Phnom Penh, Cambodia – 1 April 2026 – EuroCham Cambodia, in collaboration with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), co-hosted the “Conference on Delivering Logistics-Led Growth” at the CDC headquarters. The event was co-chaired by H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Sun Chanthol and EuroCham Chairperson Mr. Tassilo Brinzer, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders to advance dialogue on Cambodia’s logistics sector and trade infrastructure.
The conference gathered 130 participants, including representatives from the CDC, EuroCham member companies, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the Ministry of Commerce, OCIC/Canadia, the General Department of Customs and Excise, and the Trade Policy Advisory Board. Regional partners from across Southeast Asia, including supply chain management classes, also joined virtually, reflecting growing interest in Cambodia’s logistics transformation.
The event served as a platform to highlight progress achieved through the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Policy Paper coordination process and to showcase successful examples of public–private collaboration in logistics and infrastructure development. Discussions also focused on Cambodia’s ongoing reforms, including improvements in port infrastructure, air cargo development, and trade facilitation, reinforcing the country’s position as an emerging logistics and trade hub in Southeast Asia.
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“The reform initiatives in express logistics are delivering real and measurable impact by reducing redundant paperwork, cutting administrative workload, and enabling clearance processes to begin even before goods arrive. This is no longer a dream; it’s happening today. Now is the time to scale it,” Mr. Suy Bunthan, Chairperson of EuroCham’s Transport & Logistics Committee and Head of Operations of DHL Express Cambodia.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol underscored the importance of reducing trade costs, strengthening connectivity, and attracting investment through the modernisation of transport systems and logistics services. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and supporting sustainable growth in the logistics and trade sectors.
Presentations throughout the conference provided detailed insights into key developments shaping the sector. EuroCham shared recommendations from the transport and logistics chapter of its latest White Book, including recommendations related to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port. Updates from the port authority highlighted infrastructure improvements driven by export growth, while contributions from development partners emphasised the importance of timely decision-making in advancing large-scale infrastructure projects and positioning Cambodia as a regional logistics hub.
Further discussions addressed reforms in express logistics and customs facilitation, with practical examples of progress achieved through close coordination between the private sector and government institutions. Developments in Cambodia’s air cargo infrastructure were also presented, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen multimodal transport connectivity and support future trade expansion.
The conference demonstrated that significant progress has already been achieved through coordinated public–private efforts, while also identifying opportunities to further enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and regional integration. It also underscored the importance of promoting these achievements more broadly to regional stakeholders and investors.
EuroCham Cambodia and the CDC concluded the event by reaffirming their commitment to continued collaboration in advancing Cambodia’s logistics sector, strengthening policy dialogue, and supporting sustainable, export-led growth.