Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Thought Leadership Symposium
Created by former CNBC Senior Editor of Guests and Global Supply Chain reporter, award-winning author, independent journalist, and expert in global supply chain and trade data, Lori Ann LaRocco, CDL is an invitation-only event held under Chatham House Rules. This setting promotes honest and actionable discussions among beneficial cargo owners and attendees of international freight forwarding conferences regarding the current state of trade and the supply chain. CDL encourages solutions-based dialogue in a no-ego environment, providing a unique platform similar to maritime and supply chain executive events, the ocean freight logistics summit, and the transpacific trade logistics forum. No selling.
Maritime Symposium: Trade, Logistics, and Supply Chain Thought Leadership
November 16 & 17, London
Location: TBA
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT CDL
"The value of CDL was in the quality of the conversations and the audience. The symposium wasn’t about selling—unlike many conferences where you have to put on a sales face. This was a learning experience for me and the company" - Brian Kobza, CCO, IMC Logistics
"The experience reinforced the importance of understanding the broader environment impacting our businesses, customers, and associates. Thank you to the Containers Don't Lie (CDL) team for creating an environment that encouraged candid discussion, practical insights, and meaningful connections. Hearing perspectives from leaders such as Lori Ann LaRocco, author and former CNBC global supply chain reporter, provided valuable context on the forces shaping today's global trade and supply chain networks.
The insights gained will help me better support Perdue Farms' continued focus on operational excellence, supply chain transformation, and customer value.
If you're involved in supply chain, logistics, operations, or manufacturing, I'd encourage you to consider a future CDL symposium." - Donner Rosser, senior director of IT supply chain, Perdue Farms
CDL26 EUROPE: NOVEMBER 16 & 17, LONDON
Peter Sand
Brian Bourke
Andy Abbott
Xeneta Chief Analyst participates in various beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences, international freight forwarding conferences, and maritime and supply chain executive events to share insights on industry trends. The role also includes engaging in discussions at prominent gatherings such as the ocean freight logistics summit and the transpacific trade logistics forum.
Andy Abbott
Brian Bourke
Andy Abbott
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) CEO is actively engaging with leaders in the industry at various beneficial cargo owner BCO conferences, as well as international freight forwarding conferences. These events, along with maritime and supply chain executive events, provide critical insights into trends affecting the ocean freight logistics summit and the transpacific trade logistics forum.
Brian Bourke
Brian Bourke
Patrick Woody
The Chief Commercial Officer of SEKO Logistics plays a pivotal role in attending various beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences and international freight forwarding conferences, ensuring our strategies align with industry leaders. Participation in maritime and supply chain executive events, including the ocean freight logistics summit a
The Chief Commercial Officer of SEKO Logistics plays a pivotal role in attending various beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences and international freight forwarding conferences, ensuring our strategies align with industry leaders. Participation in maritime and supply chain executive events, including the ocean freight logistics summit and the transpacific trade logistics forum, enables us to stay at the forefront of logistics innovations.
Patrick Woody
David Brettell
Patrick Woody
Point of Warning CEO & former U.S. Presidential CIA Debriefer, recognized for expertise at beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences, plays a pivotal role in shaping discussions at international freight forwarding conferences. His insights are invaluable at maritime and supply chain executive events, particularly during forums like the oce
Point of Warning CEO & former U.S. Presidential CIA Debriefer, recognized for expertise at beneficial cargo owner (BCO) conferences, plays a pivotal role in shaping discussions at international freight forwarding conferences. His insights are invaluable at maritime and supply chain executive events, particularly during forums like the ocean freight logistics summit and the transpacific trade logistics forum.
David Brettell
David Brettell
David Brettell
David Brettell is the Chief Revenue Officer at SynMax Intelligence, with seventeen years of experience in the intelligence field. Before joining SynMax in 2022, he spent eleven years at the UK Ministry of Defence, specialising in imagery and geospatial intelligence, followed by a role as Senior Intelligence Analyst at BP. Having played a
David Brettell is the Chief Revenue Officer at SynMax Intelligence, with seventeen years of experience in the intelligence field. Before joining SynMax in 2022, he spent eleven years at the UK Ministry of Defence, specialising in imagery and geospatial intelligence, followed by a role as Senior Intelligence Analyst at BP. Having played a central part in building the Theia platform, he now leads Business Development, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Intelligence and Partnerships for the company.
Ikram Elloumi
David Brettell
David Brettell
Ikram Elloumi is a Director Research (EMEA) at Wood Mackenzie, bridging maritime logistics and commodity trading.
Her career reflects a deep understanding of the LNG value chain. She has led LNG marketing, trading, and portfolio optimization activities, structuring LNG deals and securing storage and regasification access to enhance shippi
Ikram Elloumi is a Director Research (EMEA) at Wood Mackenzie, bridging maritime logistics and commodity trading.
Her career reflects a deep understanding of the LNG value chain. She has led LNG marketing, trading, and portfolio optimization activities, structuring LNG deals and securing storage and regasification access to enhance shipping flexibility and market optionality across European markets. Her background includes LNG origination, SPA negotiations, and trading positions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Earlier in her career, she focused on new business development and investment analysis for gas/LNG infrastructure projects across the Levant and North Africa.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Ikram has built a strong network across LNG counterparties, shipping and infrastructure players, and global stakeholders.
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Our CDL26 Europe Partners
