Carriers, shippers, cargo owners, ports and terminals all have key roles to play in cargo protection and container security. Today, real-time data and the evolution in technology, growing co-operation between stakeholders and the need for sustainability are driving demand for insights that can enhance cargo protection and operational transparency across the global supply chain.

This discussion will focus on the role of IoT technology in improving visibility, cargo integrity, safety and protection throughout the supply chain and how connecting fragmented data sources has the potential to optimise supply chain infrastructure at scale. We will explore how evolving capabilities and the growing demand for data can reduce gaps in dry and cold supply chains, bringing both opportunities and challenges for all involved.

Amid the global wave of digital transformation reshaping supply chains, this panel will draw on COSCO Shipping Lines’ digitalisation practices to illustrate how smart containers enhance both transport efficiency and decision-making precision. It will further examine the key challenges in multimodal transport collaboration and will explore solutions to overcome them, presenting a comprehensive overview of the IBOX product family’s end-to-end intelligent solutions.

In addition, COSCO SHIPPING’s subsidiary, PEARL, will introduce its “Hub + Corridor + Network” sea-rail intermodal model centered on the Port of Piraeus, along with its digital tools and tailored supply chain solutions for multiple industries. This session aims to provide practical insights and strategic reference for the global intelligent transformation of multimodal transport

Container safety is under pressure as wrongly declared cargo and existing fire risks continue to endanger crews, assets, and supply chains. Technology is both part of the challenge and part of the solution: IoT devices must be safe and certified so they do not spark incidents, but instead help prevent and detect them.

This session explores how connected sensors, fire and heat detection, smart seals, and real-time alert systems can identify hidden hazards, spot breaches, and provide early warnings. With cases ranging from misdeclared dangerous goods to cargo theft, our panel will discuss how technology can transform containers from passive boxes into active guardians of safety, security, and compliance.

As global trade accelerates, digital containers are redefining the role of the humble steel box.

With IoT now embedded at scale, shipping lines, logistics providers, and cargo owners have access to real-time data that was previously invisible. But the true question is not what the technology is - it’s what the technology does. This panel brings together perspectives from shipping lines, technology innovators, and cargo owners to explore how smart containers are transforming operations, commercial models, and supply chain strategies.

From operational efficiency and risk management to new service offerings and cargo visibility, we will unpack the value drivers and concrete use cases that demonstrate how data-driven containers are shaping the future of intermodal logistics.

In this session, global carriers share firsthand lessons from their smart container deployments with Hoopo. This is a rare, unfiltered look at the operational reality of container tracking: the wins, the challenges, and what it means for customer service, internal processes, and commercial strategy.

What makes this discussion especially valuable is the blend of perspectives, from the shipping lines who have implemented smart container solutions across their dry fleets, and from the technology provider adapting its products in direct response to operational demands. Together, they explore how innovation is shaped by real-world constraints, how smart tracking is integrated into daily workflows, and how cross-functional collaboration enables both commercial value and operational resilience.

For anyone navigating the complexities of fleet digitization, this session offers grounded insights into what’s working, what still needs to evolve, and how smart containers are becoming a strategic asset in global shipping.

AI promises cleaner, smarter supply chains, but can we trust the numbers behind the promise? As maritime operations increasingly embrace AI to drive sustainability, the conversation must go deeper than efficiency metrics.

From ‘AI-washing’ to energy-hungry data centres, this session dives into the hard questions: Who’s accountable when algorithms miss the mark, and how do we ensure that AI’s outputs are accurate, transparent, and verifiable, without undermining the very environmental goals they’re built to serve?

Join us as we explore where accountability, trust, and responsibility intersect in the age of intelligent supply chains.