IRPT Announces Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting in Houston, TX
Houston, Texas — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is pleased to invite maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to the Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting on Monday March 23rd from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Hilton University of Houston, located at 4450 University Dr., Houston, TX.
IRPT is the only trade association in the United States solely representing the interests of inland river ports, terminals, and their users. By connecting public and private entities, IRPT advances industry success through advocacy, resources, collaboration, and strategic communication.
This Basin Meeting will bring together key leaders and operational experts to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and evolving priorities shaping the inland river transportation system.
There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required. Please RSVP to tessakandres@irpt.net.
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The Basin meeting is being held in conjunction with the Port of the Future conference. The week’s itinerary includes:
Monday, March 23: IRPT Basin Meeting
Port of the Future evening Social
Tuesday, March 24: Port of the Future Conference
Wednesday, March 25: Port of the Future Conference
Basin Meeting Topics will include:
- IRPT News, Resources, and Board of Directors Election
- 2025 Legislative Success and 2026 Priorities
- Federal Updates
- Funding Opportunities
- Port and Terminal Resilience
There is no cost to attend IRPT’s Basin meeting, but RSVP is required. To RSVP, please email: tessakandres@irpt.net.
Who should attend?
IRPT members, non-members, maritime service providers, shippers, economic development representatives, and all stakeholders connected to the inland waterway system are encouraged and welcome to participate.
About IRPT
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) is a nationwide trade association dedicated to advocating for and strengthening the inland river transportation system. IRPT provides tools, resources, and a unified voice to support ports, terminals, and the industries that rely on them while ensuring policymakers understand the economic importance of resilient and efficient inland waterways.
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To learn more about the Port of the Future Conference or to register, please visit https://portofthefutureconference.com/.