2016 Cargo Optimization Seminar

June 7, 2016
Jersey City, NJ

AAPA’s Cargo Optimization program features two concurrent tracks addressing both container and non-container issues pertinent to today’s ports. The Supply Chain Optimization track examines challenges relating to terminal congestion, chassis and empties management, operational practices and communication gaps along the supply chain. The Community Relations and Port Diversification track illustrates tactics to garner community support by leveraging effective public relations strategies which communicate the intrinsic value of ports to the public. Additionally, this track assesses diversification strategies that create more dependable and sustainable income streams.

AAPA’s Cargo Optimization program features two concurrent tracks addressing both container and non-container issues pertinent to today’s ports. The Supply Chain Optimization track examines challenges relating to terminal congestion, chassis and empties management, operational practices and communication gaps along the supply chain. The Community Relations and Port Diversification track illustrates tactics to garner community support by leveraging effective public relations strategies which communicate the intrinsic value of ports to the public. Additionally, this track assesses diversification strategies that create more dependable and sustainable income streams.

06/07/2016
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA
• Molly Campbell, PPM, Director, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

06/07/2016
Forecasting the Future of Freight

Introduction:

• Mr. Nagle

Speaker:

• James R. Brennan, Capstan Consulting, LLC, Vienna, VA

06/07/2016
Taking a Hard Look at Your Port's Performance

Discussion Leader:

• Bethann Rooney, Assistant Director, Port Commerce Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Speaker:

• Michael R. Christensen, Senior Executive, Supply Chain, Port of Long Beach

06/07/2016
Containerization of Bulk and Breakbulk Cargoes

Moderator:

• Mark L. McAndrews, Port Director, Port of Pascagoula

Speakers:

• Trip Bailey, President, BalTerm, LLP, Baltimore, MD
• Mike Hawe, Commercial Director, Grieg Shipping, Altanta, GA
• Bob Davidson, General Manager, North America, Eldorado Brasil, Branford, CT

06/07/2016
Showcase Presentations

TRACK 1: Supply Chain Optimization

Advent Intermodal Solutions

• Mike Mayhew, Vice President of Sales, Murray Hill, NJ

TRACK 2: Community Relations and Port Diversification

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. 

• David Alibrandi, Business Development Design-Build, Delray Beach, FL

06/07/2016
Management of Chassis and Empty Containers

Moderator:

• Ed O'Connell, Director of Membership Services, AAPA

Speakers:

• Keith Lovetro, President & CEO, TRAC Intermodal
• Dave Manning, President, TCW; Chairman, North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC), Nashville, TN

06/07/2016
Community Outreach, Local Sponsorship and Events

Moderator:

• Robin Bramwell-Stewart, Manager of Business Planning, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Speakers:

• Kenny McDonald, Marine Media Relations Manager, Port of Portland
• Eric Dryden, Partnership Coordinator, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce, New York, NY
• Capt. Aaron Singh, Waterfront Director, New York Harbor School, New York, NY

06/07/2016
Co-Benefits of Technology in Container Handling

Moderator:

• Meredith Martino, Director of Publications, Digital Media and Technology, AAPA

Speakers:

• Heather L. Wood, Ports Market Sector Leader, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Norfolk, VA
• Guiselle Aldrete, Environmental Consultant, Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC, Chadds Ford, PA
• Pavel Skournik, Vice President, Operations, SAAB Technologies LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada

06/07/2016
Improvements in RoRo Congestion and Bulk and Breakbulk Handling

Moderator:

• Evan Matthews, Port Director, Port of Davisville/Quonset Development Corporation

Speakers:

• Bradley N. Ojard, Senior Vice President of Operations, Alabama State Port Authority
• Matthew Martyn, Area Operations Manager, NYK Line (North America) Ro/Ro Division

06/07/2016
Showcase Presentations

TRACK 1: Supply Chain Optimization

Power Pool Plus

• Ted Shelson, Alpha, NJ

TRACK 2: Community Relations and Port Diversification

OMC International

• Capt. Jonathon Pearce, Business Development Manager, Abbotsford, VIC, Australia

06/07/2016
Crisis Management: Lessons Learned

Moderator:

• Aaron Sherburne, General Manager, New Jersey Marine Terminals, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Speakers:

• Marilyn Sandifur, Spokesperson & Media/PR Specialist, Port of Oakland
• Capt. Thomas Hinderhofer, Director, Northeast Cruise Operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Bayonne, NJ
• Susan Winfree, Vice President Workforce Development and Corporate Diversity Officer, New York Shipping Association, Edison, NJ

06/08/2016
Social License to Operate

Moderator:

• Ms. Martino

Speakers:

• M. Kathleen Broadwater, Deputy Executive Director, Maryland Port Administration; Chairman, AAPA U.S. Delegation
• Rick Sheckells, Managing Principal, EcoLogix Group Inc., Parkton, MD
• Michele Peveril, Director, Strategy and Corporate Strategy, Halifax Port Authority

06/08/2016
Showcase Presentation

Moffatt & Nichol

• Bart Vermeer, Senior Manager Terminal Automation, Long Beach, CA

06/08/2016
Planning and Optimizing Cargo Flows in a Period of Great Uncertainty

Discussion Leader:

• Robert West, Senior Projects Manager, Government Services Division, Cardno, Waltham, MA

Speakers:

• Kat Janowicz, President, 3COTECH, Long Beach, CA
• Nathaniel "Sam" Ruda, Assistant Director, Port Business Development, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Doug Hansen, Director of Strategic Planning, Ceres Terminals Incorporated, East Brunswick, NJ

06/08/2016
Do Environmental Recognition Programs Matter to Stakeholders?

Moderator:

• Ms. Martino

Speakers:

• Reema Loutan, Senior Environmental Engineer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, New York, NY
• David Bolduc, Executive Director, Green Marine, Québec, QC, Canada
• Ana María Orozco Ponce, Vicepresidente Comercial, Sociedad Portuaria de Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Colombia

06/08/2016
Adding Capacity and/or Acreage

Moderator:

• Aaron Ellis, Public Affairs Director, AAPA

Speakers:

• James Dubea, Deputy Executive Director, Government and Strategic Partnerships, Canaveral Port Authority
• Michael Bozza, Manager of Leasing & Property Development, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Joseph P. Ruddy, Chief Innovation Officer, Virginia Port Authority

06/08/2016
Strengthening Your Ports’ Financial Stability Through Diversification

Discussion Leader:

• John P. LaRue, Executive Director, Port of Corpus Christi

Speaker:

• Larry Sawrenko, Director, Finance & Treasurer, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Vancouver, BC, Canada

06/08/2016
Addressing Communications Gaps to Improve Efficiency

Discussion Leader:

• Beverly Federko, Director of External Affairs, New York Shipping Association, Edison, NJ

Speakers:

• Hilary P. McCarron, Manager, B2B Marketing; Marketing Department, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Robyn Crisanti, Director, Public Affairs, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Vancouver, BC, Canada

06/08/2016
Using Media Strategies to Educate Your Communities About Port Projects

Moderator:

• Ellen Kennedy, Assistant Director of Business Development and Communications, Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Speakers:

• Karl Strauch, Vice President, Brand Development & Strategic Alliances, Port Tampa Bay
• Rachel Campbell, Media Relations Manager, Port of Los Angeles
• Cathie J. Vick, Chief Public Affairs Officer, Virginia Port Authority

06/08/2016
Messaging Planning and Environmental Documents for Communities

Moderator:

• William A. Nurthen, General Manager, Environmental & Waterways Development, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Speaker:

• Matt Masters, General Manager, Rail Projects, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey