Shanghai hosted Asia’s largest logistics exhibition from June 17 to19 at the New International Expo Center as part of its strategy to develop the local logistics industry and become an international shipping center, analysts said. Organized by Messe München International (MMI), the bi-annual exhibition, also known as transport logistic China (tlC) 2014, offered participants and visitors an inside look at the logistics industry and an opportunity to obtain the most up-to-date information about the industry chain in China. In 2014, tlC joined with Rail+Metro China to give visitors important rail-related information. Rail+Metro China made its debut in 2002 and has become an important platform for rail firms to demonstrate their technologies and achievements. Air Cargo China also continued to be an integrated part of tlC in 2014. It was the first time the three exhibitions were held together. The three shows covered logistic services, logistic property, air cargo transport, rail and road transport, ports and shipping services, logistics equipment and fresh food delivery services, which was another highlight at tlC 2014. It was the first time at tlC to have a demonstration area for fresh food delivery, providing detailed information about cold-chain equipment, delivery services, transportation equipment and information systems. Logistics expenditures in the first quarter of this year totaled CNY2.3 trillion, up 8.1% from a year ago. The sector accounted for 17.9% of China’s GDP in the same period.