2021 Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference opens

Industry elites examine key issues as global supply chain reshapes

Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 11th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running in a hybrid format, with both physical and online elements, for the first time. At this annual signature event for the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain management sectors, 60-plus industry experts and leaders will share their insights at close to 30 sessions. The two-day conference expects to attract more than 10,000 viewers from some 60 countries and regions.

Jointly organised by the Government of the HKSAR and HKTDC, the 11th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, running in a hybrid format, with both physical and online elements.

At the first Power Dialogue session, titled “New trade order and evolving intermodal networks in the Asia-Pacific”, panellists explored how shippers and industry players can address the challenges of a changing supply chain network in post-pandemic era.

Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated at the online opening. Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, welcomed international delegates to the conference, saying: “Central to this year’s conference theme - ‘RESILIENCE. AGILITY. SUSTAINABILITY Reshaping the Global Supply Chain’ - we will discuss the evolving intermodal networks in the Asia-Pacific region, e-commerce fulfilment and the post pandemic retail evolution. More important, we are also looking at the trend for sustainable supply chains, the opportunities and risks this global reshaping presents for industry players, as well as the way forward for sustainable development. New opportunities under China’s 14th Five-Year Plan will also be explored.”