Marine Terminal Management Training Program Monday, September 21 7:30 8:30 a.m. Renaissance Long Beach Hotel September 21-24, 2009 (Business casual dress is recommended for all functions) Registration and Continental fast 8:30 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:45 9:15 a.m. 9:15 10:00 a.m. 10:00 10:15 a.m. Kurt J. Nagle President and CEO American Association of Port Authorities J. Christopher Lytle Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer SESSION I: Critical Issues Facing Public Ports and the Marine Terminal Industry Mr. Nagle SESSION II: Introduction to Program/Overview of Changing Patterns in Marine Terminal Ownership and Operational Control Erik Stromberg Wilmington, NC 10:15 11:30 a.m. SESSION III Trade and Economic Trends 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 1:30 p.m. Paul Bingham Managing Director of World Trade and Transportation Markets IHS Global Insight Washington, DC SESSION IV: The Role of Marine Terminal Operations in the Global Supply Chain James Armstrong NYK Logistics Warehouse Division Los Angeles, CA Mary Eck Logistics Partner Manager Americas Transportation Team HP Newport Beach, CA
Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 2 Monday, September 21 (continued) 1:30 3:00 p.m. SESSION V: Expectations of Port Customers & Clients 3:00 3:15 p.m. 3:15 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 7:45 8:15 a.m. 8:15 9:00 a.m. 9:00 10:15 a.m. 10:15 10:30 a.m. Michele Sorensen Grubbs Pacific Maritime Shipping Association Patrick Burgoyne Yusen Terminals Inc. Terminal Island, CA David Thornburg Director of Public Affairs SA Recycling LLC Terminal Island, CA SESSION VI: Surviving the Competitive Marine Terminal Industry Economics of Marine Terminal Operations John J. DiBernardo Vice President SSA Terminals, LLC Sam Ruda Director of Marine and Industrial Development Port of Portland Continental fast Alan McCorkle Senior Vice President APM Terminals Pacific Ltd. Terminal Island, CA SESSION VII: Supply Chain and Facility Security Impacts on Port Operations Javier Larios Section Chief, Tactical Operations Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Ronald J. Boyd Los Angeles Port Police San Pedro, CA 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. Kevin Maggay Environmental Specialist Rose Siengsubcharti Environmental Specialist Associate
Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 3 Tuesday, September 22 (continued) 10:30 Noon 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. Moderator: Noeleen Tillman Principal TEC, Inc. Solana Beach, CA Matt Arms Senior Environmental Specialist Chris Foley Marine Environmental Supervisor Kelly Makley Associate Environmental Specialist Port of San Diego Robert Wolters M&R Manager Reefers/Chassis California United Terminals Marla Harrison Environmental Manager Port of Portland Noon 1:00 p.m. Richard Steinke Executive Director 1:00 4:00 p.m. Port Tour of the San Pedro Basin aboard the vessel Christopher The tour will depart from Rainbow Harbor s Dock #2. Transportation will be provided by Long Beach Transit s free shuttle bus called The Passport. Please board the bus at the corner of Pine Avenue and First Street (one block north of the hotel). The bus is available every 10 minutes, beginning at 1:00pm. It is a 12 minute ride to The Aquarium of the Pacific, which is adjacent to Dock #2. Please arrive by 1:45pm for boarding. The tour will leave at 2:00 pm sharp, and return at 4:00 pm.
Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 4 Wednesday, September 23 8:00 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Noon Continental fast 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. Nicholas Loyd Lean Enterprise Research Engineer University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Jeff Siniard Research Scientist University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 2:15 p.m. SESSION XI: Risk Management 360 Degrees Risk Management plays a role in every major port policy decision, financial transaction, operating practice, security implementation, technology acquisition and administrative program. This panel will illuminate and demonstrate how a 360 degree Risk Management Approach can keep seaports of any size sustainable and even reduce costs in this uncertain economic climate. David Solis Manager, Risk Management Port of Corpus Christi Authority Chairman, AAPA Risk Management and Safety Committee Michael Conley Shareholder Anderson, Kill, Olick, P.C. Philadelphia, PA 2:15 2:30 p.m. 2:30 4:00 p.m. SESSION XII: Driven by IT: Innovations in Port Operations With vessels, cargo and data continuously flowing to and through the port, yard management, capacity planning tools, and domain awareness platforms are imperative in today s busy seaport terminals. Hear case studies which demonstrate how innovative information technology solutions can be the vehicle for more efficient and effective port operations and business practices. Moderators: Doug Albrecht Director, Information Management Lance Kaneshiro Chief Information Officer Rich Baratta Director of Risk Management John Scott Vice President, Location & Telematics Solutions Zebra Enterprise Solutions Santa Clara, CA Frank J. Mazzella Director, Terminal Processes APL, Ltd. Michael Gerrard Vice President & Distinguished Analyst Gartner, Inc.
Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 5 Wednesday, September 23 (continued) 4:00 5:00 p.m. SESSION XIII: Terminal Safety Issues Ron Signorino President The Blueoceana Co. Basking Ridge, NJ Thursday, September 24 8:00 8:30 a.m. 8:30 10:00 a.m. Continental fast SESSION XIV: Continuing Evolution of Marine Terminal Design and Container Handling M. John Vickerman, Jr. Vickerman & Associates, LLC Williamsburg, VA 10:00 10:15 a.m. 10:15 Noon SESSION XV: Trends in Terminal Design and Operations Noon 1:00 p.m. Thomas Ward, PE Chief Engineer Ports America, Inc. Alameda, CA Ashebir Jacob Senior Port Engineer Moffatt & Nichol 1:00 4:00 p.m. SESSION XVI: Effective Terminal Operations: Practical Management Tips Presenters from THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness will address issues such as decision-making and delegation, developing a customer service culture, and how to stay adaptable and resilient. Moderator: Tish Lorenzana Director of Human Resources Trudy Sopp, Ph.D. Founder & Consulting Partner THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness San Diego, CA Keren Stashower, MSW Senior Consultant THE CENTRE for Organization Effectiveness San Diego, CA
Marine Terminal Management Training Program Page 6 Thursday, September 24 (continued) 4:00 5:00 p.m. SESSION XVII: Future Challenges and Strategies for the Marine Terminal Industry An Interactive Discussion Discussion Leader: Mr. Stromberg 5:00 p.m. Program Concludes