Houston International Maritime Conference
The Future of Shipping is Here
We are celebrating the 4th 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 and leverage forward-thinking solutions. The Houston International Maritime Conference, now in its fourth year is once again bringing together industry experts and thought leaders in Houston, TX to network, discuss, and develop opportunities to further develop economic opportunities in maritime trade, supply chain and the global marketplace.
Attendees will be able to engage in informative sessions that delve into subjects such as import-export container trade, tanker shipping, breakbulk, state of the economy, supply chain fluidity, maritime workforce development, landside infrastructure, foreign trade zone, 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.
See Our HIMC25 Press Release Here
Featured Speakers
Stay tuned for announcements on our featured speakers and panelists who will cover key topics shaping the future of our industry.
Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales
Administrator
Panama Canal Authority
Stuart Sandlin
President, North America
Hapag-Lloyd
Jon Gold
Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy
National Retail Federation
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2025 Conference Agenda & Schedule
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Special Thanks to our 2025 Advisory Committee Members
Chad Burke
President and CEO
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region
Candy Cervantes
Director, Business Development, Gulf Region
EFL Global
Will Connell
President, Gulf Region
IMC
Eloy Cortez
International Vice President and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Representative
John Cypher
Vice President International Investment and Trade
Greater Houston Partnership
Vincent DiCosimo
Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs
Targa Resources
Shay Downing
Founder
JS&J Solutions
Joey Frederick
Business Development Manager
Top Lift North America
Jon Gold
VP, Supply Chain & Customs Policy
National Retail Federation
John Hark
Director of Chartering
North America Bertling Logistics &
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University
Stephanie Hughes
Global Client Manager, Retail & Lifestyle Brands
Maersk
Shaun Leone
President and CEO
Sunburst Truck Lines, Inc.
Davey Miller
Senior Director
MRS-CMC
Dave Morgan
President and CEO
Cooper/Ports America
Giancarlo Morgera
Executive VP 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 Association
Rupak Rauniar
Professor of Supply Chain Management and Business Intelligence,
Assistant Chair – General Business, Marketing, and Supply Chain
Marilyn Davies College of Business | University of Houston, Downtown
Lynn Stacy
Managing Director
OEC Liquid Logistics Solutions