15th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference occurs on 17 and 18 November

– The 15th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) will be hung on 17 and 18 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

– Under the style “Collaboration and Growth in the New Trade Landscape”, ALMAC lines up with suggestions in the 15th Five-Year Plan and policies described in the Policy Address to improve Hong Kong’s status as a worldwide shipping and air travel center

As a crucial yearly occasion for the logistics, shipping and air travel markets, this year’s ALMAC is themed”Cooperation and Growth in the New Trade Landscape. The conference will concentrate on existing patterns and chances in logistics, shipping and air transportation with the objective of promoting premium advancement in logistics and supply chain management. It will likewise assist in global engagement and foster significant cooperation amongst organizations.

Patrick LauDeputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, stated: “Hong Kong’s status as a worldwide shipping centre is supported by suggestions in the 15th Five-Year Plan. The HKTDC is devoted to promoting the benefits of the city’s ‘Eight Centres’, advancing the advancement of high-value supply chain services and motivating organizations to take advantage of our platforms and occasions to actively check out worldwide chances, especially in high-potential markets such as the Middle East and ASEAN. This year’s ALMAC will include a prominent lineup of individuals, consisting of leaders from essential market sectors. Especially, senior market agents from the Middle East and Central Asia will be going to personally, additional enhancing Hong Kong’s position as a premier international company center.”

Conversations to concentrate on 3 significantlogistics market patterns

Over the last few years, offered the unpredictability in worldwide supply chains throughout various markets, business are dealing with substantial obstacles arising from problems such as geopolitical stress, modifications in worldwide tariffs, severe weather condition and continuous supply chain interruptions, while attempting to fulfill immediate needs for sustainability and digital change. This year’s ALMAC will concentrate on 3 significant patterns, consisting ofsupply chain diversityand chances in emerging marketssustainability and green energyalong withdevelopment and innovationIdentified speakers will share the most recent market patterns and check out future advancement chances, consisting ofGregory JavorSenior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Operations, Mattel, Inc;Mohit WadhawanHead, Worldwide Core Print Supply Planning, HP Inc;Samuel LeeGeneral Manager, DHL Express Central Asia Hub;Henri Le GouisExecutive Vice President, Global Freight Forwarding, GEODIS andBrian BourkeGlobal Chief Commercial Officer, SEKO Logistics.

New thematic session put spotlight on Middle East and Central Asia markets

The Middle East is tactically situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, while Central Asia links the heart of the Eurasian continent. Both areas are quickly becoming considerable centers for international trade and logistics. This year’s ALMAC will consist of a brand-new thematic session entitled”Tapping the Middle East: Logistics, Innovation & & Trade Potentials”including a number of prominent speakers.Stanislas BrunChief Cargo Officer, Etihad Airways;Christopher (Chris) CahillManaging Director of the Middle East and India Sub-continent, GEODIS;Ako DjafManaging Director Warehousing and Logistics, MENAT & & APAC, Iron Mountain;Robert P. FreiGlobal SVP Freight Forwarding Operations, DP World Logistics; andJoon Woon ChongExecutive Vice President and Acting Chief of Investment Development, Qatar Free Zones Authority, will talk about the considerable chances in the Middle East’s supply chain and logistics sectors, evaluating how the area is improving the international trade landscape. They will likewise lay out useful techniques for services to use the Middle East’s progressing market and develop a grip in this vibrant, ingenious and forward-thinking area.

A thematic session entitled”Opening Central Asia: The Next Trade and Logistics Frontierwill offer a thorough analysis of the substantial chances and the capacity of Central Asia’s supply chain and logistics sector in improving Eurasia’s trade characteristics. Speakers will consist ofDr Ainur AmirbekovaDeputy General Director, QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development, JSC, Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan;Yeraly AutovPresident, Shyngar Trans LLP;Gr??gory LecomteHead of Unit– Central Asia, Global Relations and Co-operation Directorate, OECD; andTimur IvanovGeneral Manager, PTC Shanghai. The session will likewise analyze techniques for browsing intricate regulative environments, facilities restrictions and freight circulation problems to assist services take advantage of brand-new trade paths and optimise multimodal connection throughout the area.

Driving logistics towards a more sustainable future through green change

The most recent Policy Address detailed the objective of promoting Hong Kong as a green maritime fuel bunkering centre, with a concentrate on establishing green methanol, green ammonia and hydrogen fuels. In positioning with the policy, the 2nd day of ALMAC will include an unique session entitled “Green Energy Forum: Fuels, Freight, and the Road to Net Zero“Differentiated speakers will consist ofEssam Al SheibanyVice President of Sustainability, Asyad Group;DrTryggvi Thor HerbertssonHead of Hydrogen Strategy and Partnership, Qair Group;James LaybournRegional Segment Director, APAC DNV Energy Systems; andWu YiDeputy General Manager, Kunlun Energy Company Limited. The session will check out the paths, obstacles and chances associated with attaining a more sustainable low-carbon future.

A brand-new period in the low-altitude economy– drone innovation and air cargo development

Advancing with constructing a competitive low-altitude financial environment and moving Hong Kong as an Asia-Pacific center for ingenious low-altitude applications was likewise highlighted in the Policy Address. A session entitled”The Engine of Low-altitude Economy: How Cargo Drones are Revolutionising the Future of Air Logisticswill check out the current developments in unmanned freight transportation, from next-generation drone styles and automation innovations to AI-powered logistics systems.

In addition, the Low-Altitude Economy Zone will make its launching at this year’s ALMAC. Business taking part in Hong Kong’s regulative sandbox pilot jobs will display advanced innovations and applications, consisting of drones, unmanned aerial lorries (UAV) and metropolitan air movement (UAM). This effort lines up with the HKSAR Government’s concentrate on accelerating the advancement of the low-altitude economy.

ALMAC includes some 20 thematic online forums and workshops over 2 days

On top of the conversations on the 3 significant patterns, ALMAC will host around 20 thematic online forums and workshops over the two-day conference, covering unique sessions on air cargo, shipping, supply chain management and logistics. Agents from a number of prominent worldwide brand names will be included, consisting ofProcter & & Gambleamong the world’s biggest durable goods makers; international electronic devices businessHP; and fast-moving durable goods firmReckittThey will share crucial methods for incorporating development throughout innovation, skill and procedures to drive sustainable change and attain long-lasting success for companies.

Leading business display a varied series of offerings in the exhibit location

This year’s ALMAC combines over90 exhibitorsincluding devoted zones forAir travelLow-altitude EconomyLogtech SalonSupply Chain Management and Logistics ServicesandMaritime and Port ServicesTheLogtech Salonwill display AI, huge information and cloud innovations relevant to the market. Novice exhibitors consist ofSF ExpressGreater Bay Airlinesa Hong Kong-based business-to-consumer (B2C) cross-border e-commerce parcel serviceYunExpressamong the world’s leading container shipping providersZIMand a digital payment platform for the logistics and freight sector,PayCargoOther popular business consist ofKLN(previously Kerry Logistics Networking Limited),Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl)the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D CentreMitsui O.S.K. Linesthe Hong Kong Container Terminal Operators AssociationandModern Terminals Limited

Numerous mainland exhibitors are taking part for the very first time, consisting of theChengdu International Railway PortJiangsu Logistics Industry Promotion AssociationFuzhou (Changle) International Aviation City Administrative Committeeand theQianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone AuthorityFurthermore, theGuangzhou Nansha Economic and Technological Development Zone Commerce Bureau will likewise make a return.

In 2015, ALMAC effectively arranged more than 330 business-matching sessions, highlighting Hong Kong’s function as a “superconnector” and “extremely value-adder”. Company Matching sessions will continue to be provided in 2025, uniting carriers and company to develop organization chances and promote market advancement.

NextGen Logistician AwardsInspire Youth to Join the Logistics Industry

TheHong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Awards Presentation Ceremony2025will be hung on the 2nd day of the conference. This is a yearly award for the logistics market promoted by the Transport and Logistics Bureau in the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development and collectively arranged by the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council and the Hong Kong Logistics Association with the assistance of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council and the HKTDC. It intends to identify young skills in the logistics market who have actually made considerable accomplishments and revealed impressive capacity in ingenious, high-end, wise and green logistics. The Under Secretary for Transport of the HKSAR Government,Liu Chun-san will go to the event.

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A media rundown was held today to share highlights of this year’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference and the most recent market patterns. Speaking at the occasion werePatrick LauDeputy Executive Director, HKTDC (2nd left);Frankie YickChairman, HKTDC Logistics Services Advisory Committee and Legislative Council member (Functional Constituency– Transport) (2nd right);Gary LauChairman, Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (initially left); andTony ChanBusiness Development Director, Esri Chain (HK) Limited (initially ideal)

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