20AUG2019 - NEWS - Shippers face uncertain supply chain impacts as IMO 2020 approaches

Experts to dig into potential impacts at upcoming Edge 2019

Maritime interests have certainly heard about, and are preparing for the IMO 2020 regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2020. But those without direct interest in ocean shipping may not understand the potential impact these regulations could have on global trade. To counteract this lack of information, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) upcoming EDGE 2019 Conference, to be held September 15-18, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, will feature a panel discussion on this topic. “The Cost of Clean Air: Complying with the IMO 2020 Sulfur Cap,” will feature the following experts from the space: Paul Bingham, Economics & Country Risk, Transportation Consulting , IHS Markit, John Janson, Director, Global Supply Chain, SanMar, Inc., Jack Mahoney, Head of Automotive Industry, North America , Maersk, Matt Muenster, Senior Manager, Applied Knowledge, Breakthrough, and Mark Murphy, District Sales Manager, Pacific Northwest NAM Western, APL.  These thought leaders will be providing updates and guidance for beneficial owners of freight and other stakeholders affected by IMO 2020.