Containers Don’t Lie Europe (CDL Europe)

Containers Don’t Lie Europe, also known as CDL Europe, is an invitation-only maritime, trade and supply chain symposium taking place in London on November 16 and 17, 2026. Founded by award-winning supply chain journalist Lori Ann LaRocco, CDL Europe is designed for senior leaders, decision makers and industry experts who want to understand the forces reshaping global trade, logistics, shipping, energy markets and supply chain strategy.

Unlike a traditional trade show or sales-led conference, CDL Europe is built around candid, high-value discussion. The symposium is held under Chatham House Rules, creating a trusted environment where leaders can speak openly about the pressures, risks and opportunities affecting global supply chains. The event is intentionally curated and limited in size so that the quality of conversation remains high and participants can engage directly with the people shaping the industry.

CDL Europe brings together voices from across maritime shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, beneficial cargo ownership, energy, commodities, intelligence, transportation, retail, manufacturing and supply chain technology. The goal is to connect practical operating experience with data-driven insight, helping attendees better understand what is happening across global trade lanes, ports, warehouses, shipping markets, geopolitical chokepoints, infrastructure networks and sourcing strategies.

The London edition builds on the CDL model of off-the-record dialogue, market intelligence and executive-level networking. Sessions are focused on the real-world challenges facing supply chain and logistics leaders, including trade disruption, geopolitical risk, freight market volatility, port and canal constraints, energy movement, inventory strategy, shipping capacity, intermodal networks, customs pressure, tariffs, and the changing role of technology in global logistics.

The speaker and participant mix reflects the cross-border nature of modern supply chains. CDL Europe features perspectives from leaders connected to container shipping, logistics advisory, trade intelligence, market analysis, freight visibility, energy research, global sourcing, operational resilience and transportation strategy. The event is especially relevant for executives who need to look beyond daily market headlines and understand how policy, infrastructure, risk, data and demand are converging across the supply chain.

For logistics and supply chain professionals, CDL Europe offers a rare setting where the conversation is not centered on selling, but on understanding. Attendees can expect thoughtful discussion, practical insight and meaningful networking with people who operate, analyze and influence the movement of goods around the world. The symposium is suitable for senior leaders, beneficial cargo owners, logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping executives, supply chain strategists, trade analysts, energy market professionals and decision makers working across global commerce.

CDL Europe is part of the wider Containers Don’t Lie platform, which focuses on maritime, trade and supply chain thought leadership. The event reflects Lori Ann LaRocco’s long-standing work in global supply chain reporting and analysis, bringing together leaders who value honest discussion, informed debate and actionable insight.

Event: Containers Don’t Lie Europe — CDL Europe
Date: November 16–17, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Website: https://containersdontlie.com/cdl-europe
Category: Maritime, Logistics, Trade, Supply Chain, Business Events