Transformation of Logistics Service Providers

In today’s volatile, high-stakes logistics landscape, success is no longer defined by siloed systems or standalone tools—but by connected networks, shared intelligence, and collaborative execution. In this forward-looking session, Sven Meyer, Regional Sales Manager DACH Alpega, will explore how Collective Intelligence is becoming the most valuable asset in global transport. By uniting shippers, carriers, LSPs, and technology providers on a single digital platform, logistics leaders can unlock end-to-end visibility, resilience, and sustainability at scale. Discover how Alpega’s Digital Transport Platform—powered by Connecta—brings this intelligence to life across procurement, planning, execution, and optimization.

What do the new trends mean for the structure of the global supply chain landscape? In this session, participants will get an exclusive first look at the key findings of BVL's upcoming study “Trends and Strategies 2025”. Initial results will be jointly reviewed, discussed, interpreted such as their impact on the logistics and supply chain of tomorrow predicted. The aim is to derive specific findings that can help to actively shape the future of the supply chain.
 

In today's rapidly changing business world, innovation management is crucial for success in contract logistics. In an environment characterized by rapid technological change, the Geis Group shows how strategic innovation management and digital integration can not only optimize internal processes, but also successfully shape competitiveness and future viability.
 

In July 2027, a digital network will go live across Europe that will enable logistics companies and service providers to provide freight transportation information digitally during inspections by competent authorities. The EU member states are obliged to introduce interoperable systems in the control authorities in order to be able to accept freight transport information digitally. The objectives for this are: more efficiency in freight transport, digital connection of authorities, faster and more targeted checks, up-to-date transport data for companies, fewer language barriers, better monitoring of cabotage journeys, increased safety for emergency services and more efficient operations, e.g. in the event of dangerous goods accidents. Companies must therefore make the data available on suitable platforms. This is why this session, together with companies and the German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV), will focus on the practical opportunities and challenges of digitizing transport data. The Federal Ministry of Transport will also show what support is being provided by the federal government for implementation.
 

New players with fresh ideas are challenging the logistics and supply chain industry. In three keynote speeches, innovation drivers will show how traditional processes are being rethought, how ideas are turned into marketable solutions, and how established companies can benefit from collaborating with start-ups, incubators, or investors.

The topics: disruptors in logistics, the path from idea to market launch, and cooperation instead of competition. Modern, progressive, and forward-looking – a look at what will drive the industry tomorrow.

How do CO₂ pricing, minimum wage, the drive transition, insurance costs, and regulatory and societal demands change cost structures in the CEP sector? What challenges and opportunities arise especially for small and medium-sized enterprises?
The goal is to provide sound knowledge and discuss possible solutions to meet these challenges. Invited are CEP entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, and professionals from public administration and associations who want to get ready for Procurement 2026+.
1.    Simulations of diesel and electricity price developments beyond 2026
2.    Impact of a €15 minimum wage on personnel costs
3.    Operating and acquisition costs of electric vehicles compared to combustion engines
4.    Developments in vehicle insurance costs in the CEP market
 

The session provides an overview of the current state of transport logistics in the consumer goods industry and in retail, highlights the transport logistics strategies of market-leading manufacturers and retailers, classifies current transport logistics challenges and ventures an outlook on relevant future developments. With a special thematic focus on transport logistics between manufacturers and retailers, the make-or-buy question and collaboration with logistics service providers, the session lays the foundation for the subsequent Coffee Talk.