The Intermodal Asia 2016 exhibition and conference will be held in Shanghai on March 22-24 and expects to bring together thousands of professionals from 70 countries.

Organisers say 130 global suppliers will be present at the event that will provide 70 conference sessions to explore the future of the industry and discuss market trends.

China Container Industry Association (CCIA) chairman Bo Liang Mai, also the CEO and president of Shenzhen's CIMC, said the conference serves as a key platform for the joint development of Asia's intermodal and container industry.

"It provides the perfect opportunity for global industry professionals to come together in China to network, do business and encourage the healthy and sustainable development of modern intermodal transport," he said.