Sponsors

Capes Shipping Agencies is a leading provider of vessel agency and cargo forwarding services and is a subsidiary of CV International, a provider of freight forwarding, Customs brokerage, regulatory compliance, and international logistics services.

Founded in 1958 in Norfolk, Virginia, Capes Shipping Agencies built its reputation as a trusted, local partner by being our customers’ eyes, ears and voice in port. The company represents foreign and domestic buyers and charterers, ship owners and operators, vessel management companies, exporters and importers. We strive to provide personalized solutions through a values-based culture of service excellence. Our unparalleled, local expertise and strong relationships give us the “local advantage” and allows us to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Today, the company is a leader in the U.S. coal export market offering port agency services and data analytics for the East Coast and Gulf Coast. For more information, please visit www.capesshipping.net.

Matrix’s innovation has been demonstrated by winning the NIOSH Mine Safety & Health Technology Innovation Awards in 2020 for OmniPro® and 2021 for an enhanced IntelliZone® proximity detection system for underground haulage. In September 2024, our OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance systems was named the OH&S Product of the Year. For more information, please visit www.matrixteam.com