CeMAT ASIA – Shanghai International Warehousing, Material Handling & Intralogistics Exhibition

CeMAT ASIA is one of Asia’s professional exhibitions for warehousing technologies, material handling, and logistics automation. The exhibition presents equipment and solutions for receiving, storing, moving, and preparing goods. Its main focus is the flow of goods within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers.

At the event, mechanical equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and conveyors is presented alongside automated warehouse systems, logistics robots, and operations management software. As a result, buyers can evaluate both individual equipment and integrated solutions. Warehouse managers, manufacturers, distribution companies, and logistics project developers are among the main professional visitors.

In addition, CeMAT ASIA provides an opportunity to explore new methods for improving the speed and accuracy of logistics operations. Automated material handling, storage space optimization, and goods flow management are among the solutions that companies can evaluate according to their operational needs. The exhibition’s scope also covers packaging, order fulfillment, and logistics services alongside warehousing and material handling equipment.

For international buyers and sourcing professionals, CeMAT ASIA provides direct access to Chinese manufacturers, automation companies, and logistics technology providers for warehouse and distribution projects.

Main Sectors at CeMAT ASIA

The exhibition covers different stages of goods flow, from warehouse entry and storage to order preparation and dispatch. The main sectors include:

Warehousing Equipment & Storage Systems

Racking systems, goods storage equipment, storage and retrieval systems, automated warehouse equipment, pallets, boxes and storage containers, and warehouse accessories.

Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment

Forklifts, industrial vehicles, pallet trucks, trolleys, internal transport equipment, forklift attachments, spare parts, and material handling accessories.

Logistics Robots & Automated Transport

Goods handling robots, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), driverless transport equipment, warehouse robot control systems, and solutions for integrating robots into logistics operations.

Conveyor, Transfer & Sorting Systems

Conveyors, continuous transfer systems, sorting equipment, pallet and package conveying lines, conveyor components and accessories, and material flow control systems.

Cranes & Lifting Equipment

Cranes, lifting equipment, lifting platforms, load lifting systems, crane components, and equipment for handling goods in factories and warehouses.

Order Fulfillment & Warehouse Packaging

Picking systems, order preparation equipment, warehouse packaging machinery, weighing and measuring equipment, and integrated packaging and order processing systems.

Loading & Unloading Equipment

Dock levelers, loading ramps, loading platforms and bridges, vehicle loading equipment, container handling equipment, and systems for loading bulk and packaged goods.

Warehouse Management Software & Systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse equipment control systems, material flow management software, logistics operations management solutions, and systems for integrating information with warehouse equipment.

Goods Identification & Tracking

Automatic identification systems, goods data collection equipment, logistics sensors, tracking solutions, and systems for monitoring goods entering and leaving warehouses.

Logistics System Design & Integration

Warehouse design, integrated material handling systems, complete warehousing solutions, robot and equipment integration, goods flow design, and logistics project management.

Warehouse Equipment & Operational Supplies

Industrial doors, workshop equipment, warehouse cleaning systems, pallets and transport containers, storage accessories, and warehouse operations support equipment.

Logistics Services & Technical Support

Logistics management, transportation services, consulting and planning, outsourced operations, equipment maintenance and repair, project implementation services, and digital logistics solutions.

Who Should Visit CeMAT ASIA?

CeMAT ASIA is suitable for companies involved in the storage, movement, and distribution of goods. The requirements of an order fulfillment center differ from those of a factory or raw material warehouse. Therefore, visitors can focus on relevant sectors according to their goods, operational capacity, and development plans.

The main professional visitors include:

• Logistics and supply chain managers
• Warehouse and distribution center managers
• Factories and manufacturing companies
• Distribution companies
• Transportation and logistics service providers
• Warehousing equipment importers and exporters
• Industrial equipment wholesalers and suppliers
• Automation and robotics companies
• Logistics robotics, AGV, and AMR companies
• E-commerce and order fulfillment companies
• Forklift and material handling equipment suppliers
• Racking and warehouse system companies
• Warehouse management software developers
• Engineering and system integration companies
• Procurement and equipment sourcing managers

For these visitors, equipment evaluation should be based on actual operational requirements. Warehouse dimensions, the weight and volume of goods, order volumes, and integration with existing systems are important factors for technical discussions.

Why Visit CeMAT ASIA?

Visiting CeMAT ASIA provides an opportunity to compare equipment and solutions that can affect the speed, accuracy, and cost of logistics operations. Buyers can evaluate different options and discuss operating capacity, technical limitations, and installation requirements.

Direct communication with manufacturers and project integrators is another important advantage. Companies can discuss technical specifications, customization, after-sales service, spare parts availability, and delivery times. In fact, these factors can be just as important as the initial price when purchasing warehouse equipment.

The presence of mechanical equipment, robotics, and software at one event also makes it easier to evaluate complete solutions. For example, a distribution center can review a picking system alongside conveying equipment, packaging machinery, and operations management software.

For companies planning to develop or upgrade a warehouse, CeMAT ASIA can provide a practical overview of available solutions. Moreover, setting clear objectives before travelling helps focus discussions on specific project requirements, such as increasing capacity or reducing order fulfillment errors.

CeMAT ASIA Exhibition Visit Services by Exhibition Makers

A professional exhibition visit should be planned according to each company’s requirements. A forklift importer may focus on products and distribution opportunities. In contrast, a manufacturer may need a complete material handling solution or a warehouse development project.

With more than 15 years of experience in domestic and international exhibitions, Exhibition Makers provides the services required to plan business trips and professional exhibition visits in China. Identifying the required equipment and relevant exhibitors before travelling can help visitors use their time more efficiently.

Tour services include:

• Round-trip flight booking
• Hotel reservation
• Airport transfers
• Exhibition transfers
• Exhibition registration and visitor badge assistance
• Travel insurance
• Professional exhibition visit planning
• Identification of relevant exhibitors and suppliers
• Professional interpreter services
• B2B meeting coordination, if required
• Support for exploring distribution and agency opportunities
• Pre-exhibition consultation
• Coordination of factory and company visits in China
• Coordination of order shipment from China, if required
• Currency transfer services

Exhibition Makers supports companies throughout the planning, exhibition visit, and supplier communication process. In addition, preparing warehouse layouts, required capacity, and goods specifications before travelling can make technical discussions with suppliers more precise.

The Importance of Exhibition Stand Design & Construction in China

At CeMAT ASIA, demonstrating equipment in operation can help buyers understand its practical application. The movement of a robot, the operation of a conveyor system, or a warehouse management software demonstration can provide a useful starting point for technical discussions with visitors.

Stand design and construction should consider equipment dimensions, machinery weight, and operational requirements. For this reason, demonstration routes, visitor safety areas, and spaces for presenting technical information should be considered from the beginning of the design process.

For manufacturers and engineering companies, the stand should provide enough space to demonstrate equipment, explain capacity and applications, present project examples, and hold business meetings. A dedicated meeting area can also help sales teams understand customer requirements and discuss suitable solutions.