Lecture: Recent Trade Actions’ Impact on Houston Ship Channel with Vincent DiCosimo

About the Lecture

Recent U.S. trade proposals have sparked much attention from the shipping community and those that work closely with the maritime industry. Imposed and proposed tariffs on traditional trading partners, fees up to $1.5M on Chinese built vessels, and efforts to grow the U.S. merchant fleet with new funding sources are being considered and, in some cases, already put in place to strengthen American supply chains. Unfortunately, many think these actions will have catastrophic impacts to U.S. industries, and greatly increase costs for shippers, producers, traders, and ultimately the consumers. Come learn more about these actions and how they impact industry here in the Houston Ship Channel from Vincent DiCosimo, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Targa Resources.

About the Presenter

Mr. DiCosimo has served as an officer of Targa Resources since the acquisition of his company, Coast Energy Group LLC, in December 2010. Prior to his current role, DiCosimo was senior vice president of Targa Petroleum Logistics at Targa Resources. He previously served as founder and CEO of Coast Energy LLC, co-founder and CEO of PipeStem Energy Group, vice president of marketing for Enterprise Products Partners, founder and CEO of RedMeteor LLC, and founder, CEO, and EVP of Cornerstone Propane and Coast Energy Group, LP. DiCosimo also serves as the Chair of the Greater Houston Port Bureau, a director of International Liquids Terminal Association, American Oil Pipeline Association Pipeline Leadership Committee, a director of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, Texas Oil and Gas Board, Targa’s state and federal PACs. He represents Targa on the Greater Houston Partnership, North Dakota Petroleum Council, New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, and the Petroleum Alliance.

The lecture will be followed by a networking reception sponsored by Targa Resources.

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