About this event

logitrans – International Transport & Logistics Exhibition (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Event description: logitrans Transport Lojistik Fuarı is a trade fair focused on freight transport, logistics services, and the supporting technologies that move goods efficiently across land, sea, rail, and air. It brings together transport operators, logistics service providers, equipment suppliers, and IT/telematics companies—plus industry stakeholders who connect logistics capacity with real-world market demand.

Where it takes place: Yenikapı Avrasya Show and Art Center, Istanbul, Türkiye

When it takes place: November 11–13, 2026

Trade fair focus / range of products: Freight transport and logistics services; equipment for freight transport; IT/telematics, e-business, telecommunications; intralogistics and materials flow.

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1) Who attends (BUYERS / ATTENDEES)

logitrans is a business-to-business logistics event, so the attendee pool typically mixes commercial operators (who buy transport capacity, logistics services, and warehouse/intralogistics solutions) with vendors (who sell transport equipment, logistics systems, and enabling technology). Because the show covers both “core logistics” and “enablers” (IT/telematics + intralogistics), attendees usually include a mix of decision-makers and technical buyers.

Primary buyer/attendee groups we expect to prioritize:

• Freight forwarders, logistics operators, and 3PL/4PL leadership (operations + commercial): people responsible for selecting service partners, improving network performance, and scaling capacity.
• Transportation companies and carriers (road/rail/air/sea-adjacent teams): procurement, fleet planning, route optimization, and service expansion stakeholders.
• Warehouse and intralogistics decision-makers: material flow, warehousing workflows, automation/intralogistics planning, and equipment strategy owners.
• Supply chain and logistics IT/telematics buyers: stakeholders evaluating visibility, tracking, e-business integration, and telecommunication solutions.
• Industry associations, supporting associations, and media-facing stakeholders: less “direct buyer” in procurement terms, but they influence deal flow, industry contacts, and partnership introductions.

Buyer-fit note: The most monetizable buyers are usually the functions that actively purchase or standardize solutions across networks—procurement, logistics strategy, operations management, IT/data teams (for telematics and visibility), and warehousing/intralogistics leadership.

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2) Where the show is happening + attendee geographic origin

Show location: Yenikapı Avrasya Show and Art Center, Istanbul, Türkiye. Istanbul’s role as a transcontinental hub strongly supports participation from international and regional logistics stakeholders.

Geographic origin of attendees (expected):

• Türkiye (high likelihood): Istanbul-based and broader Turkish logistics networks (freight forwarding, warehousing, carriers, and supply chain teams).
• Regional origins: Near East / Caucasus / Eastern Mediterranean and surrounding markets—due to trade flow patterns that naturally route through Türkiye.
• International participation: logitrans highlights “transport logistic worldwide” as part of its special areas, indicating global relevance beyond a single country.

If we refine this further during delivery, we recommend building a target buyer list around companies with offices/operations in Türkiye and cross-border corridors connecting Europe–Asia.

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3) Audience reach (Local / National / Global)

Reach classification for logitrans Istanbul: Regional-to-Global with a strong Türkiye base.

The event structure (covering road/rail/air cargo-related themes and including “transport logistic worldwide” special areas) indicates that the audience is not limited to local exhibitors. Instead, it typically supports international deal-making and cross-border logistics relationships.

Relevant evidence from the organizer’s materials (logitrans 2025, for context): The official page states that logitrans 2025 had over 16,000 visitors from 66 countries. That level of country diversity is a strong indicator of the event’s global reach.

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4) Sample buyer company names (BUYERS ONLY) + Websites

Below are sample buyer-style companies we would typically target for logistics, transport operations, freight forwarding, supply-chain visibility, fleet/operations decision-making, and intralogistics/warehouse operations. These are examples of the kinds of companies that align with logitrans’ product range and special areas. (If we have your client product details, we can tighten the list to the most relevant sub-verticals like trucking & trailer, air cargo, rail cargo, intralogistics, or logistics IT/telematics.)

Priority	Company	Website	Best Title to Target	Why This is a Good Buyer Fit
1	DB Schenker	https://www.dbschenker.com	Head of Logistics Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager	Global logistics operator with strong incentive to evaluate transport, warehousing, and cross-border service improvements.
2	Kuehne+Nagel	https://www.kuehne-nagel.com	Regional Operations Director / Procurement Lead (Logistics Services)	Freight forwarding and contract logistics teams typically purchase logistics systems, partner services, and operational tools.
3	DSV	https://www.dsv.com	Supply Chain Solutions Manager / Logistics IT & Operations Manager	Broad transport and logistics footprint; strong alignment with IT/telematics and service optimization buying.
4	DHL Global Forwarding	https://www.dhl.com	Air & Ocean Procurement Manager / Network Planning Manager	Air/sea freight decision-makers align with air cargo Turkey special-area interest and network strategy requirements.
5	Maersk	https://www.maersk.com	Trade Lane Strategy Manager / Logistics Commercial Director	Carrier-level strategy owners influence partnerships and logistics infrastructure improvements supporting global flows.
6	MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company	https://www.msc.com	Logistics Network Manager / Procurement & Vendor Management Lead	Major shipping operator with strong interest in enabling solutions and logistics workflow efficiencies.
7	CMA CGM	https://www.cmacgm.com	Regional Freight Operations Manager / Vendor & Technology Procurement	Cross-border logistics operators typically evaluate transport equipment, tracking, and operational technology.
8	Turkish Airlines Cargo	https://www.turkishairlines.com	Cargo Operations Manager / Commercial Cargo Partnerships Lead	Air cargo-focused logistics stakeholder aligned to air cargo themes at the fair.
9	Turkish Railways (TCDD Taşımacılık)	https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr	Freight Transportation Planning Manager / Operations Procurement Manager	Rail freight decision-makers are directly relevant to rail cargo Turkey special areas.
10	Ford Otosan	https://www.fordotosan.com.tr	Supply Chain Director / Logistics Procurement Manager (In-bound/Out-bound)	Large manufacturing buyers need logistics reliability, intralogistics workflow optimization, and efficient freight execution.
11	Tofaş	https://www.tofas.com.tr	Head of Logistics / Transportation Procurement Lead	Automotive supply chain buyers align with transport and materials flow themes and warehouse/intralogistics needs.
12	Arcelik	https://www.arcelikglobal.com	Global Logistics Manager / Warehouse Operations Strategy Lead	Consumer appliances manufacturing generally requires strong distribution planning and intralogistics improvements.
13	Amazon Logistics (Turkey/region operations via local footprint)	https://www.aboutamazon.com	Network Operations Manager / Transportation Procurement & Vendor Manager	Warehouse and transport operations buyers can be aligned to IT/telematics and intralogistics materials flow solutions.
14	Expeditors	https://www.expeditors.com	Country Manager / Procurement & Technology Adoption Lead	International freight forwarder; relevant for cargo flows and logistics IT/visibility initiatives.
15	Hellmann Worldwide Logistics	https://www.hellmann.com	Contract Logistics Manager / Supply Chain Solutions Director	Contract logistics decision-makers match intralogistics and freight transport solution evaluation needs.
16	Raben Group	https://raben-group.com	Warehouse & Distribution Operations Director / Procurement Manager	Warehousing and distribution operation buyers align with intralogistics and materials flow topics.
17	Gebrüder Weiss	https://www.gw-world.com	Logistics Procurement Lead / Network Operations Manager	European logistics provider likely to be interested in transport equipment and logistics workflow optimization.
18	Atlas Copco (Logistics/Industrial service procurement via local operations)	https://www.atlascopco.com	Supply Chain & Logistics Manager / Transportation Strategy Lead	Industrial buyers require dependable transport, distribution, and potentially warehouse/intralogistics improvements.
19	Yapı Kredi / Banking (for trade finance-related logistics buyers via corporate supply chain teams)	https://www.yapikredi.com.tr	Trade Finance Solutions Manager / Supply Chain & Logistics Partner Manager	If your client’s solution supports trade finance workflows or logistics documentation visibility, finance-side stakeholders may apply.
20	Logistics IT/Telematics integrators (use specific buyers based on your product)		Telematics Solutions Manager / Logistics Systems Procurement Lead	logitrans includes IT/Telematics, e-business, and telecommunications—so technology-focused buyer targeting should be driven by your client’s exact offering.

Next step to improve accuracy: we should align the buyer list to your client’s product category (freight services vs equipment vs intralogistics vs IT/telematics vs e-business). Right now, because we do not have your client website, we are providing a best-fit “baseline” set of logistics and supply-chain buyers.

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5) Job profiles, industries & event type

Best job profiles to target (buyer roles):

• Procurement / Strategic Sourcing (logistics services, transport partners, warehouse solutions, technology vendors)
• Head of Logistics / Logistics Director (network performance, distribution strategy, carrier/3PL strategy)
• Transportation Planning Manager (routing, capacity planning, execution)
• Freight Operations Manager (air/rail/road/combined operations)
• Warehouse & Distribution Manager (intralogistics planning)
• Intralogistics / Materials Flow Manager (workflow, storage, handling, throughput)
• Telematics / Logistics IT Manager (visibility, tracking, data-driven logistics, integration)
• E-business / Supply Chain Systems Manager (portals, documentation workflows, integrations, customer-facing logistics interfaces)
• Commercial Partnership / Vendor Management Lead (strategic supplier relationships)

Industries to prioritize (mapped to the provided industry list):

• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• Warehousing
• Maritime
• Events Services (indirect, if sponsor/association stakeholders are included)
• Information Technology & Services
• Telecommunications
• Computer Software
• Industrial Automation (when intralogistics equipment/automation is involved)
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (when transport equipment is involved)

Event type: Trade fair focused on transport, logistics services, freight equipment, logistics IT/telematics, intralogistics, and materials flow.

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6) Estimated attendance (expected total footfall)

The official page content provides a strong benchmark from logitrans 2025: over 16,000 visitors from 66 countries.

For logitrans 2026, the page we reviewed does not state a 2026 visitor forecast directly. So we treat 2025 as the most reliable proxy: expected attendance for 2026 is likely in the “~16,000+” range, potentially growing if the exhibitor base expands (the page also states that exhibitors rebooked for 2026 and interest in the Turkish market continues to be strong).

Practical interpretation: even if total footfall is similar, buyer density will depend on matching the attendee roles to your client’s offer (logistics services vs intralogistics vs telematics/IT). That is why we recommend role-based targeting rather than relying only on visitor counts.

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7) Key focus areas & buyer engagement

Core focus areas aligned to the official range of products:

• Freight transport & logistics services: partner selection, service quality, route/corridor strategy, cross-border execution.
• Freight transport equipment: fleet/equipment evaluation, upgrading transport capabilities, operational efficiency improvements.
• IT/Telematics, e-business, telecommunications: visibility, tracking, integration, workflow digitization, communication reliability.
• Intralogistics & materials flow: warehouse throughput, handling efficiency, storage systems and process optimization.
• Special areas: truck & trailer Turkey, air cargo Turkey, rail cargo Turkey, and broader “transport logistic worldwide” themes.

How buyers are likely to engage during the event (what conversations they want):

• “How do we reduce cost per shipment / per ton-km?” (operations + procurement)
• “How do we improve on-time performance and reliability?” (freight operations + planning)
• “How do we increase visibility end-to-end?” (telematics/IT & supply chain systems)
• “How do we increase warehouse throughput and handling speed?” (intralogistics/materials flow)
• “Can this vendor integrate into our systems and processes?” (IT managers + systems owners)
• “Which partners can scale across corridors?” (commercial partnerships + vendor management)

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8) Client-product fit check (required) + best buyer direction

To generate the best buyer profiles for your exact requirement, we need your client product review details. Please share your client website URL (and ideally a short description of what the product does and which audience it serves).

What we will do once we have the website:

• We will map your product to the event’s four main solution categories: freight logistics services, equipment, IT/telematics/e-business/telecommunications, intralogistics/materials flow.
• We will then prioritize buyer titles that match the purchasing workflow (procurement vs operations vs IT systems vs warehouse engineering).
• We will also segment by special areas that match your offering: truck & trailer Turkey, air cargo Turkey, rail cargo Turkey, or intralogistics/warehouse technology.
• Finally, we will output a refined buyer shortlist (company + best title to target + role justification).

Provisional best-buyer direction (based on logitrans scope, until we review your client website):

• If your client sells logistics IT/telematics / visibility / tracking / integration tools, we prioritize titles like: Telematics & Logistics IT Manager, Supply Chain Systems Manager, E-business Systems Owner, Visibility/Tracking Product Manager.
• If your client sells warehouse/intralogistics equipment or automation, we prioritize: Intralogistics / Materials Flow Manager, Warehouse Operations Director, Supply Chain Engineering Manager, Automation/Process Engineering.
• If your client sells transport equipment or fleet-related solutions, we prioritize: Fleet Planning Manager, Transportation Procurement Manager, Operations Procurement Lead.
• If your client sells logistics services or partner capabilities, we prioritize: Head of Logistics, Freight Operations Director, Network Planning Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager (logistics services).

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9) Final recommendation (quality and why logitrans Istanbul is relevant)

Yes—logitrans Istanbul (November 11–13, 2026) is a strong fit for logistics and transport-focused buyer targeting. The official page confirms a wide solution range (services + equipment + IT/telecom + intralogistics) and special areas covering truck/trailer, air cargo, and rail cargo themes.

The best approach is role-based buyer targeting: we align procurement and decision-makers across transport operations, warehousing/intralogistics, and logistics IT/telematics—because those roles are the most connected to real solution evaluation and vendor selection cycles.

Quality expectation: Based on the provided logitrans 2025 benchmark (over 16,000 visitors from 66 countries), the event is positioned as internationally credible and supply-chain dense. The main variance we anticipate is not total footfall, but buyer density by category—so the buyer list must be customized to your client’s product positioning.

Quick action we need from you

Please share your client website URL and 3–5 bullet points on what the product offers. Once we review it, we will produce an updated buyer table with tighter company-fit and more accurate job-title targeting.

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Source notes: Event date and location are taken from the provided official site text: November 11–13, 2026 – Istanbul and Yenikapı Avrasya Show and Art Center. Additional global reach context is supported by the official page’s logitrans 2025 summary (over 16,000 visitors from 66 countries).