The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) 2026 has set the stage for a transformative dialogue on the future of global supply chains. Held in Beijing from June 22 to 26, this premier event highlights the latest advancements in logistics, finance, and digital technology, fostering collaboration among industry leaders from around the world.
This year’s expo features a dedicated Supply Chain Service zone, focusing on high-value, specialized business services that support every stage of the supply chain. The event also introduces a new Intelligent Digital Technology Chain exhibition area, emphasizing the growing role of artificial intelligence across industrial value chains.
The Supply Chain Service Zone: Four Pillars of Innovation
The Supply Chain Service zone is organized around four core pillars: Blue ChannelIntegrated LogisticsComprehensive Services and Industrial Finance. Each pillar represents a critical aspect of modern supply chain management, showcasing how technology and collaboration can drive efficiency and resilience.
Blue Channel: Global Maritime Logistics
The Blue Channel section brings together global shipping leaders such as China Merchants Group, Shandong Port Group, Maersk, MSC, and FedEx. Their exhibits highlight how China’s port infrastructure connects to six continents, underscoring the essential role of maritime logistics in global supply chains. This section demonstrates the critical role of sea transport in facilitating international trade and commerce.
Integrated Logistics: Multi-Modal Transport Solutions
The Integrated Logistics section features a mix of Chinese and international players, including China Henan Aviation Group, YTO Express, Hebei Logistics Group, Nippon Express, and Top Ideal. Displays cover air cargo hubs, smart cold-chain systems, and China-Europe Railway Express routes, illustrating how land, sea, air, and rail networks work in concert to build resilient, adaptable supply chains. This section emphasizes the importance of integrated transport solutions in overcoming logistical challenges.
Comprehensive Services: Knowledge-Intensive Offerings
The Comprehensive Services section showcases how business services are advancing beyond basic logistics into knowledge-intensive offerings such as legal counsel, data analytics, carbon trading, and AI-powered export tools. Featured exhibitors include Beijing Daxing Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone, National Immigration Administration Service Center, China Carbon Emission Registration and Clearing Co., Ltd., Dun & Bradstreet, and Easy-Biz. This section highlights the growing demand for specialized services that enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
Industrial Finance: Building a Global Payment Ecosystem
The Industrial Finance section brings together key players in payments, financing, and business collaboration, including China UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, the Export-Import Bank of China, ICBC, Bank of Communications, and PICC. This section demonstrates how policy-backed lending and commercial banking can support Chinese companies going global. The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) leads a delegation from UOB, DBS, and OCBC to spotlight the Asia-Pacific region’s growing trade finance and banking capabilities. This section underscores the critical role of financial services in facilitating international trade and investment.
The Intelligent Digital Technology Chain: AI and Innovation
The Digital Technology Chain exhibition area at CISCE 2026 features 58 booths and brings together 228 upstream and downstream companies from 11 countries across the global industrial chain. This year, the section has been upgraded to the Intelligent Digital Technology Chain with the debut of a dedicated artificial intelligence zone, reflecting the growing role of AI across industrial value chains.
Global Industry Leaders and Local Partnerships
Global industry leaders are using the event to showcase local partnerships. NVIDIA presents its five-layer AI stack—spanning energy, chips, infrastructure, models, and applications—alongside its Chinese ecosystem partners. Apple features three of its Chinese suppliers—Sunny Optical, AAC Technologies, and Cowain—to demonstrate progress in smart manufacturing, production sustainability, and workforce training. First-time exhibitors include SK Group, Skyworks, and Cadence, all signaling interest in deepening local engagement. This section highlights the collaborative efforts of global and local companies in advancing AI technologies.
AI Applications and Real-World Solutions
Brands such as Walmart, Medtronic, Schneider Electric, SAP, and PwC showcase how AI is reshaping retail, enabling digital healthcare, and building more sustainable operations. This section illustrates the practical applications of AI in various industries, accelerating the deep fusion of the real economy with the digital economy. Chinese tech leaders like Alibaba, iFlytek, and TCL demonstrate their AI agendas, showcasing foundation models, smart voice terminals, and industry-specific digital solutions. This section emphasizes the innovative capabilities of Chinese firms in the AI landscape.
Regional Industry Clusters and Specialized Offerings
Regional industry clusters take the spotlight, with delegations from Zhejiang, Hubei, and Shenzhen provinces. Zhejiang presents a delegation led by humanoid robotics maker Unitree, brain-computer interface developer BrainCo, and computer vision specialist Hikvision. Hubei brings 17 high-tech firms to present a complete embodied-intelligence supply chain. Shenzhen features 13 specialized SMEs focused on smart imaging and AI vision technologies. This section highlights the diverse and specialized offerings of regional innovation clusters in the AI supply chain.
The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo 2026 offers a comprehensive view of the latest advancements in logistics, finance, and digital technology. From ocean-going vessels to cloud-based data platforms, and from trade finance to energy transition solutions, the expo brings together leading companies from China and abroad to address the defining questions of our time: how to make supply chains more resilient, smarter, and greener. This event not only showcases the collective efforts of companies but also provides a clear picture of China’s ongoing services sector opening and points to where the global supply chain industry is headed next.



