Industry Partners

Dare to Improve is a freight forwarding operations advisory focused on logistics management, operating model design, and digital transformation. Managing Director Carlo D'Amico brings over 18 years of experience in freight forwarding operations and global account management, including leadership roles at Kuehne+Nagel and COSCO Shipping Lines across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Connect on LinkedIn or learn more at daretoimprove.org.

YoungShip Singapore is a non-profit networking platform for young maritime professionals. It focuses on career development, leadership exposure, and industry collaboration to groom the next generation of maritime leaders. Learn more at youngship.com/singapore.

BMT is a global design and engineering consulting organisation specialising in maritime, defence, and infrastructure solutions. It delivers technical expertise and innovative design to help industries and governments address complex challenges and build a safer, more sustainable world. Learn more at bmt.org.

Marco Reichel is a logistics entrepreneur and supply chain professional with over a decade of international experience in freight forwarding and air cargo operations across Europe and Asia. Based in Singapore, he is Managing Director and shareholder of Empire Bison Singapore, focusing on modernising airfreight cross-dock operations and flexible logistics solutions within the Free Trade Zone. He is also co-founder of a venture exploring autonomous cargo transport between airport terminals and warehouses. Connect on LinkedIn.

Ayentro is a Singapore-based maritime consultancy focused on digital transformation and operational compliance. Through its Smart Auditor platform, the firm provides GAP analysis and workflow management to transition manual shipping operations into digital, audit-ready systems. Learn more at ayentro.com.

Gaston Petrocelli is a maritime business development consultant and Managing Director of Akiramen Pte Ltd. With over 25 years of experience across tanker operations, marine fuels, and deep tech, he specialises in Japan/APAC market entry and maritime decarbonisation. Based in Singapore, he works with maritime tech companies and investors to bridge innovation and commercial reality. Connect on LinkedIn or learn more at akiramen.ai.