Bangkok: Thailand has extended invitations to 25 countries to participate in “TILOG-LOGISTIX 2025,” an event aimed at bolstering the logistics supply chains and enhancing the transport and export of goods for Thai businesses.
According to Thai News Agency, the event is being organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in collaboration with RX Tradex. TILOG-LOGISTIX 2025 is set to be the most comprehensive trade exhibition focusing on warehousing and loading management technology, packaging and logistics, IT logistics, IoT, robotics, AI, e-logistics, and other comprehensive logistics services. It will be held from August 20-22, 2025, at Hall 98, BITEC, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center. With the theme “Resilient Supply Chain: Overcoming Global Challenges,” the exhibition aims to solidify Thailand’s position as a logistics hub in ASEAN and fortify its freight and export sectors to sustainably tackle both domestic and international challenges. The event is expected to draw over 150 companies, representing 415 brands from 25 countries, showcasing innovative logistics technologies and services. Additionally, it will feature knowledge-enhancing activities, academic seminars, and AI-powered busines
s matching, with over 1 billion baht anticipated in negotiation value. More than 7,500 attendees are expected.
Ms. Sunantha Kangwalkulkit, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion, noted that in 2024, Thailand’s logistics market was valued at 1.3 trillion baht and is projected to grow by an average of 3.97 percent annually between 2025 and 2033. Recognizing logistics as crucial for trade advantages, the DITP has consistently organized trade exhibitions to display the potential of Thai entrepreneurs to an international audience and promote Thailand as an ASEAN logistics hub. As of June 2025, Thailand had over 36,608 logistics business operators in the form of legal entities. According to the World Bank’s 2023 Logistics Performance Index, Thailand ranked 34th globally and 3rd in ASEAN, after Singapore and Malaysia, indicating its growing competitiveness in global trade.
Mr. Natthaphum Paowarat, President of the Warehouse, Silo, and Cold Storage Business Association, highlighted the transformative role of technology in the logistics industry. This is evidenced by the adoption of Smart Logistics, driven by data and automation. Examples include the use of IoT for real-time product tracking, temperature control in warehouses and vehicles, Big Data and AI for data analysis, route planning, storage space management, and more accurate demand forecasting. Additionally, the implementation of robots and automated warehouse systems is essential. Blockchain technology also enhances transparency and simplifies supply chains. These innovations are expected to help Thai entrepreneurs reduce costs, boost competitiveness, and better serve customers in the digital era.
Mr. Kongrit Chantrik, Executive Director of the Thai National Shippers’ Council, stated that global market changes are happening rapidly due to environmental pressures, trade tariffs, consumer expectations, and new regulations imposed by trading partners. Thai exporters need to make significant and urgent adjustments, especially in logistics, which is a major cost factor in exports.