Singapore, 14 May 2025 – As global supply chains face increasing pressures from geopolitical shifts and sustainability demands, Southeast Asia is emerging as a critical global trade and logistics hub. The second edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and shippers at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, from October 29 to 31, 2025, to shape the future of logistics in the region.
With a combined GDP of USD 4.3 trillion, Southeast Asia is becoming an increasingly vital node in global supply chains. The region’s growing importance is supported by trade agreements, infrastructure upgrades, and digital innovation, which are driving demand for sustainable and more resilient logistics networks. tlacSEA 2025 will bring together over 10,000 industry professionals and more than 300 exhibitors across 15,000 sqm of exhibition space, creating one of the most influential platforms for cross-border collaboration, innovation, and growth for Southeast Asia.
Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Logistics Potential
Southeast Asia’s logistics market is expected to reach USD 478 billion by 2030 (Mordor Intelligence), driven by rising intra-regional trade, a manufacturing boom, and a rapidly growing e-commerce sector expected to hit USD 280 billion by 2027 (Google, Temasek, Bain & Co.). From AI-driven logistics to green supply chain initiatives, tlacSEA 2025 will showcase how Southeast Asia is turning obstacles, such as border bottlenecks, infrastructure gaps, and sustainability demands, into growth opportunities. The event will explore strategies to:
tlacSEA Connect Malaysia: Powering Regional Trade Growth
As part of its regional engagement, tlacSEA Connect debuts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 14, 2025, at the Nexus Connexion Conference & Event Centre. The half-day program featured industry networking and insights from top executives on Malaysia’s emergence as a logistics and manufacturing hub, key trade challenges and opportunities—from tariffs to sustainability and digitalization—and the importance of cross-border supply chain integration.
“Malaysia’s strategic location and strong manufacturing base present significant opportunities for cross-border trade. However, to fully unlock this potential, we must address key challenges, including evolving industry demands, escalating operational costs, and growing geopolitical uncertainties. Events like tlacSEA play a vital role in bringing together policymakers, shippers, and logistics providers to drive meaningful collaboration and develop more integrated, resilient supply chains across Southeast Asia. We’re excited to be part of this important platform that unites industry stakeholders to explore the evolving future of the cargo and logistics sector. It’s an opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and collectively drive progress across the industry. We welcome everyone to join us for meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives on the path forward,” said Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, MAB Kargo
Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Growth Corridor
Strategically located in the heart of the region, Singapore remains the top logistics hub to facilitate trade flows and enhance supply chain resilience. Held in Singapore, transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia 2025 continues to unite the global transport logistic and air cargo ecosystem to explore market opportunities, expand professional networks, and lead industry transformation in Southeast Asia.
In addition to the exhibition, the event will feature a conference with more than 100 sessions and over 90 thought leaders who will share their insights and expertise on the latest trends in resilience, sustainability, digitalization, and market development across the global and regional logistics and air cargo sectors. These sessions will provide attendees with valuable knowledge and strategies to navigate the complexities of today’s global market challenges.
“Southeast Asia’s logistics market is expanding at an unprecedented pace. tlacSEA 2025 will not only facilitate business opportunities but also drive critical conversations on resilience, digitalization, and sustainable growth,” said Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director, MMI Asia Pte Ltd.
About transport logistic Southeast Asia and Air Cargo Southeast Asia
transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA), is the latest edition of the world’s largest trade show for transportation and logistics industry. It is poised to become the most influential meeting place for the logistics, mobility, IT, supply chain management, and air cargo industries in Southeast Asia. Having been awarded “Debut Event of the Year” at the Singapore MICE Awards in 2024, the event provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, offering valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges.
About MMI Asia Pte. Ltd
Established in 1992, MMI Asia is the wholly owned subsidiary and the regional headquarters of Messe München GMBH (MMG) and is one of the world’s largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia’s portfolio of events includes editions of world-leading trade fairs from Munich – transport logistic & air cargo, analytica, ceramitec; as well as industry-specific events such as Glasstech and Fenestration Asia, Asia Climate Forum, and Singapore International Water Week. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.com
About Messe München
As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at its about 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, electronica, and ISPO. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the U.S. With a network of more than 15 affiliated companies and almost 70 representations worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries. The more than 150 events held annually attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad.
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air cargo Southeast Asia, is the international industry gathering for the global air freight industry, it will be co-located with transport logistic Southeast Asia. The event is poised to be one of the most important business platform for the air cargo sector, where international air cargo professionals will convene to network, make new contacts, develop upcoming markets and explore joint business potential.
Held in Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
from 29—31 Oct, 2025.
