September 21, 2009
Long Beach, CA
DESCRIPTION: This seminar is a PPM® Required Program. If you are involved in marine terminal operations (container or non-container) at your port, then don't miss this 4-day intensive training course designed to give port professionals hands-on experience and the tools necessary to excel in the industry. From overviews of marine terminal design and green terminal initiatives to tools for decision-making and effective management, this seminar covers all the essentials. The seminar-hosted by AAPA, the National Association of Waterfront Employers, and the U.S. Maritime Administration-features a diverse slate of experts. The program will feature top-level maritime industry experts in a full program of panel discussions, training sessions, and workshops. Erik Stromberg, port industry veteran, will serve as faciliator and lead the seminar. Find out how your colleagues are managing today's critical port issues!
09/21/2009
Welcome and Opening Remarks
09/21/2009
SESSION I: Critical Issues Facing Public Ports and the Marine Terminal Industry
09/21/2009
SESSION II: Introduction to Program/Overview of Changing Patterns in Marine Terminal Ownership and Operational Control
09/21/2009
SESSION III – Trade and Economic Trends
09/21/2009
SESSION IV: The Role of Marine Terminal Operations in the Global Supply Chain
09/21/2009
SESSION V: Expectations of Port Customers & Clients
09/21/2009
SESSION VI: Surviving the Competitive Marine Terminal Industry – Economics of Marine Terminal Operations
09/22/2009
SESSION VII: Supply Chain and Facility Security – Impacts on Port Operations
09/22/2009
SESSION VIII: “Green Initiatives” in Port Operations
With many communities and the nation at large focusing on carbon emission controls and greenhouse gas reduction in response to climate change, many ports have taken the initiative in implementing programs to reduce emissions related to the operations
of their port. This panel features case studies of “green” operations initiatives being undertaken by several seaports including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
09/22/2009
SESSION IX: Environmental Management Systems
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a management tool to improve environmental performance, as well as operational efficiency and employee and stakeholder relations. The speakers will discuss how an EMS weaves environmental decision-making into the fabric of an organization’s overall business practices, facilitating compliance while improving performance. The panel will also focus on AAPA’s port EMS Assistance project, which has served as a vehicle for port authorities to create EMSs, some of which have gone on to receive ISO 14001 certification.
09/22/2009
Lunch
09/23/2009
SESSION X: Modern Continuous Methods to Improve Seaport Velocity and Productivity
Modern continuous improvement methods, specifically “Lean Enterprise” techniques, provide an avenue of increasing capacity and productivity of existing resources by training and empowering employees to eliminate non-value-added activities. This session will focus on the application and benefits of these improvement methods at seaports through case study examples.
09/23/2009
SESSION XI: Risk Management 360 Degrees
09/23/2009
SESSION XII: Driven by IT: Innovations in Port Operations
09/23/2009
SESSION XIII: Terminal Safety Issues
09/24/2009
SESSION XIV: Continuing Evolution of Marine Terminal Design and Container Handling
09/24/2009
SESSION XV: Trends in Terminal Design and Operations
09/24/2009
SESSION XVI: Effective Terminal Operations: Practical Management Tips
09/24/2009
SESSION XVII: Future Challenges and Strategies for the Marine Terminal Industry – An Interactive Discussion
09/24/2009
Group Presentations
