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.
What you can expect at CMA Shipping 2027
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
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
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.
Real people, real reviews from CMA Shipping 2026
2026 Speakers included industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of maritime
Dag Von Appen
Non-Executive Chairman of Navigator Gas, Boardmember of Ultranav
Stephen M. Carmel
Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation
James Lightbourn
Founder, Cavalier Shipping
Lois Zabrocky
President & CEO, International Seaways, Inc.
Jin Wang
Director, Technology, ABS
Scott Bergeron
Managing Director, Oldendorff Carriers; President, Oldendorff America
Hamish Norton
President, StarBulk Carriers Corp, USA
David Walker
Vice President, ABS
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!"
Moments from #CMAShipping 2026
