Urban Logistics Exhibition has launched the conference agenda for its 2027 edition, setting out a two-day programme focused on 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, bringing together logistics operators, retailers, fleet managers, technology providers, property specialists and public-sector stakeholders to examine how urban supply chains can become more efficient, resilient and sustainable, according to the organiser.
Three theatres
The agenda is organised across three theatres, each addressing what the organiser describes 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 — 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 — sessions cover 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 — covering city logistics policy, local authority procurement, urban consolidation, logistics property and planning, freight partnerships, public-private initiatives, construction logistics and healthcare deliveries.
The Retail & Customer Delivery Theatre is intended to examine how retailers, brands and logistics providers can improve the customer delivery experience while balancing cost, service performance and operational complexity. The Urban Fleet & Infrastructure Theatre focuses on practical decisions facing operators as they transition towards cleaner, more efficient urban transport. The Public Sector, Property & City Logistics Theatre explores how cities can create the conditions for reliable, commercially viable and sustainable goods movement.
Exhibition and audience
Beyond the conference programme, the exhibition will provide a platform for visitors to discover technologies, services and infrastructure supporting urban goods movement. Providers represented span fleet and transport, logistics technology, carriers and couriers, reverse logistics, charging, urban consolidation, property, parcel lockers and pick-up and drop-off networks.
The organiser expects the audience to include 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 award-winning and finalist projects alongside case studies demonstrating innovation and measurable operational impact.
European Logistics Month
Urban Logistics takes place as part of European Logistics Month, which brings together major logistics and supply chain events in London and Düsseldorf. The organiser says the agenda builds on 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 and last-mile infrastructure are also listed among the themes to be explored.
By bringing together the people responsible for delivering, managing and planning city supply chains, Urban Logistics aims to provide a forum for sharing practical solutions and exploring the future of urban freight.