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Samsung SDS showcases global digital logistics solutions at Manifest 2026
Samsung SDS America's Group Leader Ann Jae-won, left, speaks at the company's panel session at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Monday (local time). Courtesy of Samsung SDS
By Lee Gyu-lee
Samsung SDS took the stage at Manifest 2026, one of the world’s largest supply chain and logistics technology events, to spotlight its global digital logistics push, unveiling its tech-driven supply chain solutions.
The event, held in Las Vegas from Monday through Wednesday (local time), brought together leading companies and technology executives across the global supply chain and logistics sector to discuss emerging technologies and market trends.
This year’s conference drew about 7,200 attendees, including shippers, logistics solution and service providers, startups and investors.
At its exhibition booth, Samsung SDS showcased its logistics platform Cello Square, which provides an end-to-end logistics workflow. It enables users to manage tasks from quoting and booking to billing and settlement through a single interface.
The company also introduced its tech-driven logistics services covering ocean and air freight, as well as ground transportation, warehousing and localized distribution.
“Manifest 2026 served as a key platform to showcase the company’s digital logistics portfolio to the global market and strengthen ties with supply chain technology leaders,” said O Koo-il, executive vice president of the company’s logistics division.
“We will continue to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technologies to expand our global logistics business.”
Participants visit Samsung SDS' exhibition booth during Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Tuesday (local time). Courtesy of Samsung SDS
Samsung SDS also joined the conference sessions to address the challenges companies are facing with fast-changing global supply chains, highlighting its capabilities in ocean freight risk management and data-driven transport control.
The company pointed out that many shippers and freight forwarders continue to struggle with limited visibility and transparency due to geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions and constraints in maritime infrastructure and vessel operations.
To address these issues, the company highlighted that Cello Square delivers real-time, end-to-end shipment tracking, along with AI and machine learning–based risk forecasting and more accurate estimated times of arrival.
The company also presented a joint case study with Japan’s Kyocera to outline how the two firms streamlined warehouse operations and last-mile logistics across Europe, drawing strong interest from attendees.
Samsung SDS emphasized that it is accelerating its push into the European market by rolling out integrated, tech-driven logistics services that connect the full value chain from manufacturing and transportation to customs clearance, warehousing and distribution as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
Martijn Cillessen, a logistics executive at Kyocera who co-presented at the event, noted that adopting Samsung SDS’s tech-based logistics services improved the company’s data transparency and automated decision-making, significantly boosting operational efficiency. He added that Kyocera plans to continue expanding business innovation through its partnership with Samsung SDS.