Join us October 30th-November 1st, 2023, for the 2nd annual Houston International Maritime Conference hosted by Port Houston.

Enjoy networking and informational sessions on topics like import and export container trade, steel cargo, terminal fluidity, sustainability, and the next generation of the logistics workforce. Attend alongside decision-makers from BCOs, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, trucking companies, and more, and learn about current trends, the future of the maritime industry, and preparing for future growth.

Tickets are now available, use code HoustonMaritime for the early bird discounted rate, expiring August 31, 2023.

Buy Tickets

Featured Speakers

Chart a course to success with our roster of distinguished conference speakers from the maritime industry who will share their in-depth knowledge and valuable insights on important issues and current trends.

Featured Speakers HIMC23

Carl Bentzel

Commissioner

Federal Maritime Commission
Featured Speakers HIMC23

Dustin Aaron

Chief Operating Officer

Gulf Winds International
Featured Speakers HIMC23

Lori Brownell

Director, Channel Improvement

Port Houston
Featured Speakers HIMC23

Richard Chriss

President

American Metals Supply Chain Institute
Featured Speakers HIMC23

Eloy Cortez

Representative, South and Gulf Coast District

International Longshoreman's Association

View all Speakers

Conference Agenda & Schedule

Design your conference experience by choosing from various keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking events that cover crucial topics and trends in the maritime industry.

View the Agenda

Sponsors

Sponsorships with the 2023 Houston International Maritime Conference place your company in a position of influence and enables you to build and strengthen your relationships, visibility, and reputation with major industry partners.

2023 Title Sponsor

Premium Sponsor

Welcome Happy Hour Reception Sponsor

International Longshoreman Association's Logo

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Sunburst Truck Lines logo

Silver Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

International Longshoreman Association's Logo

Lunch Sponsor

 

Become a Sponsor

Special Thanks to our Advisory Committee Members

 

Roger Guenther
Executive Director
Port Houston

J.J. Plunket
Chief Operating Officer/Port Agent
Houston Pilots Association

John Hark
Regional Director, North America
Bertling Logistics

Eloy Cortez
Representative, South and Gulf Coast District
International Longshoreman’s Association

Andy Powell
Commercial Director
G2 Ocean US, Inc.

Shaun Leone
CEO
Sunburst Truck Lines

Giancarlo Morgera
Executive Vice President of Export Liner Services
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

Will Connell
President
Gulf Intermodal Services, LLC.

Dave Morgan
President and CEO
Cooper/Ports America

Anthony Fullbrook
President
OEC Group