CARGO drones and air logistics were among the innovation topics that attracted more than 2,300 global participants to Hong Kong for the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC).
The two-day event, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, focused on connection and growth in the digitally driven New Trade landscape.
More than 80 industry leaders shared their insights in the shipping, aviation, logistics and supply chain sectors.
ALMAC hosted a dedicated session titled The Engine of Low-altitude Economy: How Cargo Drones Are Revolutionising the Future of Air Logistics on the opening day.
Manna Drone Delivery founder and chief executive Bobby Healy said finding a suitable market had been a persistent challenge due to lack of standard regulations.
“The challenge has always been to find a friendly drone-regulated country,” he said.
“The next challenge is going to be accessing the actual airspace because, in Europe, we have standards and regulations for the low average.”
The Hong Kong SAR government has advocated for development of the low-altitude economy, an emerging sector centred on business, service delivery and activities conducted in an airspace below 1000 metres above ground.
Chief technology officer of S.F. Express (Hong Kong), Kenny Lau, said Hong Kong was an ideal platform for competition.
“First, we should create an efficient and high-value investment space to maximise the benefits in the world, and we also have to integrate with the logistics network,” he said.
“Second, we should share resources. The sky is very busy in the Greater Bay Area, especially in Hong Kong. Thirdly, we should build a standard framework.”
Other key areas of the conference included diversifying supply chain, opportunities in emerging markets, sustainability and green energy.
The Hong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Award Presentation Ceremony 2025, held on the second day of the conference, recognised young talents in the logistics industry.