Meet with Peers & Tour a Major East Cost Seaport

East Coast ports have taken on a record number of containers, some of them diverted from the West Coast. Charleston benefited hugely from the rerouted traffic because of intermodal connections/infrastructure in place in North and South Carolina. The closeness to the mid-Atlantic/northeast end-markets for most Asia/Europe-originated cargoes also played a role.

Port issues are just one facet of supply chain issues impacting manufacturers. Join Manufacturers Alliance and industry leaders to discuss ways to make your supply chains more resilient. This special event will be held at the Port of Charleston and will include a tour of the facility. Hear directly from the Port leaders on how shippers have used the port to solve their logistics headaches. You'll learn all there is to know about using an East Coast port. After the formal program concludes, attendees can join a reception at the Courtyard Charleston Historic District from 5-6:15 pm ET.

Who Should Attend

This event will appeal to manufacturing leaders with responsibility in overseeing supply chain, logistics, freight. Executives overseeing other areas will learn about challenges their companies face when dealing with West and East Coast traffic.

Fees & Hotel Reservations

Registration Fees

Member Rate: $250
Nonmember Rate: $595
Nonmember Rate + Network Membership Bundle: $595
Note: You can take advantage of Network membership (a $395 value) for one year with the bundle. Membership renews at the annual rate at the end of the free year.

Registration fees include lunch, and a reception following the program. Hotel accommodations are separate. Please review registration policies for refund and cancellation information. Membership fee is nonrefundable if event registration is cancelled.

See our Health and Safety Protocols for in-person attendance.

Note for Supply Chain and Logistics Council Members

The event was designed with our Supply Chain and Logistics Council members in mind. The program is timed to begin just after the Logistics Council meeting and end in time for a reception, where conference attendees can network with incoming the Supply Chain Council members who are participating in the meeting. Members can work around their council meeting and stay the rest of the day or arrive the day before to take advantage of this special opportunity.

Hotel Accommodations

Event attendees must book their own hotel reservations. A special hotel rate of $269.00 plus applicable taxes and service fees has been secured by Manufacturers Alliance for conference attendees staying at the Courtyard Charleston Historic District. When reserving your online accommodations, be sure to indicate your approximate arrival time under “Special Requests”. This room block will expire on Monday, September 5, 2022.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact us for more information.