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CDL U.S.A.

CDL27 Containers Don't Lie Symposium, June 14-15, 2027 in Washington DC.

CDL U.S. is tailored for logistics decision makers and investors eager to expand their knowledge. The event features experts in geopolitics, data analytics, and AI who will engage in geopolitical discussions, followed by in-depth Q&A sessions. Additionally, insights will be shared by government officials, ocean carriers, retailers, and manufacturers, all aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience. This event adheres to Chatham House Rules to encourage honest and actionable dialogues.

Logistics Symposium: CDL U.S.A.

Washington, D.C


June 14 & 15, 2027



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Retailer/ Shipper 

Early Bird Special:  $1,200  (through March 19, 2027) 

Regular Rate (through June 13, 2027): $1,395

On-site price (June 14 & 15): $1,595


Provider Consultant:

Early Bird Special:  $1,500  (through March 19, 2027) 

Regular Rate (through June 13, 2027): $1,695

On-site:  $1,895


Student:

$150.000 (approval needed)

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CDL U.S.A. '27 LINE UP

Laura DiBella

Brittanie Knezovich

Brittanie Knezovich

Federal Maritime Commission 

Chairman


 Chairman Laura DiBella of Florida was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2028. The United States Senate confirmed her nomination on December 18, 2025, and she was sworn in on January 6, 2026. President Trump des

Federal Maritime Commission 

Chairman


 Chairman Laura DiBella of Florida was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2028. The United States Senate confirmed her nomination on December 18, 2025, and she was sworn in on January 6, 2026. President Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission on January 28, 2026.

Chairman DiBella previously served as Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, and President of Business Development at the Florida Department of Commerce where she was tasked with maintaining and improving Florida’s $1.5 trillion economy. Most recently, before joining the Federal Maritime Commission, Chairman DiBella worked as a government affairs advisor for Adams and Reese LLP.

Her career in the maritime industry began after being asked to temporarily stand-in as Port Director of the Port of Fernandina Ocean Highway and Port Authority in 2017 while heading up local economic development in Nassau County, Florida. After a two-and-a-half-year tenure with the port, along with an introduction to the Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Chairman DiBella earned her role as the first-ever full time Executive Director in November 2019. In these positions, Chairman DiBella oversaw the implementation of port improvement projects and worked with state and private organizations to enact legislation and policies to bolster and protect commerce at Florida’s seaports.

Chairman DiBella earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Business Administration and Management from the University of Florida. She is an avid distance runner, having completed the original six world marathon majors and holds the record for the number of overall female winner titles for the world famous 7 Mile Bridge Run in the Florida Keys.

Brittanie Knezovich

Brittanie Knezovich

Brittanie Knezovich

ShipSigma CRO


 Brittanie Villavicencio is Chief Revenue Officer at ShipSigma, where she leads the company’s revenue strategy and helps enterprise shippers transform parcel procurement into a measurable source of competitive advantage and EBITDA growth. With more than 20 years of experience across supply chain, logistics, transportation, an

ShipSigma CRO


 Brittanie Villavicencio is Chief Revenue Officer at ShipSigma, where she leads the company’s revenue strategy and helps enterprise shippers transform parcel procurement into a measurable source of competitive advantage and EBITDA growth. With more than 20 years of experience across supply chain, logistics, transportation, and technology, Brittanie has built her career helping organizations navigate complex carrier environments, optimize transportation spend, and turn data into actionable business strategy.

Prior to ShipSigma, Brittanie held leadership roles at FedEx, Narvar, and ShopRunner, with deep expertise spanning parcel procurement, carrier contract negotiation, cost optimization, go-to-market strategy, and revenue leadership. Throughout her career, she has led high-performing commercial organizations, driven more than $84 million in revenue growth, and helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands make smarter, more profitable transportation decisions.

Brittanie is a three-time recipient of FedEx’s prestigious Five Star Award, an honor recognizing the top 1% of more than 400,000 employees, and was named one of CIO Views’ Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2026.

Known for combining deep industry expertise with a highly analytical, people-first leadership style, Brittanie is passionate about developing high-performing teams, challenging conventional thinking, and creating meaningful opportunities for women in supply chain and logistics. Her approach is rooted in a simple belief: the best strategies pair great data with great people and deliver results that can be measured where they matter most, the bottom line.


Erik Mattson

Brittanie Knezovich

Erik Mattson

AlixPartners Partner


  

Erik Mattson is a supply chain expert with experience across both industry and advisory. With +15 years of experience, he has held various roles across the End-to-End supply chain including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics within a Fortune 500 company, as-well-as advising companies to optimize their business

AlixPartners Partner


  

Erik Mattson is a supply chain expert with experience across both industry and advisory. With +15 years of experience, he has held various roles across the End-to-End supply chain including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics within a Fortune 500 company, as-well-as advising companies to optimize their businesses.

An experienced practitioner within M&A, Erik has worked on 15+ projects across various stages of the deal-flow including due diligence and complex post-acquisition integrations.

Erik has worked around the globe taking on complex Supply Chain issues with extensive working experience within North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Erik holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and is Certified in Production and Inventory Management by the Association for Supply Chain Management.

Pawan Joshi

Karl Siebrecht

Erik Mattson

e2open CSO


 Pawan Joshi has been at the forefront of the company and a key architect of the distinctive e2open platform that today powers the supply chains of many of the world’s leading brands. Over his nearly 22-year tenure at e2open, most recently as executive vice president, products and strategy, he has innovated and delivered immense

e2open CSO


 Pawan Joshi has been at the forefront of the company and a key architect of the distinctive e2open platform that today powers the supply chains of many of the world’s leading brands. Over his nearly 22-year tenure at e2open, most recently as executive vice president, products and strategy, he has innovated and delivered immense value to clients while leading product management, customer solutions, and strategy. 


 

Karl Siebrecht

Karl Siebrecht

Karl Siebrecht

Flexe CEO


 Karl is a seasoned technology executive with leadership experience across startups and large, global corporations. As Founder and CEO of Flexe, he has helped define an entirely new category in the logistics industry, giving many of the world's leading enterprise companies greater agility in their supply chains. Earlier in his ca

Flexe CEO


 Karl is a seasoned technology executive with leadership experience across startups and large, global corporations. As Founder and CEO of Flexe, he has helped define an entirely new category in the logistics industry, giving many of the world's leading enterprise companies greater agility in their supply chains. Earlier in his career, Karl was President of Atlas at aQuantive prior to its $6B acquisition by Microsoft, and before that served as a Diving Officer in the U.S. Navy. 

Kevin Book

Karl Siebrecht

Karl Siebrecht

 ClearView Energy Partners, LLC,  Managing Director

 

For more than two decades, Kevin Book has been translating energy policy into actionable strategy for corporate leaders and institutional investors. Kevin leads ClearView’s research team, and in his analytical capacity he covers energy geopolitics and fossil energy policy. He appears fre

 ClearView Energy Partners, LLC,  Managing Director

 

For more than two decades, Kevin Book has been translating energy policy into actionable strategy for corporate leaders and institutional investors. Kevin leads ClearView’s research team, and in his analytical capacity he covers energy geopolitics and fossil energy policy. He appears frequently within print and broadcast media, contributes to policy forums convened by government and private organizations, and meets with top Washington policymakers. Kevin has also testified before several House and Senate Committees.

Kevin is a member of the National Petroleum Council (a self-funded advisory body to the Secretary of Energy), a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a nonresident Senior Adviser to the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Prior to co-founding ClearView in 2009, Kevin was the Senior Analyst covering energy policy, oil, and alternative energy at FBR Capital Markets Corporation. Kevin holds a B.A. in Economics and English from Tufts University and an M.A.L.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

Jan Hoffmann

Kushal Nahata

Kushal Nahata

 

The World Bank Group

Global Lead Maritime Transport and Ports, IBRD

Knowledge Bank


Jan joined the World Bank Transport Global Department in January 2025, as Global Lead Maritime 

Transport and Ports. Responsibilities include the Container Port Performance Index, the Port 

Reform Toolkit, and support to World Bank in-country port and shipping 

 

The World Bank Group

Global Lead Maritime Transport and Ports, IBRD

Knowledge Bank


Jan joined the World Bank Transport Global Department in January 2025, as Global Lead Maritime 

Transport and Ports. Responsibilities include the Container Port Performance Index, the Port 

Reform Toolkit, and support to World Bank in-country port and shipping projects.

From 2003 to 2024, Jan worked for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

(UNCTAD), since 2016 as Head of the Organization’s Trade Logistics Branch. He developed and led 

technical assistance programs in trade and transport facilitation, co-authored and coordinated 

the Review of Maritime Transport, and initiated the Maritime Country Profiles, the International 

Transport Costs Data Set, and the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index. 

Previously, Jan spent six years with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America 

and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago de Chile, and two years with the International Maritime 

Organization (IMO) in London and Santiago. Prior to this, he held part time positions as assistant 

professor, import-export agent, seafarer, translator, and consultant. For eight years, he worked 

part time for the family tramp shipping business Hoffmann Shipping, based in Horneburg, 

Germany, with a tweendecker registered in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. 

Jan has studied in Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain, and holds a doctorate degree in 

Economics from the University of Hamburg. He is member of the boards of various journals and 

professional associations, and from 2014 to 2018 was president of the International Association 

of Maritime Economists (IAME).

Dr Hoffmann has been to more than 140 countries and had his hair cut in 89.

He has three sons and one wife.

Kushal Nahata

Kushal Nahata

Kushal Nahata

 

FarEye CEO


 Kushal Nahata is the Co-founder and CEO of FarEye, the AI-powered last-mile delivery platform serving 150+ enterprises across 30 countries, including over a dozen Fortune Global 500 companies. Under his leadership, FarEye delivered its strongest financial year to date in FY25, with revenue up 25.9% and a 57% EBITDA improvement

 

FarEye CEO


 Kushal Nahata is the Co-founder and CEO of FarEye, the AI-powered last-mile delivery platform serving 150+ enterprises across 30 countries, including over a dozen Fortune Global 500 companies. Under his leadership, FarEye delivered its strongest financial year to date in FY25, with revenue up 25.9% and a 57% EBITDA improvement. Kushal was honoured in the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India 'Under 40' List 2025, and previously in Business World's 40 Under 40 and the Top 25 Software CEOs of Asia. He is the founder of the global Last Mile Leaders community and the Last Mile Innovation Nexus. 



David Collier

Kushal Nahata

David Collier

 

Arrow Electronics

Senior Vice President, Chief Logistics Officer 

 

David Collier is senior vice president and chief logistics officer for Arrow Electronics, Inc. He is responsible for driving operational excellence in the global logistics organization, including warehouse operations, transportation, programming, integration services and qu

 

Arrow Electronics

Senior Vice President, Chief Logistics Officer 

 

David Collier is senior vice president and chief logistics officer for Arrow Electronics, Inc. He is responsible for driving operational excellence in the global logistics organization, including warehouse operations, transportation, programming, integration services and quality.

Collier rejoined Arrow in 2025 from Infinite Electronics, where he served as the chief operating officer and oversaw the company’s global operations including manufacturing, procurement, fulfillment, inventory planning, engineering and trade and export compliance. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles in global supply chain at POOLCORP, MSC Industrial Supply and Carquest Auto Parts. From 2017 to 2020, he served as vice president of global supply chain at Arrow.

Collier holds an MBA from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Brigham Young University.

David Collier

MORE TO COME

CDL 27 AGENDA

 

June 14, 2027


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 


Cocktail hour

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 


Dinner and Tone of the Room Survey Results + Q&A

Analysis by Erik Mattson, Partner at AlixPartners



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June 15, 2027


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7:00 am -8:00 am


Working Breakfast: Fireside Chat +Q&A

Geopolitical technicalities of operating in Asia

David Collier, CEO ArrowElectronics 

Pawan Joshi, CSO e2open 


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8:05 am to 8:55 am 


Fireside Chat +Q&A

How Geopolitics Are Rewriting Global Energy Economics

Kevin Book, Managing Director, ClearView Energy Partners


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9:00 am to 9:55 am


 Fireside Chat +Q&A

How to Budget for the Next Peak

Brittanie Knezovich, CRO, ShipSigma


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9:55 am to 10:10 am 


Coffee Break


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10:15 am to 11:10 am 


Fireside Chat + Q&A

Managing the Spot Warehouse Market and Last Mile- 

How it is changing, and lessons learned

Karl Siebrecht, CEO, Flexe 

Kushal Nahata, CEO FarEye


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11:15 am to 12:00 am 


Fireside Chat + Q&A

Adapting Retail Supply Chains to Shifting Consumer Demand

TBA


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12:05 pm to 12:55 pm 


Lunch


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1:00 pm to 1:55 pm 


Fireside Chat + Q&A

Geopolitics Risk

TBA


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2:00 pm to 2:55 pm 


Fireside Chat + Q&A

Global port performance rankings, foundational rules for risk management, maritime resilience, and chokepoints

Jan Hoffmann, Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports, The World Bank


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2:55 pm to 3:15 pm 


Coffee Break

 

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3:20 pm to 4:20 pm 


Fireside Chat + Q&A 

What are the Ocean Tealeaves revealing?

TBA


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4:20 pm to 5:20 pm 


Keynote Discussion + Q&A 

The Future of Maritime Trade

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman, Laura DiBella


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5:25 pm -5:40 pm 


Lightning Round

Audience votes to bring back three panelists to return to the stage


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5:40 pm- 5:45 pm


Closing Remarks, Conference Summary


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5:45 pm- 7 pm 


Cocktail Reception



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