ASEAN Port & Terminal Summit 2026

As ASEAN emerges as a prominent manufacturing hub, this has created opportunities for the ports, terminals and logistics sectors. Modern and well managed ports & terminals are crucial to ASEAN economic progress and to expanding global trade routes. Development of the infrastructure is therefore a growing priority in such an extensive archipelagic region of some 24,000 islands which span 5,200km east to west and 3,400km from north to south. Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are currently planning, upgrading or building new port and terminal facilities.

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Meanwhile, the ports and shipping industry in ASEAN is progressing towards enhanced efficiency and sustainability to meet international decarbonisation targets. In addition, there has been an increase in throughput due to the improved competitiveness of ASEAN ports and global trade. Consequently, there's mounting pressure on these ports to evolve continually, ensuring their competitiveness, attracting shipping companies, and preparing for the future.

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When it comes to Indonesia - the world’s largest archipelago, the country relies heavily on its maritime sector to boost international trade and facilitate the movement of goods across its vast territory. Indonesia has embraced the concept of "smart ports" and “green ports” in recent years to enhance both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. This presents tremendous opportunities for maritime companies seeking to promote sustainable practices such as reducing emissions, optimizing energy use, and adopting eco-friendly technologies and practices in port operations.

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Based on the great success of the three editions of the event, the 4th ASEAN Port and Terminal Summit 2026 (APTS 2026) expects that 30+ industry thought leaders and 200+ senior executives will join this 3rd high profile event. Themed as “Building Smart Green Ports of the Future via Collaboration / Innovation / Sustainability”, APTS 2026 serves as a premier platform for government agencies, port authorities, operators, shipping lines, equipment suppliers, tech & solution providers, investors, insurers, etc. to network, share, discuss and collaborate on the industry's growth potential as well as future growth strategies. You can’t afford to miss APTS 2026!