transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA)
Accelerates the Region’s Logistics Resilience, Sustainability, and
Digitalization

As Southeast Asia experiences a surge in intra-
regional trade, infrastructure investment, and digital transformation, the second
edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA)
returns to Singapore’s Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 29 to 31 October
2025. Widely recognized as the region’s most influential logistics and air cargo
event, tlacSEA 2025 will bring together industry leaders to shape the future of
supply chains across the region.

Southeast Asia’s logistics GDP is forecast to reach USD 5.4 trillion by 2030 (IMF
World Economic Outlook). With accelerating trade growth, infrastructure
upgrades, and digital adoption, the region is quickly becoming a key hub for
global logistics players seeking innovation, expansion, and strategic collaboration.

Building on a successful inaugural edition, tlacSEA 2025 is expected to welcome
over 10,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors spanning the logistics,
shipping, and air cargo sectors. This year’s event will serve as a strategic platform
to advance resilience, sustainability, and digitalization—three pillars essential for
Southeast Asia’s long-term logistics transformation.

“In today’s volatile global environment, resilience, sustainability, and digitalization
are no longer optional—they are essential,” said Michael Wilton, CEO &
Managing Director of MMI Asia. “tlacSEA is more than just a trade show; it is the
most important and influential meeting place for logistics and air cargo
professionals in Southeast Asia. Singapore’s strategic location and innovation-
driven economy make it the ideal venue for regional and global logistics leaders
to convene and shape the future.”

Conference Themes: Resilience, Sustainability, and Digitalization

The tlacSEA 2025 conference will feature over 90 sessions led by more than 100
global and regional experts, offering deep insights into:

• Resilience: Strengthening supply chain agility and infrastructure to withstand
  disruptions

• Sustainability: Accelerating decarbonization, green logistics, and circular
  supply chain models

• Digitalization: Harnessing AI, automation, smart warehousing, and data-
  driven logistics to future-proof operations

Participation from global and regional leaders such as Google, Bosch, Mondelez,
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways Cargo, Siemens Digital Logistics, and more will
drive knowledge exchange and innovation across the three-day event.

Expanding Regional Collaboration and Focus Areas

As Southeast Asia cements its status as a global logistics powerhouse, tlacSEA
2025 remains the region’s only dedicated multimodal logistics and air cargo event.
This year, the exhibition introduces new features that reflect the evolving needs
of the industry:

• The launch of a project cargo Zone, in partnership with Heavy Lift & Project
  Forwarding International (HLPFI), spotlighting heavy-lift and breakbulk
  logistics

• An expanded focus on last-mile delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, and cross-
  border logistics

• Strong participation from Southeast Asia’s leading air, sea, and logistics
  infrastructure players
These additions reinforce tlacSEA’s role as a catalyst for regional integration,
innovation, and sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s Growing Role and the Road to Singapore

On 1 July 2025, the tlacSEA Connect Series @ Vietnam was held at the New
World Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, and brought together over 100 logistics
professionals, government officials, and industry leaders. Themed
“Strengthening Regional Trade Partnerships amid Geopolitical Shifts,” the event
explored Vietnam’s expanding role in trade diversification and infrastructure
development.

Key Highlights from the tlacSEA Connect Series @ Vietnam:

    • Keynote by Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh, Chairman & CEO of InterLOG and Vice
        President of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), who
        emphasized the strategic importance of the India-Pacific Economic
        Corridor (IPEC) and the aviation sector’s role in advancing regional
        connectivity.

    • Panel discussion on “Navigating Global Trade Shifts – Vietnam’s Rising
        Role in Logistics and Supply Chains Connectivity,” moderated by Assoc.
        Prof. Dr. Ho Thi Thu Hoa, Director, Vietnam Logistics Research and
        Development Institute (VLI), Vietnam Logistics Business Association
            o Mr. Nelson Wu, Managing Director, Vietjetair Cargo
            o Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, Chief Executive Officer, Vietnam
              SuperPortTM
            o Mr. Tony Anh, Deputy General Director, ITL Corporation
            o Mr. Truong Nguyen Linh, Deputy General Director, Vietnam
              International Container Terminals

“Vietnam is not only rising as a logistics hub—it is becoming a strategic connector
for Southeast Asia’s supply chain future,” said Michael Wilton. “By participating

in tlacSEA 2025 in Singapore, Vietnamese stakeholders can amplify their
capabilities, forge new partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s
logistics evolution.”

“In light of global trade tensions and uncertainties, identifying new economic
corridors is critical,” added Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh, Vice President of the Vietnam
Logistics Business Association (VLA). “Vietnam has a unique opportunity to drive
this conversation. tlacSEA offer the ideal platform to explore trade diversification
and connect Vietnamese capabilities to global demand.”

With 14 new industrial parks announced in Q1 2025 and e-commerce growth
projected at 16–30% annually, Vietnam continues to expand its multimodal
logistics footprint—reinforcing its position as a vital node in the regional supply
chain.

Building on the momentum, Vietnamese logistics stakeholders are strongly
encouraged to participate in tlacSEA 2025 in Singapore—the region’s most
influential logistics and air cargo event. The show offers:
    
    • Regional Influence: A platform to showcase Vietnam’s logistics
      capabilities to Southeast Asia and the world

    • Strategic Networking: Access to global logistics leaders, investors, and
      technology providers

    • Knowledge Exchange: Insights into the region’s priorities—resilience,
      sustainability, and digitalization

    • Business Expansion: Opportunities to explore new trade corridors,
      multimodal solutions, and cross-border partnerships

Singapore: The Regional Nexus for Logistics Transformation

As Southeast Asia’s logistics ecosystem grows more interconnected, Singapore
remains the anchor point for innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth.
tlacSEA 2025 will bring together stakeholders from across the region—including
Vietnam—to co-develop actionable solutions that will define the next decade of
logistics transformation in the region.

Source, transport logistic SEA & air cargo SEA, MMI Asia Pte Ltd (Messe München Regional HQ)