CONNECTING THE RAIL & TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
Upcoming NEARS Conferences
Join the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) at our upcoming Spring and Fall Conferences. Connect with freight shippers, railroads, motor carriers, intermodal operators, logistics professionals, suppliers, and transportation executives for industry education, strategic discussions, networking, and business development.
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2027 Conference Calendar
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
NEARS Spring 2027
May 12–14, 2027
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Hotel Champlain
Burlington, Vermont
Join NEARS in Burlington overlooking Lake Champlain for rail transportation insight, shipper engagement, and industry networking.
REQUEST INFORMATION →ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
NEARS Fall 2027
September 22–24, 2027
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The Westin Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Meet freight transportation leaders in Maryland's historic capital for educational discussions, professional connections, and business networking.
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NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
NEARS Spring 2028
April 12–14, 2028
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Newport Marriott
Newport, Rhode Island
NEARS returns to Newport, connecting the rail shipping and freight transportation community through education, collaboration, and networking.
REQUEST INFORMATION →PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
NEARS Fall 2028
September 27–29, 2028
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The Westin Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Return to Pittsburgh for a NEARS gathering of freight shippers, railroads, logistics providers, and transportation industry decision-makers.
REQUEST INFORMATION →Why Attend a NEARS Conference?
The Northeast Association of Rail Shippers brings together the North American freight transportation community through twice-yearly conferences focused on rail shipping, supply chain performance, intermodal transportation, logistics innovation, and shipper-railroad relationships. NEARS provides opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from industry professionals, develop business relationships, and strengthen transportation partnerships.
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Interested in attending, sponsoring, or exhibiting at an upcoming NEARS conference? Connect with our team to learn more about participation and future opportunities.