Urban Logistics Exhibition has published the conference agenda for its 2027 edition, setting out a two-day programme devoted to the operational, commercial and infrastructure challenges that shape how goods move through cities.
The event is scheduled for 9–10 June 2027 at ExCeL London. According to the organisers, it 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
The programme is organised across three theatres, each addressing a different side of city logistics, from rising delivery expectations and congestion to fleet electrification, restricted kerbside access, emissions regulation and the availability of suitable logistics space. The organisers say each theatre will focus on the decisions, technologies and operating models shaping the next generation of urban delivery and fulfilment.
Retail & Customer Delivery Theatre will examine 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, with sessions on responding to changing customer expectations while improving the efficiency and reliability of delivery networks.
Urban Fleet & Infrastructure Theatre will focus on the practical decisions facing operators as they move towards cleaner, more efficient urban transport. Sessions will 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 will explore how cities can create the conditions for reliable, commercially viable and sustainable goods movement. Its programme covers 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
Beyond the conference, the exhibition will serve as a platform for visitors to discover the technologies, services and infrastructure that support the movement of goods through cities. 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 intended audience includes 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.
Background
The organisers describe the agenda as a response to the growing importance of urban logistics as businesses and cities contend with rising delivery demand, changing customer expectations, environmental targets and increasing pressure on urban infrastructure. By bringing together the people responsible for delivering, managing and planning city supply chains, the event aims to provide a forum for sharing practical solutions and exploring the future of urban freight.
Urban Logistics forms part of European Logistics Month, which brings together major logistics and supply chain events in London and Düsseldorf. The organisers add that autonomous delivery, last-mile infrastructure and the challenges of moving goods through cities will also be explored at the event.