Urban Logistics Exhibition has launched the conference agenda for its 2027 edition, setting out a two-day programme dedicated to the operational, commercial and infrastructure challenges that shape the movement of goods through cities.
The event will take place on 9–10 June 2027 at ExCeL London and 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 challenges
The content is divided across three theatres, each addressing what the organisers describe as the increasingly complex demands of city logistics — from rising delivery expectations and congestion to fleet electrification, restricted kerbside access, emissions regulation and the availability of suitable logistics space.
- Retail & Customer Delivery Theatre — examines how retailers, brands and logistics providers can improve the customer delivery experience while balancing cost, service performance and operational complexity. 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 — focuses on the practical decisions facing operators as they transition towards cleaner, more efficient urban transport, covering 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 — explores how cities can create the conditions for reliable, commercially viable and sustainable goods movement, with sessions on city logistics policy, local authority procurement, urban consolidation, logistics property and planning, freight partnerships, public–private initiatives, construction logistics and healthcare deliveries.
Exhibition and audience
Alongside the conference, the exhibition is intended as a platform for visitors to discover the technologies, services and infrastructure that support the movement of goods through cities, bringing together providers across 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 expect an audience of 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. The show will also feature a Supply Chain Excellence Awards Showcase, highlighting relevant award-winning and finalist projects alongside case studies demonstrating innovation and measurable operational impact.
Part of European Logistics Month
The programme 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. Autonomous delivery, last-mile infrastructure and the challenges of moving goods through cities are among the themes to be explored.
Urban Logistics takes place on 9–10 June 2027 at ExCeL London as part of European Logistics Month, which brings together major logistics and supply chain events in London and Düsseldorf.