Opening Session

• Ms Margaret Fong
  Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council


• Mr Frank Chan Fan, JP
  Secretary for Transport and Housing, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Where Opportunity Knocks – Asia Supply Chain Wedged between Challenging Geopolitics

Manufacturing investment to ASEAN is accelerating amid ongoing trade disputes and uncertainties around the globe, sandwiching the logistics sector between constantly disrupting geopolitics, not to mention the ever-changing trade and consumption patterns. With supply chain diversification now a growing trend, how is the logistics sector confronting this challenge? And how is this influencing investment in logistics real estates and the future development of the logistics sector? How are strategies being adjusted and reformulated continuously? Our panel will share views on Asia catching up to playing a larger global role.

Panel Chair

• Dr Patrick Lau
  Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Panel Speakers

• Mr Coleman Nee
  Senior Economist, Economic Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization


• Mr Ka-mun Chang
  Managing Director, Li & Fung Development (China) Limited;
  Managing Director, Fung Business Intelligence


• Mr Lau Teck Sien
  Partner & CEO, HOPU Investments


• Mr Robbert van Trooijen
  Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region, Maersk


• Mr Katsuhiko Umetsu
  Senior Executive Officer, Yamato Holdings Co, Ltd

Coffee Break

Driving Supply Chain Innovation with Smart Logistics

‘Smart’ supply chain management is critical in our hyper-connected age – making all the difference in maintaining and gaining a competitive edge. From supply of raw materials to efficient manufacturing and tracked transportation of deliveries, technological innovation is the key to success. In this session, key industry stakeholders share views on latest trends and tips on how to ‘get smart’ with speedy, competitive digital logistics ecosystems and supply chain solutions.

Co-organiser: GS1 Hong Kong

Opening Speech & Moderator

• Ms Heidi Ho
  Principal Consultant, GS1 Hong Kong
  Topic: The Connected World

Panel Speakers

• Mr Tom Lin
  Hong Kong/Taiwan Supply Chain Director, Procter & Gamble Hong Kong Ltd
  Topic: Supply Network Synchronization and Digital Transformation


• Mr Wilson Lee
  Group Director of Information Technology, Kerry Logistics
  Topic: Smart and Innovative Logistics Planning


• Dr Peng Zhe
  Head of Blockchain Technology, SF Technology
  Topic: Innovation - Answer to Emerging Opportunities?

Keeping Ahead in the Air Cargo Cold Chain

‘Cold Chain’ solutions are advancing rapidly to meet growing demand for temperature and humidity-sensitive air freight shipments, from perishable foods to sensitive pharmaceutical biologics such as blood products and vaccines. But with opportunities come challenges, not least intensified competition. Logistics providers, airports and airlines confront greater and more precise expectations from customers. At the same time, they confront increasingly complex regulations, most notably in the EU. Our panel of leaders in the sector – from freight forwarders to shippers and airlines – share latest best practices in upgraded and innovative solutions to capture greater market share.

Co-organiser: Airport Authority Hong Kong

Moderator

• Mrs Andrea Gruber
  Head, Special Cargo, International Air Transport Association

Panel Speakers

• Mr Frosti Lau
  General Manager, Cargo Service Delivery, Cathay Pacific Cargo


• Mr Heinz Birchler 
  Commercial Director, Bollore Logistics


• Mr Jack Lo 
  General Manager, Business Development, Chevalier AOC Freight Express Holdings Limited


• Dr Desmond Hau 
  Chief Executive Officer, Pangenia Inc

Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Navigating a Perfect Geopolitical Storm

As if capacity oversupply and a sharp slowdown in global trade were not enough, an already difficult dilemma for the maritime industry is slipping into a crisis with the Sino-US trade war firing on all cylinders. As U.S. importers are confronted with rising tariffs and China is dramatically reducing commodity imports, reduced shipping demand and increasing restrictions are further exacerbated by Persian Gulf tension and a growing line-up of sanctions from Syria and Iran to Venezuela, Russia and North Korea. With the industry facing frustrating unpredictability at every turn, our panel – a shipping analyst, banker and ship owners – exchange views on how to weather this potentially perfect storm.

Moderator

• Mr Tim Huxley
  Chairman, Mandarin Shipping Limited

Panel Speakers

• Mr Nigel Anton
  Managing Director, Structured Finance, Standard Chartered Bank


• Mr Robbert van Trooijen
  Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region, Maersk


• Mr Andrew Hoare
  Head of Tankers and Gas, Pacific Carriers Limited


• Mr Jack Hsu
  Managing Director, Oak Maritime (Hong Kong) Inc Limited

VIP Luncheon / Networking Luncheon / Tech Demo

Embracing New Era of Digital Technology in Air Freight

Digital technology is transforming the air freight sector, from Internet of Things and automated systems to big data, artificial intelligence, drones and augmented reality. Amid this technological revolution, traditional freight forwarders risk being overtaken by more tech-savvy operators. The message seems clear: adapt or risk being left behind. Experts on this panel discuss latest trends and developments, future challenges – and tips on improving efficiency to stay ahead in the competitive high-tech era.

Co-organiser: Airport Authority Hong Kong

Moderator

• Professor Waiman Cheung
  Director, Asian Institute of Supply Chains & Logistics

Panel Speakers

• Mr Wilson Kwong
  Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited


• Mr Jean Verheyen
  Chief Executive Officer, Nallian
  Topic: Building virtual integrated communities; the (air)port as a data gateway to the world


• Mr Simon Ng
  Chief Executive Officer, Global Logistics System (HK) Co, Ltd

Smart Shipping: How Disruptive is New Age Tech?

‘Smart shipping’ is the new buzzword, and in these times few would argue that the industry needs to be at its smartest. Welcome to the brave new world of blockchain, big data, AI and automation. Yet while many agree that revolutionary new technology improves efficiency, some still worry about the disruption it brings. Our panel of ship owners, a shipping analyst and marine tech expert discuss how the industry can strike a balance.

Moderator

• Ms Jennifer Hughes
  Asia Finance Editor, Reuters

Panel Speakers

• Dr Martin Stopford
  President, Clarkson Research Services Limited
  Topic: A goal based approach to digital technology in shipping


• Mr Andy Tung
  Co-Chief Executive Officer, Orient Overseas Container Line Limited


• Mr Frank Coles
  CEO, Wallem Group


• Mr Johnson Leung
  Co-Founder, 300Cubits

Coffee Break

Today’s Shipping Dilemma – Is the Future in Owning or Managing?

Owning ships is rough going in times of troubled waters for the industry. To learn from past, just remember the 1980s when many established titans fell by the wayside, reinventing themselves as third-party managers or ‘marine service’ providers. When it frankly makes little sense to sink capital into an industry that has generated meagre returns for several years, and ominous dark clouds continue lurking on the horizon, is providing services to beleaguered owners the way forward? With a plethora of shipping service companies emerging, our panel comprising ship owners, a shipping manager and broker provide food for thought on the most likely modern-day avenues to making a shipping fortune.

Moderator

• Mr Tim Huxley
  Chairman, Mandarin Shipping Limited

Panel Speakers

• Mr Fergus Gifford
  Newbuilding and Sale & Purchase Broker, Arrow


• Mr William Fairclough
  Managing Director, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited


• Captain Bjorn Hojgaard
  Chief Executive Officer, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group


• Mr Edward Buttery
  Founder and CEO, Taylor Maritime (HK) Ltd

Build a New Highland for Opening Up of the Western Region, and Usher a Major Land-ocean transportation logistics channel

Sichuan Province accelerates its efforts to realize the major measures of three-dimensional comprehensive opening pattern "Four Directions Expansion, Global Opening", construct internationally strategic channel, build up its location conditions and policy advantages as the western international gateway hub, materialize the framework agreement of Sichuan-Hong Kong Logistic Channel, strengthen the regional linkage between Sichuan and Hong Kong and deepen Sichuan-Hong Kong Regional Logistic Cooperation.