The 13th GLA Global Logistics Conference successfully concludes in Bangkok
Dec 3, 2025
The 13th GLA Global Logistics Conference was successfully held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 7-10, 2025, providing a prestigious international platform for business cooperation in the global logistics sector. Co-organised by the Global Logistics Enterprises Federation (GLEF) and the GLA Global Logistics Alliance, the event centered around the theme “Peace and Prosperity, Digital Innovation, Trustworthy Cooperation,” and brought together over 2,000 logistics professionals and industry leaders from more than 130 countries, fostering a unique environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The opening ceremony of the conference, on November 8, attracted a large number of distinguished related government leaders, association heads, entrepreneurs and senior management in logistics.
It saw Ms Grace Sun, Executive President of the Global Logistics Enterprises Federation (GLEF) and Founder and President of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance, deliver a compelling keynote address. She highlighted that GLA, with its broad global vision and unwavering commitment to innovation, has established itself as a critical platform for connecting logistics enterprises cooperation across countries.
Also at the opening ceremony, H.E. Phongthep Thepkanjana, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, delivered an insightful address. He commended the GLA Global Logistics conferences for becoming an essential platform for global supply chain collaboration, noting its significant contribution to driving industry innovation and enhancing connectivity.
Key launches
During the opening ceremony, the GLA International Business Academy and GLA W.I.L.L CLUB were officially launched, marking a significant milestone in GLA’s long-term strategic commitment to global logistics talent development and the advancement of female leadership within the industry.
The International Business Academy aims to cultivate industry elites with strategic foresight and innovative capabilities, while the W.I.L.L CLUB provides a platform to unite women leaders, fostering experience sharing and resource empowerment.
Focus on diversity and inclusion
At the International Business Leaders Forum during the opening ceremony, GLA hosted an insightful panel discussion where industry leaders gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on the theme “Diversity and Inclusion in the Logistics Industry: How to Build a Resilient Global Supply Chain.” The panelists included Wycliffe Wanda, Executive Officer of KIFWA from Kenya; Pongsak Piboonsak, Chairman of the Thai Logistics Association from Thailand; Ananie Abigail, CEO of 3 Seas Logistics and Consultancy Ltd from Ghana; Hyo Joong Kim, Managing Director of COSMO SCM SDN BHD from Malaysia; Thorsten Bassen, CEO of Sable Air & Sea Transport International GmbH from Germany; Meyakhel Mangal, Managing Director of I.L.S International Logistics Services L.L.C from the UAE; and Vinet K. Chadha, Managing Director of Combined Logistics Solutions Private Limited from India.
The panel highlighted how embracing diversity in leadership and operations can help logistics companies better navigate disruptions, ensure more equitable growth and foster sustainability in a rapidly evolving global landscape. These discussions underscored GLA’s pivotal role in leading the transformation of global logistics.
During the event, GLA signed strategic partnerships with several international logistics companies and organisations, driving the advancement of regional logistics industries and promoting sustainable development.
Business matching sessions, exhibition
A major highlight of the conference was the one-on-one business matching sessions, which sparked a surge of collaboration and networking. Attendees successfully conducted numerous highly targeted pre-scheduled meetings, contributing to a dynamic, results-oriented atmosphere. In addition, a host of international exhibitors showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions at the GLA Exhibition Area, revealing the vast potential and opportunities within the global logistics industry.
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