Amid rapid intraregional trade growth, accelerated infrastructure investment, and sweeping digital transformation, the second edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) will return to Singapore’s Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 29 to 31 October 2025.
Widely recognized as Southeast Asia’s premier logistics and air cargo event, tlacSEA 2025 will convene global industry leaders to shape the future of supply chains in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. According to the IMF World Economic Outlook, Southeast Asia’s logistics GDP is projected to reach USD 5.4 trillion by 2030, driven by robust trade flows, modernized infrastructure, and accelerating digital adoption. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the 2025 event is expected to welcome over 10,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors from across logistics, maritime, and air cargo sectors.
A Strategic Platform for Regional Transformation
This year’s edition will focus on advancing resilience, sustainability, and digitalization—three foundational pillars critical to the region’s long-term logistics evolution.
“In today’s increasingly complex global landscape, resilience, sustainability, and digitalization are no longer optional—they are essential,” said Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director of MMI Asia. “tlacSEA is far more than an exhibition; it is the most influential gathering for logistics and air cargo professionals in Southeast Asia. Singapore’s central location and innovation-driven economy make it the ideal venue to convene regional and international decision-makers.”
Conference Themes: Driving the Logistics Agenda Forward
The tlacSEA 2025 Conference will feature over 90 sessions with 100+ global and regional experts, delivering in-depth perspectives across key thematic tracks:
Resilience: Enhancing infrastructure and supply chain agility to withstand global disruptions
Sustainability: Accelerating decarbonization efforts, promoting green logistics, and advancing circular supply chain models
Digitalization: Leveraging AI, automation, smart warehousing, and data-driven operations to future-proof logistics ecosystems
Prominent participants will include leaders from Google, Bosch, Mondelez, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways Cargo, Siemens Digital Logistics, and other global innovators, fostering cross-sectoral knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Expanding Scope and Regional Collaboration
As Southeast Asia positions itself as a global logistics powerhouse, tlacSEA 2025 remains the region’s only dedicated multimodal logistics and air cargo event. This year’s edition will introduce several new features to meet evolving industry demands:
Project Cargo Zone, launched in partnership with Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI), focusing on heavy-lift and breakbulk logistics
Expanded coverage of last-mile delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, and cross-border logistics
Increased participation from leading air, sea, and infrastructure providers across Southeast Asia
These additions reinforce tlacSEA’s role as a catalyst for regional integration, strategic innovation, and sustainable growth.
Spotlight on Vietnam: A Rising Strategic Connector
On 1 July 2025, the tlacSEA Connect Series @ Vietnam was held at the New World Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, drawing over 100 logistics professionals, government leaders, and industry stakeholders. Under the theme “Strengthening Regional Trade Partnerships amid Geopolitical Shifts”, the event explored Vietnam’s expanding role in regional connectivity and trade diversification.
Key Highlights:
Keynote Address by Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh, Chairman & CEO of InterLOG and Vice President of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), who underscored the strategic significance of the India-Pacific Economic Corridor (IPEC) and aviation’s role in advancing regional integration.
Expert Panel Discussion: “Navigating Global Trade Shifts – Vietnam’s Rising Role in Logistics and Supply Chain Connectivity,” moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Thi Thu Hoa (Director, Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute – VLI), featured speakers including:
Mr. Nelson Wu, Managing Director, Vietjet Air Cargo
Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO, Vietnam SuperPort™
Mr. Tony Anh, Deputy General Director, ITL Corporation
Mr. Truong Nguyen Linh, Deputy General Director, Vietnam International Container Terminals
“Vietnam is not just emerging as a logistics hub—it is fast becoming a strategic connector for Southeast Asia’s supply chain future,” emphasized Michael Wilton.
“Participating in tlacSEA 2025 offers Vietnamese stakeholders a platform to enhance capabilities, forge international partnerships, and shape the region’s logistics transformation.”
“With rising geopolitical tensions, identifying alternative economic corridors is essential,” added Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh (VLA). “Vietnam is well-positioned to drive this agenda forward. tlacSEA provides an ideal venue to align Vietnam’s logistics potential with global demand.”
Vietnam’s Logistics Growth Trajectory
With 14 new industrial parks launched in Q1 2025 and e-commerce growth forecasted at 16–30% annually, Vietnam is rapidly expanding its multimodal logistics infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a vital regional supply chain node.
Vietnamese logistics enterprises are strongly encouraged to participate in tlacSEA 2025, leveraging the event’s regional influence to:
Showcase national capabilities to Southeast Asia and global markets
Engage strategic partners including investors, logistics providers, and technology leaders
Gain insights into key regional priorities—resilience, sustainability, digitalization
Explore new business opportunities in multimodal transport, cross-border trade, and supply chain collaboration
Singapore: The Regional Nexus for Logistics Innovation
As the region’s logistics ecosystem becomes increasingly interconnected, Singapore remains the strategic anchor for innovation, cooperation, and long-term growth. tlacSEA 2025 will unite stakeholders from across Southeast Asia—including Vietnam—to co-create actionable solutions that will shape the next decade of logistics transformation.
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