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title: JoC Roundtable Birmingham 2026
description: Join cargo owners and shippers at the complimentary Shipper Roundtable in Birmingham on June 29, 2026, for valuable insights and networking opportunities. Reserve your spot today.
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# Join the Shipper Roundtable in Birmingham

 We’re delighted to invite cargo owners and shippers to an exclusive, complimentary roundtable hosted by the *Journal of Commerce* on **Monday, 29 June 2026**, from **12:30–16:30 BST** at the **Hilton Birmingham Metropole**—the day before Multimodal UK. 

[ Reserve Your Place ](https://b.link/xca7uq8t)

Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

## Why Attend? 

This roundtable is a valuable opportunity for cargo owners to connect with peers, exchange perspectives, and discuss the key issues shaping supply chains in 2026.

Join us for an afternoon of informed discussion, expert market insight, and practical takeaways in a focused and collaborative setting. Hosted at no cost to attendees, this event is designed to support better decision-making ahead of a busy and uncertain trading period.

- Connect with fellow cargo owners and shippers
- Hear expert commentary on current market conditions
- Explore practical responses to ongoing disruption
- Leave with useful insights ahead of peak season

 

## Key Topics We'll Explore

The discussion will focus on the issues currently affecting supply chains, shipping strategy and cost management, including:

- The impact of Middle East and Ukraine conflicts on shipping, fuel costs, and surcharges
- How rising energy prices and inflation are reshaping UK and European supply chains
- The latest on US tariffs and their effect on EU and UK trade and commodity flows
- Air cargo disruptions, including capacity pressure and rising rates
- Strategies to manage uncertainty and protect margins during peak season
- Additional issues raised by attendees during the session

## Event Details

**Date:** Monday, 29 June 2026

**Time:** 12:30–16:30 BST

**Venue:** Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PP

**Cost:** Complimentary

This event is exclusive to **BCOs/Shippers**. Attendees must own the goods being shipped.

[ Reserve Your Place ](https://b.link/xca7uq8t)

### Agenda:

### 12:30 – Check-in and networking lunch

### 13:30 – Market analysis

With Greg Knowler (*JOC Europe Editor*) and James Hookham (*Global Shippers Forum*) 

### 14:00 – Roundtable discussion

Key issues and solutions for BCOs and shippers

### 15:00 – Networking coffee break

 

### 15:30 – Roundtable discussion continues

### 16:30 – Networking happy hour

# Register Your Attendance Today

To confirm your attendance, please complete the form below. You may also recommend a colleague if they are responsible for shipped goods within their organisation.

Once registered, you’ll receive a calendar invite with the full event details.

[ Register Your Attendance ](https://b.link/xca7uq8t)

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham for an engaging afternoon of conversation led by Journal of Commerce Europe editor Greg Knowler.