Koenig, Hobbs to Keynote Furniture Logistics Meeting

March 23, 2017  by Larry Thomas in Delivery, Industry, Special Events   

The event takes place May 17-19 at the Lago Mar Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Hobbs will headline the morning conference session on May 17, while Koenig will kick off the afternoon sessions.

Conference organizers said this year's conference will focus on regulations impacting home delivery, the issues facing land shippers and ocean freight, and how the Internet is ushering in a smart and interconnected era for the industry.

"Our goal with this conference is to continue to equip our members with the latest information affecting our entire industry and to help them stay competitive in a market that's constantly evolving." said Russ Matthews, managing director of IFTLC.

Others scheduled to make presentations at the conference are Ray Kuntz, chairman/CEO, Watkins Shepard; Mike Giaccone, President/CEO Assemblers, Inc.; Dale Millison of the Hyundai shipping line; Tom Hempel, president, Off Shore Express; Peter Ross, director of logistics, Z. Gallerie; and Jeff Sears, international traffic manager, Art Van Furniture.

Registration is available by visiting www.iftlc.org or emailing Russ Matthews at Russ111@comcast.net. Special rates and discounts are available if attendees sign up before April 17.