Centre for Next Generation Logistics (C4NGL) and Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP), together with Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) and NTU’s Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence, hosted the 9th International Conference on Logistics and Maritime Systems (LOGMS 2019) from 14th – 16th August 2019. The event was supported by the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The event was held at Shaw Foundation Alumni House, NUS.
The theme was “Smart Analytics for Maritime and Logistics Systems”.
The goal was to provide a forum for participants from world universities and industry to exchange ideas on the latest trends, research developments, and practical applications in maritime systems and urban logistics.
We have the honour of Dr Sanjay Kuttan, Executive Director, SMI to deliver our opening speech.
Mr. Kenneth Lim, Chief Technology Officer, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, who delivered a keynote on “Maritime Singapore”.
Keynote speakers Prof. Rommert Dekker, The Erasmus School of Economics, addressed on “Digitization and automation in the port: developments and experiences from the Port of Rotterdam” and Prof. Chealsea White, Georgia Tech, spoke on “Current Developments in Logistics and Digitalization”
Assoc Prof. Lee Loo Hay, addressing the audience on the future of logistics and supply chain systems.
Two lively panel discussions on “Future trends in Maritime and Logistics Systems” and “Steering towards Industry 4.0” that actively engaged the participants and brought new insights to the community.
A highlight of LOGMS2019 were the best paper competition, which saw the parallel session of quality paper presentations from students and regular submissions all over the world.
There were plenty of opportunities for networking among colleagues, academic participants and industrial partners. A tour was organised to view the upcoming mega port in Singapore and a fun-filled Gala dinner was held at the Raffles Marina for all our participants and supporters.
LOGMS-Singapore 2019 had brought the LOGMS conference to a new level and now the baton is handed over to Imperial College, London for the 10th LOGMS conference. See you at London!
