When people talk about the Ocean Economy, the image that usually comes to mind is a boat. But the sea is also a highway. And along the coast of Santa Catarina, it is one of the country's main export and import routes. It is precisely this link — the one connecting the quay to the production chain — that takes centre stage between 11 and 13 August, at Expocentro Balneário Camboriú, during Logistique 2026.
The Logistics, Intralogistics, Multimodal Transport and International Trade Fair reaches its 7th edition expecting to gather more than 16,000 qualified visitors and over 150 exhibitors, including port terminals, freight carriers, logistics managers, insurers and technology companies. Organisers project growth of around 15% compared with the previous edition. Accreditation is already open — and not only for the press: professionals, business owners and interested visitors can also register.
Why this event matters to those who live from the sea
The marine and port sectors share the same coastline, the same specialised workforce and, often, the same infrastructure bottlenecks. The region that is home to shipyards, marinas and boat shows is also the one concentrating some of Brazil's busiest terminals, forming part of one of Mercosur's main export and import corridors.
To understand logistics is to understand an essential part of the Ocean Economy: it is the ports, shipowners, terminals, coastal shipping and international trade that sustain much of the economic activity associated with water. Every container handled represents jobs, tax revenue, specialised services and regional development — the same logic we defend when talking about the marine industry.
"Acting as a strategic business platform, Logistique is already considered one of the most important logistics and foreign trade events in Brazil, representing the full potential of the southern region and bringing together major players, technological innovations, up-to-date information and strategic debates in an environment of networking and business," says Leonardo Rinaldi, director of the event.
Themed pavilions are this edition's novelty
For the first time, the event will be organised into pavilions and themed spaces, providing segmentation and focus for both exhibitors and visitors:
- Exhibition area — Logistics, Multimodal Transport and International Trade, Intralogistics, Automation and Operational Efficiency;
- Intralogistics Forum — debates on trends, strategies and real success cases;
- Logistique Innovation Hub — a showcase of so-called Logistics 5.0;
- Logistique Summit 2026 — more than 60 hours of specialised content on geopolitics, macroeconomics, infrastructure, strategy, trade, management and technology;
- Business Rounds — around 800 commercial meetings, with business potential above R$ 2.4 million, in a format geared towards medium and long-term agreements;
- Logistique Arena Talks — an open, free space with lectures, panels and presentations led by market executives and leaders.
A strategic corridor for Brazil
"Logistique is establishing itself nationally as a Strategic Solutions Platform. The event catalyses the prominence of one of the regions with the greatest industrial, logistics and port potential in Brazil, forming part of one of the main export and import corridors of Mercosur," Rinaldi highlights.
According to the executive, the concentration of large and medium-sized companies, owners and decision-makers gives the meeting a relevant role in promoting Brazilian logistics infrastructure — "strengthening integration between transport modes and boosting the competitiveness of participating companies in the domestic and international markets," he adds.
This is the point that often goes unnoticed: just as a boat is not merely its hull, a port is not merely its quay. Around it lies a chain of engineering, technology, insurance, warehousing, transport, professional training and services — the same machinery that makes the Ocean Economy a strategic activity, and not just a chapter of tourism or leisure.
Event details
- Event: Logistique 2026 — Logistics, Intralogistics, Multimodal Transport and International Trade Fair
- Date: 11 to 13 August 2026
- Venue: Expocentro Balneário Camboriú — Av. Marginal Oeste, Nova Esperança, Balneário Camboriú (SC), Brazil
- Visiting hours: 1 pm to 8 pm
- Organiser: ZOOM Promoção de Feiras & Eventos
- Information, registration and accreditation: logistique.com.br
By: Redação Mundo Mar
Photo: Divulgação Evento
