Intermodal Asia 2026 Review: Big Things Happening in Shanghai

Shanghai’s container community sets the agenda every spring. Intermodal Asia 2026 puts equipment owners, lessors, tech providers, depots, ports, rail and road logistics in one hall so you can compare kit, cross-check capacity and pricing, and leave with a concrete supplier plan for Asia lanes.

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Intermodal Asia 2026 — Event Snapshot

Dates
22–24 April 2026
City & Venue
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC), Hall 3, Shanghai, China
Opening Times
Wed 09:00–17:00 • Thu 09:00–17:00 • Fri 09:00–15:00
Who Attends
Container owners and lessors, OEMs and component makers, depots and terminals, rail and road logistics, tech and data providers, shippers
Focus
Containers and equipment, leasing, maintenance and repair, tracking and data, rail–road–sea intermodal corridors, sustainability
Official Site
Venue map
Metro access via Line 7 and 8; plan extra time for morning badge pickup on day one.

What sets this floor apart

All container and intermodal pieces in one place: equipment builds, leasing, M&R, depot tech, tracking, and data. Use it to benchmark costs, compare specs, and align partners for 2026–2027 programmes.

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Equipment and builds

Standard, reefer, tank, and specialty boxes with component suppliers on hand.

  • Steel grades and panel specs
  • Reefer compressor and control options
  • Warranty, QC and delivery timing
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Leasing and financing

Lessors and financiers share pricing frames and utilisation views for your fleet plan.

  • Term structures and indexation
  • Redelivery points and grade standards
  • Buyback and extension options
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M&R, depots, and terminals

Depot management, repair standards, EDI, and gate automation to compress cycle time.

  • Damage matrices and estimate workflows
  • Spare parts lead times
  • Yard automation and OCR checks
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Tracking and data

Smart tags, telematics, and analytics tied to exceptions and dwell reduction.

  • Battery life and coverage footprints
  • APIs, EDI, and alert logic
  • ETA guidance and demurrage control
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Rail–road–sea corridors

Operators and platforms to stitch inland legs to ocean schedules.

  • Lane reliability and transit bands
  • Gate cut-offs and slot visibility
  • Claims and liability notes
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Sustainability

Materials, repair-first strategies, and data for emissions reporting.

  • Lifecycle impacts and reuse
  • Cold-chain efficiency
  • Reporting templates your team can use
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Registration

Secure your badge for Hall 3 at SWEECC and block morning floor time for demos and spec checks.

Register now Show hours: Wed–Thu 09:00–17:00 • Fri 09:00–15:00

Practical notes

Arrivals and access

  • Plan metro to SWEECC; rideshare for late evenings
  • Badge pickup opens before hall hours; bring photo ID
  • Expect queues on Wednesday morning

Make the hall work

  • Block 60–90 minutes daily for like-for-like comparisons
  • Collect spec sheets, API lists, warranty and lead times
  • Leave each stand with one next step: trial, audit, or pricing

Fleet and box strategy

  • Balance lease terms with utilisation and redelivery risk
  • Lock depot partners on your heaviest lanes
  • Track reefer and tank compliance requirements

Data and visibility

  • Check device battery life, coverage, and certifications
  • Map alerts to claims, dwell, and demurrage
  • Confirm integration to TMS and depot systems
Three-day rhythm
Day 1 morning
Day 2 deep dives
Day 3 wrap
Do demos early, comparisons mid-day, and lock follow-ups before Friday 15:00.

Treat Intermodal Asia 2026 like a working sprint. Walk in with target box counts, lease terms, and two upgrade priorities; walk out with signed trials, depot partners on key lanes, and a clear data plan for tracking and M&R. Use mornings for demos, mid-day for like-for-like comparisons, and the final afternoon to lock pricing and redelivery conditions. On the flight home, send a one-page recap with decisions, costs, and dates so your 2026–2027 equipment plan moves from hall conversations to scheduled actions.

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