On April 12-14 the Eighth Annual Critical Commodities Conference, co-hosted by the Port of New Orleans and the American Institute of International Steel, will have a new partner. This past December, conference organizers announced the partnership with American Shipper magazine, a premier source for news and market information throughout the maritime industry.
“The magazine’s participation in the conference will not only add to its robust discussions, but increase the conference participants’ visibility within the industry,” said Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange.
Since 2009 the Critical Commodities Conference has brought together industry powerhouses to discuss current trends in shipping. The three-day conference focuses on efficiency in transporting energy products, steel and other raw materials, food, containerized cargo and more.
“Many challenges currently faced by the shipping community are common across several industries,” said Richard Chriss, Executive Director of the American Institute for International Steel Inc. “The CCC is a highly interactive forum with a diverse group of industry experts and allows for many opportunities to connect with industry representatives in a unique American city.”
The partnership with American Shipper is in line with the publication’s mission to help its subscribers within the industry be successful by providing required data and statistics.
“To manage increasingly complex supply chains, American Shipper’s readers tell us the two topics that concern them most these days are risk and technology—both at a global level,” said Hayes Howard, Publisher and CEO of American Shipper.
“Adding to the degree of difficulty, management requires this information to be supported by data and statistics that can be difficult to find in global trade and transportation markets. It is the mission of American Shipper to help our audience of 45,000 logistics professionals to manage risk and technology. Working with the Critical Commodities Conference is an important part of fulfilling that mission,” Howard added. “We are excited to be working with the Critical Commodities Conference for 2016. Our team of editors will coordinate with the conference committee to build a program that addresses the concerns and needs of international logistics professionals.”
Last year more than 300 attendees from barge lines, logistics companies, port authorities, producers, railroads, shippers, shipping lines, terminal operators, truck lines and warehousing companies participated in the Critical Commodities Conference. Opportunities for corporate sponsorships and booth exibits are also available. Information on the conference can be found at www.criticalcommoditiesconference.com.
