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About CMA Shipping

For over 40 years, the CMA Shipping event has been a meeting place for maritime professionals in North America. The event connects shipping professionals with opportunities to learn from industry leaders, source products and supplies from established and emerging brands, and take advantage of enviable networking opportunities.

Discover what CMA Shipping can do for you

The next edition of CMA Shipping event is going to be our 42nd edition! The 2027 event will be held on 16 - 18 March 2027 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Texas - USA.

CMA Shipping is brought to you by the Connecticut Maritime Association and Seatrade Maritime, which is part of Informa Markets.


About The Connecticut Maritime Association

CMA Shipping Expo & Conference is brought to you by the Connecticut Maritime Association (The CMA) and is organised by Seatrade Maritime. The CMA are a non-for-profit organisation with a long history of supporting shipping professionals through all stages of their careers. 

Interested in becoming a member? CMA membership will give you a host of benefits including a discount to attend the CMA Shipping conference. Find out more about CMA membership and how it can benefit you.

Meet the team behind CMA Shipping

Chris Adams
Group Head of Sales 

Ian Beattie
Sales Manager

Christophe Cahen
Regional Sales Manager

Jorge Luis Rojas
Senior Account Manager

Laura Denne
Event Director

Erika Dean
Event Manager

Joanna Crisan
Senior Conference Producer

What to expect in 2027?

1,000+

industry professionals

100+

expert speakers

80+

world-class suppliers