Disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here.. From shifting regulations to global trade route upheavals, to workforce revolutions to digital transformations, the world of supply chains is being rewritten in real-time..
These disruptions are forcing many supply chain professionals to ask the hard questions in the face of volatility
- How do we adapt to this CHAINge and how do we build supply chains that can survive—and thrive—in this new normal..??
- What needs to evolve first—our systems or our mindset, or our people..??
- Are we preparing our people as fast as we are upgrading our platforms..??
Well, you may find the answers to these questions at CHAINge EU 2025..
I’m honoured to join a panel of experts exploring one of the most urgent themes of our time: “The 5 Core Focus Areas in Supply Chain to Survive Disruption: Regulations, Innovation, Collaboration, Talent and Sustainability..
The panel will do a deep dive into the areas of :
Regulation & Sustainability: Can policy meet profit..??
With EU ETS and FuelEU already active and the IMO’s net-zero targets looming on the 2027 horizon, regulatory compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about redefining how we move goods..
- But how do companies navigate this shifting terrain without breaking the bank..??
- Can sustainability goals align with cost-efficiency and operational flow..??
- What role do technology and consumer behaviour really play in pushing the green agenda forward..??
We’ll explore strategies such as green corridor initiatives, modal shifts, investment in digital emissions tracking tools, and practical ways industry players are staying ahead of the regulatory curve while uncovering cost and efficiency benefits for shippers..
Innovation & Collaboration: From eBL breakthroughs to total transparency
Remember the hype around electronic Bills of Lading..?? Well, it just got real..
With the first interoperable, standards-based eBL transaction now complete, digital trade has moved from buzzword to boardroom agenda and actual action..
The panel will discuss
• The roadmap toward universal eBL adoption
• The real-world ROI of smart container investments
• The long road to total supply chain visibility—from supplier to shelf
And more importantly, how collaboration—not competition—will power this transformation..
We’ll also touch on the rise of API-based systems and connected visibility platforms that are paving the way for real-time updates across the entire supplier network, a future where transparency is no longer a differentiator, but a baseline expectation..
Talent: Let’s talk about us humans
Automation and AI are reshaping logistics from the ground up, especially in warehousing, distribution, and documentation.. But with this wave of innovation comes a critical challenge: Is the human workforce ready..??
From union reactions to upskilling gaps, we’ll unpack the delicate balance between technology adoption and human inclusion, and how forward-thinking organisations are rewriting their workforce strategies for the future..
The discussion will highlight trends in digital training programmes, new workforce roles emerging through AI augmentation, and how employers are aligning automation with open communication and continuous reskilling initiatives..
Surviving and adapting to disruption: Thriving in the age of uncertainty
If your supply chain feels like it’s constantly in crisis mode, you’re not alone..
From the recent US tariff tremors to the slightly older Red Sea disruptions to age-old contract volatility, resilience is no longer a luxury.. It’s a prerequisite..
This panel will surface the questions on everyone’s mind:
• How do you model true end-to-end supply chain cost in an age of chaos..??
• Are flexible contracts the new norm..??
• How can digital reliance become both a strength and a vulnerability..??
We’ll explore how companies are using scenario planning, dynamic risk-sharing models in contracts, and redundancy in digital systems to build adaptable, shock-absorbing supply chains..
Expect actionable insights, smart provocations, and maybe a few uncomfortable truths..
Why YOU should be at CHAINge EU 2025
CHAINge EU 2025 is not just another event on the logistics calendar.. CHAINge EU 2025 is where policy-makers meet technologists, where innovators meet operators, and where strategy meets execution..
If you are responsible for moving goods, managing teams, deploying tech, or making trade decisions, this is where you need to be..
Join us and be part of the conversation that shapes what comes next.. Don’t just adapt to change.. Be the one who drives it..
🗓️ Event: CHAINge EU 2025
🎤 Panel: “The 5 Core Focus Areas in Supply Chain to Survive Disruption”
👥 Featuring leaders in shipping, logistics, ports, tech, and trade
📍 The EGG Brussels – 17-18th June 2025 – this panel discussion is between 09:30 – 10:30 on 17th June 2025
🔗 REGISTER HERE
Drop by and say hello to me and the rest of the panel..
Follow @ShippingAndFreightResource for live coverage, behind-the-scenes insights, and post-panel reflections..
