TPM 2027 runs Sunday, February 28, through Wednesday, March 3, 2027, in Long Beach, organized by the Journal of Commerce under S&P Global. Organizer messaging has framed attendance above 4,000 decision-makers—treat that as marketing until final results publish. Registration is open with early-bird pricing. The trip questions that matter are badge eligibility, official hotels, and whether your meetings sit on the convention floor or in adjacent hospitality rooms.
Who should cross for this
Beneficial cargo owners and shippers, ocean carriers, forwarders, NVOCCs, ports, terminals, 3PLs, and logistics technology teams on transpacific container trades.
TPM is timed to the Asia–US container contracting calendar, drawing shippers and carriers into one Long Beach week when annual service talks concentrate.
Suggested trip length: 5 nights covering Sunday arrival through Wednesday program days
Shipper badges are not a discount trick
Recent registration copy reserves shipper/BCO rates for cargo owners buying freight—manufacturers, retailers, agribusiness, trading companies—not carriers, NVOCCs, forwarders, or 3PLs. JOC states it verifies shipper-category registrations. Pick the category that matches how you buy or sell transport.
If you need a visa support letter, prior FAQ language directed registered attendees to Events Help after confirmation. Recheck the live TPM27 FAQ before relying on that workflow.
Use the official hotel block
Organizer messaging points attendees to book official hotels during registration. Prior editions used the Convention & Entertainment Center as the main campus, with some satellite programming historically nearby—confirm 2027 rooming lists rather than assuming the same split.
Fly LAX or LGB, then stay walkable
LAX covers the widest Asia schedule; LGB can save ground time. Build buffer for freeway traffic from LAX on arrival day. A walkable hotel beats daily rideshares when shipper–carrier meetings run late.
Official information
Plan the rest of the trip
Sources
- TPM27 official site ↗
- TPM26 travel and hotels (venue pattern) ↗
- TPM26 registration (shipper definition) ↗
- TPM FAQ ↗
- Long Beach Convention Center directions ↗
Last verified September 20, 2026. Event schedules, venues, and registration details can change; confirm with the organizer before booking travel.