Gulfood Logistics Launch At Gulfood 2026 Strengthens Global Food Supply Chains Across Regions

Gulfood 2026 has introduced Gulfood Logistics at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, positioning the event as a dedicated platform for food supply chains. The launch comes as the global logistics and transportation market is forecast to expand from US$9.4 trillion in 2024 to US$23.0 trillion by 2035.

Centred on Dubai’s trade role, Gulfood Logistics reflects how the UAE has become a major logistics base. The country now accounts for around 30 percent of GCC logistics activity and contributes about 8 percent of national GDP, reinforcing Dubai’s connectivity between Europe, Asia and Africa.

Gulfood Logistics by Gulfood 2026 focuses on the networks, cold-chain systems and freight solutions that support worldwide food movements. The platform presents infrastructure, technologies and partnerships that keep perishable goods moving quickly and in good condition across continents, linking producers, processors, retailers and end consumers through integrated logistics routes.

Exhibitors at Gulfood Logistics by Gulfood 2026 include industry leaders such as Akkon Lines, Africa Global Logistics, DP World, Dubai South, Kezad Group, Maersk, Mohebi Logistics, MSC Shipping, Silo Group and Ship Smart. Their participation illustrates how large infrastructure investments and international networks support reliable, efficient movement of food products across borders and diverse markets.

Logistics specialists, freight operators and cold-chain experts will meet food manufacturers, importers, exporters and distributors at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Attendees will see solutions covering temperature-controlled transport, smart warehousing tools, real-time cargo monitoring and integrated cross-border freight optimisation, aimed at improving supply visibility, product integrity and cost control for companies trading in regional and global food markets.

Mohammed Hamdan, UAE Area Head of Sales at Maersk, commented, "Maersk is proud to exhibit at Gulfood 2026 for the first time, engaging with partners across IMEA and Europe to strengthen supply chains from farm to fork. We’ll showcase strategies to build resilient, adaptive networks that ensure business continuity, alongside localized logistics solutions; from cold chain expertise to integrated supply chain management, designed for today’s complex environment."

Gulfood 2026 will run a detailed programme for the logistics community, offering thought leadership sessions on food supply trends. Topics include cold-chain optimisation, last-mile delivery, regulatory compliance, sustainability approaches and the digital transformation of supply networks, giving market participants practical guidance to manage risk and performance within expanding regional and international trade flows.

These sessions aim to give attendees insights that build resilience across food logistics operations, reduce waste and support growth in an interconnected global economy. Speakers and panellists are expected to examine investment priorities, technology adoption and operational models that can help businesses adapt to changing consumer demand and regulatory expectations in food trade.

Gulfood 2026 stresses that logistics performance is now a major economic lever for governments and businesses. An estimated 70 to 90 percent of global trade value moves by sea, so efficiency across ports, vessels, warehouses and inland transport directly affects global GDP levels, supply reliability and the availability of food products for consumers.

Gulfood Logistics by Gulfood 2026 also underlines how cooperation between countries supports safe, secure and sustainable food movements across complex routes. By bringing logistics innovators together with food producers, distributors, retailers and investors, the event shows how supply chains are evolving and why logistics remains central to food security, quality assurance and the expansion of international trade.

Key data points linked to Gulfood Logistics by Gulfood 2026 and the wider market outlook are summarised below, highlighting both global projections and the role of the UAE within regional logistics activity and gross domestic product contributions.

Gulfood Logistics by Gulfood 2026 presents a consolidated view of how logistics, technology and cooperation are shaping future food trade. The event highlights Dubai’s role as a logistics hub, the growth of the global transport market and the sector’s influence on food security, offering business audiences clear insight into evolving supply chain structures.

With inputs from WAM