and more.
The conference sessions bring an enormous wealth of knowledge from industry leaders including Andrea Pearson, Director International Rail and Rail Freight, Department for Transport; Niall McCarthy, Rail Development Manager; Nestle; Declan Pang, Director of Public Affairs & Policy – England, RHA; David Wells OBE, Chief Executive, Logistics UK; Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, BPA; Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General, Rail Freight Group; Phil Pluck, Chief Executive, Cold Chain Federation; Samantha Brocklehurst, Customer Experience Director – UK & Ireland, Maersk; Aart Hille Ris Lambers, VP Commercial, UK Ports & Terminals, DP World; Clare Bottle, CEO, UKWA; David Kennedy Browne, Director, Corporate & Social Affairs, Maersk; Kate Broome, Sustainability & Social Impact Director, Kuehne+Nagel UK, Peter Livey, Managing Director (GB), Global Sustainability Ambassador, HMM… to name a few.
Multimodal has once again partnered with Google Digital Garage to offer skills training and mentoring on Leadership for the Digital Age; Decision-making with data; and AI & Digital Marketing Strategy.
Multimodal is also hosting two networking events: the Multimodal Awards, on the 11th of June, and the Multimodal Mixer sponsored by DP World on the 12th in the Hall which gives all attendees a chance to mingle in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Awards to be judged at the ceremony include: Best Technology Company; Shipper/Partner of the Year; Sustainability Company; Young Logistics Professional, and Technology, as well as three new Awards – Best Warehouse Operation, Customs Technology Partner, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Company.
Find out more at www.multimodal.org.uk, or Robert Jervis on +44 (0)20 7384 7760 or robert.jervis@clarionevents.com
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