Range of high-efficiency solutions on show at Materials Handling in Dubai

The Middle East is attracting fresh attention from logistics, transport, warehousing, and materials handling providers from across the world.

Materials Handling Middle East 2017, the region’s premier trade and networking platform for the intralogistics, warehousing, freight and cargo handling industries, is expected to attract over 200 leading brands.

Industry experts expect the event to feature a range of the latest high-efficiency and cost-efficient solutions suited to the regional marketplace, thus making the three-day exhibition-cum-conference a must-attend gathering for industry professionals and trade buyers from across the region.

According to research firm MarketsandMarkets, the GCC’s automated materials handling equipment market will grow 8.6 % annually through to 2023, when it will reach $500 million from $278 million in 2016.

Representing more than 200 brands, Materials Handling Middle East 2017 also introduced a new Transport and Logistics section to the show floor, putting the spotlight on commercial vehicles and adding more focus on a sector that is poised to experience significant growth in the region.

Materials Handling Middle East 2017, will also feature the Supply Chain and Logistics Forum, a key interactive forum to discuss and examine the strategies, policies, trends that are of relevance to the industry today, as well as shining the light on new and existing opportunities in the field. The event will additionally showcase the Forklift Operator of the Year Challenge, a competition to decide the most talented and skilful forklift jockeys in the region.

Source: arabnews.com
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