Freight, Logistics and Maritime Forum

Join us for the inaugural Freight, Logistics and Maritime Forum, a one day event exploring the challenges and progress in key topics for these sectors. Learn how ITS can help shape the future of operational excellence for the movement of goods and cargo.

Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, operators, and technology innovators, the Forum will include keynote presentations, expert panels and interactive discussions, setting out the latest in freight, logistics and maritime.

The event will take place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, 10am to 5pm at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.

What will be covered?

At the Forum you’ll hear about:

• A look at how freight, logistics and maritime policy is changing, and how this opens opportunity for new innovation in the sector
• Delivering sustainable growth outcomes for the UK via connected coastal shipping and last-mile solutions
• Views from ports, rail and road freight operators on shared challenges, and thoughts on how the ITS community can respond
• How the digitalisation agenda is changing the shape of freight and logistics
• The need to decarbonise and build environmental protection into freight transportation
• How we create secure and resilient freight networks and systems, with a focus on energy and cyber
• Chance to network with senior stakeholders, policymakers, transport authorities and technology providers