Where:
The beautiful Rose City of Portland, Ore., is not only a significant center of global shipping activity, but one of the most popular destinations in the Pacific Northwest, not to mention being in the middle of one of the top wine country regions in the world.
When:
October 3-4, 2012; the Governor Hotel
Who:
Cargo Business News (CBN) has been producing successful shipping and logistics media and industry events for the past decade. Event focuses have ranged from China to port productivity, and a growing portfolio of regional freight conferences in the Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and the Midwest.
For more info: www.cargobusinessnews.com.
Why:
The Pacific Northwest is a major gateway to and from U.S. freight markets, in addition to being the home to major agriculture shippers and more, and the Northwest Global Freight Conference will address themes pertinent to the global supply chain’s vital connection to the region and its developing infrastructure. From intermodal containers to autos, project cargoes to commodities, or even airfreight, if you are moving any of these types of products through the region, this event is aimed at you.
Primary conference demographic:
Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and those who service them.
Projected attendance:
250-350 from the shipping and logistics industry.