Inbound Logistics | January 2025

MARITIME/PORTS

Ports 25 June 1-4, Providence, RI portsconference.org Who Should Attend: Port, harbor, waterway, and marine professionals Ports June Who Should

2025 KC SmartPort Annual Industry Briefing April 16, Kansas City bit.ly/SmartPort2025 Who Should Attend: Supply chain and logistics professionals interested in nearshoring or reshoring; industrial real estate representatives What to Expect: 650+ local and national industry experts will gather to hear insights on the future of global investment in North America as opportunities for reshoring and nearshoring continue to increase. Highlights: The briefing will highlight the impact of trends including U.S. industrial development, supply chain shifts, and workforce trends. 2025 April Who Should

What to Expect: Presented by COPRI Ports and Harbors Committee, the event gives attendees the chance to experience papers and presentations that cover a broad spectrum of issues facing the ports and harbors community. Highlights: Educational workshops, technical presentations, Young Professionals Posters Session

INTERMODAL/RAIL Railway Interchange May 20-22, Indianapolis railwayinterchange.org Who Should Attend: Who Should

ASLRRA's 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition April 6-8, Denver aslrra.org/events/conference ASLRRA's April

Who Should Attend: Railroad ocials from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; rail supply representatives; government ocials; rail safety experts What to Expect: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) annual conference features more than 45 hours of industry-specific education delivered by subject-matter experts, with nearly 50 education breakout sessions across 12 industry tracks. Highlights: Keynote speakers including Jim Vena, CEO of Union Pacific, special activities such as a train ride on the Rocky Mountaineer and a networking event at Lucky Strike

Professionals from North American and international Class 1 railroads, short line railroads, and mining concerns; purchasing professionals, specifying engineers, railroad employees, and other railroad influencers

What to Expect: Join more than 5,000 global rail professionals at North America’s largest railway conference and exhibition to hear from key regulators and industry thought leaders and experience the latest rail technologies and innovations. Highlights: 600+ exhibitors, keynote address from a top rail industry professional

Breakbulk Americas Sept 30-Oct 2, Houston americas.breakbulk.com Who Should Attend: Project cargo and breakbulk industry professionals and specialized service providers What to Expect: Meet global sector leaders, including decision- Sept Who Should

IANA Intermodal Expo 2025 Sept 15-17, Long Beach, CA intermodal.org/intermodalexpo

Who Should Attend: Intermodal professionals from shippers, railroads, motor and ocean carriers, ports, technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, 3PLs What to Expect: Insights Who Should

makers from leading energy companies, plus engineering, procurement, and construction firms at the region’s largest and longest-running breakbulk trade event. Highlights: 6,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors, and 450+ global shippers; exhibit hall with Women In Breakbulk Lounge

from intermodal experts on topics ranging from terminal design, transloading, driver productivity, sustainability, regulatory risk, and chassis provisioning. Attendees will also learn about advances in intermodal industry technology, automation, and applications. Highlights: Committee meetings, academic challenges, educational content sessions, networking opportunities, awards ceremony

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