Membership Benefits & Events Include: Bringing shippers and receivers (cargo interest) together with maritime industry service professionals. Annual membership directory provided to each member. Member company listing on MVTTC website. Resource for current industry news. A kick off event during Carnival season, the Annual World Trade & Transport Conference in New Orleans. Going strong now for twenty-eight years - a "must attend" industry event. Pittsburgh Traffic Club reception in March. This event is the evening prior to the Pittsburgh Traffic Club annual dinner. Mid-summer members meeting in New Orleans is followed by an evening of family fun at the world famous Rock 'N Bowl. Late summer, an industry reception outside of Cleveland, Ohio in conjunction with the Noon Day Club's annual golf tournament and dinner. Wrap up the year in December with a winter members meeting in New Orleans. This event includes an evening reception and dinner and is known as one of the most enjoyable holiday season gatherings for the maritime industry. Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council welcomes your active participation as a member! For additional information, please contact us at mvttc@mvttc.com or 504 566.1001, toll free 866 782.6882. To apply for membership click on this link membership application.pdf.