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The move comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from <strong>$9.4 trillion in 2024 to $23.0 trillion by 2035<sup>1<\/sup><\/strong>, underlining the strategic economic weight of logistics in global trade and food supply systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As global food systems become more interconnected, <strong>Gulfood 2026<\/strong> places a major emphasis on the logistics networks, cold-chain systems and freight innovations that underpin the world\u2019s food supply and the cross-border cooperation that enables them. 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We\u2019ll 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\u2019s complex environment.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the World\u2019s Largest Logistics Leaders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Logistics leaders, cold-chain specialists and global freight operators will gather alongside food producers, importers, exporters and distributors. Attendees will encounter solutions that span temperature-controlled transport, smart warehousing, real-time cargo tracking and seamless cross-border freight optimisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry titans such as <strong>Akkon Lines, Africa Global Logistics,<\/strong> <strong>DP World, Dubai South, Kezad Group, Maersk, Mohebi Logistics<\/strong>, <strong>MSC Shipping, Silo Group and Ship Smart <\/strong>will be on the exhibition floor, demonstrating how advanced infrastructure and global networks keep perishables and food products moving with precision and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gulfood Logistics: A Pivotal Role in Trade Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gulfood 2026<\/strong> offers a robust programme for the logistics sector of thought leadership addressing the most urgent trends shaping food logistics today. 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