FAST Logistics Pushes for Urgent End-to-End Logistics Digitalization, Stronger Policy at LSPH Conference & Exhibit 2026

FAST Logistics Group, the Philippines’ leading provider of integrated end-to-end logistics solutions, is pushing for accelerated digitalization across the supply chain, warning that fragmented and outdated systems could limit the country’s competitiveness amid growing economic and operational risks.

Speaking at the Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 held on Wednesday, May 6, at the Fairmont Makati Ballroom, FAST Chief Information Officer Leo Sacamos Jr. said digital transformation is no longer optional as supply chains become more complex and customer expectations continue to rise.

“Digitalization is a major turning point for logistics,” Leo said during his presentation. “It enables agility and resiliency. At FAST’s scale, with more than one million pallet positions across 160 hubs and over 3,100 transport assets nationwide, technology is what allows us to stay agile, responsive, and operationally synchronized.”

Leo served as a resource speaker and co-panelist alongside Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda and Blockchain Council of the Philippines Founding President Donald Lim in the conference’s digitalization segment.

Accelerating Digital Transformation

Leo said shared that FAST is accelerating its digital transformation efforts through its transition from an in-house Transport Management System (TMS) to FarEye, a global logistics technology platform designed to improve visibility, route optimization, and customer experience across large-scale operations.

With FarEye, FAST aims to streamline delivery routes and operations through dynamic routing and cross-dock optimization, reduce operational costs by lowering fuel consumption and idle time, improve transparency through real-time shipment tracking and electronic proof of delivery, and enhance delivery reliability through real-time operational adjustments.

FAST’s TMS is complemented by the use of AI dashcam, which helps improve road safety and logistics efficiency by monitoring driver behavior, detecting distractions such as mobile phone use, and providing real-time alerts to prevent incidents on the road.

“These capabilities are critical when managing complexity at scale,” Leo said, noting that predictability and visibility are essential to maintaining service consistency across last-mile operations.

The company is also expanding the use of Warehouse Management Systems and Voice-Pick Technology powered by Honeywell to improve warehouse accuracy, productivity, and real-time inventory visibility for high-volume customers.

Addressing Industry-Wide Latencies

Leo added that digital tools are also helping FAST strengthen backhaul logistics and co-loading initiatives — long-standing challenges in Philippine logistics which exacerbate cost pressure on Filipino consumers.

He noted that about 70% of trucks in the country still return to their point of origin without backload cargo, while several trucks delivering fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to retail stores operate at only 32% to 42%.

Through digital tools and analytics, FAST can gain real-time visibility over empty return trips, intelligently match vehicles with backload opportunities, and improve route optimization and demand aggregation.

“In logistics, inefficiency always translates into higher costs somewhere down the chain, and eventually consumers feel that impact,” Leo told the audience of the LSPH Conference & Exhibit 2026. “When trucks run empty on return trips or operate below capacity, we are wasting fuel, time, and resources.”

He said technology is helping FAST address these inefficiencies by making logistics networks more connected, data-driven, and responsive in real time.

Stronger Policy Support Needed 

While private companies invest heavily in technology, Leo stressed that broader ecosystem transformation will require stronger policy and regulatory support from the government.

“Internally, we are already undergoing digitalization, but we cannot connect all the dots if the broader ecosystem remains largely manual,” he said. “For digitalization and blockchain to thrive end-to-end, there have to be enabling laws and stronger government support.”

Leo said technologies such as blockchain-enabled e-contracts and digital documentation can significantly improve transparency, traceability, and security across supply chains.

“The future of logistics will be built on transparency, interoperability, and real-time data,” he added. “Eventually, the industry will not be able to get away from digital transformation. The question is how fast we can build the right ecosystem around it.”

Beyond operational efficiency, Leo said FAST’s digitalization strategy empowers employees to focus on higher-value work instead of replacing them.

“Technology and AI should remove repetitive and manual work so people can focus on higher-value and more strategic decision-making,” he said. 

The LSPH Conference & Exhibit 2026 gathered leaders from government, logistics, and supply chain sectors to discuss digitalization, infrastructure, trade facilitation, and sustainability initiatives shaping the future of logistics in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

As one of the event’s major sponsors, FAST also mounted an exhibit booth that served as a venue for networking and discussions between solutions experts, customers, and industry stakeholders. Connect with our Solutions Experts to learn how we support businesses