2013 AAPA Maritime Economic Development Workshop

June 27, 2013
Chicago, IL

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.

06/27/2013
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Aaron Ellis, Public Affairs Director, American Association of Port Authorities
Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port Hueneme, and Chair, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee
Anthony G. Ianello, Executive Director, Illinois International Port District, The Port of Chicago

06/27/2013
Solving Port Infrastructure Investment and Connectivity Needs

Introduction

• Randy Blankenhorn, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Chicago, IL

Keynote Speaker

• Paul Bloom, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

06/27/2013
Bolstering Business by Better Understanding Port Customers

Introductions

• Aaron Ellis, Public Affairs Director, American Association of Port Authorities

Speakers

•  Mary R. Brooks, Ph.D., William A. Black Chair of Commerce, Dalhousie University
• Nina Malone, Director, Business Analysis and Strategy, Virginia Port Authority

06/27/2013
Ideas and Opportunities for Port Business Expansion

Discussion Leader

• Edward C. Anthes-Washburn, Deputy Port Director, Port of New Bedford

Speakers

• Steven "Greg" Borossay, Senior Manager, Trade & Cargo Development, Marine Div., Port of Portland (OR)
• Bill Hanson, Vice President, U.S. Business Development, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. LLC
• Richard D. Stewart, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Superior

06/27/2013
What's New With Railroad Infrastructure and Corridor Development?

Discussion Leader

• Jeffrey J. Sriver, CREATE Program Director, Chicago Dept. of Transportation

Speakers

• Samuel Tuck III, Bureau Chief, Freight Rail and CREATE Program, Illinois Dept. of Transportation
• William C. Thompson, P.E., CREATE Program Manager, Association of American Railroads
• Audrey Wennink, CREATE Program Technical Advisor, Cambridge Systematics Inc.
• Dave Nelson, General Manager, Chicago Transportation Coordination Office, Canadian Pacific Railway
• Wesley Lujan, Asst. Vice President, Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad

Photos of the CREATE Project

06/27/2013
Discussion on the Development of Inland Terminals

Discussion Leader

• Lois Yates, Econ. Dev. Team Lead, Global Logistics Development Partners 

Speakers

• Keith Stauber, Regional Managing Director - Industrial Services, Jones Lang LaSalle America, Inc.
• Jim Martell, CEO, Ridge Property Trust
• Greg Edwards, Director of External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority

 

06/28/2013
Sparking Investments in Industrial and Commercial Properties

Introductions

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

Speakers

• Rachel C. Vandenberg, P.E., Vice President, AECOM
• John C. Morris, Industrial Services Lead - Americas, Cushman & Wakefield

06/28/2013
Perspectives on Creating More Competitive Supply Chain Logistics

Discussion Leader

• Rick Blasgen, President/CEO, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Speakers

• Richard Sharpe, CEO, Competitive Insights
• Brent Lindstrom, Director of Business Development, Neovia

06/28/2013
Presentations from MED Committee Meeting

The following presenatations were made during the Maritime Economic Development Committee meeting, which immediately followed the MED Workshop:

Short-Sea Shipping Work Group (Kristin Decas, Chair)

• Compilation of recent short-sea shipping (aka, America's Marine Highways) news stories.
• Marine Transportation & LNG

Real Estate Best Practices Work Group (Kathryn McDermott, Chair)

• Whitepaper on Port Property Economic Development Best Practices.
• Whitepaper on Port Property Lease Structures.
• Report on Port Property Management.

Alternative Energy Facilities & Cargo Development Work Group (Evan Matthews, Chair)

• Alternative Energy Facilities & Cargo Development Briefing
• Bringing Offshore Wind Energy Jobs Onshore In New Bedford