Memphis World Trade Club

22/10/2026

We are still on a high from Memphis World Trade Week! And wish we were headed to another Thursday evening Port Night! Thank you to all who came out to support the Liberty and Legacy our work enables in our industry! For 75 years, the Port of New Orleans and Memphis have worked hand in hand to keep our global economy running. 🥳‼️✨🌎Thank you for celebrating that special relationship with us! Tag yourself and your colleagues!

And if you’re untested in running for a Board seat for next year, send us a DM!

18/09/2026

Last week around this time, we were pulling in to New Orleans, preparing for an amazing weekend of learning! Our hosts, the Port of New Orleans, were so very gracious. And our sponsors were equally as generous! A great time was had by all! 🥳✨😌‼️

From authentic New Orleans fare to seeing just how things work at the Port, our bi-annual Port Tour was a complete success! Thank you to all the companies who invested in your employees! We can’t wait to hear how the weekend impacted those in attendance! Next up: Memphis World Trade Week! See you again soon!

🎉 Tag your colleagues!

15/09/2026

We are so excited to partner with Epicenter and Greater Memphis Chamber for this increíble event, one of several we have planned for World Trade Week! We hope you can join us! Register TODAY: https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events

We’re excited to announce the five companies selected for the Logistics Innovation Showcase, part of the Memphis Logistics Summit 2026!

After three Problem Discovery Workshops and nearly 50 applications, industry experts selected FreightDeck, PalletVision, Arvist, OnSight, and Arcticar to demonstrate solutions addressing real challenges in Cold Chain, Drayage/Intermodal, Fraud Detection & Prevention, and Oversized/Overweight Loads.

Join us at Epicenter on October 1 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM to meet the finalists, see their solutions in action, and hear about cutting edge supply chain research from the University of Memphis’ FedEx Institute of Technology.

Make the most of the experience with a bundled ticket that includes the Memphis Logistics Summit on September 30, the Logistics Innovation Showcase on October 1, and Port Night that evening!

Come see how innovators are helping shape the future of logistics and supply chain technology in Memphis and beyond.

Register Here: https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events #!event/2026/9/30/memphis-world-trade-week-2026

31/08/2026

Before August ends, we want to share highlights from our luncheon earlier this month. It was an honor to host keynote speaker, Ryan Steinbach, Assistant Vice President, Intermodal Sales at Union Pacific Railroad. He shared insights with the audience about UP's acquisition of Norfolk Southern and what it means for our region, country and industry as a whole. We appreciate the City of West Memphis for signing on as our Presenting Sponsor. Check out the article about this talk!

11/08/2026

Take a listen to Mac Trout as he shares why he chose to attend our bi-annual New Orleans Port Tour just a few years back. We hope YOU will take advantage of this eye-opening, behind-the-scenes, learning and networking experience. Or if you are a leader and have the opportunity to send a junior member of your team and make an investment in their career, we would love to host them. Register today at https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events #!event/2026/9/11/mwtc-port-of-new-orleans-tour

07/08/2026

📩 Did you receive our most recent email newsletter? If so, you should be aware of some incredibly engaging and exciting events we are hosting and co-hosting over the next few months. We would love to see you, our friends and colleagues, at any or ALL of these cutting-edge industry events! 🌐

🥗 August 18: MWTC Monthly Luncheon featuring Ryan Steinbach from Union Pacific Railroad (Hilton East Memphis). He has an insightful talk planned, grounded in his 20+ year career in various disciplines at UP, including his current role as Assistant VP, Intermodal Sales. (This is almost sold out! Get your tickets TODAY!)

🚊 Sept. 11-13: Port of New Orleans Tour. If you have not had the opportunity to see the inner workings of the Port of New Orleans, this is your chance. The port’s economic value in the U.S. is upwards of $101.5 billion. There's something we can all learn from this "behind the scenes" look at how the machine runs. (This WILL sell out! Great professional development opportunity!)

✈️ Sept. 30 - Oct. 1: Memphis World Trade Week! We are making our 75th Annual Port Night one for the history books! We're partnering with the Greater Memphis Chamber for the Memphis Logistics Summit Wednesday, Sept. 30th. Our partner, Epicenter Memphis, will host the Logistics Innovation Showcase during the day, Oct. 1, complete with cash prizes! And the week will culminate with Port Night, a celebration of our partnership with the Port of New Orleans. There's even a bundle available for the week - amazing savings! (Biggest night in global trade!)

🔗 Visit our website for more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities!

https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events

23/07/2026

We are so excited to welcome YOU and Ryan Steinbach to our August Luncheon! Ryan is the Asst. VP, Intermodal Sales for Union Pacific and has been with for 20+ years! He has a lot to share about strategic business growth and relationship building in the Ocean Carrier, NVOCC and Freight Forwarders arena. Not to mention, he has worked his way through the ranks of nearly every department at the company. There's sure to be something for everyone at this talk! We hope you can join us August 18th at Register here: https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events #!event/2026/8/18/august-2026-luncheon

25/06/2026

We are so excited to invite our network to our annual Port of New Orleans Tour! This is always such an exciting and educational trip to New Orleans. We hope you can join us this year, Sept. 11 -13th. See more details via the link below: https://www.memphisworldtradeclub.com/events #!event/2026/9/11/mwtc-port-of-new-orleans-tour

23/12/2025

We are excited to introduce the 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Leadership for the Memphis World Trade Club.

This group of leaders brings deep expertise across global logistics, international trade, finance, commercial real estate, and business development. Each member is committed to strengthening Memphis’ role in global commerce and advancing the mission of the MWTC.

Please join us in welcoming:

President: Jennifer Amos
1st Vice President: Mac Trout
2nd Vice President: Jim Kyle
Treasurer: Toni Barnes
Secretary: Evann Todd Boley

Board Members:
Hunter Mitchell
Will Ritter
Richard Mallory
Tim Tansey
Caleb Park

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to an exciting year of programming, engagement, and growth for the international business community in Memphis.

Stay tuned for what’s ahead and be sure to connect with these leaders throughout the year.