Houston International Maritime Conference

The Future of Shipping is Here

We recently celebrated the 3rd annual Houston International Maritime Conference hosted by Port Houston, the No. 5 ranked U.S. container port.

Global and local market dynamics are forcing stakeholders throughout the supply chain to revisit their strategies, capitalize on unexpected opportunities, and leverage forward-thinking solutions. HIMC24 offered a remarkable chance to absorb knowledge from prominent leaders who are steering the industry’s evolution. This year we provided more opportunities to network and engage with top professionals in the maritime and supply chain industries.

Attendees participated in engaging sessions that delve into subjects such as import-export container trade, steel and project cargo logistics, state of the economy, industrial real estate, cold chain, sustainability, landside infrastructure and more! Join the array of attendees at HIMC25, from BCOs to ocean carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, trucking enterprises, and more, you’ll gain insights into current trends, the maritime industry’s impending landscape, and strategies to prepare for future expansion.

 

2024 Recap

 

Celebrity Guest Speakers

Carl Bentzel

Carl Bentzel

Commissioner

Federal Maritime Commission
Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler

Hall of Fame Basketball Legend

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Administrator

Panama Canal Authority

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.

Interested in participating as a speaker in HIMC24? Contact us at [email protected]

 

CLAUDIO ABBATE

CLAUDIO ABBATE

Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs

MSC Group
Lori Brownell

Lori Brownell

Chief Channel Infrastructure Officer

Port Houston
Shay Downing

Shay Downing

Founder

JS&J Solutions
Daniel Hackett

Daniel Hackett

Partner

AICP
Hackett Associates
Patrick Jankowski

Patrick Jankowski

Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Research

Greater Houston Partnership

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Conference Agenda & Schedule

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2024 Title Sponsor

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Guest Speaker Sponsor

Houston Basketball Great Clyde Drexler

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Special Thanks to our 2024 Advisory Committee Members

 

Will Connell
President, Gulf Region
IMC

Eloy Cortez
International Vice President and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Representative
ILA

Shay Downing
Founder
JS&J Solutions

Anthony Fullbrook
President
OEC Group

John Hark
Director of Chartering
North America Bertling Logistics &
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University

Shaun Leone
President and CEO
Sunburst Truck Lines

Dave Morgan
President and CEO
Cooper/Ports America

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

John Moseley
Chief Commercial Officer
Port Houston

J.J. Plunkett
Chief Operating Officer/ Port Agent
Houston Pilots