Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), has successfully conducted its debut maritime thought leadership summit – VANTAGE POINT at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 26-27, 2024. Organised as an invite only event, the summit witnessed maritime thought leaders from across 10 countries taking part actively in this summit.
This two-day event brought together visionaries from International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), global regulatory bodies, and major ports worldwide to exchange transformative insights, explore cutting-edge innovations, and shape the future of Maritime logistics. Industry delegates from Malaysia, Brunei, Djibouti, Philippines, India, Togo, Switzerland, Algeria and UAE took part actively in the event.
Strategies to handle global disruptions, maritime 4.0, building maritime and port supply chain resilience, new opportunities on the horizon, best practices in maritime operations and ports of tomorrow are some of the topics discussed during these two days. Also, a special session on UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024 was conducted by Hassiba Benamara, Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Division, UNCTAD.
Speaking on the event, Vineet Malhotra, Co-founder and Director of Kale Logistics Solutions said, “This summit served as a fog light for the industry, illuminating pathways for innovation and collaboration. The actionable insights shared here will shape the future of maritime logistics.”
He further added, “Through these sessions we have a real-time understanding of the challenges the industry is facing. Now we will take the message forward and build viable solutions to facilitate seamless trade environment.”
Captain Subramaniam from Port Klang Authority emphasized, “Global trade thrives on collaboration. Platforms like VANTAGE POINT enable us to share knowledge and co-create solutions to pressing challenges.”
Nico De Cauwer, Secretary General – International Port Community Systems Association said, “It was remarkable to see each and everyone in the room. Of course, the general take away and challenge is digital transformation, but it’s filled in by the different people here gather today in a different way. They’re using different technologies for the one, it’s digital twin, which is a priority for the others, it’s AI. Therefore, it’s remarkable to see that for everyone, digital transformation is on the head of the agenda.”
“The different angles and perspectives which the various people have when it comes to main challenges of the digital transformation for their environment are very insightful in the discussions to shape the maritime digital future. Also, we have port authorities ánd PCS-operators gathered here, so it is beneficial for both parties to exchange these ideas when discussing mutual challenges”, he added further.
The summit explored the transformative impact of digitization, including PCS, blockchain, and IoT, on efficiency and sustainability. Experts discussed green energy transitions, such as LNG-powered vessels and renewable energy, alongside disruptive innovations like big data and predictive analytics. Collaboration emerged as a central theme, with Malaysia’s national single window initiative showcased as a model for standardization and trade facilitation.
Kale has spearheaded air cargo thought leadership through its CLEAR VIEW summit for the past few years. The fifth edition of CLEAR VIEW took place in Istanbul this year. Built on the similar lines, VANTAGE POINT will now be the voice of the maritime sector.
