China (Nanjing) International Logistics Expo 2008 & China World Logistics Conference (also known as "Logistics World 2008") will be staged on Nov 19 to 21, 2008 at the Nanjing International Expo Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P R China. The expo together with the high-level conference "China World Logistics Conference" (previously named as 2nd Sino-American Logistics Conference - International Logistics Forum) will undoubtedly capture the attention of logistics industry in China.

Logistics World 2008 is the largest and most professional international logistics expo in East China. With resounding success of the last edition, the exhibiting area of the coming expo is expected to exceed 20,000 sqm with participation of 200 renowned Chinese and international exhibitors. To cater to the demand of different industries, the expo will display diversified exhibits under four highlighted topics, namely "Forklift and Transport System", "Shelves and Storage System", "Special Logistics Equipment and Technology" and "Logistics Services and Technology". The stunning expo received overwhelming response from Chinese and international exhibitors. Nearly 80% of the booth area has been reserved or confirmed. Led by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, a prominent Jiangsu Province pavilion will be organized in the expo, with participation of nearly 100 renowned logistics enterprises coming from 14 cities in the province. Besides, there are also national pavilions from United States and Singapore.

Logistics development in China is speedy in recent years. The Chinese logistics industry grew by over 20% in 2007 and this growth rate was more than 5% higher than the year earlier. However, without well integration of the resources, the cost of logistics in China is twice that of developed nations, so enterprises are keen to look for ways to lower the cost. Hence, Logistics World 2008 will join hands with the world-class event "China World Logistics Conference" to highlight four key concepts, namely "Reinforce resources in local Chinese market", "Keep an eye on global market", "Adopt the best of the best" and "Mutual discussion for China logistics industry development", aiming sharing experts' experience on how to reduce logistics expense in China as well as to identify solutions to the bottlenecks of logistics development in China. Industrial experts coming from Chinese and overseas logistics sectors will be invited. Moreover, the conference will also serve as a key platform for facilitating Chinese enterprises to learn and understand modern logistics concept and practical applications which have been well adopted in U.S. and other developed countries, and to speed up communication and collaboration in logistics sector between China and foreign countries like North America, Europe and Asia.

China World Logistics Conference is jointly organized by China Council for Promotion of International Trade, China International Talents Exchange Foundation and American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L). The conference also received tremendous support from Department of Commerce of United State of America, Embassy of the United States, People's Republic of China, US-China Business Council, The American Chamber of Commerce, People's Republic of China, as well as Canadian Embassy, People's Republic of China, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Asian Shippers Council, Global Cold Chain Alliance and Hong Kong Logisitcs Association. Industrial experts, who come from government bodies, enterprises, associations, academic institutes in Asia, North America and Europe, will be invited to deliver interactive dialogues in the conference.

In response to up-to-date marekt trend and requests raised by the industry, a broad range of industrial topics will be covered in the conference, including "Business strategies for small medium size logistics enterprises", "Intra-China Logistics - Overcoming the logistics hurdles & Reducing the cost of domestic distribution", "Furture development of inland ports and logisitcs parks in China", Logistics technology - tools to improve efficiency", "The impacts of estalishment of The Ministry of Transport toward logisitcs industry", "The logisitics management talent shortage crisis", "Cargo secruity" as well as "More understanding on dangerous goods logisitcs, cold chain logistics, and automobile logisitcs", etc.

Besides China World Logistics Conference, a wide array of international concurrent events will also be held during the show, including Singapore Logistics Day, Visiting Day of Shanghai Logistics Managers Club, China (Jiangsu) Yangtze River Delta Logistics Cooperation Forum 2008, Logistics Equipment and Services Matching Meeting, Logistics Project Investment and Finance Conference, as well as activities tailored-made for visiting delegations of The Chamber of Hong Kong Logistics Industry and Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics. Organizers will invite renowned industrial experts to share their views and explore the latest development of modern logistics industry.

Authorized by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government and China Association for Science and Technology, Logistics World 2008 is organized by the Economic & Trade Commission of Jiangsu Province, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Jiangsu Provincial Government and Jiangsu Science and Technology Department, and co-organized by Jiangsu New International Convention & Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Exchange Center with Foreign Countries and Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd. Adsale Exhibition Services Limited, with 30 years of extensive experience in organizing trade fairs in China, is appointed as the expo's overseas organizer. The show received staunch support from various industrial associations, including China International Freight Forwarders Association, China Association of Warehouses and Storage, American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Jiangsu International Freight Forwarders Association, Jiangsu Modern Logistics Association, Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics.

For further information of Logistics World 2008 and China World Logistics Conference, please feel free to contact Adsale Exhibition Services Limited Ms. Celine To, Tel.: (852) 2516 3371, Fax: (852) 2516 5024; Ms. Gemma Zhang, Tel.: (86 21) 5187 9766 (Ext220), Fax: (86 21) 6469 3665, Email: logistics@adsale.com.hk. You are also welcome to visit the expo's website www.2456.com/logistics or www.china-logisticsworld.com for further details.

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