The Logistics Summit 2025 brings together leaders across the produce and logistics sectors for a high-impact, one-day event focused on driving supply chain efficiency, innovation, and resilience. Join us in Montreal for strategic conversations, collaborative solutions, and valuable connections that shape the future of produce logistics. This event is FREE for CPMA members with registration, while non-members can attend for a fee of $150.
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: The State of the Industry
Ron Lemaire, President CPMA, kicks off the summit with a comprehensive overview of the current logistics landscape.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: The Government of Canada's Role in Supply Chain
Hear from the National Supply Chain Office, Government of Canada, on their initiatives and future vision.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Multimodal Transportation: Rail, Air, Truck, and Boat
A dynamic panel discussion featuring four industry experts and moderated by Stewart Lapage, VP Transport, Oppy.
Each panelist will have 10 minutes to highlight the benefits and recent updates in their respective modes of transport.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Leveraging Existing Tools for Supply Chain Efficiency
Shannon Sommerauer, Sr. Director of Government Relations and Industry Technology, CPMA will discuss valuable resources like Trucking Best Handling Practices, provide an update from CBSA and touch on port operations. Learn more about global supply chain efforts, including IFPS initiatives.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Emerging Trends in Global Trade
Greg Palmer, VP Trade and Market Development, CPMA, will delve into developing priority trade routes and focus on key countries and regions shaping the future of logistics both for Canada and the globe.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: What We Seek from Our Carriers
An industry panel of retail and wholesale logistics representatives share insights on what they look for in carrier partnerships to ensure efficient and reliable supply chains.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Coffee Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Building Resilient Supply Chains: A Roundtable Discussion
This interactive session will focus on identifying barriers, challenges, and most importantly, solutions in the supply chain today. The discussion will emphasize "synchro-modality" – utilizing multiple transport modes to maintain product flow and while building resilience.
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Voluntary Charter for Produce & Wrap-up
Ron Lemaire will present a Voluntary Charter for Produce Carriers and provide a summary of the day's key takeaways.
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Cocktail Hour and Networking
5:30 PM: End