2014 AAPA Maritime Economic Development Workshop

February 20, 2014
San Diego, CA

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.

02/20/2014
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Kurt Nagle, President and CEO, AAPA, Alexandria, VA

Bob Nelson, Vice President, Board of Port Commissioners, Unified Port of San Diego

Molly Campbell, Deputy Executive Director, Finance & Administration, Port of Los Angeles, and Chair, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee

02/20/2014
Cooperation Story Between the City and Port of San Diego

Moderator

• Gary Gallegos, Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments, San Diego, CA

Speakers

• The Hon. Scott Peters, Member, U.S. House of Representatives, California District 52, San Diego, CA
• The Hon. Mark Kersey, Council Member, District 5, City of San Diego, San Diego, CA

02/20/2014
Opportunities and Realities for Attracting New Exporters and Exports

Moderator

• Joel Valenzuela, Director of Maritime Operations, Unified Port of San Diego

Speakers

• Jim MacLellan, Director of Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles
• Mark Cafferty, President & CEO, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, San Diego, CA
• Marek Gootman, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Brookings Institution, Washington, DC

02/20/2014
Shipper Perspectives: Factors Considered When Choosing a Port

Moderator

• Ron Popham, Principal, Trade Development, Unified Port of San Diego

Speakers

• Stuart Jablon, Vice President, Operations, Dole Fresh Fruit Company, Wilmington, DE
• Stan Gabara, Executive Vice President - Automotive, Pasha Group, National City, CA
• Javier Gutierrez, U.S. General Manager, Camposol Fresh, USA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

02/20/2014
Addressing Port Economic Development Challenges Through Facilitated Dialogue

Moderator

• Richard D. Steinke, Ports Practice Leader, Moffatt & Nichol, Long Beach, CA

Facilitator

• Lauren Kotas Brand, Director, Office of Marine Highways & Passenger Services, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC

Case Study Presenters

• Ernesto Chaves, Transportation Planning Manager, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
• Carlos Torres de Navarra, Vice President, Commercial Port Operations, Carnival Corporation & PLC, Miami, FL
• Shahriar Afshar, Special Projects Manager, Real Estate Department, Unified Port of San Diego

02/21/2014
Employing Effective Supply Chain Logistics to Attract Customers

Moderator

• Mark Richards, Principal, Associated Warehouses Inc., Orange, CA

Speaker

• Dr. J. Lee Hutchins, Jr., PE, AICP, Director, Freight Logistics & Planning, AECOM Transportation, Chicago, IL

02/21/2014
Enhancing Development Success Through Public Sector Partnerships

Moderator

• Emma Griffith, Director, Fitch Ratings, New York, NY

Speaker

• Tina Casgar, Goods Movement Policy Manager, SANDAG, San Diego, CA

02/21/2014
Measuring Effectiveness of Port Marketing and Outreach Activities

Moderator

• Brandy D. Christian, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Unified Port of San Diego

Speaker

• Marlee Ehrenfeld, President and Creative Director, MJE Marketing Services Inc., San Diego, CA
• Kristin Decas, CEO and Port Director, Port of Hueneme (CA)

02/21/2014
MEDC Work Group Discussions

Port Real Estate Best Practices Work Group

• Jack Hedge, Chair

Alternative Energy Facilities & Cargo Development Work Group

• Evan Matthews, Chair

Short-Sea Shipping Work Group

• Kristin Decas, Chair

National Export Initiative Work Group

• Gilda Ramirez, Chair

Non-Containerized Cargo Development Work Group

• Rafael Quesada, Chair