Vancouver Logistics Briefing 2026
Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver
Cost:
CITT members: $70 + GST (all member types)
Non-members: $100 + GST
Supply Chain Canada members: Contact SCC for your discount code!
Evening Reception Only: CITT members: FREE
Non-members: $60 + GST
CCLPs, CITT students, and affiliates are welcome to attend the 5:00 PM reception free of charge. Registration is still required!
Register Now
Join the logistics community from Vancouver and across the country for a half-day of learning, networking and celebrating excellence in logistics.
Logistics Briefing events consist of:
Learning: Presentations and panels from top organizations and thought leaders, offering expert analysis and practical insights to help your operations thrive.
Networking: Catch up with peers, make new contacts, and talk shop with like-minded industry professionals. CITT is proud to be known for its warm and welcoming community!
Celebration: Recognizing the achievements of those in the logistics industry - including newly certified CCLP designation holders
Why Attend?
If you are already a CITT member, it's a perfect way to connect with your association and its membership - and to continue your professional development. Not a CITT member yet? Come see what makes Canada's Logistics Association so unique. There's no other network of knowledgeable and friendly transportation & logistics professional in Canada!
PROGRAM
(Times and agenda subject to change)
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Registration
1:30- 1:45 PM: Welcome Remarks
Speakers:
Pina Melchionna
President & CEO
CITT
1:45 - 2:15 PM: Warehousing Update
Updates and insight on the current state of warehousing, including challenges, opportunities, automation and evolving best practices
Speakers:
Troy Dennison
General Manager - DC57 South Surrey
Loblaws
2:15 - 3:00 PM: Modal Update: Road
The latest on what's happening in the world of transportation by road, including regulation, volumes, and HR matters
Moderator:
Jeff Ferguson
General Manager
HAP Transportation Group
Speakers:
Binoy Mascarenhas
Director of Policy
British Columbia Trucking Association
Trevor Plett
COO
R R Plett Trucking
Marcel Pouliot
Western Canada Business Manager
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
Sponsored by:
3:00 - 3:45 PM: Coffee Break
Sponsored by:
3:30 - 4:15 PM: Intermodal Update: Marine & Rail
Insights on transportation by water and rail, including discussion of international trade, volumes, and expectations for 2026 and beyond.
Sean Baxter
Director, Marine Operations and Harbour Master
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Mark Fatica
Sr. Commercial Manager - Strategic Supply Chain
DP World
Bonnie Gee
President
Chamber of Shipping
Blair Somerville
Market Manager, International Intermodal
CN
Sponsored by:
4:15 - 5:00 PM: The Logistics of Critical Minerals
A fascinating inside look at the unique challenges and innovation around the logistics and distribution of critical minerals
Tim McEwan
Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Mining Association of British Columbia
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Networking & CCLP Reception
Make new connections and reconnect with colleagues for shop talk, discussing the day's presentations, and celebrating excellence in logistics.
Thank You to our Supporting Sponsors:
Supporting Associations:
Sponsorships are available!
Show your support for the industry in Vancouver and grow your brand's profile by taking part in the Vancouver Logistics Briefing as a sponsor. Click the image below to view a detailed list of the opportunities. Contact Rachel at rjonas@citt.ca to book a package
