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GLA 8TH Global Logistics Conference Concluded in Bangkok Successfully

Time:2023-03-23 Publisher:Kevin Num:11635

Aim of the Conference was to Promote Global Connections, Reliable Partners, and One-to-One Negotiations through means of Technology.

The 8th Global Logistics Conference was held grandly, under the theme of "Rise Together, Shine Together" from March 9th to 11th, 2023. The event was hosted by the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network, and the opening ceremony was held at the Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel in Thailand. The conference was graced by the presence of several important guests, including Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and Founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network, Mr. Wang Ensen, President of the China Association of International Logistics and Transport, Dr. Darwin Yang, Chairman of the ASEAN-China Chamber of Commerce, Economic Adviser to the Southern Border Administrative Center of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, and member of the Public Relations Committee of the Thailand Special Investigation Bureau. Other notable guests in attendance were Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand, Mr. Tankhun Jittitsara, Chief Secretary of the Speaker of the Thai Parliament and Expert Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, and Ms. Janjira Chotinuson, Chief Secretary to the Chairman of the Thai Parliament. Additionally, more than 40 government and Thai business association leaders, as well as representatives of over 1,000 international supply chain and logistics entrepreneurs and professionals from more than 106 countries attended the conference.

The goal of the summit was to provide a comprehensive display of state-of-the-art logistics technology by broadcasting it simultaneously across multiple platforms including Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, and video platforms. Additionally, it aimed to expedite the adoption of new technologies in the logistics sector, encourage global coordination among logistics industries, and enhance the high-quality development of the logistics industry.

Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.

H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

Left: Ms. Grace Sun, founder of GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network. Right: H.E. Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

From left to right, the individuals are: Mr. Varot Siva Moklakana, Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Transport of Thailand, H.E. Prof. Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand, Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and Founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network, H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. Mrs. Phongthep Thepkanjana, wife of H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana Mr. Gong Xiaofeng, CEO of Anjiekang Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.

"Rise Together, Shine Together" is the motto of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network, which is dedicated to spearheading the collaborative growth of logistics firms worldwide and establishing a new international supply chain ecosystem. The summit features events like professional forums, exhibition areas, and one-on-one negotiations, bringing together high-quality logistics resources from around the world and fostering a platform for sharing and cooperation.

The summit's grand opening aims to effectively unite resources from multiple parties through the establishment of an industry ecosystem, digital technology, and international logistics development opportunities from a capital perspective. This will enable enterprises to expand their domestic and overseas markets and further reinforce the creation of a new international logistics ecosystem, ultimately leading to win-win results for numerous firms and contributing to the development of the Belt and Road.

Representatives of exceptional logistics businesses from 106 countries, including United States, Switzerland, India, South Korea, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Tanzania, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, and China, attended the summit.

Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and Founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network, extended a warm welcome and sincere thanks to the guests and participants from international logistics enterprises on behalf of the organizers. She acknowledged that due to the epidemic, it has been a long time since they have had an opportunity to meet in person. Originally scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2020, this conference has finally come together. GLA is grateful for everyone's support during difficult times and their attendance today. Ms. Grace Sun also expressed her gratitude to the Thai government and people for welcoming them to their beautiful country.

Speech by Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and Founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network

Furthermore, she stated that Thailand is situated in a region where multiple civilizations converge, adjacent to China, and therefore, it is imperative to exchange and learn from countries worldwide. The GLA Global Logistics Enterprise Summit serves as an excellent platform for experts from across the globe to engage in constructive dialogue. This summit provides a chance not only to foster confidence among individuals and businesses from different countries but also to help the global logistics industry to create a cooperative and mutually beneficial network. Witnessing this significant process unfold in Thailand is indeed an honor.

 Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

Mr. Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand attended conference and delivered speech. He acknowledged that 2023 signifies the 20th anniversary of the China-ASEAN strategic partnership and the China-ASEAN Expo's establishment. Having witnessed China's progress and growth over the past four decades of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, he emphasized the close bond between the two nations, highlighting his role as the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association's Chairman. Selecting Thailand as the venue for the 8th GLA Global Logistics Enterprise Summit demonstrates the nations' strong partnership.

Speech by H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, attended the summit and delivered a speech. He expressed that Thailand and China have close exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and both leaders attach great importance to the development of bilateral relations. Currently, the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries has achieved fruitful results.

Next, under the gaze of the attending guests, and following the launch ceremony led by GLA Global Logistics Alliance founder Ms. Grace Sun and her special guests, the Global Logistics Enterprises Federation was officially unveiled. This is a new development in GLA's efforts to lead the international logistics industry in building a global supply chain. The unveiling ceremony signifies a milestone for GLA in the international logistics industry, leading the establishment of a new collaborative ecosystem. This also echoes the theme of this summit, "Rise Together, Shine Together."

Mr. Wang Ensen, President of the China Association of International Logistics and Transport

Mr. Wang Ensen, the President of the China Association of International Logistics and Transport, delivered speech and pointed out that

"over the past three years, the economic downturn has been exacerbated by the spread of the pandemic and the phased adjustments made to economic globalization. This has resulted in prominent supply-demand conflicts and a mismatch between business demands and supply capacity on a global scale. Given this context, the industry urgently requires an offline platform for communication and deep cooperation. The 8th Global Logistics Enterprise Summit held by GLA is timely and important in addressing these challenges."

Mr. Wang Ensen, also shared his views on how to address global supply chain issues and risks. He believes that it is crucial to strengthen production-demand coordination through global coordination and cooperation in international supply chains, thereby improving collaborative abilities. In addition, he stressed the importance of strengthening international trade cooperation and clearing the global industrial supply chain. Holding international conferences has a positive value and significance in promoting effective connections between international production and demand, and promoting the optimized development of international supply chains. Lastly, he emphasized the need to use digital economic means such as the internet and big data to facilitate international circulation. By digitizing the global supply chain, it can be empowered, made more elastic and resilient, and an effective collaborative international supply chain system can be established.

Next, the conference proceeded to the strategic partnership signing ceremony. The first agreement to be signed was between GLA Global Logistics Alliance, the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation, and the ASEAN-China Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Grace Sun, founder of GLA Global Logistics Alliance, and Dr. Darwin Yang, Chairman of the ASEAN-China Chamber of Commerce, Economic Adviser to the Southern Border Administrative Center of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, and member of the Public Relations Committee of the Thailand Special Investigation Bureau signed the strategic framework cooperation agreement in the presence of senior experts from the Thai Ministry of Defense, including Air Force Lieutenant General AM Kittithat Pacharoen, Deputy Minister of the Thai Ministry of Science and Technology Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, and Senior General of the Royal Guards of the Thai Army General Prasert Youngprapakorn.

From left to right: Air Force Lieutenant General Kittithat Pacharoen, senior expert committee member of the Thai Ministry of Defense; Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network; Dr. Darwin Yang, President of ASEAN-CHINA chamber of commerce and industry and member of the Public Relations Committee of the Thai Special Investigation Bureau; Prof. Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand; and Gen.Prasert Youngprapakorn , Senior General of the Royal Thai Army

The signing ceremony of a strategic framework cooperation agreement took place between the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology and Industrialization Integration, the Zhongye High-tech Intelligent Research Institute, and the ASEAN-China Chamber of Commerce was witnessed by Ms. Grace Sun, General Kittithat Pacharoen, Prof. Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, and General Prasert Youngprapakorn. The agreement was signed by Ouyang Hong, Secretary General of the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology and Industrialization Integration, and Dr. Darwin Yang, Chairman of the ASEAN-China Chamber of Commerce and economic adviser to the Southern Border Administrative Center of the Thai Prime Minister's Office and the Thai Special Investigation Bureau's Public Relations Committee.

From left to right in order: Lieutenant General Kittithat Pacharoen, senior expert committee member of the Thai Ministry of Defense; Ms. Grace Sun, president of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network; Mr. Ouyang Hong, secretary general of the Shenzhen Institute of Information and Industrialization; Dr. Darwin Yang, President of ASEAN-CHINA chamber of commerce and industry and member of the Public Relations Committee of the Thai Special Investigation Bureau; Prof. Dr. Wiboon Shamsheun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand; and General Prasert Youngprapakorn, senior general of the Royal Thai Army's Royal Guard

After the signing ceremony, the main event of the opening ceremony began. The theme of this summit was "New Turning Points, Seeking Opportunities," focusing on the changes in the international logistics and supply chain system, higher requirements for logistics supply, new turning points for enterprise digital transformation, and the new pattern of international and domestic circulation in the post-pandemic era. GLA invited representatives of entrepreneurs, renowned experts and scholars, and local government leaders from different continents to share their insights and experiences, thus helping international logistics entrepreneurs seize new turning points, grasp new opportunities, achieve international development, promote international trade, and usher in a new era of international logistics development.

During the discussion, two trends and an opportunity were highlighted, which are important for international logistics entrepreneurs to monitor closely. Firstly, the "supply structure adjustment" trend should be taken into account, particularly as industries and consumption patterns evolve in the post-pandemic era. Meeting the increased demand for higher quality logistics supply requires entrepreneurs to focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and achieving qualitative improvements for reasonable quantitative growth. Secondly, entrepreneurs should also pay attention to the trend of "logistics digital transformation." In the current environment of growing demand and a thriving market, enhancing the core competitiveness of logistics enterprises is imperative. Therefore, digitalization of logistics operations, the use of logistics platforms, and the implementation of intelligent logistics solutions can all be essential resources for upgrading and transforming logistics enterprises.

Experts and scholars also highly praised the role of the global offline summit in the peak dialogue and explored hidden opportunities. For global international logistics entrepreneurs, resource sharing and joint creation are the best ways to cross the cycle in the post-pandemic era. Logistics companies should "go out" as early as possible to leverage logistics network layout in other regions' business markets, expand potential opportunities, and deepen global development thinking in their global layout.

Furthermore panel also had discussion on big data, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, logistics robots, blockchain, etc.

Following that, Raz Ronen, the representative of the sponsor, Wisor AI, took the stage to deliver a speech. He expressed his pleasure in participating in the summit and highlighted that the Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) is dedicated to leading the collaborative development of global logistics enterprises and building a new ecosystem for international supply chains, which aligns with his company's goals. He analyzed that in the digital era, global business is developing at an unprecedented pace, yet the shipping industry has not kept up with the pace. Despite transporting almost everything we use, wear, and consume, overreliance on manual offline processes often leads to unnecessary delays, price fluctuations, and other inefficiencies that impact the company's bottom line.

Speech by sponsor Mr. Raz Ronen

Wisor was founded with the aim of modernizing the global logistics industry and accelerating the speed of supply chain journeys. It utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology to simplify the complexity of relying on the shipping industry for service companies, and provides freight forwarders with the flexibility and capabilities needed to adapt to the constantly changing global trade world.

H.E. Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand , Ms. Grace Sun, President of the Global Logistics Enterprise Federation and Founder of the GLA Global Logistics Alliance Network,

GLA 8th Global Logistics Conference 2023 Group Photo

The GLA Global Logistics Enterprise Summit aims to create more opportunities for offline communication among logistics enterprises of all sizes worldwide and contribute to the coordinated development of the global logistics industry.

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