• TPM25
  • March 2-5, 2025 | Long Beach Convention Center

Steven Hughes

HCS International

President and CEO

Steven Hughes is the president and CEO of HCS International and has over 47 years of supply chain experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. He is a consultant for both the automotive aftermarket, through its trade associations, and to individual companies under the aegis of HCS International. Hughes is currently chairman of the Import Vehicle Community and sits on the Government Affairs Committee for the Auto Care Association. He is chairman of the Public Affairs Committee for the California Automotive Wholesalers' Association and is the lead voice for the automotive aftermarket industry regarding ocean transportation issues. Hughes served on the Automotive Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC 2), advising on trade policy for the Department of Commerce and US Trade Representative from 2015-2017. He has led three industry coalitions at the International Trade Commission to overturn unfair Antidumping Duty orders that were harming the industry and costing consumers. He is also a past participant of the FMC Supply Chain Innovations Team and Demurrage/Detention Innovations Team. Hughes was recently appointed to the FMC’s National Shipper Advisory Committee, representing the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Auto Care Association.  

Sessions With Steven Hughes

Tuesday, 4 March

  • 04:50pm - 05:30pm (PST) / 05/mar/2025 12:50 am - 05/mar/2025 01:30 am

    TPM Academy: Strength in Numbers: Discovering Shippers Associations

    Learn about the largely unknown secret of shippers' associations, where we explore their history, benefits, cost savings in lower freight rates, use cases, and impact on the global supply chain. Discover how they can provide rate stability through competitive negotiations, enhance service resiliency amid disruptions, and ensure supply chain reliability. This TPM Academy session will highlight multiple use cases, cost-saving measures, and demonstrate shipper associations’ flexibility for small, medium, and large shippers. It also will allow attendees to experience the advantages of being part of an industry-specific community, including networking, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. Learn how shippers' associations are established, the regulatory frameworks involved, and the collaborative efforts required. This presentation is essential for logistics professionals and business owners aiming to optimize their international shipping strategies.

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