Press Releases

<center><h3>Some 2,200 participants including Middle East and ASEAN attendees explored supply chain resilience and sustainability</h3></center> • Over 80 experts and industry leaders in the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector shared insights on major issues facing the industry • The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions • Strong participation and support from new and emerging markets, including ASEAN and Middle East, reinforced Hong Kong’s status as a ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ between Mainland China and global markets 19 November 2024 – The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded today. This year’s ALMAC featured over 80 experts and industry leaders from the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector speaking on major issues facing the industry at over 20 conference sessions. The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions, providing a platform for industry players and shippers to explore global business opportunities and establish resilient and sustainable supply chains. This reinforces Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub and assists in its development into a high-quality green maritime fuel bunkering centre, thereby enhancing the international status and competitiveness of Hong Kong ports. Over 300 business-matching sessions were arranged, demonstrating Hong Kong’s status as a ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ between Mainland China and global markets. Shaping resilient and sustainable supply chains Themed “Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability”, multiple forums were hosted to address three major trends in the industry, namely supply chain transformation and new market opportunities, sustainability and green energy, and innovation and technology. In today's rapidly changing global landscape, the dynamics of supply chains are undergoing a substantial transformation. Effective supply chain management plays a pivotal role in combating uncertainty and future-proofing development of enterprises. In the session “Steering Business Growth: Building an Evolving Supply Chain”, Kalyan Chakravorty, Senior Director Global Productivity, Benchmarking &amp; Analytics, Mondelēz International, shared his views on the challenges and the opportunities. "When we think about building resilience in a supply chain, we need to think about it as an ecosystem. No single person or single company runs the entire supply chain. It’s often difficult to replicate the entire ecosystem in a new place without challenges," he said. Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, shared his thoughts on Hong Kong as an international shipping centre in the same session. " Hong Kong is connected to the maritime industry and the maritime industry is connected to Hong Kong, which makes Hong Kong significant in all aspects," he said.Potential new trade lines Supply chain disruption has exposed the vulnerabilities associated with concentrated distribution hubs. To build more resilient networks, businesses must explore alternative trade routes. In the session “Navigating New Trade Lines for Mitigating Disruptions”, Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, shared his perspective on Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, the city’s connectivity to global markets and new trade lines. "I think the government has to develop new trade links such as how the Hong Kong SAR government is working very closely with the Belt and Road countries and regions. With the commencement of the three-runway system, the cargo capacity of the Hong Kong International Airport will be raised to 10 million tonnes per annum in the next decade. This is certainly a milestone for us. At HACTL, we have never stopped investing. Working with a government that facilitates business, a business-friendly Airport Authority, and a very engaging and cooperative community, leads me to be very positive about the future," he said. Logistics efficiency through technology Innovation and digitalisation play a pivotal role in improving the efficiency of global value chains. Speakers in the Logtech Forum: Amplifying Digital Supply Chains through Innovation and Integration session explored strategies for seamlessly integrating technologies across supply chains. Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UN Trade &amp; Development shared her views on the strategies for seamless integration of various technologies across supply chains to optimise overall performance. “Compared to the other industrial revolutions of our past, starting from the steam engine and so forth, in this digital revolution the difference is that it's an extremely fast-moving technology and the windows of opportunity are open for a very short period. If you don’t capture it, then you lose something. It's a concern with this new technology. It's a different technology than what you have experienced,” she said. Local logistics talent The Hong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Award Presentation Ceremony took place on the second day of the conference. Instituted by the Transport and Logistics Bureau in the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development, the award aims to recognise young professionals in the logistics industry who have made significant achievements and shown remarkable potential in innovative, high-end, smart and green logistics. Liu Chun-san, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, HKSAR Government, presented the awards. Wendy Huang Shu-yao received the Emerging Talent Award, Queenie Yip Tsz-tung received the Young Professional Award, and Billy Yeung Wai-piu, Keno Cheung Tai-yip and Tyrell Au Ka-wai received the Young Executive Award.

The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded today, attracting some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions

Kalyan Chakravorty, Senior Director Global Productivity, Benchmarking & Analytics, Mondelēz International

Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals

Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UN Trade &amp; Development

The Hong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Award recognises young talent in the logistics industry

Over 300 business-matching sessions were arranged, demonstrating Hong Kong’s status as the superconnector and super value-adder between Mainland China and global markets

ALMAC: <a href="https://www.almac.hk/main/en/">https://www.almac.hk/main/en/</a>

Yuan Tung Financial Relations:

Media enquiries

HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

HKTDC Media Room: <a href="http://mediaroom.hktdc.com">http://mediaroom.hktdc.com</a>

&nbsp;


	About HKTDC 
	The <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26https%253A%252F%252Fwww.hktdc.com%252F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437295835&amp;sdata=i7Lk1iYNA3qifIbeeyDJRi7T46Uc6xBbhUlLR%2BOQRf0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)</a> is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26https%253A%252F%252Faboutus.hktdc.com%252Fcontact-us%2523globalNetwork&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437305826&amp;sdata=5xcuVkWcxqmnYy3KA39zcmvEBw4iJDTAdEXq2UdsbVE%3D&amp;reserved=0">offices</a> globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26https%253A%252F%252Fevent.hktdc.com%252F%253FeventFormat%253DExhibition%2526location%253Dall&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437305826&amp;sdata=hZGrYu27I43AaATwIpqwlP2P1EXEnAiTD9x9UZhTnl8%3D&amp;reserved=0">international exhibitions</a>, <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26https%253A%252F%252Fevent.hktdc.com%252F%253FeventFormat%253DConferenceForum%2526location%253Dall&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437305826&amp;sdata=bYqwwIij8W0JW8azQoXhVu7etjhW3u5n5SEDrFuilLI%3D&amp;reserved=0">conferences</a> and <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26https%253A%252F%252Fevent.hktdc.com%252F%253Flocation%253Dall&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437315822&amp;sdata=4%2BkjTSolb8XTWZ34RcDfArkriDw93aHZIL6ROyO8jy8%3D&amp;reserved=0">business missions</a> to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26http%253A%252F%252Fwww.hktdc.com%252Fncs%252Fpm%252Fen%252Fmain%252Findex.html&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437315822&amp;sdata=cv7Bb%2BN6c7xmPUe1xMcNnSMu2rNMD0g%2FncSgfrPkeTU%3D&amp;reserved=0">trade publications</a>, <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26http%253A%252F%252Fresearch.hktdc.com%252F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437325815&amp;sdata=PiXqdKytyN5yc6BicwkVNwS%2B%2Br23LK5SgQn2qSxPFag%3D&amp;reserved=0">research reports</a> and <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26http%253A%252F%252Fmediaroom.hktdc.com%252F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437325815&amp;sdata=%2BUQb9ojc1%2Bg3ow%2BqezFbkWlT8TnptjMA6W%2FeT7VuF0E%3D&amp;reserved=0">digital news channels</a>. For more information, please visit: <a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.anpasia.com%2Ftrack%3Ft%3Dc%26mid%3D4209964%26uid%3D109524761%26%26%26http%253A%252F%252Fwww.hktdc.com%252Faboutus&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cleslie.ss.ng%40hktdc.org%7C7e816ce07998474cc52308d81bfa2384%7Cde180f95eee842a49cabdc2dd6ce3ed0%7C1%7C0%7C637290108437335811&amp;sdata=R%2B8a3W28rbpVaeE5GbAc5jAiVwEdsT37riBEjP6plSk%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.hktdc.com/aboutus</a>.

Follow us on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/hong-kong-trade-development-council" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignnone" src="https://vep-tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2022/01/icons__linkedin.png
" alt="Linkedin" width="25" height="25" /></a> LinkedIn&nbsp;

19 November 2024 – The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded today. This year’s ALMAC featured over 80 experts and industry leaders from the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector speaking on major issues facing the industry at over 20 conference sessions. The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions, providing a platform for industry players and shippers to explore global business opportunities and establish resilient and sustainable supply chains. This reinforces Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub and assists in its development into a high-quality green maritime fuel bunkering centre, thereby enhancing the international status and competitiveness of Hong Kong ports.

14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference concludes today

Welcome Message

Conference Details

Exhibition

Exclusive Insights

House Rules

Previous Conference

ABOUT ALMAC

Event Report

2024 Honorary Advisors

2024 Programme

2024 Speakers

2024 Sponsors

2024 Exhibitors

Participant List

Side Visits in Hong Kong

EVENT DETAILS

2024 Media Partners

Photo Gallery

MEDIA CENTRE

Logistics Industry in Hong Kong

Maritime Services Industry in Hong Kong

Import and Export Trade Industry in Hong Kong

INTELLIGENCE

CONTACT US

Homepage

Blume Global excels in multimodal network

Western Union in multimodal network

KCW in multimodal network

China Merchants Port in multimodal network

Shaanxi Land-Sea Corridor Connecting East and West

Deepen collaboration with Hong Kong and Macao Nansha to transform into GBA’s international coastal metropolis

China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area - an international commodity trading centre in the making

Neijiang International Logistics Port a new logistics hub in China’s West

Unleashing the Social Commerce Opportunities with GS1 Standards: Convenience + Connectivity + Efficiency + Trust

E-Commerce in the Middle East: All set for growth Aramex rendering customized logistic solutions to suit business needs

Mainland China and ASEAN to build new western land-sea corridor - Western Chinese economy to take off on tighter Belt and Road connection

Logistics tech startup Pickupp accelerates last-mile delivery transformation

Ship Leasing with Zero Tax Concession - Maritime Cluster Strengthens Hong Kong’s Status as International Shipping and Financial Centre

HKUST Graduates as Startup Entrepreneurs Offer Smart Mobility Initiatives Empower Logistics Industry with AIoT Technology

Overseas brands eye Asia Pacific e-commerce market - Fourth-party logistic services provider to act as “white cane”

Swivel Software Logistics Management Solution sets to save operation costs: API-Driven architecture with high adaptability

AI-enabled cloud-based logistics solution the next global trend - Blume Global excels in multimodal network

Weekly Update (16 October 2020)

Weekly Update (23 October 2020)

Japan's parcel giant sets to build an open platform for cold chain logistics

New e-commerce business in Asia poised for tremendous growth: Innovation and branding are two keys to its success

Growth in e-commerce boosts application of intelligence-driven robots

Short sea transport –The next global trend driving technological innovation

Brussels tech firm boosts industry collaborative data sharing

Full collaboration between Hong Kong and Sichuan for fostering multimodal supply chain development

Reaching the U.S. Midwest: An alternate trade route with Canadian shippers

Contact Us

Programme Highlights

Participant Registration

Honorary Advisors (2022)

Exhibition And Government Funding

Hygiene Measures and Health Tips

2023 Sponsors

2023 Exhibitors

Supporting Organisations

VALUE FOR MONEY HOTELS

Floship’s Intelligent Logtech Empowers Ecommerce Sustainability

Joining ALMAC

Special Airfares from Cathay Pacific

Programme 2022

Speakers 2022

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2022

Honorary Advisors (2023)

Thank you

Asia's Supply Chain in the Post-Pandemic Era: Embracing Sustainable Development Strategies

Programme 2023

Speakers 2023

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2023

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2011

participant list

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2012

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2013

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2014

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2015

Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference 2016

Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference 2017

Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference 2018

Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference 2019

Special Offer on Hotel & Flight Bookings from Trip.com

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2020

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2021

Honorary Advisors

Hong Kong’s Innovation-led Transformation into a Multinational Supply Chain Management Centre

Digitalised Logistics Services by Samsung SDS Drive Global Supply Chain Efficiency