Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, 5,000 logistics professionals from North America, Asia, and beyond gathered in Long Beach, California for the industry’s premier event: the Transpacific Maritime Conference. Organized by the Journal of Commerce within S&P Global, this year’s edition marked the conference’s 25th anniversary. From March 2-5, 2025, industry leaders convened under the theme "Finding Reliability in an Unreliable World."

The conference opened with a keynote address by John Bolton, former US National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the United Nations, who explored global security challenges and their impact on the container shipping industry. His address underscored the need for strategic planning to navigate shifting trade dynamics.

Recognizing the significance of TPM25, Hellmann brought a strong delegation with key representatives from Asia, IMEA, and North America to engage with industry stakeholders, customers, and business prospects.

Rinaldo Alcala, Chief Commercial Officer, AMCS, reflected on the experience:

"TPM25 was a remarkable and well-organized event that showcased not only the growth of our industry but also the strong relationships we've built over the years with valued customers and key partners from all over the world. It was exciting to see the enthusiasm and collaboration that continues to drive our success and that will strengthen our position in the market in upcoming times.”

One of the standout sessions, "Tradelane Focus: Is Relief in Sight for Asia-Europe Shippers?", featured Helge Neumann-Lezius, Global Head of Seafreight FCL, alongside other industry experts. The panel examined the outlook for Asia-Europe trade, reflecting on lessons from a turbulent year and strategies for cargo owners to shape their 2025 approach.

Neumann-Lezius shared his thoughts:

"Every year I am again impressed by the sheer size, seniority and expertise at TPM. This year has been even more impressive as it marked the 25th anniversary of the event and I had the honor to represent Hellmann live on stage. I met many business partners and customers to close deals and really enjoyed the valuable time with our colleagues. Look forward to 2026!”

Mario Stecher, Regional Head of Seafreight, AMCS, highlighted the value of collaboration with global teams:

"TPM 2025 was another great success! It was exciting to see our progress in customer and carrier engagements. We also greatly appreciated having our IMEA colleagues join us, as the Indian Subcontinent continues to play an increasingly important role in our discussions.”

To close out a successful conference, the Hellmann team hosted its renowned After Party, fostering valuable connections and continuing conversations with business partners and clients.