WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 15, 2022 — The Customized Logistics & Delivery Association’s (CLDA) Final Mile Forum & Expo will be held from February 9 to 11, 2023 in New Orleans. Mardi Gras will be in full swing during this, the industry’s largest gathering of last-mile providers and shippers. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency, which is minutes from the historic French Quarter, Arts District and Mississippi Riverfront.
The three-day event will be built around the theme of “Winning the Next Mile.” “The current final-mile environment continues to challenge many of us in this space,” says Event Chair Thomas Jowers. “This conference will be the year’s best opportunity for last-mile providers to expand their knowledge, connect with shippers, build their networks and explore the latest products and solutions to take on these challenges.”
Educational sessions will include:
- Freightonomics: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond by Anthony C. Smith, Chief Economist, Freightwaves
- Risk Management: Tips, Tricks, and Turmoil, featuring a panel of insurance professionals operating in the final-mile space
- Contractors and Compliance — Organizing Your Business, a panel of attorneys with a concentration in logistics
- IC Final Mile Volatility by Attorney Gregory Feary, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance: ESG – The New Corporate Culture, a discussion with sustainability pros
- A C-suite Open Mic where experienced leaders within each segment of the final-mile space will respond to the pressing questions of those at the conference.
In addition, there will be intimate round tables with shippers where couriers can discuss how to gain their business and learn more about what they are looking for. The conference will also offer ample opportunities for couriers to network with each other, to expand their footprints and to pick the brains of their peers to solve common problems.
Registration is now open at clda.org with discounts for CLDA members. Members receive more than a 45% discount. The conference also has a special rate for non-members who join when they register. Twelve vendors have already reserved their spots in the CLDA Exchange Hall, but there are still a few booths available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve one of those spots, contact info@clda.org
About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association
The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) represents the first to final miles of the supply chain in the US and worldwide. This non-profit professional association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices. For more information see www.clda.org.
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