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Networking events
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Tuesday, February 16
N01 – Montréal Gateway Terminals Tour
Tuesday, February 16 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Executive coach pick-up at InterContinental Montréal Hotel
Tour the Montréal Gateway Terminals (MGT) with industry veterans! This will without
a doubt be a unique opportunity to experience the movement of international freight
first hand by the comfort of an executive coach. This exclusive tour is only available
to Cargo Logistics Canada delegates.
MGT has direct links to all major Canadian and American rail carriers. This strategic
location is also connected to the network of highways that lead directly to markets
in Québec, Ontario, and Western Canada, as well as the United States, providing
reliable, cost-competitive inland transportation. MGT was the first privatelyowned
container terminal operator in North America to have received ISO 14001
recognition, and is also Green Marine certified.
WeDnesday, February 17
SPONSORED By
W10 – Keynote Luncheon
Wednesday, February 17 • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Room 510
MSC is a world leader in global container shipping with an integrated network of
road, rail, and sea transport resources stretching across the globe. Please join this
keynote luncheon with Najim Shaikh, Vice President, Commercial Import, MSC, to
hear more about MSC’s perspective on what the next 2-5 years, and beyond, hold
for the shipping industry in Canada. Najim has over 15 years of experience in the
shipping industry, and is currently reshaping the way in which MSC Canada’s Import
team operates and delivers value to the Canadian market.
Keynote Speaker: Najim Shaikh, Vice President, Commercial Import, MSC
N03 – Networking Reception
SPONSORED By
Wednesday, February 17 • 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Trade Show Floor
This industry reception starts immediately following the conclusion of the conference’s
first day. It is an energetic and widely-attended networking reception at
which delegates, speakers, and exhibitors will enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and
the opportunity to network with industry colleagues.
THursday, February 18
T04 – Keynote Breakfast
Thursday, February 18 • 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Room 510
Don’t miss this keynote breakfast and exclusive ‘fireside chat’ with Jim Vena,
Executive VP & COO, CN. Mr. Vena will be interviewed by Karl Moore, McGill
Professor, Author, Forbes Columnist, and Producer, the CEO Series on CJAD. Mr.
Vena and Mr. Moore will discuss CN’s perspective on how to maintain a healthy and
vibrant transportation system and what it takes to generate the investment and
innovation that allows CN to play its role as a true backbone of the economy.
Jim Vena
Karl Moore
N02 – Welcome Reception
SPONSORED By
Tuesday, February 16 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ruelle des Fortifications, InterContinental Montréal
Start your networking early and kick off your conference
experience by attending the Welcome Reception at the InterContinental Montréal!
We invite all CLC speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, and guests to attend,
network, and discover ways to collaborate.
Keynote Speaker: Jim Vena, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer, CN
Interviewer: Karl Moore, Professor, McGill University; Author; Forbes Columnist;
Producer, the CEO Series on CJAD
N04 – Happy Hour
Thursday, February 18 • 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
SPONSORED By
Trade Show Floor
CLC will be holding a networking event on the show floor on the final day of our
conference. This networking event is open to all delegates, VIPs, and speakers.
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