A new global materials handling event, Logistics Automation New Zealand, has been announced for November, 2026 to be held in Auckland, focusing on automation, robotics, intralogistics, warehousing and supply chain management.

The event is being presented by New Zealand’s largest private exhibition organiser, XPO Exhibitions, in collaboration with CeMAT organisers, Hannover Fairs Australia.

XPO’s managing director, Brent Spillane, says with the rapid growth of high-tech logistics and automation, the time is right to give the sector its own dedicated platform.

“We are seeing a transformational technology expansion and growth of products delivering robotics, automation, intralogistics, warehousing, supply chain management and materials handling,” Spillane notes. 

“This cutting-edge technology is changing rapidly, yet it’s becoming more accessible and affordable for industry to bolt-on products and enjoy instant gains in productivity.”

Mike Nissen, commercial director with Hannover Fairs Australia, says the new venture with XPO will introduce new international brands into New Zealand.

“Brands that loyally participate across CeMAT exhibitions in Germany, North America, Australia and Asia Pacific,” Nissen adds of potential attendees to the new event. “That international participation creates buzz and more value for domestic exhibiting brands – something we are evidencing in other markets we are entering.

“Every hour counts between an order received and delivery when international customers have closer options available and this stretches across the entire supply chain”

“If New Zealand is serious about competing as a nation, it needs to rapidly adopt end-to-end logistics tech and advance our supply chain management. This show powered by CeMAT promises to deliver on that goal.”