2012 AAPA Maritime Economic Development Workshop

June 5, 2012
New Bedford, MA

This workshop explores the dynamics and inter-relationships between transportation infrastructure and goods movement, with a particular focus on the intermodal connections that link ports with freeways, mainline railroads and deep-draft water highways. Participants will hear about compelling new economic development opportunities, export initiatives and infrastructure funding and policy reform efforts that are being developed and implemented by Western Hemisphere port authorities, municipalities, and state/provincial and federal governments. The workshop will also address methods to connect with potential new investment partners, create jobs and win over community residents and groups who may be dubious about plans to acquire new and/or develop existing port property.

06/05/2012
Welcome and Opening Remarks

• The Honorable Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor, City of New Bedford
• Kristin Decas, Chair, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee, and Executive Director, Port of Hueneme
• Kurt J. Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
• Edward Anthes-Washburn, Acting Port Director, Port of New Bedford

06/05/2012
Communicating the Dividends of Enhancing Landside and Waterside Infrastructure

Introduction

• Hon. Jonathan F. Mitchell, City of New Bedford, MA

Speaker

• Richard A. Davey, Secretary and CEO, Massachusetts Department of Transportation

06/05/2012
Lessons Learned in Port Real Estate Buying, Development and Leasing

Discussion Leader

• Katherine McDermott, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

Speakers

• Franc Pigna, Managing Director, Aegir LLC Port Property Advisers
• Jason Kirin, Port Leasing & Property Development Manager, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Randa Coniglio, Executive Vice President, Operations, Port of San Diego

06/05/2012
Attracting Trade, Investment and Jobs

Discussion Leader

• Gilda Ramirez, Vice President, Small Business Development, Port of Houston Authority

Speakers

• John Martin, Ph.D., President, Martin Associates
• Michael Masserman, Exec. Director for Export Policy, Promotion & Strategy, Int'l Trade Admin., U.S. Dept. of Commerce

06/05/2012
Getting on Board the M/S America's Marine Highways Program

Discussion Leader

• Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port of Hueneme

Speakers

• Lauren Brand, Director, Office of Marine Highways & Passenger Services
• John Parrott, President, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.
• Paul Bea, Principal, PHB Public Affairs

06/05/2012
Interactive Discussions on Port Real Estate Management, Short Sea Shipping and the U.S. National Export Initiative

Discussion Leader

• Pierce Homer, Transportation Director, Moffatt & Nichol

Round Table Group Moderators

• Kathryn McDermott, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles -- Real Estate
• Gilda Ramirez, Vice President, Small Business Development, Port of Houston -- National Export Initiative
• Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port of Hueneme -- Short Sea Shipping

06/06/2012
Communicating the Benefits of Trade Gateways and Corridors

Discussion Leader

• Leslie Blakey, Executive Director, Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors

Speakers

• George Schoener, Executive Director, I-95 Corridor Coalition
• Paula Small, Manager of Public Relations, Saint John Port Authority

06/06/2012
Competing for Revenue and Cargo When Connections Aren't Your 'USP'

Discussion Leader

• Edward Anthes-Washburn, Acting Port Director, Port of New Bedford

Speakers

• Pierce Homer, Transportation Director, Moffatt & N ichol
• Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port of Hueneme
• Will Friedman, President & CEO, Cleveland-Cuyahoga Co. Port Authority
• Judi Sheiffele, Executive Director, New Haven Port Authority