
Shipowners' Meetings
The Shipowners' Meetings are a series of luncheon conferences that bring together key players in the maritime transport sector, public decision-makers, and economic leaders. These meetings foster dialogue on the sector's strategic issues, encourage the sharing of expertise, and contribute to advancing maritime transport within the Canadian supply chain. The Shipowners' Meetings provide a unique forum for exchanging ideas, building relationships, and collectively reflecting on the future of the industry.
Why participate in the Shipowners' Meetings?
Engage directly with experts, elected officials and economic leaders
Deepen your understanding of the strategic challenges of maritime transport
Contributing to the discussions shaping the future of the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor
Developing business relationships in an environment conducive to dialogue

The March 2026 Rendezvous
From ship to intermodal – realizing the potential of short sea shipping (SSN) on the corridor
Saint Lawrence–Great Lakes
On March 20, 2026, the St. Lawrence Shipowners Association held a luncheon conference at the Saint-James Club in Montreal focusing on the role of the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes corridor as a strategic lever for strengthening intermodality and supply chain performance. The discussions highlighted development opportunities for the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor thanks to the expertise of the invited panelists.
• Serge Le Guellec, Desgagnés Group
• Scott Bravener, McKeil Marine
• Louis-Philippe Allard, CargoM
• Shawn McMahon, DP World
Relive the day through the photos
Upcoming meeting
The September 2026 Rendez-Vous
The September meeting will be held in Rimouski and will bring together stakeholders from the maritime industry to discuss key issues related to the development of the sector.
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The December 2026 Rendezvous
The December Rendez-vous will be held at the Saint-James Club in Montreal and will offer a privileged opportunity to bring together industry members and partners to close out the year with strategic discussions.
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