Port of Hamilton Tour

Inside the Port of Hamilton – Ontario’s Supply Chain Gateway

📅 October 22, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Pick-Up (Meeting) Location: Aldershot, 1199 Waterdown Rd, Burlington, ON L7T 4A8, Canada - South Parking Lot

Why Attend

The Port of Hamilton is Ontario’s largest port and a cornerstone of Canadian trade, moving millions of tonnes of cargo every year. From grains and fertilizers fueling agriculture, to iron ore and finished steel feeding automotive and construction, to petrochemicals powering the GTHA—this is where global supply chains meet Canadian industry.

This exclusive tour offers rare insider access to one of the most strategically important logistics hubs in North America. Whether you work in manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, or transportation, this event will give you a deeper understanding of how marine operations connect to every link in the supply chain.

Event Agenda

8:30 AM – Bus Pick-Up, Coffee & Networking

Kick off the day with fresh coffee, muffins, and an overview presentation by Gina Delle Rose-Ash.

9:00 AM – Marine Terminal Operations

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Logistec Marine Terminal, led by Frank Montecalvo and Alain Lefebvre. (Bonus: you may see a ship dockside in action!)

10:30 AM – Grain Handling & Exports

Tour the impressive G3 Grain Terminal with Kurt Walling, and see how Ontario-grown wheat, corn, and soybeans make their way to global markets.

12:00 PM – Networking Lunch (Included)

A full lunch is provided—an ideal setting to connect with fellow supply chain leaders and professionals. All included in your ticket price.

1:30 PM – Official Wrap-Up

The tour concludes, but the conversations don’t have to. Stick around afterward for optional networking at a local restaurant or bar.

• Open to Members & Non-Members – Bring colleagues, clients, and industry peers.
• Limited Seating – Bus capacity is capped, and this event is expected to sell out.
• Early Bird Pricing – Available until September 12th.
• General Admission – Closes October 17th (or earlier if sold out).

Safety Gear: HOPA Ports will provide hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety glasses. Guests must bring their own steel-toe boots/caps.

• Supply chain executives and professionals
• Logistics & transportation managers
• Operations leaders in manufacturing, agriculture, and retail
• Anyone who wants to understand the strategic role of ports in Canada’s economy
  

  Designated pick-up location (8:30 a.m. sharp)Aldershot, 1199 Waterdown Rd, Burlington, ON L7T 4A8, Canada - South Parking Lot

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