DFA Roundtable Summary | Manila Event Highlights 2025

The DFA Executive Roundtable 2025 took place in Manila, Philippines, on 2nd September and became a remarkable gathering of logistics professionals and DFA Members across the globe. This event was a dedicated place for greatly strengthening cooperation within the freight forwarding community.  

Thanks to the DFA Executive Roundtable 2025, participants had the opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights from industry experts, and learn how the Digital Freight Alliance continues to empower forwarders with advanced tools and resources.

Event highlights

At the Executive Roundtable 2025, the discussions focused on accelerating digital transformation for freight forwarders, showcasing how DFA, in partnership with DP World and SeaRates, delivers cutting-edge logistics technologies. The program covered:

• practical applications of the SeaRates tracking, logistics explorer, ship schedules, and other digital tools for smarter logistics management,
• real-life case studies of freight digitization,
• strategies for enhancing collaboration within the DFA network,
• and the role of innovative and smart solutions in tackling today’s supply chain challenges.

To ensure sustainable logistics development, speakers emphasized the importance of adaptability, efficiency, and global interaction. 

SeaRates and Digital Freight Alliance were pleased to showcase the latest digital tools and solutions that freight forwarders can use immediately to optimize their operations. The event also provided an opportunity to share knowledge, showcase success stories, and motivate participants to take further steps in digital transformation.

The executive roundtable reaffirmed DFA's commitment to providing freight forwarders around the world with the tools, know-how, and global network to compete in an ever-changing logistics environment.

Find our team’s impressions in their LinkedIn posts about the DFA Roundtable below:

Mike Bhaskaran
Vivek Balakrishnan
Mhelody Ibarra
Allen Solis

Wrapping up

The Executive Roundtable 2025 was a knowledge-sharing platform, a camaraderie, and a professional bonding among freight experts. Events like these assert the resolve of the DFA in empowering members through innovation, development, training, and international cooperation.

Thank you to all for joining this profound conversation, and we hope to see you again at DFA events!

For updates on forthcoming conferences and interventions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Stay connected with the DFA community on LinkedIn or Twitter for more updates, insights, and opportunities.