Smart ports and maritime logistics in Southeast Asia: opportunities for Canadian technology companies

This virtual session will provide an overview of Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving maritime logistics sector, with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It will also highlight concrete opportunities for Canadian companies offering digital technologies, smart port solutions, and maritime technologies.

This webinar will take place on June 3, at 8:00 pm ET.

Southeast Asia represents a major global maritime hub, handling over one-fifth of global container throughput and operating more than 520 international ports. As trade volumes grow and congestion pressures increase, governments across the region are accelerating investments in port modernization and digitalization.

Key trends driving opportunity include:

• large-scale port modernization and automation programs
• growing demand for digital solutions such as:
  • AI-enabled analytics
  • internet of things (IoT) monitoring
  • cybersecurity solutions
• increasing focus on green port infrastructure and sustainability
• fragmented digital systems, creating strong demand for interoperable solutions

During this session, trade commissioners and industry experts will provide:

Regional market insights

• Overview of maritime logistics trends across Southeast Asia
• Key developments in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam
• Common technology gaps and government priorities

Technology opportunities

• Smart port systems and digital platforms
• AI, IoT, and data integration solutions
• Cybersecurity and sensing technologies
• Green and autonomous maritime innovations

Market entry strategies

• Partnership-driven approaches and local collaboration
• Navigating infrastructure and regulatory challenges
• Positioning solutions across short-, medium-, and long-term opportunities

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) support

• Introductions to key stakeholders
• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking and partnership facilitation
• Market intelligence and on-the-ground insights

• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets