Darren Shelton to Chair Two-Day Event
Weston, CT May 12, 2025 Recognizing the significant shift of maritime operations and support to Houston, SHIPPINGInsight is holding its 2025 event there October 15-16 at the Houston Marriott South near Hobby Airport. The event will feature an all day conference on October 15th, including SHIPPINGInsight’s signature SHARK TANK, with an invitation-only Leadership Forum on October 16th.
This year’s conference focus will be on “Revitalizing the US Maritime Industry: Next Steps”, considering the activity surrounding the SHIPS for America Act and the Executive Order, whose reports will have been filed by the time of the conference. The Leadership Forum intends to address implementation by key stakeholders. Chairing the event will be Darren Shelton, Sales Director Moran Shipping Agencies and VP/Co-Founder FuelTrust.
“The center of gravity for the US maritime industry has shifted to Houston,” stated SHIPPINGInsight Chief Evolution Officer Carleen Lyden Walker. “We recognize that actions surrounding the next chapter in the industry will emanate from there, so we are going to the source!”
Key elements of the two-day event include:
October 15th–
- Houston’s Role in Global Maritime
- The Demand Signals-
- The Supply Opportunities
- Innovation is Key
- SHARK TANK
October 16th –
- Leadership Forum- Meeting change with strategy for long term success (by invitation only)
“It is significant that SHIPPINGInsight is coming to Houston,” observed Shelton. “The decision makers, shipowners, charterers, shipbuilders and more are here. And Port Houston is a leader in growth and development.”
