CONFERENCE (MAIN & EXHIBITOR SEMINAR STAGES) – 2023
Attending the conference is free of charge for Exhibitors & Visitors
MAIN STAGE
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
9.30am – 5.30pm
Registration
10.00am – 10.45am
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome Remark
Michael Wilton, Managing Director and CEO, MMI Asia
Ministerial Addresses
- Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
- Oliver Luksic, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport (Germany)
11.00am – 11.30am
Keynote: Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains
Mark Millar, Supply Chain Thought Leader & Author, Global Supply Chain Ecosystems
COUNTRY FOCUS: SINGAPORE
11.45am – 12.15pm
Keynote: Unlock Southeast Asia Growth Potential with Singapore as Your Trusted Supply Chain Partner
Law Chung Ming, Executive Director, Transport & Logistics, Enterprise Singapore
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Panel Discussion: Smart Technology with its Impact to Logistics Resilience
hosted by Supply Chain Asia
Moderator:
Paul Lim, Founder/President, Supply Chain Asia
Panellists:
- Jaya Moorthi, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Schneider Electric
- Navin Salian, Director, Logistics, Microsoft
1.45pm – 2.45pm
INDUSTRY FOCUS: AIR CARGO
Panel Discussion: Building Resilient and Reliable Air Freight Solutions for High-Tech Cargo Commodities
hosted by STAT Media
Moderator:
Reji John, Editor, STAT Media Group
Panellists:
- Catherine Soo, CEO Singapore & Malaysia Cluster, DB Schenker
- Jaisey Yip, Vice President, Cargo Business Division, Changi Airport Group
- Latha Narayan, Director Commercial APAC, Australasia and Indian Sub-Continent, Etihad Cargo
3.00pm – 3.30pm
Keynote: End-To-End Trade: Navigating Global, Dynamic Supply Chains with Resilience and Transparency
Robert Maslamoney, Global Senior Vice President, Project Management Office, DP World Logistics
5.00pm onwards
HAPPY HOUR
transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia – Industry Night
hosted by Messe München
Thursday, November 2, 2023
9.30am – 5.30pm
Registration
10.00am –11.00am
COUNTRY FOCUS: GERMANY
Germany: Logistics from Germany – Logistics for The Future
hosted by Your German Logistics (YGL)
Opening
- Birgit Fassbender, Division Freight Transport and Logistics, Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Your German Logistics Directory – The Quickest Way to Finding Reliable Logistics Partner in Germany
- Ms. Heike Mueller, International Project Leader, Your German Logistics
- Ms. Katharina Herrmann, Your German Logistics
Applied Digitization – The Digital Testbed Air Cargo and Future Trends in Air Freight
- Dr. Harald Sieke, Department head of Center of Logistics and Mobility, Fraunhofer IML Aviation Logistics
Unlocking Carbon Efficiency: The Power of Visibility
- Martin Schulze, CEO, BlueBox Systems
Transforming International Time-Critical Logistics: The Digitally-Empowered On-Board Courier
- Christian Wolff, CEO, PRIOjet Logistics
Less Than Container Load Cargo from Europe to Southeast Asia – Reliable, Safe and Sustainable
- Jan Warnecke, Managing Director Global Sales, Logwin Air + Ocean International
Closing Words
- Birgit Fassbender, Division Freight Transport and Logistics, Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
11.15am – 12.15pm
Trends and Strategies in Logistics – Advantage through Resilience
hosted by BVL – The Supply Chain Network
Keynote:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wimmer, Chairman of the Board, BVL – The Supply Chain Network
Moderator:
Dana von der Heide, Founder & CCO, Parcel Perform
Panelists:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wimmer, Chairman of the Board, BVL – The Supply Chain Network
- Ramya Subramanian, Global Sourcing Leader – Ocean Freight & APAC Logistics, 3M
- Bipin Chinnappa, CCO – APAC & Head – Global Accounts, Wiz Logtec Solutions
COUNTRY FOCUS: INDONESIA
Indonesia’s Logistic and Supply Chain Global Collaboration: Navigating the Archipelago of Opportunities
hosted by Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Keynote: Strengthening Resilience in Indonesia’s Supply Chain Network
Diaz Saputra, Transportation Attache for Indonesia Embassy in Singapore/ Atase Perhubungan pada KBRI Singapura
1.00pm – 1.45pm
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Resilience In Indonesia Logistic & Supply Chain Global Network
Moderator:
Harry Sutanto, Deputy Head of Logistics Services & Capital, Logistics & Supply Chain Agency, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia)
Panellists:
Trade Facilitation for Export and Import to Indonesia
- Billy Anugrah, Trade Attache for Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia in Singapore
Readiness of Indonesian Ports to support Bulk Trade
- Akbar Djohan, Head of Logistic and Supply Chain, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia)
Indonesia Strategic Air Cargo Connectivity
- Denny Perdana Wirawan, Vice President Cargo Commercial – Garuda Indonesia
COUNTRY FOCUS: MALAYSIA
Malaysia’s Logistics Renaissance: Forging the Future of Connectivity and Innovation
hosted by Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
2.00pm – 2.20pm
Keynote: Malaysia’s Logistics Vision – Connectivity and Innovation
Vinothan Tulisi Nathzan, Counsellor (Investment)/Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
2.20pm – 3.20pm
Panel Discussion: Pioneering Innovations in Malaysian Logistics
Moderator:
Fong Lai Lyn, Chieftain, Pathway
Panellists:
- Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Tanjung Pelepas
- Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, MASkargo
- Musdalifa Bin Abdullah, CEO, Ground Team Red
5.00pm onwards
HAPPY HOUR
Global Shippers Connect: Singapore as your Trusted Trade Partner
hosted by Enterprise Singapore
Friday, November 3, 2023
PROJECT CARGO CONFERENCE
Organized by Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI)
9.30am – 4.30pm
Registration
10.15am – 10.45am
Welcome Remarks
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
10.45am – 11.45am
Panel Discussion: Does The Reality Match The Rhetoric When It Comes To ‘China-plus-one’ Sourcing Strategies?
A number of factors over recent years – not least the Covid-19 pandemic – have caused manufacturers to look to Southeast Asia nations for new facilities, reducing their exposure to supply chain disruptions and political tensions. This has resulted in increased investment across the region, but how much of an impact has diversification away from reliance on China really had on Southeast Asia’s manufacturing locations and its supply chains?
Moderator:
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
Panellists:
- Michael Mulvenna, Vice President, Industrial Projects – Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding
- Liew Teck Liong, Finance Director, AAL Shipping
- Sumeet Ghildiyal, Director – Project Logistics, Singapore & India, Geodis
- Torbjörn Larisch, CEO, FLS Group
11.45am – 12.30pm
Panel Discussion: A Look at the Region’s Project Hotspots
There has been a marked increase in volumes being imported to and exported from the APAC region, including cargoes for wind energy projects, as well as oil and gas, power and mining. What are the key projects and verticals across the region that are likely to provide work for the project logistics industry in years to come?
Moderator:
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
Panellists:
- Edgare Kerkwijk, Board Member, Asia Wind Energy Association
- Felix Schoeller, Commerical Director, AAL Shipping
- Florian Pinz, Managing Director, Singapore & Malaysia – Energy, Ports and Project, Blue Water Shipping
- Frederic Pagniez, Managing Director, Dextra – Fracht Group
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch Break & Networking
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Panel Discussion: Multipurpose Shipping’s Position In A Changing Landscape
As environmental measures ramp up worldwide and discussion continues around future fuels and their availability, shipowners and operators have some difficult decisions to make regarding fleet renewal. The costs arising of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), meanwhile, will be passed on by carriers to customers– including those exporting to Europe from Asia. How these taxes will be allocated, collected, and enforced is posing questions. EEXI and CII regulations, too, are more taxes to deliberate. Our panellists will consider the outlook for multipurpose shipping, and the potential pitfalls.
Moderator:
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
Panellists:
- Susana Germino, General Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Swire Shipping
- SK Lim, Managing Director, Pacific, G2 Ocean
- Lars Vetterlein, Regional Head Marine Chartering APAC Industrial Projects, DHL Global Forwarding
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Panel Discussion: Mitigating Risks Through Innovation
There are multitude risks to the heavy lift and project logistics supply chain and its actors in Southeast Asia, among them being strict Australasian biosecurity measures; eastern Asia serving as potential backdoor to the Russian market, exposing risk of sanctions; rising costs resultant of emerging market volatility; and supply chain recalibration. The region isn’t immune to issues facing projects globally either – be it cost inflation, staff shortages, infrastructure limitations, and environmental regulations. Our panel will debate the best strategies to mitigate these risks and how innovation and digitalisation will be central to minimising costs.
Moderator:
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
Panellists:
- Ashleigh Swartz, Director – Australia, Trans Global Projects
- Mike Schoofs, Global Head of Renewable+Energy Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel
3.15pm – 3.30pm
Closing Remarks
David Kershaw, Editor, HLPFI
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Networking Drinks
EXHIBITOR SEMINAR STAGE
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
12.00pm – 12.20pm
Control Tower – Single Source of Truth
Roger Chew, Global Sales Director, SFS Global Logistics Pte Ltd
12.30pm – 12.50pm
Beyond Borders: Exploring CNW’s World of Unprecedented Services and Capabilities
Kool Frits Paul, Vice President, Asia Pacific, CNW Global
1.00pm – 1.20pm
Singapore Airlines Moving Industry Verticals with the Times
Desmond Pan, General Manager Key Accounts & Verticals, Singapore Airlines
1.30pm – 1.50pm
Grow Your Business With CUBEforall – Connecting Services & Connecting Businesses
Thang Jiaw Tee, Chief Innovation Officer, Cargo Community Network
2.00pm – 2.20pm
Connecting SEA to the Rest of the World
Mark Lau, Chief Commercial Officer, TVS Supply Chain Solutions
2.30pm – 2.50pm
From Gateway to Global Hub: Singapore`s Impact on Southeast Asia’s Logistics Landscape
Cristian Predan, Managing Director Southeast Asia, Gebrüder Weiss
3.00pm – 3.20pm
Making Logistics Simple and Sustainable
Rodney Ee, Chief Development Officer, Alliance 21 Group
3.30pm – 3.50pm
The role a SME Logistics Firm within the Global Supply Chain
Yan Jiang TAN, Director of Operations and Special Projects, ACS Freight Services
4.00pm – 4.20pm
GHA Future of Cargo Handling
Guillaume Crozier, Senior Vice President Cargo, dnata
Thursday, November 2, 2023
11.30am – 11.50am
RFD Your Choice For Sustainability, Savings, and Service
Zachary D. Oakley, Deputy Director, Chicago Rockford International Airport
12.00pm – 12.20pm
Evolution Of The GSSA
Vikram Singh, Group CEO, Air Logistics Group
12.30pm – 12.50pm
Flying Towards Sustainable Success: How Does Cebu Pacific Air Benefit From ULD Management?
Thomas Sonntag, CEO, Jettainer
1.00pm – 1.20pm
Sanctions Risk Mitigation – What Compliance Marketers Don’t Tell You
Captain Retd. Neil Watts, Senior Expert, Sanctions, Maritime Security and Weapons Technology Proliferation, Culmen International LLC
1.30pm – 1.50pm
IATA CEIV Li-batt on OZ
Joon-tae Kim, Manager, Incheon Airport
2.00pm – 2.20pm
AI In Everywhere, It Already Came Just You Don’t Know It
Dr. Firat Civi, Managing Director, Crossover Asset Management
2.30pm – 2.50pm
Keeping eCommerce Fulfillment Simple
Raja Arumoha, Manager, Business Development, Satsaco Express Transportation
3.00pm – 3.20pm
Digitalizing The Supply Chain
Siva Gunesparan, General Manager, GUUD
3.30pm – 3.50pm
Sustainability in Logistics
Christopher Ong, Managing Director, DHL Express (S)
4.00pm – 4.20pm
Applied Digitization – First Results of The Digital Testbed Air Cargo and Outlook for Future Trends in Air Freight
Dr. Harald Sieke, Department head of Center of Logistics and Mobility, Fraunhofer IML Aviation Logistics
Friday, November 3, 2023
11.00am – 12.00pm
Pandemics, Wars and Shifting Supply Chains: Global Crisis and Their Media Coverage
hosted by Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Moderator:
Glenn van Zutphen, Founder & CEO, VanMedia Group
Panellists:
- Tobias Rentschler, Director Commercial Planning, SCHENKER (ASIA PACIFIC)
- Chuin Wei Yap, Director, Trade Research, Hinrich Foundation
- Reji John, Editor STAT Media Group, trade magazine for the air cargo and logistics industries based in India
- Zita Tallat-Kelpšaitė, Publisher, editor-in-chief, JŪRA MEER SEA, international Magazine of Business&Science
1.00pm – 1.20pm
Enabling Smarter Trade: End-to-End Solutions for Greater Supply Chain Efficiencies in Southeast Asia
Xavier Eiglier, Executive Vice President, Southeast Asia, APAC, DP World
1.30pm – 1.50pm
The Future of Supply Chain Control Towers and Beyond
Bipin Chinnappa, CCO – APAC & Head – Global Accounts, Wiz Logtec Solutions
2.00pm – 2.20pm
ENGIE Empowering Communities with Renewable Energy
Teo Yong Kia, Business Development Manager, ENGIE South East Asia
2.30pm – 2.50pm
Green – Integrated Supply Chain Solutions
Chong Yuen Han, Head, Group Business Development, SWIFT Haulage
*Agenda is subject to changes