Forto Webinar
Forto’s Logistics Pulse Quarterly report (Quarter 3, 2025)
- Virtual - Online
- Oct 15, 2025
- 10:00am - 11:00am Europe/Berlin
About this event
Join us for Forto’s Q3 Market Update webinar, where we’ll unravel the intricacies of recent economic shifts and their impact on sea and air freight. This is your chance to get ahead with insights from industry leaders and discover how these developments are reshaping the logistics sector.
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About the speakers
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VP Global Operations
Christopher Braun is VP Global Operations at Forto, responsible for overseeing operations across Air, Sea and Rail Freight.Chris joined Forto in 2022 to lead the company’s global Air Freight organisation. Through several stages of his journey at Forto, his responsibilities expanded across all freight modes, where he is focusing on building reliable and scalable operational structures to support the company’s continued growth.
Prior to his current role, Chris spent over 25 years in freight forwarding, holding senior leadership positions rooted deeply in aviation and global logistics. Having spent over two decades near the key air freight hub of Frankfurt and worked with teams across the globe, he brings a highly practical perspective and a talent for stabilizing complex situations under pressure.
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Head of Trade Asia Europe
Stefan Hartmann led the Asia-Europe trade at Forto, bringing over 25 years of experience in global logistics. Before joining Forto, he held key trade management roles at Panalpina, Geodis, and Hellmann, overseeing Asia-Europe operations at both country and regional levels.
His career spans major industry events, from the 2008 financial crisis to the Red Sea disruptions in 2024, giving him deep expertise in navigating global trade challenges.
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Renate Härle (Moderator)
Director of Marketing
Renate is a marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, passionate about the power of communication, AI, and collaboration in driving business success. As Director of Marketing at Forto, she shapes strategy, brand positioning, and digital transformation. She is driven by a mission to make marketing more impactful, leveraging innovation and clear messaging to create meaningful connections.
