2009 AAPA Shifting International Trade Routes

January 15, 2009
Tampa, FL

AAPA and the U.S. Maritime Administration are co-sponsoring this special one and a half day workshop to look at shifting international trade routes and the implications of the planned expansion of the Panama Canal. Speakers will address shifts in global trade patterns; provide an update on the planned expansion of the Panama Canal; discuss trade lane competition; impacts on waterside and terminal development; landside and inland infrastructure development to meeting future infrastructure needs; and financing future infrastructure needs. This workshop has been added to the regular schedule of AAPA events because of the great significance of the changes that will take place in worldwide trade lanes in the next few years. Don't miss this one-of-a kind program.

01/15/2009
Welcoming and Opening Remarks

• Michael Leone, Port Director, Massachusetts Port Authority
• The Honorable Pam Iorio, Mayor, City of Tampa
• The Honorable Sean Connaughton, Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration
• Richard Wainio, Port Director and CEO, Tampa Port Authority

01/15/2009
Global Trade Patterns Update
A keynote address on trade patterns and trade lane competition as well as the impact of weak global demand and excess carrier capacity (and whether those trends will continue).

Introduction:

• Mr. Leone

Speaker:

• James R. Brennan, Partner, Norbridge, Inc.

01/15/2009
Update on the Panama Canal Expansion
A discussion of the impact/importance of the Panama Canal expansion.

Introduction:

• Mr. Wainio

Speaker:

• Rodolfo Sabonge, Market Research and Analysis Vice President , Panama Canal Authority

01/15/2009
The Future of the Suez Canal
A discussion of the capabilities and capacity of the all water trade route through the Suez Canal.

Introduction:

• Jean Godwin, Executive Vice President, American Association of Port Authorities

Speaker:

• Dr. Eng. Ezzat M. Elsadek, Board Member and Director of Planning & Research Dept., Suez Canal Authority

01/15/2009
Finding Private Capital in Today’s Economy
Panelists will discuss how the latest economic downturn may affect the availability of private capital and public-private partnerships.

Discussion Leader:

• Cheryl Taylor, Deputy Port Director, Finance & Administration, Port of Stockton

Speakers:

• Walter Kemmsies, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol
• Anne Van Praagh, Vice President, Morgan Stanley

01/15/2009
Trade Lane Competition in Times of Fluctuating Fuel Prices and Economic Uncertainty
Panelists will discuss the pros and cons of trade gateways, the factors considered in making routing decisions, and how they are planning to adjust to shifting trade routes, particularly in times of fluctuating fuel prices and economic uncertainty.

Discussion Leader:

• Anne Kappel, Vice President, World Shipping Council

Speakers:

• Thomas Flynn, Ocean Freight Risk Manager, International Supply Chain, The Mosaic Company
• Jerry A. Bridges, Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority
• Dennis Cohen, Sr. Director, Private Brand Operations Office Depot

01/15/2009
Marine Terminal, Highway and Rail Infrastructure Challenges
Panelists will discuss the challenges of handling variable import/export trade volumes in and out of North America and the impact on marine terminal, highway and rail infrastructure development.

Discussion Leader:

• H. Thomas Kornegay, P.E., PPM^®, Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority

Speakers:

• Derrick Smith, Vice President of Emerging Markets, CSX Corp.
• Gary P. LaGrange, PPM^®, President and CEO, Port of New Orleans
• George Malec, Vice-President of Business Development and Operations, Halifax Port Authority
• Bruce J. Carlton, President, NIT League
• John J. Corley, III, V.P., Strategic Planning & Bus. Dev., CH2M HILL, Inc.

01/16/2009
Meeting Future Infrastructure Needs—Super Regional Infrastructure
Trade shifts and volume increases will affect capacity and congestion on national highway corridors and railroads, create short sea shipping opportunities, and affect decisions on locating inland terminals and distribution centers. The panel comprised of stakeholders involved in all modes will discuss how they are approaching these impacts

Discussion Leader:

• Lillian C. Borrone, Chairman, Eno Transportation Foundation

Speakers:

• Robert E. Martinez, Ph.D., Vice President, Business Development, Norfolk Southern Corp.
• Mike DiVirgilio, Senior Vice President for Development, Ceres Terminals Inc.
• George E. Schoener, Executive Director, I-95 Corridor Coalition
• Kevin Lynskey, Business Initiatives Manager, Port of Miami

01/16/2009
Roundtable Discussion

• Messrs. Leone and Wainio and Mrs. Borrone