{"id":56303,"date":"2025-08-19T10:36:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logisticsbusiness.com\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=56303"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:06:09","slug":"multimodal-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/logisticsbusiness.com\/event\/multimodal-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Multimodal 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Multimodal to Co-Locate with Warehouse. and Yard. in 2026, Forming the UK\u2019s Most Comprehensive Logistics Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a move set to transform the UK logistics and supply chain exhibition landscape, <strong>Multimodal<\/strong> will co-locate for the first time with <strong>Warehouse.<\/strong> (formerly IWLEX) and <strong>Yard.<\/strong> (formerly YARDX) at the NEC Birmingham in 2026 \u2014 creating an unrivalled showcase of end-to-end logistics, transport, warehousing, and site operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held in adjacent halls with seamless internal walkthroughs, the new co-located format also includes the <strong>E-Delivery Expo<\/strong>, and brings together four distinct yet complementary event brands \u2014 offering visitors a unified, immersive experience across the full logistics spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now entering its 18th year, <strong>Multimodal<\/strong> has established itself as a trusted platform for the UK\u2019s freight, transport, logistics, and supply chain community. 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