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HCBFFA October 9th Luncheon Event

 

October 09, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
425 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston
Houston, TX 77060
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POrt strikes and US Regulation of Ocean Shipping

A look at recent changes in Ocean Trade, the FMC and Emerging developments impacting the industry.
Guest speaker is Ashley Craig NCBFAA Transportation Counsel; Partner and Co-Chair - International Trade and Logistics Group, Venable LLP
Join us for an informative luncheon where Ashley Craig, Chair of Venable's International Trade and Logistics Group, will discuss the most recent "In the News" legal topics impacting the freight forwarding industry. As a leading expert, Ashley will cover:
  • Discuss current negotiations and FMC actions related to the current USEC and Gulf Coast ports strikes
  • State of the Industry
  • The FMC what’s changed
  • OSRA Changes, Non compliance & Consequences
  • Notable Developments post OSRA 2022 including the new Demurrage & Detention Rules, refusal to deal and more
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on critical industry changes and how they may affect your business.

Secure a reserved table at this luncheon today!  With the purchase of eight tickets, your company will be guaranteed a table reservation for the best seats in the room.  (First-come, first-served.)

Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of HCBFFA luncheon events? Email [email protected] for arrangements.

CCS / CES Point Information. This event is approved for 2 NCBFAA CCS/CES points.

Registration opens at 11:30, lunch will begin at 11:45 and our Guest Speaker will begin shortly after 12. 

Members enjoy lunch at a reduced rate from our non member attendees. 

Student discounts are available. Please email [email protected] for more information on student discounts.

If you are having problems completing the online form in the registration link or if you do not know your member login, please email [email protected] for assistance. 

CCS/CES Credits will only be awarded to those who attend the event in person.

***Before clicking register, please note the following when registering for multiple attendees****

If you are a member company and will be taking two additional guests from your own company, please add the total number of guests (3) to the ticket field and click add. This will open a box where you can enter the separate names for each attendee. If you are a member and wish to take 2 guests from a non member company, add the number of tickets to each field ("1" Member ticket) and click add and it will add that single member ticket and then 2 HCBFFA non member ticket and click add and it will open the screen to type additional names of guests.  

If you are a member and have problems registering at the "member" rate, please email [email protected] to be sure your account is set up as a member account for the purposes of luncheon sign ups.

Tickets

$50.00 HCBFFA Member Ticket 10/09/24
$55.00 after 05:40 pm October 4

$60.00 Non Member (Guest) Ticket 10/9/24
$65.00 after 05:40 pm October 4