2025 Agenda

Monday, March 24

13:00 Registration Opens

15:00 – 17:00 Freighter Fleet Strategy Workshop, presented by Cargo Facts Consulting 

This is an ideal workshop for those who want to enhance their understanding of the freighter market and gain new ideas and approaches to freighter and engine operations. Attendees must pre-register through the event registration to participate in the workshop. Click here to start your registration and reserve your spot today!

17:00 Opening Reception 

Join us for the opening cocktail reception of Cargo Facts Asia, the perfect kickoff to an exciting event! Connect with industry peers over drinks and appetizers in a relaxed setting designed for networking and conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet fellow attendees and start the event with engaging discussions.

Tuesday, March 25

08:00 Registration Opens

09:00 Opening Remarks

09:15 – 10:15 Session 1: Panel- Taking the pulse of the Asia-Pacific freighter market

• Overcoming the imbalanced trade flows between Asia and Europe 
• Implications of current trade regulations on trans-Pacific freighter demand 
• Assessing the growth potential of e-commerce hubs inside and outside of China 

PANELISTS:

• Kersti Krepp, Sr. Vice President & Chief Management Officer, Polar Air Cargo
• Vivian Lau, Chair & Group Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Air Holdings Limited

10:15 – 10:45 Session 2: Fireside chat 

A leading industry executive will take the stage to discuss the economy, trends in freighter fleets, and the outlook for trade and air logistics in the Asia-Pacific region.  

10:45 – 11:15 Morning Coffee Break

11:15 – 12:00 Session 3: Presentation- Official release of the 20-year freighter forecast for 2025, presented by Cargo Facts Consulting 

• 2025 freighter forecast highlights 
• APAC market dynamics and fleet expansion, including engine trends 
• Key airfreight and economic indicators and strategic insights for 2025 and beyond 

12:00 – 13:30 Networking Lunch & Market Presentation 

13:45 – 14:30 Session 4: Panel- Evaluating narrowbody freighter replacements in the Asia-Pacific region

• The proliferation of 737-800Fs: How long will Classics stay? 
• Implications of the growing footprint of A320 and A321 freighters 
• How much space is there for new and alternative types? 
• Overcoming engine scarcity and escalating costs

PANELISTS:

• Bin Li, President, Tianjin Air Cargo

14:30 – 15:00 Afternoon Break 

15:00 – 15:30 Session 5: Presentation- MRO perspective: Investing in conversion capabilities for maximum efficiency

• The strategy behind setting up — or closing down — a freighter conversion line 
• Methods for maintaining quality control and on-time delivery 
• Why and how is Asia planning for MRO expansion for freighters and engines? 

PRESENTER:

• Marc Szepan, General Manager, GAMECO

15:30 – 16:15 Session 6: Panel- Asia and the next wave of widebody freighters

• The importance of nose-loading aircraft and the outsized market in Asia 
• An update on production and certification delays for new freighters 
• Growth trajectory and market demand for A330 conversions

17:00 Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, March 26

08:00 Registration Opens

09:00 Welcoming Remarks

9:05 – 9:55 Session 7: Panel- Freighter conversions: Finding solutions with limited resources and escalating costs

• A321F and 737-800F conversion line expansion in Asia: How much more?
• Overcoming feedstock and engine challenges
• Parts shortages, rising costs and their impact on turnaround times

10:00 – 10:20 Session 8: Presentation- Advanced air mobility developments in Asia

• Progress on advanced air mobility (AAM) deployment in Asia 
• Understanding the cargo drone business case in remote and urban areas of Asia 
• Infrastructure and regulatory needs to support AAM growth 

10:20 – 10:50 Morning Coffee Break

10:50 – 11:20 Session 9: Panel- Booming e-commerce and express markets: Opportunities and challenges

• Trends in e-commerce growth and its effect on the express market 
• How freighter operators can meet the needs of Asia’s e-commerce players 
• Is growing e-commerce volume translating into increased freighter demand? 

PANELISTS:

• Robert Zhang, Commercial Director, SF Airlines

11:20 – 12:00 Session 10: Panel- Trends in freighter leasing and aircraft values

• Appetite for latest-gen narrowbody freighters 
• Chinese provincial entities and their interest in freighter and engine leasing 
• The ideal mix of freighter and passenger aircraft in a fleet portfolio 

PANELISTS:

• Boon Keng Tan, SVP, GM & Head Aircraft Leasing Aviation Asset Management Commercial Aerospace, ST Engineering
• Eddo Weijer, Commercial Director, Icelease
• David Yu, Chairman & Managing Director, China Aviation Valuation Advisors

12:00 – 13:30 Networking Lunch & Market Presentation

13:30 Conclusion