UMT Logistics Conference Explores Global Supply Chain Transformation Through Insights from FIATA World Congress 2025

Chan Kalyan

19 Dec 2025

In response to the rapid transformation of global supply chains driven by digitalization, geopolitical shifts, and sustainability imperatives, the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Management and Technology (UMT) successfully organized a professional conference entitled “Global Logistics in Transition: Insights from FIATA World Congress 2025.”

The event aimed to provide students with direct exposure to the latest developments shaping the international logistics industry while strengthening the connection between academic learning and industry practice. Drawing insights from the prestigious FIATA World Congress 2025, the conference offered valuable perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving global logistics landscape.

The conference featured distinguished industry leaders and logistics professionals, including:

Mr. Ngo Minh Quan – Managing Director in Vietnam, OEC Group Canada
Mr. Nguyen Huu Chi – Director, Penguin Logistics
Mr. Dong Minh Huy – Vietnam Representative, American Timber Group
Mr. Nguyen Van Toan – Senior Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain, Nippon Express Vietnam
Mr. Phan Minh Tien – Logistics Consultant, Port Logic JSC

Representing UMT were Dr. Nguyen Canh Tuan, Vice President; Dr. Thai Binh Tran, Head of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department; and Mr. Phan Thai Binh, Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Their contributions provided students with academic perspectives closely aligned with industry expectations and labor market demands.

Throughout the conference, speakers highlighted key themes emerging from FIATA World Congress 2025, including digital transformation in logistics, supply chain resilience, green logistics, international trade dynamics, and the future skills required for logistics professionals in an increasingly interconnected world.

The event reflects UMT's commitment to equipping students with globally relevant knowledge, fostering industry engagement, and preparing future logistics professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. By bringing together academia and industry, UMT continues to create meaningful opportunities for students to learn from practitioners, expand their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of global logistics trends.

The conference served as an inspiring platform for students to connect classroom learning with real-world challenges and opportunities, reinforcing UMT's vision of developing industry-ready graduates capable of contributing to the future of logistics and supply chain management.

Great Peace International recognizes initiatives that bridge academia and industry, contributing to the development of future logistics leaders and strengthening Vietnam's integration into global supply chains.

As Head of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department at UMT, Dr. Thai Binh Tran presented key takeaways from FIATA World Congress 2025, helping students better understand the challenges, opportunities, and future directions shaping the global logistics industry.

Drawing on her participation in FIATA World Congress 2025, Dr. Thai Binh Tran presented industry-driven insights on digital transformation, sustainability, supply chain resilience, and the evolving role of logistics in the global economy.

Complementing the insights gained from FIATA World Congress 2025, Dr. Thai Binh Tran engaged in industry observations at a major container terminal, strengthening the connection between academic knowledge, logistics practice, and global supply chain operations.

The event concluded with a token of appreciation presented to distinguished guest speakers and industry experts, recognizing their contributions to enriching students’ understanding of global logistics trends, supply chain transformation, and emerging opportunities highlighted at FIATA World Congress 2025.

The conference concluded with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and industry practitioners, reflecting UMT’s commitment to creating a dynamic learning ecosystem where global industry insights, academic excellence, and professional engagement come together to prepare the next generation of logistics and supply chain leaders.