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28th APLA Logistics Meeting
The city of São Paulo will host the 28th APLA Logistics Meeting.
This event has become an essential space to explore the latest trends, strategies, and emerging technologies that are transforming the many dimensions of logistics in the petrochemical and chemical industry.
Over the past 28 years, the meeting has established itself as the ideal forum for sharing best practices and generating new business opportunities. Each edition reaffirms its value as a meeting point that strengthens professional relationships among peers, clients, and suppliers, while offering a space to anticipate the advances that will shape the future of logistics management.
Razones para asistir
GROWTH: Participation in conferences and workshops led by top regional experts and thought leaders.
OPPORTUNITY: Access to tools and knowledge to optimize supply chain processes. Presentations and discussions offer diverse perspectives to enhance productivity and reduce costs and lead times.
INSPIRATION: Promotion of professional practices that generate a positive economic, social, and environmental impact.
Participant profile
- Executives from Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics, Procurement, and Commercial areas in the petrochemical and chemical industry.
- Representatives from petrochemical and chemical producing and distributing companies.
- Importing and exporting companies.
- Logistics service providers.
- Port terminals and logistics operators.
The Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association’s (APLA) mission is to facilitate sustainable business development for the Latin American petrochemical and chemical industry.
Registrations
Special benefits and discounts
- Special early registration/group fees.
- Special rates at the hotel where the event will be held.
APLA member companies
- Special rate for meeting spaces.
Supporters 2025
DIAMANTE | DIAMOND
PLATINO | PLATINIUM
ORO | GOLD
PLATA | SILVER
REUNIÓN LOGÍSTICA | LOGISTICS MEETING
MEDIA | PARTNER 2025
ASSOCIATION | PARTNER 2025
ABOUT THE EVENT
When and where will the event take place?
The 28 Logistics Meeting will take place on April 14–15, 2026, in the city of São Paulo.
What is the profile of attendees and participating companies?
Participants include executives from supply chain, operations and logistics, procurement, and commercial areas within the petrochemical and chemical industries.
Most attendees represent petrochemical and chemical producers and distributors, importing and exporting companies, logistics service providers, port terminals, and logistics operators.
What is the registration fee?
Registration fees per person are:
Member companies: Early bird: USD 450. Post early bird: USD 570.
Non-member companies: Early bird: USD 535. Post early bird: USD 670.
Those registered for the 28 Logistics Meeting may apply the registration fee as partial payment toward registration for the Annual Meeting. This benefit is non-transferable.
When does registration open?
Registration opens on March 3, 2026.
Until when can I register for the Logistics Meeting?
Online registration is available at any time. Once the meeting has started, on-site registration will also be available at the Registration Desk.
Until when is the Early Bird rate valid?
The Early Bird rate is valid until March 20, 2026. From March 21 onward, the full rate applies.
How can the registration fee be paid?
Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
Credit card payment (issued in Argentina)
To pay with a credit card issued in Argentina, please email assistant@apla.lat requesting the payment link.
What are group discount rates?
Special rates are available for groups of 3, 5, or 10 participants attending on behalf of the same company.
What are the group discount rates?
For member companies (until March 20, 2026):
3 people: USD 419 each
5 people: USD 409 each
10 people: USD 346 each
For member companies (from March 21, 2026):
3 people: USD 530 each
5 people: USD 519 each
10 people: USD 439 each
For non-member companies (until March 20, 2026):
3 people: USD 498 each
5 people: USD 487 each
10 people: USD 412 each
For non-member companies (from March 21, 2026):
3 people: USD 620 each
5 people: USD 610 each
10 people: USD 516 each
When should the group discount be requested?
Before completing the individual registrations for group participants.
How can the group discount be requested?
Please email logistica@apla.lat with the following information:
- Number of participants.
- Payment method.
- Whether payment will be individual or a single payment for the full group.
Important: Once a group discount rate has been applied, the number of participants must be respected.
Is there a refund if I cancel my registration?
Yes, refunds are subject to the following deadlines:
Until March 24, 2026: 70 % refund
From March 25 to April 6, 2026: 50 % refund
From April 7, 2026 onward: no refunds
No refunds will be issued in cases of no-show.
Can I substitute my attendance with another colleague from the same company?
Yes, participant substitutions within the same company are allowed at no additional cost.
When are refunds processed?
Refunds are processed after the meeting has concluded.
Cancellation refund policy
If the registrant wishes to apply the refund credit (according to the applicable percentage) toward future registrations, it may be used for any of the next three APLA meetings.
- If the registrant belongs to an APLA Annual Contributing Member Company, the credit may be used by the company for a future registration and transferred to another employee of the same company.
- If the registrant belongs to an APLA Annual Contributing Non-Member Company, the credit is non-transferable.
Refund processing fees
Please note that refunds are subject to the following administrative fees:
- Credit card payments: a 7 % administrative fee will be retained.
- Bank transfer payments: USD 60 will be retained for bank administrative fees.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is smart business. Jackets and ties are not required.
ABOUT THE HOTEL
What is the official event hotel?
When can hotel reservations be made?
After completing the registration process, participants will receive information on how to book accommodation at the official hotel.
What are the official hotel rates?
If you did not find the answer to your question, please contact us:
- Email: logistica@apla.lat
- Whatsapp: (+54) 9 11 6450-2752
Invoices
If an invoice is required for registration fees and has not been received, please email assistant@apla.lat to request it.