transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlacSEA) 2025 successfully concluded from 29–31 October 2025 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, reaffirming its status as Southeast Asia’s most influential meeting place for end-to-end logistics, transportation, air cargo, and next-generation supply chain solutions.

Bringing together global leaders, regional powerhouses, and emerging innovators, tlacSEA 2025 served as a high-impact platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business growth across the logistics and air cargo ecosystem.

Delegates and decision makers

The 2025 edition welcomed over 8,100 attendees from more than 90 countries and regions, with 35 percent international participation. The event attracted a highly senior audience, with 76% of attendees representing C-suite and management levels, underscoring tlacSEA’s role as a strategic business and decision-making hub.

A total of 120 exhibiting companies from 27 countries and regions, including four country-led pavilions, showcased innovative solutions across air freight, freight forwarding, ports and shipping, logistics technology, e-commerce fulfilment, and cold chain solutions.

Top visiting countries outside Singapore included Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany, India, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and the Philippines, reflecting tlacSEA’s growing global reach and regional influence.

Programme and networking

The tlacSEA conference featured 152 speaker sessions across three stages, addressing critical topics such as trade connectivity, digitalisation, sustainability, and the future of air cargo and supply chains. The programme received strong approval, with 83.8 percent rating conference quality positively.

Networking remained a core highlight, supported by curated industry events and a dedicated business event app that generated more than 2 million total impressions across companies, products, and agendas. The platform also facilitated 3,358 meeting requests, including 671 confirmed pre-event meetings, driving meaningful business engagement before and during the show.

Visitor satisfaction

Feedback from participants reflected strong satisfaction across all aspects of the event:

• 89.8 percent of visitors met their objectives

• 81.1 percent overall visitor satisfaction

• 83.8 percent satisfaction with networking opportunities

• 82.5 percent of visitors indicated intent to participate in the 2027 edition

Exhibitors also reported outstanding results, with:

• 93.5 percent meeting their exhibition objectives

• 87.1 percent overall exhibitor satisfaction

• 89 percent rating networking opportunities positively

• 71.5 percent confirming intention to return in 2027

Industry Engagement Beyond the Exhibition Floor

Beyond the exhibition and conference, tlacSEA 2025 featured a dynamic programme of supporting events, including the Industry Night & Exhibitors’ Happy Hour, strategic partnership signings, and sector-focused seminars. The opening ceremony was officiated by Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore, highlighting the event’s significance to regional trade and economic development.

Looking Ahead to tlacSEA 2027

Following the strong success of the 2025 edition, tlacSEA will return to Singapore from 27–29 October 2027, once again at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The next edition will continue to advance collaboration, innovation, and connectivity across the global logistics and air cargo industries.