3PL Value Creation Europe Summit 2025

On November 13, Armstrong & Associates and CSCMP are partnering to host the first annual 3PL Value Creation Europe Summit in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s event analyzes the most important European and Global Third-Party Logistics Market trends (such as the effects of central bank monetary policy and inflation, normalization of transportation rates, growth in warehousing and e-commerce, and head and tailwinds in the freight forwarding market segment) in an interactive and fully engaged way—network with industry experts and peers who successfully navigate the unique daily complexities of the global 3PL industry. The 3PL Value Creation Europe Summit will be held at CahootCoworking, C. de Floridablanca, 94, L'Eixample, 08015 in Barcelona, Spain.

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10:00 AM Welcome and State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Market Research

10:20 AM Panel Discussion: Global 3PL View & Regional Variations

This Executive-level session will discuss market trends found globally and within Europe. What is the current state of third-party logistics? What opportunities exist ahead?
Panelists:
Dr. Jae Auh, Executive Vice President, LX Pantos
Michael Fahy, Chief Executive Officer, Neovia Logistics
Roel Steigerwald, Vice President Global Forwarding Europe, C.H. Robinson

11:15 AM Panel Discussion: New Headwinds and Tailwinds – Summarizing the M&A Landscape

This session will cover the latest market intelligence on the financing landscape for 3PLs and explain the best 3PLs’ expansion strategies.
Panelists:
Paul Daume, Group Corporate Development, arvato
Erdem Sozvar, Chief Operating Officer, Dincer Logistics
Evan Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

11:55 AM Panel Discussion: Contract Logistics and E-Commerce Fulfillment

E-commerce continues to surge and offer growth opportunities for 3PL providers in the short and long term. This panel examines current contract logistics and e-commerce trends and future possibilities.
Panelists:
Maria Torrent March, Warehousing and Logistics Strategy Director, Iron Mountain
David Rodriguez, Senior Process Improvement Specialist, Fortune 100 E-Commerce Company
Kevin Plancq, Customer Success Manager, AfterShip

12:45 PM Networking Luncheon

1:30 PM Panel Discussion: What’s Next in Supply Chain Technology and Innovation

Logistics is rife with advancements through robotics, artificial intelligence, visibility, and more. What is changing the supply chain landscape?
Panelists:
Carolina Cipres, Director of Research, Zaragoza Logistics Center MIT
Thomas van Vliet, Director of Business Analytics, DSV
Aleix Jove Saumoy, Program Manager, Fortune 100 E-Commerce Company

2:15 PM Panel Discussion: Automation, Analytics, and Sustainability in International Transportation Management/Freight Forwarding

This session will cover the latest freight forwarding trends impacting the industry, including data analytics, freight matching, and sustainability.
Panelists:
Ian Arroyo, Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos Group
Joe Peak, Head of Supply Chain, Windward AI
Martijn Smeets, Co-Founder and CEO, CargoClub