Recap of the CILT Langfang Conference 2025

CILT China hosted the Langfang Conference 2025 in partnership with government bodies, uniting global leaders for collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing in logistics and supply chain.

Following the success of the 2024 CILT International Convention, the CILT Langfang Conference 2025 was proudly hosted by CILT China in close partnership with the Hebei Provincial Government, Langfang Municipal Government, and the China Communications and Transportation Association. This prestigious collaboration highlights the vital role of government-industry cooperation in advancing the supply chain, logistics and transportation sectors.

A Landmark Collaboration for Industry Innovation

Jointly sponsored by these influential organisations and managed by CILT China, the conference is one of the flagship initiatives of the CILT Innovation Cooperation Centre. Its mission: to establish an annual international platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation in logistics and supply chain.

Conference Highlights

The event welcomed around 500 attendees, including 150 international delegates, who engaged in a comprehensive agenda centred on the theme:

Digital-Intelligent Integration Drives Industry Change, Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement to Achieve High-Quality Development

Key focus areas included:

Technological innovation
Digital transformation
Sustainable development
International cooperation
Talent development

Jan Steenberg FCILT, our President Elect, delivered an inspiring keynote on the future of global logistics, while Chief Teete Owusu-Nortey FCILT FGIPS, International President of CILT, emphasised the importance of global partnerships and collaborative leadership in driving our profession forward.

The conference featured five thematic forums, networking sessions, and major announcements including the Global Top 50 Logistics Enterprises and best practice case studies on cost reduction. Attendees also benefitted from training sessions and an insightful site visit to new energy vehicle supply chain enterprises.

Strengthening Our Global Network

The CILT Langfang Conference is a testament to the power of collaboration between government bodies, industry leaders and CILT’s global community. This synergy fosters innovation, promotes sustainable development and supports the growth of talent worldwide.

Explore the Gallery

We warmly invite all members to relive the dynamic atmosphere and key moments from the conference by visiting our official photo gallery. Whether it’s engaging discussions, vibrant networking or keynote highlights, the gallery captures the spirit of this landmark event.

View the CILT Langfang Conference 2025 Gallery

Looking Ahead

Thanks to the leadership of CILT China and the support of our government partners, the Langfang Conference continues to grow as a premier international event for our profession. We look forward to building on this success and welcoming even more members to future editions.