CargoNOW 2026 Malaysia

The global economic and trade outlook. How has Trump changed Sustainability and ESG priorities? Should we change strategy or business as usual? What chances can we make? What opportunities and challenges do we face in the new world order? How can AI help or hinder our approaches?

This session will discuss the exposure of markets, supply-chains and logistics infrastructure and evaluate lessons to be learned and future opportunities.

Asia as the epicenter of global growth & digital innovation. How demographic shifts, digital infrastructure, rising economies will redefine commerce. Geopolitics, regional alliances and their implications.

Rethinking ESG: What modern consumers expect beyond greenwashing. Asia’s unique landscape for brand activism and social impact. Balancing long-term brand equity with short-term ROI.

As supply chains scale across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, fragmented systems often hinder coordination. This session explores why optimising individual functions is no longer enough, and how a system-level approach can better align workforce, facilities, and logistics to build more cohesive, scalable, and resilient operations.

Predictive logistics powered by AI and IoT. Decentralised manufacturing and 3D-printed goods on demand .Impact of climate AI on inventory and transportation planning : Dark warehouses

Discover how modern logistics operations and ecosystems are being transformed by the seamless integration of physical automation and digital intelligence.

From within the four walls of the warehouse to the broader supply chain ecosystem, this session explores the convergence of robotics, IoT, data, cloud, and platform technologies—delivering synchronised operations, real-time decision-making, and end-to-end visibility.

Differences between Cargo Owners and Freight Forwarders as clients – considerations when procuring insurance. Common challenges faced by Cargo Owners and Freight Forwarders in the current climate of shipping/logistics. Developments in risk management, and best practices.

How marine insurance can help Freight Forwarders, and their Clients as cargo owners.

Today’s AI is capable of more than just recommending decisions—it can execute them. This session breaks down how ElasticRun is architecting autonomous supply chains with AI at the core of every decision loop, from planning to fulfilment. We’ll show what “AI-first, human-backed” really means for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.