Pat Lau
About Pat Lau
Pat Lau is the Director of Global Ocean Strategy and Carrier Development at Flexport in Singapore, with over a decade of experience in ocean freight and carrier management roles.
Title
Pat Lau serves as the Director of Global Ocean Strategy and Carrier Development at Flexport in Singapore.
Current Role at Flexport
Currently, Pat Lau is responsible for global ocean strategy and carrier development at Flexport. Based in Singapore, their role involves overseeing ocean freight operations and carrier relationships to optimize logistics and supply chain efficiency.
Previous Experience at Damco
From 2014 to 2016, Pat Lau worked at Damco as the Regional Carrier Manager for Intra Asia Trades, Ocean. In this role, based in Hong Kong, they managed regional carrier relations and strategies, ensuring smooth operations across intra-Asia trade lanes.
Career at Panalpina
Pat Lau served as Corporate Ocean Freight FCL Procurement Manager at Panalpina from 2011 to 2014. During this time, they handled procurement strategies for full container loads, aligning procurement activities with corporate goals and enhancing the company’s competitive position.
Role at CEVA Logistics
In 2010 and 2011, Pat Lau was the Manager of FCL Ocean Trade Lane Management for the Asia Pacific at CEVA Logistics in Hong Kong. They oversaw trade lane management and optimized full container load operations to drive efficiency across the Asia-Pacific region.
Project Management at Emirates Shipping Line
Between 2007 and 2010, Pat Lau worked as a Project Manager for Strategic Research at Emirates Shipping Line in Hong Kong. In this role, they conducted strategic research to guide the company’s project development and strategic decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Pat Lau holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from The University of Hong Kong. Their educational background in statistics supports a strong analytical approach to logistics and supply chain management.
Industry Experience and Skills
With over a decade of experience in ocean freight and carrier management, Pat Lau has extensive expertise in strategic research, full container load procurement, and trade lane management. They have developed strong negotiation skills, particularly in ocean transportation and freight, and possess a robust background in both regional and corporate leadership within the logistics and supply chain industry.