Amadou Diallo

Amadou Diallo is the CEO of Aramex Group, with extensive leadership experience across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Formerly the CEO of DHL in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia, he significantly increased revenue, customer satisfaction and employee engagement and championed diversity, with over 70% of the business led by women. Beyond his corporate roles, Amadou actively supports community initiatives, including the Banouna Ba Foundation for Girls Education in Kolda, Welthungerhilfe in Bonn, GBSN in Washington and Chairman for Gesundes Afrika in Berlin. A Senegalese national and polyglot; fluent a.o. in French, German, English, Fulani etc. he holds a.o. an MBA in International Business, and is an alumnus of Schiller International University, Wharton School, and CNAM Engineering. His impact extends beyond numbers, fostering a culture of unity and resilience.

Session Overview

Thursday, 5 November

11:40

Maritime & Logistics Conference Room B 11:40 - 12:40

Intelligent ports: powering the future of global trade through data and automation

Ports, logistics corridors, and trade networks are becoming increasingly central to how global trade and energy flows operate. They are no longer passive transfer points, but active systems that coordinate the movement of cargo, vessels and information across complex and interconnected supply chains. As trade patterns evolve and operational pressures increase, the focus shifts from capacity alone to coordination, visibility and responsiveness. Ports are integrating digital systems and automation to improve how operations are managed, enabling more efficient throughput and better alignment across shipping, terminals and logistics networks. This strengthens the role of ports as critical coordination nodes enabling more reliable global trade and energy flows.

Attendee Insights:
Explore how leading ports are enhancing efficiency, reducing congestion and strengthening their coordination role within global trade networks through digital systems and automation.