2025 Conference

The Main Stage in transport logistic Southeast Asia is a high-level summit where speakers from transport, logistics services, shipping, cargo, ports, manufacturing, and ecommerce sectors to share key trends and insights on fostering resilience, practical ways in adopting sustainability, leveraging digitalization strategy and shaping the future of supply chain through collaboration and innovation in the transportation and logistic industry. 
 
This Centre Stage convenes the speakers from airlines, airports, forwarders, project developers and aviation service providers to discuss a blend of financial resilience, e commerce growth, sustainable practices, technological advancements, security and safety in air cargo industry.

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  • Day 1:
    Wednesday, October 29
  • Day 2:
    Thursday, October 30
  • Day 3:
    Friday, October 31

Wednesday, October 29

| 10:00am

11:00am

Main Stage

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Remarks

Speakers:

  • Michael Wilton, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Messe Muenchen International Asia Pte Ltd

Ministerial Adresses

Speakers:

  • Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State

transport logistics

Thursday, October 30

| 10:30am

12:00pm

Main Stage

Panel Discussion: Cross-Functional Collaboration in Logistics between ASEAN and China

Panelists:

  • Oliver Bronder
  • Lars Baeumann
  • Dianjun Fang

transport logistics

Friday, October 31

| 10:30am

11:30am

Main Stage

Panel Discussion: Transforming Transport Logistics Through Technology and Regional Connectivity

As global supply chains undergo rapid transformation, Vietnam is emerging as a key logistics hub in Asia, driven by its strategic location, robust trade agreements, and a strong push toward digitalization. Join us for an in-depth conversation on Vietnam’s logistics revolution and its growing influence in regional and global supply chains.

Moderators:

  • Nguyen Duy Minh

Panelists:

  • Tony Anh
  • Nelson Wu

transport logistics

Supply Chain

Digitalization & Innovation

Sustainability

Thursday, October 30

| 10:30am

11:05am

Centre Stage

Scaling up sustainability in air cargo

Fire Side Chat: Progressing towards a Sustainable Air Cargo Industry

This discussion explores how air cargo and airport operators reduce energy use and drive decarbonisation through digitalisation, clean energy, and circular economy practices. It will highlight collaboration with global and local partners to improve efficiency and advance sustainability across the air freight ecosystem.

Speakers:

  • Celine Hourcade

Moderators:

  • Shantanu Gangakhedkar

air cargo

Sustainability

Friday, October 31

| 10:30am

11:20am

Centre Stage

Panel Discussion: Mapping the Global Shipping Routes: Cargo Dynamics, Influential Factors, and Trade

This panel explores global maritime trade, focusing on shipping routes, cargo flows, and key factors like strategic ports, technology, climate change, and geopolitical risks—highlighting major corridors such as the Suez and Panama Canals and their impact on the evolving trade landscape.

Moderators:

  • Punit Oza

Panelists:

  • Dr. Nick Chapman
  • Dr. Ts. Hj. Muhtar bin Suhaili
  • Fabian Pfingsten

Wednesday, October 29

| 11:00am

11:30am

Main Stage

Fostering resilience in transportation & logistics

Keynote: From Fragile to Future-Proof: How Digital Tools and Human Talent Build Truly Resilient Logistics Networks

Asia is a global logistics hub, but growth, complexity, and talent gaps are testing resilience. This session looks at how top companies are using practical tech and smarter people strategies to solve real problems, from port delays to planning failures. Without overengineering the solution. 

Speakers:

  • Radu Palamariu

transport logistics

Digitalization & Innovation

Sustainability

Resilience

Thursday, October 30

| 11:05am

12:00pm

Centre Stage

Scaling up sustainability in air cargo

Panel Discussion: Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 80% and is already in use in commercial aviation. This panel will examine the air cargo industry’s role in the transition to net-zero, the potential of SAF, key adoption challenges, and practical sustainability strategies.

Moderators:

  • Dr. Andrew Staples

Panelists:

  • Esther Ho
  • Sharmine Tan
  • Fabrice Espinosa
  • Dr. Fabiano Piccinno

air cargo

Sustainability

Wednesday, October 29

| 11:10am

11:40am

Centre Stage

Market dynamics and oppportunities in the air cargo industry

Keynote: Blueprint for Establishing a Regional Air Cargo Hub

Sharing on Changi Airport’s new Terminal 5’s progression in becoming one of the fastest-growing air travel markets over the next two decades.

Speakers:

  • Lim Ching Kiat

air cargo

Resilience

Wednesday, October 29

| 11:30am

12:15pm

Main Stage

Fostering resilience in transportation & logistics

Panel Discussion: Southeast Asia’s Transport and Logistics Horizon

This session will explore how these evolving dynamics are impacting trade flows, container shipping, freight, and logistics operations. Our expert speakers will share insights into the challenges industry players are navigating today — and the opportunities that lie ahead for those prepared to adapt.

Moderators:

  • Dr. Andrew Staples

Panelists:

  • Chris Humphrey
  • Christoph Matthes
  • Badr Abbas

transport logistics

Digitalization & Innovation

Sustainability

Resilience

Friday, October 31

| 11:30am

12:20pm

Main Stage

Leveraging digitalization for enhanced business growth & efficiency

Panel Discussion: Embracing Digital Transformation to Drive Effective Logistics Management

Companies are digitally transforming supply chains to boost efficiency and performance in today’s fast-changing environment. This session explores the opportunities and challenges of adopting digital tools, with panellists sharing strategies for implementation and ways to measure the impact across supply chain and logistics operations.

Panelists:

  • Pham Vo Thanh Van
  • Mark Connell
  • Jeff Pan

transport logistics

Digitalization & Innovation

Supply Chain

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