The CCLA is proud to thank the following sponsors of the “Supply Chain Convergence" 2006 Conference & Expo:

As with other events, the CCLA is offering sponsorship opportunities.

Are you a potential supplier to the Courier and Messenger Industry and Logistics Industries?

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your products and services through sponsorship - there’s still time to become an event sponsor or purchase a booth at our trade exposition:

Who is CCLA?

The CCLA is the trade association representing time sensitive delivery service company operations of all types and sizes across Canada by providing professional, informed and proactive representation and information on common issues. Our members include large firms with global delivery networks, such as DHL, FedEx, Purolator, TNT and United Parcel Service, overnight transborder integration firms, mid size local and regional delivery firms with strong area distribution networks and smaller local firms such as same day and messenger companies maintaining an extensive stake in the time sensitive shipping business.

The express transportation industry specializes in time-definite, cost effective, reliable transportation services for documents, packages and freight. Express delivery has vital importance to businesses utilizing time-sensitive, "just-in-time" manufacturing techniques and supply-chain logistics in order to remain internationally competitive. Collectively the industry acts as economic “catalysts” in facilitation of goods to market expediently - that translates to enhanced trade and industry prospects for the countries we service and hence a better way of life for all.

Worldwide, CCLA members have operations in over 200 countries; the Canadian Courier market specifically is estimated to be worth in excess of 5.5 billion dollars annually and translates to the movement of approximately 2 million packages per day. This vital sector of the economy is made up of approximately 2,400 courier companies employing nearly 55,000 people utilizing 24,000 delivery vehicles, hundreds of aircraft and over 3,200 operational centers across the country.

The courier environment is a multifaceted one. We are integrated logistics providers who in some cases are the Customs clearance agent as well as the carrier and employ air as well as ground movement of goods.

Our members embody the highest level of technology and investment of any mode in controlling and monitoring the progress of enormous volumes of time sensitive goods with tight delivery “cycle times,” through their networks. Some employ advanced targeting methods developed internationally, proven to intercept contraband and threats to security.

Why is this event important to you?

Such a gathering of decision makers presents an excellent opportunity for companies who supply the industry to showcase their products and services.  Accordingly, we are offering a range of sponsorship opportunities for supplier companies.  Please call Stephanie Reid or Phil Cahley at 905-837-1302 to discuss these options:

Send representatives to attend the conference as delegates

Join our exposition as an exhibitor and take advantage of an opportunity to network with courier, messenger and logistics industry representatives to talk about your company’s products and services.  The cost for an exhibitor table is $350 for members and $450 for non-members.  In addition to mingling with delegates during breakfast and lunch, two time periods have been set aside for suppliers to meet with delegates. 

Sponsorship levels include Platinum ($2,000), Gold (1,000) and Silver ($500) and supplier sponsorship includes displaying your signage, acknowledgement as a sponsor, the opportunity to distribute sales and marketing material, plus free admission for 1 delegate and a free booth at the exposition.

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your company to courier, messenger and logistics industry representatives – owners, managers, operations personnel – decision makers who need to see your products and services!