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Next stop: Houston, Texas!

North America’s most influential gathering of maritime professionals

CMA Shipping

Cornerstone of North America's shipping and logistics industry


Event dates
March 16 - 18, 2027

Location
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Texas - USA

Next stop: Houston, Texas!

North America’s most influential gathering of maritime professionals

CMA Shipping

Cornerstone of North America's shipping and logistics industry


Event dates
March 16 - 18, 2027

Location
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Texas - USA

Welcome to CMA Shipping Conference

Established in 1985, the three-day event is a cornerstone of North America's shipping and logistics industry, attracting more than 1000 attendees.

Announcement

Congratulations, Karrie Trauth

In 2027, the CMA Jim Lawrence Commodore Award has been awarded to Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President of Shipping & Maritime at Shell and President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, who joins a prestigious list of previous recipients, including the 2026 Commodore, Dag von Appen, Non-Executive Chairman of Navigator Gas and Boardmember of Ultranav.

What you can expect at CMA Shipping 2027

A stellar speakers line-up

A stellar speakers line-up

Over three days of expert-led discussions, the CMA Shipping conference will provide attendees a strategic overview into of the maritime industry's current state and future trajectory within the global trade ecosystem.

Vibrant Expo Hall

Vibrant Expo Hall

From suppliers of technology, communication services, environmental solutions, and more, to the best in classification, finance, and more, the Supplier Expo at CMA Shipping brings together the best maritime suppliers.

Exclusive insights and networking

Exclusive insights and networking

Each year, industry leaders, innovators, and individuals come together for three invaluable days, jam-packed with opportunities to learn, network, inspire - and of course, be inspired.

CMA Shipping in numbers

1000+
Attendees
100+
Speakers
80+
Suppliers

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Gauge the pulse of shipping

"This is a particularly good opportunity to gauge the pulse of shipping and interact with professionals facing the same or similar problems and know their approach to overcoming the issues."

Thordon Bearings

We love CMA Shipping!

"This is a key opportunity for us to meet with new and existing customers. We're looking forward to getting back together again next year. We love CMA Shipping!"