12th PorTech Asia Summit 2025 successfully concludes in Malaysia

The 12th PorTech Asia Summit 2025 successfully concluded on 9 to 10 January, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The summit was organised by Shine Consultant and co-organised by the ASEAN Ports Association. The summit consisted of a two-day agenda and four sessions.

The following is a round-up of events that took place during the summit: 

Day 1- 9 January

Main theme: “Challenges and Opportunities for Asian  Port Industry” & “Blending Old and New: Port Construction and Upgrade Projects”

Hosted by Luke SHANG, VP, Business Innovation, Shine Consultant

The following are the key topics and speakers:

Ports Development Trends —— View of Solomon Islands Ports Authority
Eranda Kotelawala——Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Islands Ports Authority; Vice President for Asia, South East & Oceania; International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)

Journey Towards Green & Sustainable Port Operations
Ahmad Syahrir bin Ashaari——Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment, Operation and Traffic Unit/Operation & Regulatory Department, Johor Port Authority

Technology Navigation and Green Leadership – Innovative Development Experiences of a Globally Leading Port
HUANG Heng (Steven)——CEO, Nezha Smart Port and Shipping Technology Company; Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd (SIPG)

Advancing Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards in Modern Port Operations
Hisataka Uematsu——President, Yokohama Port Corporation

The APM Terminals Lean Transformation Towards Safety, Quality and Delivery Excellence
Ivan Fantin——Vice President & Chief Lean Officer, APM Terminals, Maersk

Building A Future-Oriented Port Infrastructure: From Design to Implementation
Dato’ Dr. Vijayaindiaran A/LR.Viswalingam——General Manager, Penang Port Commission

How The Brown Field Terminal Transforming into A Green Container Terminal
Budi Cahyono——Vice President Director, PT Jakarta International Container Terminal

Enhancing Connectivity: Kuantan Port as Asia’s Gateway to Regional Integration
Mazlim Bin Husin——Chief Commercial Officer, Kuantan Port Consortium

Major Smart Project of Busan Port
Eun-kyoung Park——General Manager, Overseas Business Department, Busan Port Authority

Green Port Innovation-Experience from MMC Ports
Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof——CEO, MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd

Long An International Port: Initiatives for Economic Development and Green Logistics in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region
Rose Castillo Yap——Head of Port Communications & Marketing, Long An International Port / Dongtam Group

Day 2- 10 January

Main Theme: “Efficiency Improvement and Business Innovation Driven by Digital Intelligence” & “Green & Safety – Building Sustainable Development Capacity of Ports”. 

Hosted by SHEN Weifeng (Robin), Executive Vice President, Shanghai Port Trade Association

The following are the key topics and speakers:

Next Generation Multi-Purpose Port Innovation & Digitalisation Transformation
Desmond Ong——Chief Digital Officer, Jurong Port Pte Ltd

Transforming Tomorrow Today: Proactive Innovation in Port Operations
Ruslan bin Abdul Ghani——President/ Group Chief Executive Office, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad

Digital Transformation of Ports in India: IPA Shaping the Future of Maritime Logistics
Dr. Arvind Bhisikar——Executive Director (IT), Indian Ports Association

Ports’ Action Amidst the Rise of Alternative Fuels
Izzuddin Baqi, Senior Business Analyst of Maritime Business Consultancy, Royal HaskoningDHV

Innovation and Practices of Qingdao Port Fully Automated Container Terminal of Shandong Port Group
LIU Yaohui, Software Development Department, Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal Co., Ltd.

Evolving Scope of Sustainability in Ports Industry
Vineet Mahajan, Vice President & Head of Sustainability, APAC, DP World

Green Tide Rising：China’s Ports Embracing Sustainability
ZHOU Ran——Director of the Transportation Development and Policy Research Center, Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering, Ministry of Transport

Sustainability in Green Port Transition
RD Tripathi——Executive Director & CEO, Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation

Transformation of Facility Management for Port
Mohd Khairul Azizat Johari——Head Facility Management, Johor Port Berhad

Panel Discussion: Navigating Green & Safety Innovations: Building Sustainable Development Capacity for Future-Ready Ports

Moderator:
RD Tripathi——Executive Director & CEO, Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation

Panelists:

• Izzuddin Baqi——Senior Business Analyst of Maritime Business Consultancy, Royal HaskoningDHV
• Vineet Mahajan——Vice President & Head of Sustainability, APAC, DP World
• Dr. Syuhaida Ismai——Assoc. Prof. EUR. ING. Ts. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida Ismail, Director of Research, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA)

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Photo credit: Shine Consultant
Published: 21 January, 2025