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Our 51st Annual Conference "Education for Transportation Professionals"   Register NOW for the Transportation & Logistics Council’s 51st Annual Conference, "Education for Transportation Professionals". The venue is the Hilton Houston - Post Oak by the Galleria, Houston, Texas March 16th through 19th, 2025. The Council is assembling an impressive list of speakers and presenters for the educational sessions, including top experts and experienced practitioners who will give attendees practical information and advice that they can use in their everyday business. Here is what we are planning for 2025 - a program chock full of "must-attend” educational sessions and workshops, including: General Sessions: •             Challenges for 2025 •             Freight Claims – Back to the Basics •             Law of the Land, Law of the Jungle •             Fighting Cargo Theft and Fraud •             Transportation Attorney Panel •             Freight Claims – Questions and Answers                  Workshops: •             Tariffs and Trade Wars •             Transportation Insurance •             Update – The NMFC and LTL Pricing •             Technology and AI •             Packaging for Transportation •             Meet the Experts And, for those that want an in-depth educational experience, we are offering on Sunday, March 16th, three optional full-day seminars - Contracting for Transportation & Logistics Services, Freight Claims in Plain English, and Transportation, Logistics and the Law, presented by leading transportation attorneys. Not only is it the best educational conference in the industry, but a great opportunity to meet and greet both old and new friends for networking at our Hospitality/Welcome Reception Monday night and President’s Reception on Tuesday night, so REGISTER NOW ! ** REGISTRATION LINK – CONFERENCE INFORMATION ** https://lnkd.in/eKu-89ev

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TLC’s 51st Annual Conference "Education for Transportation Professionals" If You Love Transportation Like We Do This is a MUST Attend Conference Just look at some of the “hot” subjects that top experts and experienced practitioners who will be covering at the Council’s 51st Annual Conference coming up in Houston on March 17-19. •             Tariffs and Trade Wars – The “Trump tariffs” are wreaking havoc for importers and exporters, disrupting supply chains, and alienating trading partners around the world. Leading experts will discuss the direct and indirect impacts. •              Fighting Cargo Theft and Fraud – Almost daily we hear about fraudulent scams, double brokering, identity, and cargo theft that costing the transportation industry millions of dollars. Our distinguished panel will provide practical information for shippers, brokers, and carriers as to what can be done to protect against these criminals. •             Update - The New NMFC and LTL Pricing – The NMFTA is changing hundreds of articles to “density rated” classes effective July 19th . Find out if these changes will affect your rates, and whether your shipping procedures, TMS or WMS programs are equipped to deal with potential problems. Luncheons on Monday and Tuesday will feature two outstanding guest speakers: •             Gary Thomas, Crime Analyst, CargoNet •             Charlie Jenkins, CEO, Port Houston Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, there are other great sessions to update and sharpen your skills with practical information you can use in your everyday work: •             Challenges for 2025 •             “Law of the Land, Law of the Jungle” •             Freight Claims - Back to Basics •             Risk Analysis and Insurance •             Packaging for Transportation •             Transportation Attorney Panel •             Technology and AI •             Meet the Experts •             Freight Claims – Q&A Last, but not least, there will plenty of opportunities for “networking” at the Hospitality Reception and the President’s Reception, and attendees also receive continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons - all included in the registration fee! **Conference Information & Registration** https://lnkd.in/eKu-89ev

Ccpac News! Reminder!     2025 CCP Primer Class & CCP Exam Registration is now open! CCPAC will be conducting its CCP Primer Class on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On Monday, March 17, 2025, the CCPAC Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 5:15 PM. The CCPAC Exam will be administered on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Please visit the CCPAC Website www.ccpac.com for more information.

Spring Seminars 2025 Seminars run concurrently - Choose One Sunday March 16, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm in Houston, Texas TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS & THE LAW IT’S ALL ABOUT RISK Presented by: Andrew M. Danas, Partner, Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert, LLP This one-of-a-kind seminar is intended for the persons actually doing the work to be able to identify and minimize legal and financial risks in your day-to-day responsibilities. The topics covered will include: ·    Motor Carriers, Brokers, and Surface Freight Forwarders: What are the legal differences and why do they matter? ·    Air and ocean carriers and intermediaries – the legal characteristics of the providers of international transportation services ·    Shippers, consignors and consignees – who’s who and which is who ·    Latest on the biggest financial risk faced by shippers: Vicarious liability for highway accidents ·    Role of the bill of lading – with or without an individually negotiated contract ·    NEW! Mapping contractual relationships ·    Terms of Sale between buyers and sellers: The UCC and Incoterms – what they are and how they are different ·    Payment and collection of freight charges: How to avoid the financial risk of late payment penalties; Minimizing ”the double payment problem” ·    Flash Look at Insurance: The critical difference between cargo insurance and cargo liability insurance; Certificates of Insurance; Cyber Insurance ·    NEW! Crime Insurance; Fraud and Deceit Insurance The presenter, Andrew M. Danas, is a Washington, D.C. attorney who represents shippers, intermediaries, and carriers of all sizes in both domestic and international commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters. He has held multiple leadership roles in legal and industry professional organizations and is a recognized speaker and author in the area of transportation and logistics law. Registrants will receive 190+ pages of course materials. These materials include critical statutes, critical regulations, and additional vital information **Registration Link** https://lnkd.in/eAEyGbnb

TLC's 51st Annual Conference "Education for Transportation Professionals" Meet Our Luncheon Speaker Charlie Jenkins Chief Executive Officer Port of Houston Tuesday March 18, 2025 Charlie Jenkins has been with Port Houston for more than 34 years, serving in various capacities until recently assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer. He oversees the operations of Houston’s port and the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway. Port Houston’s public facilities handle a diverse range of imports and exports and include the area’s largest breakbulk facilities and two of the most efficient container terminals in the nation. More than 200 public and private facilities conduct business alongside the Channel and together support $906 billion in annual economic value. Charlie is actively involved in several industry organizations and was recently involved in the Port’s channel development partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain and improve the Houston Ship Channel. An honors graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree in marine sciences at Texas A&M University, and later completed his MBA at the University of Houston. He resides in the Clear Lake area with his wife, and they are proud parents of three and grandparents of two. Register NOW for the Transportation & Logistics Council’s 51st Annual Conference, "Education for Transportation Professionals". The venue is the Hilton Houston - Post Oak by the Galleria, Houston, Texas March 16th through 19th, 2025. ** Registration Link** https://lnkd.in/eKu-89ev

Ccpac News! Reminder!     2025 CCP Primer Class & CCP Exam Registration is now open! CCPAC will be conducting its CCP Primer Class on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On Monday, March 17, 2025, the CCPAC Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 5:15 PM. The CCPAC Exam will be administered on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Please visit the CCPAC Website www.ccpac.com for more information.

Early Bird Registration Extended Until January 31st Don't Delay - Register Now! TLC's 51st Annual Conference "Education for Transportation Professionals" The Council is assembling an impressive list of speakers and presenters for the educational sessions, including top experts and experienced practitioners who will give attendees practical information and advice that they can use in their everyday business. Here is what we are planning for 2025 - a program chock full of "must-attend” educational sessions and workshops, including:  Monday March 17th 8:30am - 10:00am - Kickoff - Challenges for 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm - Tariffs and Trade Wars 1:30pm - 3:00pm - Law of the Land, Law of the Jungle 3:30pm - 5:00pm - Fighting Cargo Theft and Fraud Mondays Luncheon Speaker - Gary Thomas, Crime Analyst, CargoNet Tuesday March 18th 8:30am - 10:00am - Freight Claims - Back to Basics 10:30am - 12:00pm - Risk Analysis and Insurance 10:30am - 12:00pm - Packaging for Transportation 1:30pm - 3:00pm - Transportation Attorney Panel 3:30 - 5:00pm - Technology and AI 3:30pm - 5:00pm - Meet the Experts Tuesdays Luncheon Speaker - Charlie Jenkins, CEO, Port Houston Wednesday March 19th 8:30am - 10:00am - Update - The New NMFC and LTL Pricing 10:30am - 12:00pm - Freight Claims - Questions and Answers Register NOW for the Transportation & Logistics Council’s 51st Annual Conference, "Education for Transportation Professionals". The venue is the Hilton Houston - Post Oak by the Galleria, Houston, Texas March 16th through 19th, 2025.  ** Conference Information & Registration ** https://lnkd.in/eKu-89ev

TLC's 51st Annual Conference "Education for Transportation Professionals"   Register NOW for the Transportation & Logistics Council’s 51st Annual Conference, "Education for Transportation Professionals". The venue is the Hilton Houston - Post Oak by the Galleria, Houston, Texas March 16th through 19th, 2025. The Council is assembling an impressive list of speakers and presenters for the educational sessions, including top experts and experienced practitioners who will give attendees practical information and advice that they can use in their everyday business. Here is what we are planning for 2025 - a program chock full of "must-attend” educational sessions and workshops, including: General Sessions: •             Challenges for 2025 •             Freight Claims – Back to the Basics •             Law of the Land, Law of the Jungle •             Fighting Cargo Theft and Fraud •             Transportation Attorney Panel •             Freight Claims – Questions and Answers   Workshops: •             Tariffs and Trade Wars •             Transportation Insurance •             Update – The NMFC and LTL Pricing •             Technology and AI •             Packaging for Transportation •             Meet the Experts And, for those that want an in-depth educational experience, we are offering on Sunday, March 16th, three optional full-day seminars - Contracting for Transportation & Logistics Services, Freight Claims in Plain English, and Transportation, Logistics, and the Law, presented by leading transportation attorneys. Not only is it the best educational conference in the industry, but a great opportunity to meet and greet both old and new friends for networking at our Hospitality/Welcome Reception Monday night and President’s Reception on Tuesday night, so REGISTER NOW ! ** REGISTRATION LINK – CONFERENCE INFORMATION ** https://lnkd.in/eKu-89ev

Transportation & Logistics Council, Inc. See our website www.tlcouncil.org & www.ccpac.com for more information. Check out one of the sessions at TLC's 51st Annual Conference. On Monday March 17th - Freight Claims Back to the Basics: This team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide an overview of the claims process and basic practical advice for anyone who deals with claims for loss and damage. Topics will include What is a freight claim; How to investigate a claim; Preparing a freight claim; Who to file a claim against; Carrier liability – Carmack & beyond; Types of claims and actions to take; Timelines through the life cycle of a claim; Carrier reasons for claim denials and An opportunity for questions from the attendees. Our Moderator: Carrie Frisbie, CCP Our Panelists: Tony Bennett, CCP, Robyn Connelly CTB, CCP, Christine Gramse, CCP and Tessy Merrick, Cargo Claims, Risk Assessment, and Legal Operations Specialist JOIN US